The 19th century invented absolutism which flourished sumptuously at Versailles. The following century discovered the spirit and history, it was called the Age of Enlightenment.
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Two centuries of transition in Europe, a pivotal period during which France considered itself to be the center of the world. His savoir-vivre imposes itself on all the courts of Europe, but in the service of this influence, there are still some creators of genius.
Among them, there is Pierre de Lune who with La Varenne will do “French-style meals” with 6 to 7 different services composed of 5 to 6 courses, sumptuous shows.
The philosophers of the Enlightenment praised the virtues of coffee while aristocrats and nobles enjoyed chocolate drinks considered sulfurous in small groups.
The potato, after beginning its career in Europe in the old people's homes of Seville, arrived more than a century later on the plates of the French thanks to Parmentier's marketing. To finish in style, Hélène Darroze reveals to us with great charm her “good woman” cuisine, as she puts it.
A documentary by Philippe Allante
A VM group production