Luke Nguyen's France

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Luke Nguyen's France (2014)

Luke Nguyen's France

Luke's appetite for food leads him out of Asia and into France, the culinary wonderland that shaped his ancestral home, Vietnam. Experience a whole new world of French Vietnamese fusion food as Luke travels around France: Paris to Strasbourg; the Franche-Comte to Lyon; Marseille to Nice; Biarritz to Ile d'Oleron and finally, St Malo.

Luke Nguyen

Series, 2014, Documentary, Food/Wine, Travel


Luke Nguyen's France - TV Showtimes

Saturday, August 29

6:00am

Luke Nguyen's France ‘Episode 1 - Paris: Part 1’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's France

'Episode 1 - Paris: Part 1'

SBS Food, 6:00am, Sat, 29 Aug 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Luke Nguyen's France follows Luke's latest journey as his appetite for food leads him out of Asia and into France, the culinary wonderland that shaped his ancestral home, Vietnam. Experience a whole new world of French Vietnamese fusion food as Luke travels around France: Paris to Strasbourg; the Franche-Comte to Lyon; Marseille to Nice; Biarritz to ÃŽle d'Oleron and finally, St Malo. In tonight's first episode, Luke Nguyen embarks on a culinary journey through the heart of Paris, discovering Parisians' passion for food, decadence and tradition.

Luke Nguyen

Series, Australia, English, Documentary, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 1


6:30am

Luke Nguyen's France ‘Episode 1 - Paris: Part 1’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's France

'Episode 1 - Paris: Part 1'

SBS Food, 6:30am, Sat, 29 Aug 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Luke Nguyen's France follows Luke's latest journey as his appetite for food leads him out of Asia and into France, the culinary wonderland that shaped his ancestral home, Vietnam. Experience a whole new world of French Vietnamese fusion food as Luke travels around France: Paris to Strasbourg; the Franche-Comte to Lyon; Marseille to Nice; Biarritz to ÃŽle d'Oleron and finally, St Malo. In tonight's first episode, Luke Nguyen embarks on a culinary journey through the heart of Paris, discovering Parisians' passion for food, decadence and tradition.

Luke Nguyen

Series, Australia, English, Documentary, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 1


Monday, August 31

12:30pm

Luke Nguyen's France ‘Episode 3 - Strasbourg (Alsace)’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's France

'Episode 3 - Strasbourg (Alsace)'

SBS Food, 12:30pm, Mon, 31 Aug 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

From Paris, Luke heads west to Strasbourg where he develops a taste for all things Alsatian. There he discovers the secrets behind Strasbourg's most famous and controversial dish, choucroute.

Luke Nguyen

Series, 2014, Australia, English, Documentary, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 3


1:00pm

Luke Nguyen's France ‘Episode 4 - Port Lesney (Franche-Comte)’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's France

'Episode 4 - Port Lesney (Franche-Comte)'

SBS Food, 1:00pm, Mon, 31 Aug 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Luke's journey takes him to the Franche-Comte where he finds age-old recipes and experiences new levels of decadence. After going foraging with chef Pierre Basso Moro, Luke enjoys one of the Michelin star winning chef's most beloved dishes, which uses the famed Bresse chicken.

Luke Nguyen

Series, Australia, English, Documentary, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 4


Tuesday, September 1

6:00am

Luke Nguyen's France ‘Episode 3 - Strasbourg (Alsace)’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's France

'Episode 3 - Strasbourg (Alsace)'

SBS Food, 6:00am, Tue, 1 Sep 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

From Paris, Luke heads west to Strasbourg where he develops a taste for all things Alsatian. There he discovers the secrets behind Strasbourg's most famous and controversial dish, choucroute.

Luke Nguyen

Series, 2014, Australia, English, Documentary, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 3


6:30am

Luke Nguyen's France ‘Episode 4 - Port Lesney (Franche-Comte)’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's France

'Episode 4 - Port Lesney (Franche-Comte)'

SBS Food, 6:30am, Tue, 1 Sep 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Luke's journey takes him to the Franche-Comte where he finds age-old recipes and experiences new levels of decadence. After going foraging with chef Pierre Basso Moro, Luke enjoys one of the Michelin star winning chef's most beloved dishes, which uses the famed Bresse chicken.

Luke Nguyen

Series, Australia, English, Documentary, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 4


12:30pm

Luke Nguyen's France ‘Episode 5 - Lyon’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's France

'Episode 5 - Lyon'

SBS Food, 12:30pm, Tue, 1 Sep 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Luke heads to Lyon, the food capital of France. He makes a classic salad Lyonnaise after teaming up with celebrity chef Gregory Cuilleron, then explores Lyon's famous silk tunnels. Luke has a wine early in the morning with his old friend Momo before setting up a kitchen in the middle of a farmers' market.

Luke Nguyen

Series, Australia, English, Documentary, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 5


1:00pm

Luke Nguyen's France ‘Episode 6 - Marseille’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's France

'Episode 6 - Marseille'

SBS Food, 1:00pm, Tue, 1 Sep 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Luke travels to Marseille, the capital of Provence, to immerse himself in this seaside city's food and art culture. He hitches a ride to the local fish market with Marseille restaurateur Georgina. Using ingredients fresh off the boat, the pair draws a crowd as they set up beside the old port and cook up Georgina's fusion African-French fish soup. Luke then heads to a grungy art space to create another fusion dish, this time with Michelin star winning chef Sebastien Richard.

