03. ÉCOLE DUCASSE ÉCOLE NATIONALE SUPÉRIEURE DE PÂTISSERIE

A GLOBAL REFERENCE FOR PASTRY ARTS

Established in the Château Montbarnier, in the outskirts of the charming town of Yssingeaux, École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie (ENSP) has been recognized as France’s leading school in Pastry Arts for more than 40 years. With its newest extension, opened in 2023, Ecole Ducasse-ENSP now occupies 7,200m² with 13 state-of-the-art laboratories thus becoming the largest pastry specialized campus worldwide. Fitted with the finest equipment available, we offer an education of excellence for all levels of expertise, from beginners to professionals. ENSP remains the world’s only school entirely dedicated to all disciplines of pastry arts such as Bakery, Chocolate, Ice cream, among others.

KEY FACTS

1984 official opening
7,200m2 facility
13 laboratories dedicated to all disciplines : Pastry, Chocolate, Confectionary, Ice Cream, Vinnoisserie
All English programs taught directly in English (not simultaneous translation)
70+ nationalities enrolled each year
50% international students

The campus is located amidst the spectacular landscapes and peaceful atmosphere of France’s Auvergne-Rhône Alpes region, close to the major city of Lyon which is renowned for its gastronomic culture and thriving cultural scene. Our home village, Yssingeaux, offers an authentic taste of France and provides a tranquil and inspiring setting for students from all over the world to live, learn, and share knowledge on a daily basis. A prime spot for tomorrow's talent, our alumni include numerous Meilleurs Ouvriers de France, World Champions and French/International star Chefs such as : Cédric Grolet, Jérôme De Oliveira, Paul Occinpinti, Guillaume Mabilleau, Loic Beziat, Laurent Le daniel, Stephane Leroux and many others… The instruction offered to students is second to none, thanks to an expert faculty led by Luc Debove, a MOF and World Champion in his craft.