Death of Jean-Luc Petitrenaud: Laurent Mariotte’s tribute takes an unexpected turn

Food journalist Jean-Luc Petitrenaud has died at the age of 74. Guest on Europe 1, Laurent Mariotte paid him a poignant tribute, mentioning in particular his passion for gastronomy and Loire wines.

© Bestimage Jean-Luc Petitrenaud died on January 10

IN BRIEF

• Jean-Luc Petitrenaud, famous host of “Carte postale gourmande” and “Les Escapades de Petitrenaud”, passed away on January 10, 2025, causing great emotion in the world of gastronomy.
• Laurent Mariotte paid tribute to Petitrenaud on Europe 1, highlighting his passion for the table and Loire wines, and the impact of his work on conviviality around gastronomy.
• Discover how Jean-Luc Petitrenaud left his mark on French gastronomy and left a lasting legacy. a lasting legacy through its broadcasts and works.

The death of Jean-Luc Petitrenaud has caused great emotion in the world of gastronomy. The man who had left his mark on television viewers with his shows “Carte postale gourmande” and “Les Escapades de Petitrenaud” on France 5 leaves behind the memory of a passionate and warm man. This Friday, January 10, 2025, Laurent Mariotte paid tribute to him on the airwaves of Europe1.

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A vibrant tribute from Laurent Mariotte

A few hours after the death of Jean-Luc Petitrenaud, Laurent Mariotte was Pascal Delatour's guest on the set of Europe 1. Visibly moved, the host of “Petits Plats en Equilibre” on TF1 wanted to pay tribute to his late colleague. “The table is much more than food, it's everything around it. That's what he's talking about (talking about Jean-Luc Petitrenaud), it's happiness, family, friends, arguments, conversations, debates, and then joy! The good bottles! ” he declared with emotion.

Laurent Mariotte also mentioned Jean-Luc Petitrenaud's passion for wines, particularly those from the Loire region. “It's true that Jean-Luc had a love of Saint-Cére, a love of Loire wines and it's true that he loved this beautiful effervescence and this communion that the table provoked“, he confided.

A career dedicated to gastronomy

Born on December 5, 1950 in Clermont-Ferrand, Jean-Luc Petitrenaud began his career in radio before turning to television where he hosted various cooking shows. Throughout his career, he shared his passion for gastronomy through some twenty works, including his latest novel “Les Quatre saisons d'Émile et Marcelle” published in 2018.

In 2004, Jean-Luc Petitrenaud was made a knight of the Legion of Honor by President Jacques Chirac, a distinction that recognized his commitment and talent in promoting French culinary art. His death leaves a great void in the audiovisual landscape, but his legacy will live on through the many television viewers he has inspired and delighted over all these years.