A Cook's Tour of France is a collection of regional French recipes from chef and television presenter Gabriel Gate's annual gastronomic journey along of the course of the Tour de France, the most famous race in the world. The Tour takes a different route every year, visiting famous cities and regions like Provence, The Loire Valley and Burgundy, making it as much a delight for the food lover as it is the sports fan. The gastronomy of France is simply superb: featuring outstanding fish and seafood, excellent wines and liqueurs, extraordinary cheeses, unique range of charcuteries, delicious bread, cakes and patisseries. This beautiful cookbook gathers together the best classic recipes from the many regions of France, including the popular Chicken Casserole Vallee d'Auge from Normandy, the colourful Ratatouille with Lemon and Olive Chantilly from Provence and lovely desserts, like the luscious Strawberry Tart from the Loire Valley. Watch the Tour de France on your television while sampling the dishes of the regions in your own home!