Passionate about French chic, ambassadress Katherina Marx surrounds herself with major figures from the worlds of fashion, design, gastronomy, and fine living. Each episode features an iconic guest and a series of special reports, allowing viewers to discover or rediscover France, its young designers, and its chic and trendy hang-outs.

"L'Épicerie", the place to be for all those who are interested in what they put on their plates and all things relating to food. The programme: reports, surveys, taste tests, test benches, answers to questions from television viewers, including advice and simple but effective tricks.

At the wheel of her food truck, Sophie Menut travels through Alsace, Lorraine and Champagne to discover the emblematic products of the regions. She meets the local producers, caterers, cooks, pastry chefs and artisans, then creates a recipe in the company of a guest.

French creativity is booming in the fields of fashion, crafts, design, beauty and gastronomy. 'Tendance XXI' showcases a know-how that evolves in tune with the times, sometimes even anticipating them.