
"A dessert should whisper
elegance before it speaks of
sweetness."
Clémence Durand,
Chef Pâtissière
"A dessert should whisper elegance before it speaks of sweetness."
Clémence Durand,
Chef Pâtissière
The Life Behind the Art
The Life Behind the Art
Born and raised in Lyon, the culinary heart of France, Clémence Durand’s earliest memories are of mornings in her grandmother’s kitchen, where the scent of butter and vanilla mingled with the first light of day.
After formal training at the École Ferrandi Paris, she apprenticed under master pâtissiers in Paris and Geneva, refining her craft in prestigious maisons such as Ladurée and Pierre Hermé. Over three decades, Clémence developed a signature style — a seamless marriage of classic French technique with delicate, unexpected flavor pairings. Today, she leads the pâtisserie at Maison Beaumont, where each dessert tells a story of heritage, artistry, and precision.
Born and raised in Lyon, the culinary heart of France, Clémence Durand’s earliest memories are of mornings in her grandmother’s kitchen, where the scent of butter and vanilla mingled with the first light of day.
After formal training at the École Ferrandi Paris, she apprenticed under master pâtissiers in Paris and Geneva, refining her craft in prestigious maisons such as Ladurée and Pierre Hermé. Over three decades, Clémence developed a signature style — a seamless marriage of classic French technique with delicate, unexpected flavor pairings. Today, she leads the pâtisserie at Maison Beaumont, where each dessert tells a story of heritage, artistry, and precision.


The Philosophy
The Philosophy
For Clémence Durand, dessert is never an afterthought. It is the lingering note in a symphony, the final brushstroke on a canvas. Her philosophy is one of restraint, balance, and quiet opulence. Every creation begins with the season’s most exquisite offerings, gathered from trusted growers and artisans whose craft matches her own.
Flavors are composed like a sonata, each note in harmony; textures are orchestrated with precision, from the whisper of a crisp shell to the silk of a mousse. Presentation is not decoration, but storytelling and a visual promise of the taste to come. Durand's ambition is deceptively simple: to capture fleeting moments of joy, where a single bite can dissolve the world around you and carry you, effortlessly, somewhere else entirely.
For Clémence Durand, dessert is never an afterthought. It is the lingering note in a symphony, the final brushstroke on a canvas. Her philosophy is one of restraint, balance, and quiet opulence. Every creation begins with the season’s most exquisite offerings, gathered from trusted growers and artisans whose craft matches her own.
Flavors are composed like a sonata, each note in harmony; textures are orchestrated with precision, from the whisper of a crisp shell to the silk of a mousse. Presentation is not decoration, but storytelling and a visual promise of the taste to come. Durand's ambition is deceptively simple: to capture fleeting moments of joy, where a single bite can dissolve the world around you and carry you, effortlessly, somewhere else entirely.
Meilleur Ouvrier de France (MOF)
2018
Finalist
Meilleur Ouvrier de France (MOF)
2018
Finalist
Guest Chef appearance
2020 & 2022
Salon du Chocolat, Paris
Guest Chef appearance
2020 & 2022
Salon du Chocolat, Paris
Michelin Star
2023 & 2025
Pâtisserie at Maison d’Été, Geneva
Michelin Star
2023 & 2025
Pâtisserie at Maison d’Été, Geneva

Featured in
Featured in
The New York Times
VOGUE FRANCE
Le Monde
Condé Nast
Traveler
LE FIGARO
The New York Times
VOGUE FRANCE
Le Monde
Condé Nast
Traveler
LE FIGARO
The New York Times
VOGUE FRANCE
Le Monde
Condé Nast
Traveler
LE FIGARO
The New York Times
VOGUE FRANCE
Le Monde
Condé Nast
Traveler
LE FIGARO
The New York Times
VOGUE FRANCE
Le Monde
Condé Nast
Traveler
LE FIGARO
The New York Times
VOGUE FRANCE
Le Monde
Condé Nast
Traveler
LE FIGARO
The New York Times
VOGUE FRANCE
Le Monde
Condé Nast
Traveler
LE FIGARO
The New York Times
VOGUE FRANCE
Le Monde
Condé Nast
Traveler
LE FIGARO
The New York Times
VOGUE FRANCE
Le Monde
Condé Nast
Traveler
LE FIGARO


Signatures Sucrées
Signatures Sucrées
Dôme de Lavande Royale · Sérénade au Chocolat · Rosée du Matin
Dôme de Lavande Royale · Sérénade au Chocolat · Rosée du Matin
“Durand’s desserts are poetry in sugar — refined, delicate, unforgettable.”
– Le Figaro
“Durand’s desserts are poetry in sugar — refined, delicate, unforgettable.”
– Le Figaro
“Durand’s desserts are poetry in sugar — refined, delicate, unforgettable.”
– Le Figaro
Maison Beaumont
Artisan Pâtisserie & Café
Rue du Rhône 37
1204 Genève
Switzerland
Monday - Thursday 10-21
Friday - Saturday 10-22
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Maison Beaumont
Artisan Pâtisserie & Café
Rue du Rhône 37
1204 Genève
Switzerland
Monday - Thursday 10-21
Friday - Saturday 10-22
© 2025 aouxstudio.com
Created with Framer
Maison Beaumont
Artisan Pâtisserie & Café
Rue du Rhône 37
1204 Genève
Switzerland
Monday - Thursday 10-21
Friday - Saturday 10-22
© 2025 aouxstudio.com
Created with Framer