Travel | Food
Station:
ITV1 (GB)
Status:
Ended
Start:
2017-01-30
Rating:
10/10 from 1 users
Chef James Martin sets off in an old 2CV to track down the old French culinary haunts of chef Keith Floyd.
TV Show Ended.
S1E18 - Episode 18
In episode 18, James arrives in the French capital and one of his favourite cities in the world, Paris. Well known for its love affair with the baguette, James learns about the Poilane Bakery, that dates back to 1932, which specialises in sourdough. Paris is home to both artisans and fine dining and James is lucky enough to visit the kitchens of world renowned chef Pierre Gagnaire.
Air Date: 22 Feb 2017 09:00 (CDT)
S1E19 - Episode 19
In episode 19, James visits the golden palace of Versailles and its food market, where James shops for some ingredients for his first dish – sole Veronique, which he cooks at the King's allotment, the Potager du Roi. Travelling to the East of Versailles, James meets chocolatier Patrick Roger who makes sculptures out of chocolate before casting them in bronze or aluminium.
Air Date: 23 Feb 2017 09:00 (CDT)
S1E20 - Episode 20
In episode 20, to finish his French adventure, James visits the Bois de Boulogne, a park on the outskirts of Paris and it's race day at the Auteuil Hippodrome. There James meets a fellow-Yorkshireman and champion jockey James Revelly. James also pays a visit to the Michelin-starred Pré Catalan restaurant and enjoys his favourite meal of the trip.
Air Date: 24 Feb 2017 09:00 (CDT)