A look back at... The Baclesse Center's charity dinner

On June 19, 2025, the Baclesse Center organized a unique event in the salons of the Calvados Prefecture: a charity dinner combining haute gastronomy, exceptional music, art and medical research.

On the program:

• A 7-step menu, signed by 13 renowned chefs from Normandy.
• A rare musical moment, with a piano/voice concert full of emotion and virtuosity, given by soprano Sabine DEVIEILHE and pianist David VIOLI.
• An auction of a Real Madrid soccer jersey signed by player Kylian MBAPPÉ, works by Norman painter Désiré DARTHENAY and a chef's jacket signed by the chefs.

The aim?
To support the construction of the future research building at the Centre Baclesse, a project designed to accelerate innovation in oncology.

This moment was made possible thanks to over 40 committed partners, whom Baclesse would like to sincerely thank for their generosity and involvement, which made all the difference.

• First of all, I'd like to thank the Prefect of Calvados for welcoming us to these magnificent premises. Thanks also to the teams at the Préfecture for their support.
• Thanks to our 13 Normandy chefs for their creativity and solidarity:
  Benoît GUILLAUMIN, Anthony VALETTE, Anthony CAILLOT, Gilles POUDRAS, Freddy POMMIER, Franck QUINTON, Olivier BRIAND, Miguel SANCHES, Stéphane CARBONE, Olivier BARBARIN, Julien JOLY, Stéphane PUGNAT, Anthony GESLIN.
• Thanks to Sabine DEVIEILHE and David VIOLIi for their magical concert, to MUSIC Hemann Officiel for lending a piano, and to Maitre BAILLEUL and his team at the Bayeux auction house for hosting the auctions on a voluntary basis.
• Thanks to our gourmet and logistical partners:
  Le Moulin des Pierres Caen - for the bread, Le Moulin de Carel - for the cheeses, France Boissons - for the soft drinks, Stephane Carbone - for the champagne, Lavazza - for the coffee and machines, O'Vitis et Good'épices - for the wines, Les Vergers de Ducy - for apple juice and sparkling wine, Foissier - Réseau Le Saint - for fruit and vegetables cooked during dinner, and the Lycée Notre Dame de Nazareth in Douvres-la-Délivrande - for room service provided by students.
• Thanks also to those who made the evening so special:
  Maison Dal'Fleurs - for the floral arrangements, Deloc'Events - for decorating the room, Saint Maclou Mondeville - for the carpet installed under the piano, and Centrakor Ouistreham - for donating picture frames to the chefs.
• And thanks again to:
  Habi Pro - for the autographed chef's jacket and Les Toques Normandes.
• Finally, thanks to Guillaume LESCOT of Créativ'Events France.

Finally, we would like to thank all our patrons and donors, who helped raise a net profit of €80,000 for the Centre Baclesse.

Relive this magical evening on video!