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Series following the Hairy Bikers as they travel around Europe sampling culinary treats. Here, Dave and Si visit Lyon, widely regarded as the culinary capital of France.

Many people regard France as the home of gastronomy and Lyon the culinary capital of France, so that is where the journey across France begins as Dave and Si explore the 'bouchon' - a restaurant traditionally run by a female chef or 'mere Lyonnaise'.

As for their own efforts, they start with a tarte aux pralines and create a saucisson-stuffed brioche. After a quick stop to learn the secrets of teeth-pulling nougat in Montelimar, they go truffle-hunting for the famous white summer truffle, which they use to make truffle-infused butter and brie. En route, they also bake an apricot tarte tatin and a delectable flan de Saint Jean de Minervois (like a cr猫me caramel but made with lavender honey and dessert wine).

But it is not all baking on this trip. They also meet up with Dave's old flatmate, French Pat, who he has not seen for 30 years, and they are inducted into the Ancient Order of the Cassoulet when they reach their journey's end in Carcassonne.

59 minutes

Music Played

  • Iggy Pop

    The Passenger

  • Jane Birkin & Serge Gainsbourg

    Je t'aime...moi non plus

  • The Killers

    Change Your Mind

  • Michel Delpech

    Chez Laurette

  • Kyo

    Tout Envoyer En L'air

  • Yann Tiersen

    Soir De Fete

  • Iggy Pop

    The Passenger

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Si King
Presenter Dave Myers
Series Producer Oliver Clark
Executive Producer Gill Tierney
Director Francois Gandolfi

Broadcasts

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