Â· In this series the stars of French cuisine teach you how to  prepare their signature dishes and regional specialties against a  background of stunning vistas, folklore, and tradition. Each DVD contains  instructions for preparing over twenty different classic French dishes and  desserts.Â· Part One Chapter 1: Arc de Triomphe. We visit such Parisian sights as  the Arc de Triomphe, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the Place  Vendome.Â· Part One Chapter 2: The Seine. We see the sights of Paris from the River  Seine, including the Cathedral of Notre Dame and the Lourve.Â· Part One Chapter 3: Montparnasse. We take an extensive walking tour of  Montparnasse and also visit Provins, one of the best-preserved medieval  cities of northern France.Â· Part Two Chapter 1: Normandy. In this chapter we visit some of  Normandy's beaches and the quaint port of Honfleur.Â· Part Two Chapter 2: Champagne. We trace the history of champagne,  starting with a Benedictine monk named Dom Perignon.Â· Part Two Chapter 3: Alsace. Situated on the border between France and  Germany, Alsace offers a variety of colorful Germanic elements. Although it  is one of the smaller regions of France, Alsace is a major producer of  wine.Â· Special Bonus: Each DVD includes an easy-to-follow, printable recipe  book of twenty classic French dishes and desserts. Featured recipes  include: Salade Belle-lle (crab salad), Turbot au Champagne (halibut in  champagne sauce), Fricasse de Homard aux Champignons (lobster and mushroom  fricassee), Poularde de Bressee Pochee aux Herbes Fraiches (chicken breast  poached in fresh herbs), and a sinfully rich coffee and chocolate cake  called "Opera."Â· Approx running time: 2 hours, 5 minutes.