As in previous years, Gabriel has called upon his friend, Philippe Mouchel, the wonderfully talented French chef, to prepare some of the great classic dishes of French cuisine.

Each segment begins with Gabriel discussing the specialities of the region through which the riders pass that day. Then a famous dish of the region is prepared, either by Philippe Mouchel, young modern chef Nicolas Poelaert, Gabriel Gaté or an eccentric French gendarme called François.

In 2010 Le Tour started in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam, and Gabriel visits this historic city and discovers its specialities.

Gabriel also presents five segments from France, commencing in Rheims, the capital city of the Champagne region. For Bastille Day he is in the alpine town of Chambéry and later from Rodez in the heart of France, looking at the local rustic food. It’s then on to the glorious vineyards of the Bordeaux region and on the very last day, the Tour closes in Paris.

Special Features:

• Includes 21 bonus recipes!