01/06/2024
Go and visit Jardins de Marquaysac - just 3km away, and see the original Michelin Man and much more - as described here:
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The original Michelin Man from 1898. The Michelin Man is white because rubber tires are naturally a grey/white color. It was not until 1912 that carbon chemicals were mixed into the white tires which turned them black. The change was structural, not aesthetic. By adding carbon, tires became more durable.
Michelin also began reviewing restaurants so that more people would travel further distances in their cars to eat at these restaurants. This in turn would wear down their tires faster, and force them to buy more.
The Michelin star system goes up to three and has the following criteria:
1 star: "A very good restaurant in its category".
2 stars: "Excellent cooking, worth a detour".
3 stars: "Exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey".
