Does Jules Verne Have a Michelin Star?

Jules Verne is a renowned French author and often lauded as one of the fathers of modern science fiction. He was born in Nantes in 1828 and wrote a number of popular novels, including Journey to the Centre of the Earth, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in Eighty Days. But does Jules Verne have a Michelin star?

The Michelin Guide is an annual restaurant guide published by the tyre-maker, Michelin. It is one of the world’s most prestigious restaurant guides, awarding restaurants up to three stars for their culinary excellence. The coveted three-star rating is awarded to only a handful of restaurants with cuisine so exceptional that it merits “exceptional cuisine worth a special journey”.

Unfortunately for Jules Verne fans, he does not have a Michelin star. Despite his beloved novels, which are still popular today, his work as an author did not extend to cooking or food preparation. His books focused on adventure and exploration, rather than gastronomy.

However, there are several restaurants across Europe that are named after Jules Verne’s works and characters. For example, in Brussels there is Restaurant Jules Verne which pays homage to some of his most famous works with dishes such as ‘The Mysterious Island’ and ‘20 000 Leagues Under The Sea’. In Paris there is also Le Tour du Monde en 80 Metres which has been designed to look like Captain Nemo’s submarine from 20 000 Leagues Under The Sea.

Conclusion:

To answer the question – Does Jules Verne have a Michelin star? – The answer is no.

Despite being one of the fathers of modern science fiction, Jules Verne was never involved in food preparation or gastronomy. However, there are several restaurants across Europe named after his works and characters that serve delicious dishes inspired by his stories.