Haiti's ambassador to France visits chef Carline Irantus at Paris gastronomy festival
Louino Volcy praised the chef of Saveur Créole 509 for representing Haiti at the Village international de la gastronomie.
Haiti's ambassador to France, Louino Volcy, visited chef Carline Irantus, of Saveur Créole 509, on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Village international de la gastronomie in Paris, according to Le Nouvelliste. Accompanied by a delegation, the diplomat congratulated the chef on her participation in the 10th edition of the event, which was held from September 10 to 13 at the Place de la Concorde and brought together representatives of more than 80 countries. At her stand, Irantus presented Haitian specialties, allowing visitors to discover the flavors and culinary know-how of the country, the outlet reported. The visit highlighted Haiti's presence on an international culinary stage, with the ambassador's delegation recognizing the chef's role in showcasing the nation's gastronomic heritage abroad. No further details on the delegation or additional Haitian participants were provided in the report.