Jacques Pépin reads "Le Dormeur du Val" by Arthur Rimbaud (Favorite Poem Project)

[@carltomacruz9138]

It is always a delight to hear Jacques Pépin speak French.

[@piologik]

C'est la première fois que j'entend Jacques parler en Français , merci! Et bonjour du Québec

[@belacohen9226]

Jacques Pépin is one of my favorite chefs, this is a beautiful and moving poem of hope, so eloquently read by him, thank you for sharing💙

[@josephmarciano4761]

A humbling and distinct pleasure to hear a great craftsman, and true poet, read another great poet's work. Man . . they broke the mold when they made Chef Jacques!

[@patricklarry6645]

What an amazing person.

[@GeneAutry2]

A moving insight into a great man and his heart. An absolute treasure. An inspiration who is approachable like a dear friend. No one in this field, or almost any other, has motivated and taught more people better than he. And, excellent as his cooking lessons are, he long ago transcended recipes. Thanks for helping me love to cook, and for your big, kind heart.

[@carlamarcantel91]

Jacques Pe'pin is my absolute favorite chef. I am so fascinated by his cooking talents and I love to watch him cook anything! Thank you for sharing your poem. I find the French language the most beautiful to listen to.....poetic in sound! Thank you for bringing your talents to America.

[@Poemsapennyeach]

You are a wonderful man Jacques P. Your journey has been rich and varied..and your talents are many. I follow you on FB...and have tried some of your recipes...all great ! Kristine Byrne.

[@josephinegirardin2605]

Thank you Jacques for this heartfelt recitation. J'ai des larmes, mais je vous remercie quand même.

[@carolnora8860]

Bravo!! This wonderful man gets right into our hearts - thank you, dear Jacques

[@carolw.6466]

He’s such a classy guy. I’ve watched him for years. I still watch the series he did with Julia Child. Classic!

[@mikemaxwell2591]

The sight and time of Chef Pepin's life molded him into the special person we now see, but those same circumstance have molded others to not be as positive as he is, as he is seen by all of us. What a good guy we are lucky to have known even if through his videos only. Thank you, Chef Pepin!

[@moni64soleil95]

I used to love watching Jacques Pépin when I lived in the U.S. And my favorite poem at the lycée when I was a teen in France was the Dormeur du Val too.

[@winglet2009]

What a wonderful human you are Jacques. This was so beautiful to listen to.

[@janethuenink4440]

Sad poem beautifully read, thank you dear Jacques!

[@hansantaya5854]

Beautifully read Chef. So glad you live in CTwith us. A magnificent Chef.

[@RogerRozellCharbonneau]

Jacques Pépin is a legend.

[@yvonnetyrrell7768]

Beautiful yet sad poem and like Mr. Pepin says, it can be applied to our day and age. I love watching Mrs. Child and Mr. Pepin working together.

[@mermeridian2041]

Thank you for your perspective and for allowing us to benefit from your experience.

[@CatherineCameronR]

Wow! Thank you for sharing and for all you do. Love to watch you cook.

[@mtbootz512]

Thank you.

[@mayiles6082]

Beautifully read Jacques. Love your show.

[@roseelsdon4650]

Admirable Gentleman living Life! 👍🌹🇨🇦

[@gracecamillo2527]

If the poem had not been translated to English, the poem would have been as beautiful and tragic. To hear it in French brings it to a whole new level. A beautiful language! Jacques is an awesome human being. He brings joy to whatever he does, cooking or painting or reading poetry. A gift of a man.

[@kathymahnke701]

Lovely. Merci, Jacques.

[@prastar2001]

Profound ! Thank you, Monsieur Jacques Pepin !!

[@AlysiasArtStudio]

Just wonderful ❤️

[@PoetryETrain]

Applause! love this... Shared... Thank you...

[@elizabethdunn1668]

Beautiful to hear the poem read in French!

[@MrXLSAM95]

Finally, he speaks french!!!!!! COCORICOOOOOO

[@shursts]

Extraordinary. Thank you...

[@Dazzletoad]

So nice to hear him speak his own language ☺️

[@donnafarmilo3075]

I really enjoyed this, short but amazing.

[@janicekenny250]

What a great man what a great chief, you care the best of the best.

[@robertmills794]

Always class. J.P. is always class

[@imorrison1585]

Magnificent. You've inspired me to recommence my french studies : ). And make a chicken.

[@dorothysadlerhemphill3149]

So very poignant. Beautiful!

[@jacquescote2585]

Je ne connaissais pas ce poème, très beau!

[@chantalstawart6255]

Gorgeous!

[@evashatkin1285]

Pepin is more than a cook. He is a empathic person.

[@jackies56tbird]

What a beautiful language French is. Must more beautiful than English! And I'm American !!

[@helenjohnson2615]

I memorized this for French class almost 50 years ago.C’est un trou de verdure ... Still remember every word. L’immortel Rimbaud.

[@adammccarthy2157]

What a fantastic man

[@fabricetremblay9023]

Merci !!!!!

[@cheriee3840]

Ironically there are almost no videos of Jacques Pépin speaking French besides this one.

[@sheteg1]

I want to go to dinner at Jacques house. !

[@UncleHoCM]

❤

[@jwest4819]

Jean-Paul Sartre missed out there...