Have you looked at the Lacanche? (frenchranges.com) We love ours and a lot of people who look at the La Cornue also consider the Lacanche. The only thing I'd add is that we have smaller french sized ovens and I LOVE them. I would never want a full size oven again. They heat up so much faster and fit everything we want cook, including an 18lb turkey for a family of 13. Our Volnay oven fits 1/2 sheet pans comfortably. On a daily basis, the quick heat up of the smaller oven is a godsend. We roasted carrots (normal size, sliced in half) in 25 minutes last night using convection. It's like having a speed oven!

I have checked out Lacanche and really like the look of them too (and their good reviews, of course!) however I can't find a dealer near me. I would really like to see one in person before making such a big purchase. I've heard great things - glad you like your so much.

I have a 36" cornufe. The review is posted here, with an update. I am happy to answer any questions. Are you considering the 110? Another option is to get the 90 or 1908 and a second oven

The oven on the cornufe is great. The convection roast can boast veggies or a chicken like magic. I fit a 20 lb turkey and a half a ham in the 90 single oven.

We considered both the Cornufe and the Lacanche. We decided on the Lacanche mainly because of the hundreds of positive reviews and because it's actually made in France. If you get in touch with the Art Culinaire in either New York (Elisa) or Seattle, they will most likely have an ambassador in your area who will be happy to let you see their range. We went to see a Sully 1800 in our area and it was great to be able to speak with an actual owner instead of a sales person.

Thanks Gooster - I did read your review - extremely helpful. We are considering the 110 for the double ovens. I'm glad to know they're big enough for the turkey! That was a main concern was the oven size. It looks like the Lacanche has smaller ovens? Thanks Corie I may check with Art Culinaire. But I am curious as to why it is important the stove is made in France... if they are similar in quality why does it matter? Not at all trying to be snarky... I really am curious.

Hi, I totally get it and I was in your same position almost two years ago when I started looking for my perfect range. And just so you know, I do cook, my husband cooks and my daughter bakes. I wanted a range that was a work horse, not just a pretty addition to the kitchen. Pretty was a bonus!

The La Cornue was bought out by AGA Rangemaster. The Traditional AGA is a solid range and receives many great views especially in England. I used a Traditional AGA for two years and loved it. It was what I originally wanted, but I couldn't justify having a range that I could never turn off here in the USA or deal with the heat it puts off all year long.

I knew AGA made other ranges so I began investing them. Unfortunately, my research found that their other models don't appear to preform as well and don't receive many positive reviews. This made me concerned about La Cornue' as well.

The reviews for the Lacanche were stellar. I read blogs that went back years and years and found almost all the reviews were positive. And many of the owners continue to post and boast about their ranges even years later. That seemed very unusual to me. It seemed most of the brands ,including the popular US professional ranges, got reviews from new owners or people who came back only to complain, but rarely from a long-time, happy owners.

To be fair, there were few negative reviews for the Lacanche on an English web site, called Review Center, but very few and again even the English seemed to mostly enjoy their Lacanche.

I also felt, that if I was spending the money for a French range, I wanted it made by a French company, not an English one.

I started talking with Elisa almost two years ago, I vacillated and changed my mind more times than I care to admit. Elisa was always very helpful and thoughtful, even when I almost bailed on her to go with a basic 6 burner range top and separate ovens. She and the rest of the staff at Lacanche have been very helpful and always in great communication with me. Although, they have no retail outlets in most of the USA, I found their customer service to be outstanding and Elisa made every effort to allow me to see a range in person. I never missed not being able to go to the show room and look at it.

I got to design the layout of my Lacanche. Someone wasn't deciding for me what burners, layout or ovens would be best for me. Choosing a color was fun too.

My Lacanche Cluny 1400 arrived in New York last week and now I wait for my house to be finished so it can be shipped to me!

Happy to help if you need anything else! And if you are near Michigan, I'll be happy to have you visit, see and or cook on my range once it's installed!

Thanks for the thoughtful response Corie! I just sent a request to Lacanche for a price quote. Looks like delivery times are quite long (16-18 weeks air, 6 months ocean liner... wow). That may be a factor in our decision. Sizing is tough too - smaller at 39.5 for 5 burner vs. 54 for 6-8 if I remember correctly. Hmmmm. I want the double convection ovens but 54 might be a challenge in our kitchen. Thanks for the input - I hope you love it. Please post pics when it is installed!

Hutchinb, Good luck with what ever you decide to do!

Thanks hurata! Gorgeous stove, and that steam oven isn't bad either! Their faster shipping is 16-18 weeks, I think that includes the summer holiday. Our reno is happening in September so it would be close (but I could wait if need be).

hi, hutchinb. I just posted a review of my Cornue Fe that I've owned for three years in the following thread:

Function/Reliability/Service of La Cornue CornuFe110 or AlberTine

Hope it is helpful to you!

Thanks southernpointofview! Appreciate your review and the pics are great too. Still debating but am leaning towards the Cornefu 110.

Hurata - I love the pic of your dog. It looks like he is guarding the turkey! I'm getting a Lacanche Chagny. What vent did you use? and how high above the range did you install it. I have the Lacanche specs but am having a difficult time finding a vent that is the recommended depth.

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Here's a picture with our Vent-a-hood. We got a 42" for the 39" range, mainly so we didn't have to cut into the cabinets next to it. It's 32" inches above the range which is outside the specs but DH is 6'3" and we wanted enough room so he wouldn't bonk his head. It works for us.

