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 individual moved to Quebec, initially working as a cook for Governor James Murray and later for Governor Guy Carleton. He then launched a hospitality venture in Quebec City in 1768, followed by the opening of a tavern the next year.