Le Cordon Bleu is proud to announce the French release of Julie & Julia on September 16, 2009 inspired from Julie Powell's novel.

The book, which was initially a blog, traces the story of Julie Powell, a secretary approaching her thirties who decides to take a sabbatical year to make 524 recipes in 365 days from Julia Child's book Mastering the Art of French of Cooking. Julia Child became an American celebrity chef after graduating from Le Cordon Bleu Paris in 1951.

Julia Child was one of the first women to introduced the French culinary techniques taught at Le Cordon Bleu to the American public, through TV emissions and many publications. Julia Child received the Légion of Honneur in 2000 and the Médaille Présidentielle de la Liberté in 2003. Julie Powell's project presents Julia Child as a model for the new generations of chefs and culinary amateurs.

Due to the success of the book, Julie & Julia is now a major motion picture (Columbia Pictures) produced by Nora Ephron, starring Meryl Streep as Julia Child, Amy Adams as Julie Powell and Stanley Tucci as Paul Child. Julia Child's original book, "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" published nearly 50 years ago is back to the best-seller list since the film was released in United States on August 7, 2009. The French version of the movie will be released on September 16, 2009.

Le Cordon Bleu was delighted to host a special culinary demonstration "In Honor of Julia Child" for journalists at Le Cordon Bleu Paris school on Monday September 7th. The demonstration was presented by Chef Patrick Martin, Vice President of Le Cordon Bleu International and Executive Corporate Chef.

Founded in Paris in 1895, Le Cordon Bleu currently boasts 35 schools across five continents, and is recognized as one of the premier culinary arts institute in the world.  Developments in the curriculum of  Le Cordon Bleu have led to the establishment of Bachelors and Masters degrees in hospitality management in cooperation with international universities. Le Cordon Bleu has a tradition of excellence in the world of gastronomy and is committed to furthering the appreciation of fine food and the French art of living.

Find out more about Julie & Julia and Le Cordon Bleu history on our Julie & Julia Cordon Bleu Website.

Apply in Honor of Julia Child - Short Courses

Meryl Streep received the Honorary Le Cordon Bleu Diploma

Julie Powell received the Honorary Diploma from Le Cordon Bleu

United States Movie Premiere

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