Michel is the concierge of the Independence Inn and later the Dragonfly Inn. He is often grumpy, sarcastic, unpleasant, and a militant health nut, but always manages to remain somewhat lovable somehow. He finds other French people odious and hopes that his suits will be a deduction when the inn has to cut down on spending. He accompanies Lorelai and Sookie through all of their business ventures. As Lorelai once put it: "We are addicted to you." He also has two dogs, Paw-Paw and Chin-Chin. Chin-Chin passed away in the 7th season. Although his sexuality is never explicitly stated, his husband is mentioned several times.