He was born in France and came to Quebec as a cook for Governor James Murray, later performing the same job for Governor Guy Carleton. In 1768, he opened an inn at Quebec City; he opened a tavern the following year.
A French-born person moved to Quebec, initially serving as a cook for Governor James Murray and later for Governor Guy Carleton. He then opened a hospitality business in Quebec City in 1768, which eventually led to the opening of a tavern the next year.