What is "matignon"

Matignon may refer to:

• The Hôtel Matignon in Paris, France, the official residence of the French Prime Minister
• Matignon, Côtes-d'Armor, a commune of the Côtes-d'Armor département in France
• Matignon High School, a Catholic school in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
• Matignon (cuisine), a mirepoix in which the ingredients are minced rather than diced, and more flavourings added

In cooking, a matignon is a mirepoix in which the ingredients are minced rather than diced, and more flavorings added. Matignon, unlike mirepoix, is not a part of the food preparation per se, but is always served at the table.