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“We want to show you can eat differently,” said Claire Vallée, whose restaurant won the star. A growing number of chefs are eschewing France’s traditional, meat-focused cuisine.

It is among 54 restaurants to earn their first star in the 2021 update. Michelin said a “key takeaway from the 2021 selection is the continued spread of diverse styles of cuisine across France.” ...