Michel Kayser - Restaurant Alexandre**

What Michel Kayser - Restaurant Alexandre** does

Restaurant Alexandre, operated as EURL SOCIETE ALEXANDRE under the direction of Chef Michel Kayser and his wife Monique, is a two-Michelin-star gastronomic restaurant located in Garons, near Nîmes in the Gard department of southern France. The 55-employee establishment operates exclusively as an on-premise fine dining venue across three dining rooms, a library lounge, and a garden terrace at 2 rue Xavier Tronc. Its core product is the Menu Quintessence tasting experience offered in 5-course (€155), 8-course (€240), and 10-course (€285) formats, with optional wine or non-alcoholic pairings pushing per-cover spend to as high as €370; an à la carte menu (starters €66–€98, mains €72–€92, cheeses €30–€38, desserts €30–€42) provides a secondary entry point.

Revenue is generated almost entirely from on-site table service, complemented by wine program sales (a 6,000-bottle cellar with 600 references curated by Head Sommelier Lionel Delsol), private events for groups of six or more, and gift voucher sales through the SecretBox platform. Distribution is purely direct-to-consumer via ZenChef online reservations, phone, and email, with no delivery, retail, or wholesale channels. Marketing relies on Michelin and Gault & Millau guide visibility (18/20, 4 toques), Relais & Châteaux and Grandes Tables du Monde membership associations, regional press coverage, and the company's own website and newsletter.

The business model is operationally constrained by a seasonal schedule (open Wednesday–Saturday in summer, closed Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and mid-February to mid-March), a strict dress code, and last-order cutoffs at 1pm and 9pm. The restaurant's competitive position rests on 39+ year supplier relationships across the Gard and Camargue, sustainability infrastructure including an on-site composting station operated with Nîmes Métropole, and Slow FOOD Presidia recognition for the Cévennes chestnut. There are no disclosed technology platforms, AI/ML capabilities, app products, or external investors; the company operates as an independent family-owned EURL with no subsidiaries or parent entities.

Name

Michel Kayser - Restaurant Alexandre**

Legal name

EURL SOCIETE ALEXANDRE

Website

https://michelkayser.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Restaurant Alexandre is a two-Michelin-star independent fine dining restaurant in Garons near Nîmes, France, operated by Chef Michel Kayser and serving affluent diners and gastronomic tourists via €155–€370 tasting menus, à la carte selections, and a 6,000-bottle wine program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Dining Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Chef’s Table & Tasting Menu Restaurants (THAFACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK), Fine Dining Restaurants (THAFACAA)

Keywords

• Fine dining restaurant
• Michelin-starred cuisine
• Gastronomic tasting menus
• Wine cellar service
• Haute cuisine France

Headquarters

HQ city

Garons

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fine Dining Table Service: Core revenue from Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant offering tasting menus (5, 8, and 10 course options) and à la carte selections. Pricing ranges from 155€ to 370€ depending on menu choice and beverage pairing.
2. Wine Program: Extensive wine cellar with 600 references and over 6,000 bottles. Wine pairings offered at 20-45€ supplements per glass. Somelier Lionel Delsol curates selections including local organic wines from Languedoc-Roussillon and Rhône Valley.
3. Gift Vouchers: Sale of gift boxes and vouchers through SecretBox platform (michelkayser.secretbox.fr) for gifting occasions.
4. Private Events: Catering to private dining and events, with special menu requirements for groups of 6 or more guests requiring single menu selection for entire table.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Restaurant Alexandre is a two-Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in Garons, Occitanie, France, offering multi-course tasting menus ('5 Emotions' at €155, '8 Emotions' at €240, and '10 Emotions' at €285) prepared by Chef Michel Kayser, complemented by a curated wine cellar of 600 references and 6,000 bottles managed by head sommelier Lionel Delsol. The restaurant also distributes gift vouchers via SecretBox and accepts reservations through ZenChef.

