Originally from Marseilles, Guillaume was drawn to our capital and decided to set up in the city as a real estate agent, a profession that might at first sight seem far removed from the art world. But since school, our adopted native of Brussels has changed. Today, he has an all-consuming passion for designing furniture, and his home is literally full of it.
Today, Julie sets on the roads of France to talk about an essential product on French tables: cheese. More than a gourmet craze, more than an end-of-meal treat, cheese is associated with French gastronomy, and is also recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. With nearly 1,000 varieties (soft cheeses, cooked, blue-veined, pressed cheeses…), the French are the biggest consumers of cheese in the world!
Julie takes you through the Pyrénées Orientales, then Corsica, before making a stop on the Côte d'Azur, and concludes her journey between Rungis and Paris... all to explore the world of citrus fruits! These fruits add flavor, zest, and seasoning to any recipe, making them indispensable in the kitchen. They bring the warmth and sunshine of the South of France and the exoticism of distant lands. While we're all familiar with lemons, clementines, and grapefruits, Julie introduces us to a thousand other varieties.
This week, it is 80 kms from the capital, in Fontainebleau, that Julie is putting down her bags. Fontainebleau, a name famous throughout the world, a magical name which evokes for some a forest, for others a castle, a name which still shines with its royal history. The forest of Fontainebleau has inspired the art world since the beginning of the 19th century. Landscape painters such as Corot and Millet drew inspiration for their works there. But Fontainebleau has many other treasures in its bag, and gastronomy is part of its heritage. This is what Julie will discover through three recipes: Quail with grapes, raspberry and poppy pie and crayfish grave.
It is in Giverny that Julie's journey begins, the place whose name resounds as the cradle of Impressionism has kept a moving authenticity. Its fame is strongly linked to the historical presence of Claude Monet and to all the fabulous witnesses left by him. Claude Monet also left his mark on the cooking in Giverny. His recipe books are there to testify to this. It’s with these notebooks that Julie will be inspired to fill hers, on the menu: Rabbit in compote, andouilles puff pastry with camembert, and apricot charlottes.
Julie heads for Burgundy to discover ancient breeds of poultry reintroduced to France thanks to the work of breeder Fred Ménager. We'll then move on to Auvergne to discover how the famous Label Rouge is awarded and the role of certifying bodies ... because it's important to know what ends up on our plates. Julie also travels to the Drôme to cook guinea fowl, before heading to the Périgord to prepare a turkey stew. Julie will then head back up towards the center to discover an amazing fly maker who uses rooster feathers!
Impromptu aperitifs aren't always easy. When friends turn up unannounced, stress can quickly mount. Don't panic, Luana Belmondo and Thomas Clouet, a great specialist in the field, improvise an aperitif at the drop of a hat, using very little. Mushroom macaroons, a mini beef tartare and you're ready to go!
Wellness cuisine is not synonymous with sadness and insipidity. It can be extremely gourmet, for a balanced way to indulge yourself. On this theme, Luana welcomes young wellness pastry chef Johanna Le Pape. Together, they will prepare recipes that are both tasty and perfectly balanced: corn pizza with vegetables and peach-cassis and verbena puffs...
We find ourselves in Israel in the Negev desert, Elaine is looking for solutions to combat desertification. The object of her research: trees, which consume little water. In Mali, we meet the Dogon: the desert farmers. He shows us his people's recipes for managing water. In this part of Mali, where it almost never rains. In Palestine, the village of Wadi Fukeen. A village where farmers use an irrigation and water-sharing system that is over 300 years old and based on respect and trust. And in Gaza, Palestine, where specialists are fighting to save Palestinian children made ill by unsafe water. In the Jordan Valley, where three countries in conflict face the same problems: the lack of water. In Brazil's water tower, where the exceptionally pure water is threatened by iron ore mining that pollutes the water table. And in Jerusalem, Israel, where sustainable development is only possible if people manage to make peace with each other, to live together.
Water and its beauty, water and its power, water and its fragility... the water we all need is becoming scarce, through our own fault. Some rivers are dry, others are diverted, cut off by dams, others are simply polluted, and this for decades. We will discover how humans transformed the nature in Argentina, then in China and its disproportionate Three Gorges Dam. We will also go in Botswana with the Okavango, this unique river which flows into a desert forming the famous Okavango Delta. Vu du Ciel makes you discover once again another world, magnificent but threatened.
