
24 HEURES À PARIS AVEC RAGNAR LE BRETON, CIRYL GANE, ET PINCEMIN😨😱!! DE LA FOLIE 🫢!!
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The video begins with the host, Ragnar, introducing his guest, Le Bretomble, in Paris. Le Bretomble, who has a new haircut and beard, is described as an "odious character." The plan for the day includes a 24-hour experience in Paris, starting with Ragnar driving his M5 to a restaurant where they won't just eat but will also cook with chef Xavier Pincemain. Ragnar explains that he discovered a passion for cooking after a previous video and thought it would be interesting to cook their own meal with Le Bretomble, who admits he never cooks.
The day's program also includes Le Bretomble test-driving the M5, with Ragnar expressing concern about Le Bretomble's request for hardcore techno music, fearing it will unleash his "cheitan" (devil). Additionally, Le Bretomble proposed a weightlifting session, despite Ragnar having already completed a two-hour session.
Le Bretomble shares updates on his career, mentioning three upcoming films. One, titled "Mystique," is a comedic film with Raphael Quenard and François Cluset, set to be presented at festivals. Another film, "Bagar," will be released in April, where he plays a racist skinhead, a role he jokes was not a stretch. He is also writing his own films.
Ragnar then urges viewers to encourage Le Bretomble to revive his YouTube channel, which has 250,000 subscribers but only three short videos. Ragnar believes Le Bretomble, as an artist with immense creativity, would excel on the platform. Le Bretomble, initially hesitant due to not remembering his login details, agrees to restart his channel and considers creating a podcast focused on "confrontations of ideas."
As they drive, Ragnar praises Le Bretomble's ability to make him laugh uncontrollably, comparing his unique comedic talent to that of "Animus," whom Le Bretomble claims he saw on "Dance avec les stars" (Dancing with the Stars), an assertion Ragnar strongly refutes, describing Animus as too dangerous for such a show. Le Bretomble recounts a chaotic live event with Animus where he was sprayed with paint, exposing his "tic tacs" (teeth) which he refers to as the "Helm's Deep."
The conversation shifts to cinema, with Le Bretomble expressing a general dislike for films and the current state of the industry, where he feels studios are disconnected from real people and prioritize Netflix series over original, free-spirited films. He suggests that he would be suitable for roles similar to "The Green Mile" or "Forrest Gump." Ragnar agrees, lamenting the lack of major productions and the overly sanitized nature of modern cinema.
They arrive at Xavier Pincemain's new restaurant, "Le Rescator," which just opened the previous day. Xavier gives them a tour, showcasing the luxurious bar made of Brazilian agate and Vietnamese crystal. He explains that "Le Rescator" was a historic institution in Versailles, and he revived its name. The restaurant spans three floors, with a gastronomic section called "Le Pincemain."
Ragnar and Le Bretomble head to the kitchen to cook. Xavier presents three cuts of meat: Tomahawk Wagyu, Colorado USA Black Angus bavette, and picanha (rump cap). Le Bretomble, despite his inexperience, is tasked with cutting the meats. He struggles initially but manages to cut the Tomahawk and bavette, with Xavier guiding him on proper technique, such as cutting the bavette against the grain.
Xavier explains the importance of marbling in meat (BMS - Beef Marbling Score), with higher scores indicating better quality and tenderness. He emphasizes seasoning meat before cooking to allow the salt to penetrate the fibers, contrasting it with adding salt at the table, which he deems unhealthy. Le Bretomble enthusiastically seasons the meat, at one point emptying the salt shaker.
They move to a professional stove, a "piano" worth 100,000 euros, to cook the meat. Xavier demonstrates the Maillard reaction, the caramelization of protein that enhances flavor. Ragnar and Le Bretomble cook their respective cuts, with Ragnar handling the bavette and Le Bretomble the Tomahawk.
Xavier shares his journey in the culinary world, starting at 14, emphasizing passion, hard work, and hands-on experience over extensive formal education. He advises aspiring chefs to start early, not count their hours, and listen to their mentors. He mentions that a chef’s diploma is not as crucial as practical experience.
After cooking, they sit down to a lavish meal prepared by Xavier, featuring the various cuts of beef, bao buns, and pommes allumettes (matchstick fries). Xavier demonstrates flambéing a Chateaubriand with Armagnac, a spectacle performed tableside for guests.
The host and Le Bretomble reflect on the meal and their day. Ragnar expresses satisfaction with Le Bretomble’s engagement in the cooking activity, noting his perfectionist nature. Le Bretomble, however, mentions feeling unwell after the car ride and the heavy meal.
The video concludes with Ragnar and Le Bretomble leaving the restaurant. Ragnar gives Le Bretomble the keys to the M5 for the return journey, which quickly devolves into a chaotic, high-speed ride with techno music. Le Bretomble's driving style elicits strong reactions from Ragnar, who expresses fear and nausea, while Le Bretomble revels in the adrenaline. Ragnar laments that this wild behavior goes against his efforts to cultivate a more mature image for his family and career.
The video ends with Le Bretomble and Ragnar at a gym, where Le Bretomble continues his energetic antics, demonstrating wrestling moves and weightlifting. Ragnar reflects on the challenges of maintaining a public image while indulging in such "therapy-like" adrenaline rushes. They briefly discuss Cyril Gane's upcoming MMA fight, with Ragnar expressing confidence in his friend's maturity and preparation. The video concludes with Ragnar, visibly exhausted, humorously reflecting on the day's events and Le Bretomble's "odious character."