Product overview

Restaurant Alexandre, operated by EURL SOCIETE ALEXANDRE, is a two Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant located in Garons, Nîmes, Gard, France. The restaurant offers a unified fine dining experience centered on creative French cuisine that emphasizes local regional products from the Gard and Camargue area. The core offering consists of the restaurant's tasting menus (Menu Quintessence in 5, 8, and 10-course formats ranging from €155 to €285) and an à la carte selection featuring dishes like Camargue bull tartare, Mediterranean prawns, and local meats. Wine pairings and a 600-reference wine cellar curated by sommelier Lionel Delsol complement the dining experience. Gift vouchers are available as a separate offering through SecretBox.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 5 Emotions Tasting Menu Five-course tasting menu priced at €155, available to individual diners at the restaurant, designed and executed by Chef Michel Kayser.
• 8 Emotions Tasting Menu Eight-course tasting menu priced at €240, available to individual diners at the restaurant, designed and executed by Chef Michel Kayser.
• 10 Emotions Tasting Menu Ten-course tasting menu priced at €285, available to individual diners at the restaurant, designed and executed by Chef Michel Kayser.
• Wine Pairing & Cellar Service Beverage service built around a 600-reference, 6,000-bottle wine cellar curated by head sommelier Lionel Delsol, offered to restaurant guests as a complement to the tasting menus.
• Gift Vouchers Gift certificates distributed via the SecretBox platform, allowing recipients to redeem the dining experience at Restaurant Alexandre.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Relais & ChâteauxcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Michelin-starred restaurant member of Relais & Châteaux association since 2015. Partnership provides access to marketing platform, quality standards framework, and prestigious brand association. Restaurant benefits from Relais Team advantages for staff.
• Les Grandes Tables du MondecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Member of the prestigious Les Grandes Tables du Monde association since 2015, representing the world's finest gastronomic establishments.
• Serge AmourouxminorOthersAsparagus producer based in Aigues-Mortes, supplying premium local produce to the restaurant.
• Magali SaumademinorOthersBull breeder in Camargue, providing local Camargue bull meat for signature dishes like the bull tartare.
• Laurent DucurtilminorOthersStrawberry grower based in Beaucaire, supplying seasonal fruits.
• Christophe ParadisminorOthersOlive oil producer from Martignargues - Saint-Maximim. Provides olive oil for kitchen and dessert pairings.
• Didier and Eric BaezaminorOthersHubbell pigeon breeders based in Manduel, supplying game birds for the restaurant.
• Maria Nieves and Daniel CastejonminorOthersShellfish producers from Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône, supplying Mediterranean seafood.
• Isabelle Doblas-CoutaudminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ceramist who collaborates with Chef Michel Kayser on custom tableware and service pieces, including the 'sentinelles' decorative pieces and coffee service shaped like rocks to raise awareness about product scarcity.
• ADEME (Agence de la Transition Écologique)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench environmental agency collaborating with the restaurant on research for sustainable food preservation and cooking methods.
• Nîmes Métropole - Department for Collection and Treatment of Household WasteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for waste composting station. Restaurant is the only establishment in the department to have its own composting station, established in partnership with Nîmes Métropole.
• ZenChefcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline reservation platform (bookings.zenchef.com) used for table reservations. Provides booking management system for restaurant operations.
• Api & YouminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite design and SEO company based in Poligny, France. Responsible for official website development and maintenance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Relais & Châteaux: Global association of luxury hotels and restaurants of which Restaurant Alexandre is a member since 2015. Relevant as a peer in the sense of being part of the same curated network and reaching the same affluent traveler audience via shared marketing platforms.

Direct peers

• Maison Troisgros: Three-Michelin-star family-run gastronomic restaurant in Roanne, France. Comparable as a multi-generational, multi-star Michelin establishment with strong regional terroir focus, family ownership, and a long-tenured chef identity tied to brand value.
• Régis et Jacques Marcon: Three-Michelin-star restaurant in Saint-Bonnet-le-Château focused on regional mountain produce. Comparable as a French countryside Michelin-starred gastronomic destination with tasting-menu format and terroir-driven cuisine.
• Le Clos des Sens: Three-Michelin-star restaurant in Annecy owned by chef Laurent Bourgeois. Comparable as a regional French fine dining house combining local terroir sourcing, tasting menus, and destination gastronomy positioning outside Paris.
• Auberge du Vieux Puits: Three-Michelin-star restaurant in Fontjoncouse operated by chef Gilles Goujon. Comparable as a remote French regional Michelin-starred gastronomic destination with tasting-menu format and high-end pricing.
• Georges Blanc: Three-Michelin-star restaurant in Vonnas run by the Blanc family. Comparable as a multi-generational French gastronomic institution with Relais & Châteaux membership and destination-restaurant positioning.
• Maison Bras: Three-Michelin-star restaurant in Laguiole (Aubrac) operated by the Bras family. Comparable as a multi-generational family-owned French fine dining destination with strong regional terroir storytelling and elevated tasting menus.
• Restaurant Pic: Multi-Michelin-star gastronomic restaurant in Valence, France. Comparable as a French fine dining destination with tasting-menu-driven pricing, premium positioning, Relais & Châteaux affiliation, and chef-family-led identity.

Regional players

• Flocons de Sel: Three-Michelin-star restaurant in Megève run by chef Emmanuel Renaut. Comparable as a French alpine destination restaurant offering tasting-menu-driven gastronomy, but geographically distinct from Restaurant Alexandre's Mediterranean terroir.
• La Marine: Michelin-starred restaurant on the Atlantic coast operated by chef Alexandre Bourlaud. Comparable as a French coastal fine dining establishment with regional terroir emphasis, but operating in a different geography than Restaurant Alexandre's Gard/Camargue base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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