Luke Nguyen

Series, 2014, Australia, English, Documentary, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 6


Wednesday, September 2

6:00am

Luke Nguyen's France ‘Episode 5 - Lyon’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's France

'Episode 5 - Lyon'

SBS Food, 6:00am, Wed, 2 Sep 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Luke heads to Lyon, the food capital of France. He makes a classic salad Lyonnaise after teaming up with celebrity chef Gregory Cuilleron, then explores Lyon's famous silk tunnels. Luke has a wine early in the morning with his old friend Momo before setting up a kitchen in the middle of a farmers' market.

Luke Nguyen

Series, Australia, English, Documentary, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 5


6:30am

Luke Nguyen's France ‘Episode 6 - Marseille’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's France

'Episode 6 - Marseille'

SBS Food, 6:30am, Wed, 2 Sep 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Luke travels to Marseille, the capital of Provence, to immerse himself in this seaside city's food and art culture. He hitches a ride to the local fish market with Marseille restaurateur Georgina. Using ingredients fresh off the boat, the pair draws a crowd as they set up beside the old port and cook up Georgina's fusion African-French fish soup. Luke then heads to a grungy art space to create another fusion dish, this time with Michelin star winning chef Sebastien Richard.

Luke Nguyen

Series, 2014, Australia, English, Documentary, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 6


12:30pm

Luke Nguyen's France ‘Episode 7 - Nice’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's France

'Episode 7 - Nice'

SBS Food, 12:30pm, Wed, 2 Sep 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Luke travels to Nice, the jewel of the French Riviera, where the fresh produce is as beautiful as the scenery. Luke and local chef Dominique Le Stanc ride their bicycles to the local farmers' market to collect the ingredients for a delectable onion tart and zucchini flower dish. Going to Nice and not cooking salad nicoise would be a sin, so Luke learns how to prepare the real deal in a traditional nicoise kitchen.

Luke Nguyen

Series, 2014, Australia, English, Documentary, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 7


1:00pm

Luke Nguyen's France ‘Episode 8 - Biarritz And Ile D'oleron’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's France

'Episode 8 - Biarritz And Ile D'oleron'

SBS Food, 1:00pm, Wed, 2 Sep 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Luke continues his journey around the oyster island of D'Oleron before exploring the food traditions of the Loire Valley. He can't stop talking about the infamous "hot oyster" with local restaurateur James. He is reminded of his childhood through his forages for clams with local fishermen Patrick and John. A break-wall is as good as anywhere to cook up a fusion clam feast.

Luke Nguyen

Series, Australia, English, Documentary, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 8


Thursday, September 3

6:00am

Luke Nguyen's France ‘Episode 7 - Nice’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's France

'Episode 7 - Nice'

SBS Food, 6:00am, Thu, 3 Sep 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Luke travels to Nice, the jewel of the French Riviera, where the fresh produce is as beautiful as the scenery. Luke and local chef Dominique Le Stanc ride their bicycles to the local farmers' market to collect the ingredients for a delectable onion tart and zucchini flower dish. Going to Nice and not cooking salad nicoise would be a sin, so Luke learns how to prepare the real deal in a traditional nicoise kitchen.

Luke Nguyen

Series, 2014, Australia, English, Documentary, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 7


6:30am

Luke Nguyen's France ‘Episode 8 - Biarritz And Ile D'oleron’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's France

'Episode 8 - Biarritz And Ile D'oleron'

SBS Food, 6:30am, Thu, 3 Sep 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Luke continues his journey around the oyster island of D'Oleron before exploring the food traditions of the Loire Valley. He can't stop talking about the infamous "hot oyster" with local restaurateur James. He is reminded of his childhood through his forages for clams with local fishermen Patrick and John. A break-wall is as good as anywhere to cook up a fusion clam feast.

Luke Nguyen

Series, Australia, English, Documentary, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 8


12:30pm

Luke Nguyen's France ‘Episode 9 - Ile D'oleron’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's France

'Episode 9 - Ile D'oleron'

SBS Food, 12:30pm, Thu, 3 Sep 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Luke experiences life and food on the Loire River before finishing his culinary journey over the provincial border in Normandy, where Mont Saint-Michel looms large, Luke shares his knowledge of salt marsh lambs. Back in St Malo he meets with larger-than-life character Jean Yves, a third generation butter specialist, and cooks a delicious scallop dish.

Luke Nguyen

Series, Australia, English, Documentary, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 9


1:00pm

Luke Nguyen's France ‘Episode 10: Loire Valley And Saint Malo’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's France

'Episode 10: Loire Valley And Saint Malo'

SBS Food, 1:00pm, Thu, 3 Sep 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Luke experiences life and food on the Loire River before finishing his culinary journey through France in the seaside town of St Malo.

Luke Nguyen

Series, Australia, English, Documentary, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 10


Friday, September 4

6:00am

Luke Nguyen's France ‘Episode 9 - Ile D'oleron’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's France

'Episode 9 - Ile D'oleron'

SBS Food, 6:00am, Fri, 4 Sep 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Luke experiences life and food on the Loire River before finishing his culinary journey over the provincial border in Normandy, where Mont Saint-Michel looms large, Luke shares his knowledge of salt marsh lambs. Back in St Malo he meets with larger-than-life character Jean Yves, a third generation butter specialist, and cooks a delicious scallop dish.

Luke Nguyen

Series, Australia, English, Documentary, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 9


6:30am

Luke Nguyen's France ‘Episode 10: Loire Valley And Saint Malo’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's France

'Episode 10: Loire Valley And Saint Malo'

SBS Food, 6:30am, Fri, 4 Sep 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Luke experiences life and food on the Loire River before finishing his culinary journey through France in the seaside town of St Malo.

Luke Nguyen

Series, Australia, English, Documentary, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 10


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