James Martin's French Adventure

20171 seriesEntertainment / Cooking
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Food Network

British chef James Martin goes on a culinary adventure around France in this travelogue documentary. As a teenager the host studied in France, and spent a lot of vacation time in the country, which in turn influenced his passion for food. For Martin, legendary TV chef Keith Floyd was another inspiration that motivated his career in the industry. In this series Martin retraces a journey Floyd took over 30 years ago, visiting various French locations and sampling the local cuisine. Travelling in style, the host's preferred mode of transport is a Citroen 2CV that was owned by Floyd for 16 years.

Bresse: Episode Image
Episode 9Bresse

James travels to Bresse, a region in France he's never visited before. He visits a chicken farm and museum and meets one of his culinary heroes, George Blanc. S1, Ep9

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Episode 10Burgundy

James travels to a region known for its Pinot Noir, Burgundy. He retraces Keith Floyd's visits 30 years ago and stops at the same vineyard for a personal tour. S1, Ep10

L'Isle sur la Sorgue: Episode Image
Episode 15L'Isle sur la Sorgue

James heads to the riverside town of Isle Sur La Sorge, where his food hero, Keith Floyd, once owned a restaurant. He cooks peaches pain perdu in the sunshine. S1, Ep15

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Episode 16Normandy

James travels to Normandy, home to his all-time favourite ingredient, butter! He cooks up artichokes with hollandaise whilst visiting a Calvados orchard. S1, Ep16

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Episode 17Giverny

James arrives in the tiny village of Giverny, known for its food and art. He explores Monet's kitchen and cooks up an autumnal treat of apple doughnuts. S1, Ep17

Paris: Reversion: Episode Image
Episode 18Paris: Reversion

James ventures to Paris, one of his favourite cities in the world! He cooks duck breast with tangy vegetables, a steak baguette and gin and cucumber savarin. S1, Ep18

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Episode 19Versailles

James Martin takes a road trip to the country that inspired his cooking career. Travelling in Keith Floyd's motor, he creates delicious new recipes in idyllic locations. S1, Ep19

Bois de Boulogne: Episode Image
Episode 20Bois de Boulogne

James Martin takes a road trip to the country that inspired his cooking career. Travelling in Keith Floyd's motor, he creates delicious new recipes in idyllic locations. S1, Ep20

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