Rick Stein's Secret France

Rick Stein embarks on a new journey through France, from the Channel to the Mediterranean and starts by exploring the culinary delights of the port of Dieppe, Bay of the Somme and Southern Champagne.

Rick Stein's 'journey without maps' bring him to France's eastern regions of Alsace and Jura and into Burgundy for a memorable glass of Auxey Duresses wine and Oeuf en Meurette with a difference.

Rick Stein reaches the mid-point of his meander through France as he continues exploring Burgundy and arrives in the Auvergne for hearty dishes celebrating the finest meat and dairy.

Rick Stein arrives in Perigord, famous for black truffles, walnuts and dishes cooked with duck. He cooks Enchaud, a traditional pot roast pork from the area, before heading towards the balmy shores of the Mediterranean.

Rick Stein's journey of discovery brings him to the blue shores and sunny climes of the Mediterranean where he explores the French-Catalan legacy of Roussilon and cooks a hearty dish of pork and beef meatballs in a tomato and Piment sauce.

Rick Stein approaches the end of his meander through France with a final glance at the culinary delights of the Languedoc before crossing over to Provence.