Manon Fleury, Michelin-starred chef: 'I constantly thought about cooking because I was anorexic'
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
Manon Fleury's remarkable journey from competitive fencing to Michelin-starred gastronomy reveals how personal struggles can fuel professional excellence. The French chef transformed her battle with anorexia into a creative passion for culinary arts, channeling obsessive thoughts about food into innovative cooking techniques. Her story demonstrates resilience and the therapeutic power of haute cuisine in overcoming eating disorders.
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Manon Fleury, Michelin-starred chef: 'I constantly thought about cooking because I was anorexic'
A former junior French fencing champion, the chef talks about how her eating disorder led her to gastronomy, and, eventually, a Michelin star.