Congrats on your decision! What color did you get? They are all such yummy choices!

Huruta - beautiful stove! Can I ask why you chose to position it next to the doorway instead of centered with some counter space on either side? (I'm interested in understanding pros and cons of this decision for a layout I'm considering).

Hi Kathy. We didn't do an entire remodel - we just modified to accommodate the new appliances (e.g. removed upper cabinets to fit new range hood). Our old 1950s stove was the same size as our Lacanche and so our new range just slid right in. There is only 4" to the left of the stove so we just left it as it was before. It is a little less than ideal. If I was designing from scratch I'd definitely have counters on both sides and not near a main doorway, but overall it works. I could have gotten a 30 or 36" range but I really wanted a larger cooking surface area and love the 39" width.

Huruta - Thanks for responding. I'm getting a French Blue Chagny. Lacanche colors are wonderful and look even better than on the web or the brochure. If anyone is considering a Lachance, try and get to the showroom to check them out. I have a question about your vent a hood. The Lacanche website says that the vent should be a 24-27" deep and vent a hood only comes 19 or 22" deep. To be honest, I'm having an very hard time finding one that is even 24" deep let alone 27" deep. Is the minimal depth been a problem or issue for you? This has been the only hold up on finalizing the kitchen and I'm wondering if I'm being overly worried about something that really isn't an issue. Our vent will be installed at the same height as yours since I, too, have a tall husband. I'm also trying to figure out if it can be wired so that I can regulate the vent from a switch on the wall so that I'm not reaching over a hot oven to turn up/down the vent while cooking. I have some height issues and it is definitely as stretch for me to reach that high. Our designer hasn't been of any help in this area and says it "should" be fine. This is going to be my forever kitchen and my husband has already made it very clear that there are no re-dos so I need to get it right the first time.

@dbmove - Here is a link to Modernaire hoods. You will find the depth you need there and the styles are a great match for a Chagny. If you query you will find them highly regarded also. Don't kill me.

dbmove: well, I have to agree with French Blue since that's the color of our range! It's a lovely choice and I am not biased in the least. There were other tempting options though. From a practical perspective, the range hood we have has worked out just fine. Once its going, it sucks air toward it so I don't notice much missed. The fumes missed are typically because I didn't start the range hood soon enough - total user error. I have a hearing loss and I really don't like using the hood because it makes it harder to hear anything. We had no range hood before, so just having one is a big improvement. This is to say I'm not too finicky about the range hood. While noise was a priority and the ventahood was the quietest one we tested, its still too loud for my liking but I think that's the nature of the beast. One thing to consider about the range hood is the lights that come with it. I may not use the venting capabilities a ton, but I use the light every night I cook. I love being able to light up the cooktop! I looked at Modernaire hoods but didn't find a good fit for our existing space. They also have a good reputation so you might consider them as well. For reference, I'm 5'6" and don't find it any trouble to turn the range hood on and the heat from the food cooking hasn't been problematic.

Thanks Rococogurl. We were hoping for just the liner since the hood covering will be custom to coordinate with the fireplace (the house is spanish colonial). It looks like I'm going to have to get a vent and not just the liner. But I was able to find something!

Huruta - I've been so focused on the vent that I hadn't thought about lighting. I just assumed they all had it. Our current vent has one measly light that isn't worth anything. I'm 5'2" (rounding up) and feel like I'm putting my life on the line every time I turn on the vent. I don't think there is such a thing as a quiet vent! They definitely sound louder at home then when you are testing them before buying.

Thanks to both for the quick responses.

I own a cornufe 110 and have been cooking on it for four years. I am Netherlands based so forgive my english. I just love my range. Mine is stainles steel and looks gorgeous. The burners work and look beautiful and I use the french plate every day. I cook my meat and soup and then let it simmer on the french plate till it is done. Also the ovens perform very well and i use both ovens equally. The right oven i use for everything and the left multifunctional oven i use for precise baking. The whole appliance is very sturdy and the doors feel like a vauIt. I am very pleased with the black gas caps as they are still like new after four years of daily cooking for my family of four. It is a really beautiful range and of very very good quality. I never had any issues with it. It is easy to clean and realy still looks like n

I am considering both CornueFe 90 and Lacanche Volnay for my new build. I currently cook atop my Wolf range top mostly and clean up is a breeze with that enamel top. Can anyone tell me if the stainless steel cooktops on either French brands are easy to clean please?

I have a Lacanche Chagny 1400 with the traditional top, it is super easy to keep clean. Just plain soap and water on dish cloth and microfiber cloth to dry.

Has anyone had to have a service call on their LaCornue? If so were you able to find someone to service the range? How is it working out after 5 years?

I have a la cornue almost a year now. I love it, its beautiful and it works. BUT, a few weeks ago the nob on my right side oven broke off! we had a friend visiting at that time who is a handy man. He had to take the door off th get the broken part off. He layed it in my hand and i couldnt believe it. It was plastic! not even a real metal screw but plastic! so he took the other door off as well and replaced the plastic screws with real metals screws. The nob takes the biggest beating over any other part of the stove because it takes a good pull to open it as it closes magnetically so why plastic? i dont even know who to talk to about this.

My oven door doesn't close without extra care. It closes fine when cool, but pops open when heated. It takes an exaggerated motion to close it.