Eva Longoria: Searching for France

Eva Longoria: Searching for France

CNN Running Food • Travel • History

1 Season · 8 Episodes · Premiered April 12, 2026

Often referred to as the food capital of the world, France has long been synonymous with culinary excellence. In the tradition of her journeys in Searching for Mexico and Searching for Spain, Eva Longoria discovers the iconic origins of French cuisine, where the dining experience was first elevated to an art form. Throughout multiple regions, CNN Original Series Eva Longoria: Searching for France will be at the crossroads of centuries old gastronomic tradition and cutting-edge creativity in a country whose national identity is defined by its rich culinary history. A devoted Francophile whose career has taken her to France countless times, Longoria now goes deeper, savoring the traditions, innovations and regional flavors that have defined French cuisine for centuries. She spends real time with the chefs, artisans and families that both safeguard and evolve that extraordinary legacy. Along the way she uncovers the history that shaped it, from royal courts and monastic vineyards to the regional communities that turned local ingredients into enduring culinary traditions.

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Next Air Time: Mon, Apr 27 2026 1:00 AM GMT+0000

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

8 episodes
E01
Paris
Mon, Apr 13 2026 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
In avant-garde Paris, Eva explores the art of the table and meets the chefs leading a new food scene.
E02
Patisserie
Mon, Apr 13 2026 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
One of the greatest French arts is the art of pâtisserie and Paris is a pastry powerhouse.
E03
Provence
Mon, Apr 20 2026 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Eva marvels at the sheer beauty of Provence as it continues to rewrite the rules of French cuisine.
E04
Bordeaux
Mon, Apr 20 2026 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Eva enjoys Bordeaux's world-famous wines and its fresh produce and masterful Bordelaise sauces.
E05
Burgundy
Mon, Apr 27 2026 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
In Burgundy, Eva meets monks who are said to have invented French agriculture and the incredible craft of terroir half a millennium ago.
E06
Alsace
Mon, Apr 27 2026 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Eva finds herself in Alsace, a frontier land, sitting between Germany and France, with a cuisine to match.
E07
Episode 7
Mon, May 4 2026 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
E08
Episode 8
Mon, May 4 2026 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min

Cast

Eva Longoria
Eva Longoria as Host

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