His expeditions to locate the wellsprings have led him to the continent's most remote wetlands, sacred sites and habitats of previously unknown species.
The restaurant embraces the ritual of internal regulation, proving that sometimes the best way to cool down is — unexpectedly — with bowls of hot, nourishing soup.
Known in the past for its exquisite clocks and complex mechanical automata, the centuries-old maison has been steered towards creating bespoke pieces for high-profile clients.
