Radio 3 begins an afternoon in France with the first of an eight-part series in which Leslie Forbes samples French culture through regional cuisine. 1: La Cerise sur le Gâteau
The art and science of Parisian patisserie is not to be taken lightly: by British standards, the cakes displayed in Fauchon's window are outrageous creations. Head pastry chef
Pierre Herme 's cakes are the haute couture of patisserie, with two collections a year - in spring and autumn. Producer Cathy Drysdale