Sophie

If chef Arnaud Marchand can give free rein to his culinary talent, it is undoubtedly thanks to Sophie, his wife and business partner. We are happy to introduce you to a passionate entrepreneur, devoted mother, inspiring woman and precious friend. Encounter.

Could you introduce yourself?

Almost 40 years old...
Mother of 3 boys, married for almost 15 years.
I have worked in the hotel industry since I was 17 years old. I actually met my husband in a hotel where we worked together in the Alps in France. My ambition was to become a hotel manager, and finally, in 2011, we had our first business proposal: opening Chez Boulay in 2012. Since then, the projects have been rolling out.

The first thing you do when you wake up
Drink a good coffee, and then my beauty routine.

The place where you feel best
Nothing like being at home with family.

3 things you carry everywhere
Lipstick (when we are not wearing a mask :P)
I really like having a handbag to complement my style
My cell… unfortunately, because work requires.

A place you would like to visit
New Zealand!

Your best travel memory
Corsica was the first time I took a plane. I went there for my end-of-study internships. I was staying there for 6 months. I loved the island so much! The beaches, the mountains… Everything was so beautiful!

The song that puts you in a good mood
Music in general makes me happy. When I'm on leave at home, music is always omnipresent.

A book to recommend
With the pandemic, I got back into reading. It must have been 10 years since I last read it. A friend introduced me to an author: Joël Dicker. I really like his style. Currently, I'm reading The Disappearance of Stephanie Mailer .

Your greatest success
My family, of course.

Your favorite sports
Currently, CrossFit. I do it 3 to 5 times a week.

What makes you happy
Lots of things: coffee, a good book, my friends, quality time with family.

Your beauty ritual
I love my mornings taking care of my face. Applying cream and putting on makeup is a little joy for me.

The best beauty advice you received/discovered
Remove makeup every night, which I don't always do, though:\

The last thing you do before bed
Telling my husband that I love him (a little cheeze...)

What we can wish you
To pursue my dreams.

Your news:

Chez Boulay-bistro boréa l
At Boulay-comptoir boréal
Botanists

And recently in real estate.