With Bangladesh as a running thread, Yann Arthus-Bertrand meets several people who have changed their lives to dedicate themselves to a major project. In Bangladesh, Yves and Runa Marre have created the Friendship Foundation. Among other things, they’ve created a floating hospital installed on an old barge bought in France. Julie Andersen, an ex-advertising executive from New York has come to South Africa to defend sharks with her Shark Angels Foundation. In North India, Kartik Satyanarayan is helping to stop the dreadful exploitation of the lippus bears (dancing bears). He’s created Wildlife SOS, a preserve to rehabilitate the bears that have been rescued and to give work to the men of the tribe who were traditionally bear tamers and entertainers.
We are in the middle of the harvest season, a perfect opportunity to discover the most beautiful French vineyards. Our trip starts with a bit of tourism. We will cross the Drôme with Tain l'Hermitage and its Baume de Venise, but also the Bordeaux region where the different domains compete to attract this new clientele. Then we head for Épernay, capital of the Champagne region, where the reputation of its sparkling wine is well established. Julie will take us to Burgundy, where the most expensive wines in the world are produced, and then back to Bordeaux, to immerse ourselves in the world of high-tech and biodynamic wines.
Julie takes to the road in her little red car to honour one of her favourite fruits: the chestnut. Julie will meet several producers in Ardèche, cook the traditional soup of the region with the sparkling Marithé. She will also make the recipe for homemade marrons glacés, before heading to Corsica to work with chestnut flour and the leaves of her tree. This journey will end as always with a clever chef's recipe, and this time it will be Claude Brioude who will do it! This chef likes to shake up the rules and will work the chestnut with fish, two seasonal products that we are not usually used to combining.
Luana Belmondo and her Italian friend Alessandra Pierini are preparing a pasta party. They'll be cooking pesto and sharing their tips on how to get it right. They'll also be making pasta saporita, full of color and flavor!
Luana Belmondo and her pastry chef friend Laurent Favre-Mot prepare desserts from our childhood. On the program: panettone in French toast, and torta della nonna with lemon cream and pine nuts, a typical Italian dessert!
In this week’s episode, professional garden design partners Jon Smith and Adam Woolcott take on Catherine and James Burrage from Yorkshire. Their challenge is to deliver amazing garden spaces on a budget of £5000 for the Knightswood Day Care Centre in the heart of the Essex countryside within sniffing distance of the North Sea. The centre offers a lifeline to mainly elderly local people who have physical or mental disabilities or who live alone. With a brief from the centre that includes sensory elements, seating and a potting shed, both teams have ambitious designs but can they complete them in just 2 days?
This week’s heat sees a pair of established designers taking on a less experienced up and coming pair, as they’re challenged to deliver amazing spaces on a budget of £5000, for a community park in Norris Green, Liverpool. Friends Sue Spout and Dean Bolton-Grant from Harrogate in Yorkshire both own their own garden businesses and between them have decades of experience and include royalty amongst the people they’ve worked for. Despite living opposite sides of the country Tamara Bridge and Kate Savill have collaborated on a number of show gardens since winning medals for young garden designer of the year. Faced with designing gardens for an open public area that has in the past been neglected and suffered from vandalism what type of gardens will the designers create? And who will be victorious?
There are now over 900 people over the age of 90 on Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula. How is this possible? Their credo, "pura vida", which translates as "enjoying the riches that life has to offer", their Amerindian genetic ancestry, a nutritious and surprisingly sweet diet, a physical and intellectual vivacity favoured by a low-mechanization environment, and strong relational ties... these seem to be the answers to their longevity. With the help of scientists, our naturopathic chef and attending physician will investigate and uncover the secrets of the inhabitants.
Massage studio will show you the best massage techniques in places which will make you dream. Let us take care of you! Lay down, relax and forget all your problems.
Practice Yoga from the comfort of your home with our experienced teatchers.
Practice Yoga from the comfort of your home with our experienced teatchers.
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Learn to stay open, no matter what happens, with the Root to Rise sequence. This practice provides an opportunity to explore your capacity for receiving energy, while building strength and confidence. When you maintain a connection to grounded energy, you can heighten your ability to stay present in every moment.
In this episode of Home Training, Sabrina and Guigui take you through a glutes-focused session full of energy and good vibes. The warm-up targets lower-body joints—ankles, knees, hips, and lower back—to gently prep your body. The goal? Mobilize and activate your muscles before the burn! With fun banter and clear coaching, the team keeps things light and effective. A great way to wake up and tone your glutes while having fun.
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Cultivate a sense of peace and stability with the Create Your Calm sequence. This restorative flow stays low to allow for a deeper connection to the earth and its grounding energy. Connect with your heart more completely and welcome a softer awareness with this gentle practice.
