From sidewalks-turned-fashion catwalks to cityscapes of historic landmarks, France already seems to have it all. Add those thoughts about the bustling streets lined up with cafés serving delicious croissants and crepes, famous macarons and pains au chocolat, and you’re definitely going to end up with a trip to France in mind just to experience all these.

Traveling across the globe means looking forward to trying its food specialties above all else.

This Sunday, 17 February, tune in to Asian Food Channel and join acclaimed chef Luke Nguyen as he goes on a culinary journey to France, which influenced the flavors in his home country, Vietnam.

First stop, Paris. France’s capital is a global center for art, fashion, food and culture. Discover Parisians’ passion for food, decadence and tradition, and learn how to make pot-au-feu, the original version of the French dish, now Vietnam’s iconic staple, pho.

Head on to Strasbourg and develop a taste for all things Alsatian. Learn the art of making pain d’épices and watch Luke create his own roast pigeon masterpiece with a specialty spice mix.

roast pigeon with specialty spice mix. Time is of the essence as Luke visits Franche-Comté, a region once known as France’s clock-making capital. Learn about age-old recipes and experience new levels of decadence as you watch him create a Vietnamese dish made of prized Bresse chicken served with a warm fondue dish of cheese on the side.

Make a trip to Lyon, the gastronomy capital not only of France, but of the rest of the world. Have a taste of classic salad Lyonnaise and a traditional chicken liver cake and top it off with a dessert inspired by fruits of spring.

Travel to Marseille and trade yourself for an African-French fish soup which uses only fresh ingredients off the boat. Watch Luke as he creates his own fusion of this dish, imbued in the flavors of the Mediterranean.

Visit Nice and enjoy a warming dish of onion tart topped with zucchini together with a salad Nicoise as you marvel at the beauty of the scenery around you.

Don’t forget to visit the French Basque country as it is such an enriching country to visit. Have some of its delicacies in Biarritz and go fresh with a basket full of oysters from the island of D’Oleron seasoned with Espelette pepper and artisan jambon then learn how to cook a local langoustine.

Sail along the Loire River and create a rustic roast duck dish by an open fireplace, then head on to St. Malo, a town of pirates and seafood delights. Eat to your heart’s content with a tamarind crab dish and a delicious buttery scallop dish.

Celebrate the flavors of these two cuisines and catch chef Luke Nguyen’s France at 9 p.m.