Ici tout commence (Here It All Begins) is a French soap opera that airs on TF1 since November 2, 2020. It is a spin-off of the popular series Demain nous appartient (Tomorrow Belongs to Us), and it focuses on the lives of students and teachers at a prestigious culinary school in Camargue, southern France. The show features a mix of romance, drama, mystery, and comedy, with many twists and turns that keep the viewers on the edge of their seats.
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What is the plot of Ici tout commence?
The main plot of Ici tout commence revolves around the Institut Auguste Armand, a renowned gastronomy school founded by the famous chef Auguste Armand (Francis Huster). The school is run by his daughter Clotilde (Elsa Lunghini) and her husband Emmanuel Teyssier (Frédéric Diefenthal), who is also the head chef and a strict teacher. The school welcomes young aspiring chefs who want to learn from the best and pursue their dreams in the culinary world.
Among the students, we find Salomé Dekens (Aurélie Pons), the granddaughter of Auguste Armand and a talented pastry chef; Louis Guinot (Fabian Wolfrom), the son of Clotilde and Teyssier and a rebellious cook; Greg Delobel (Mikaël Mittelstadt), a friendly and loyal student who has a crush on Salomé; Eliott Prevost (Nicolas Anselmo), a creative and flamboyant chef who is in love with Greg; Ambre Boissier (Catherine Davydzenka), a manipulative and ambitious student who wants to become the best; Hortense Rochemont (Catherine Marchal), a wealthy and spoiled student who has a secret affair with Teyssier; Vic Gardel (Pola Petrenko), a cheerful and optimistic student who loves singing; Enzo Lopez (Azize Diabaté), a charming and confident student who has a passion for fusion cuisine; Kelly Ronsard (Axelle Dodier), a shy and insecure student who suffers from dyslexia; Lionel Blanchard (Lucien Belves), a funny and clumsy student who often makes mistakes; Thibault Daunier (Maxime Fattoumi), a smart and calm student who has a crush on Kelly; Jasmine Tessier (Sarah Fitri), a sweet and caring student who is Axel’s girlfriend; Axel Teyssier (Thomas Da Costa), Teyssier’s illegitimate son who has a troubled relationship with his father; Théo Teyssier (Charles Lelaure), Teyssier’s other illegitimate son who is Axel’s half-brother and rival; Célia Gaissac (Rebecca Benhamour), a new student who arrives in season 2 and becomes Louis’ girlfriend; Gaëtan Rivière (Terence Telle), another new student who arrives in season 2 and becomes Salomé’s friend.
The show also features other characters, such as Rose Latour (Vanessa Demouy), the co-owner of the Double A, the restaurant where the students work; Antoine Myriel (Frédéric Diefenthal), the principal of the school and Rose’s boyfriend; Claire Guinot (Catherine Marchal), Louis’ mother and Clotilde’s ex-wife, who is also a journalist; Maxime Delcourt-Bertrand (Clément Rémiens), Rose’s son and Salomé’s ex-boyfriend, who works as a teacher at the school; Anaïs Grimbert (Julie Sassoust), Maxime’s girlfriend and another teacher at the school; Jérémy Devaux (Pierre Hurel), Maxime’s best friend and Hortense’s ex-boyfriend, who also works as a teacher at the school; Laetitia Rigaut (Florence Coste), Rose’s sister and Lionel’s mother, who works as a waitress at the Double A; Charlène Teyssier (Marie Drion), Teyssier’s daughter and Louis’ sister, who works as an accountant at the school; Olivier Gaissac (Benjamin Baroche), Célia’s father and Clotilde’s ex-lover, who works as an architect; Joachim Dulac (Grégoire Champion), Célia’s uncle and Olivier’s brother-in-law, who works as an artist.
The show explores various themes, such as family, friendship, love, betrayal, rivalry, secrets, lies, ambition, passion, creativity, gastronomy, and education. The show also deals with social issues, such as homophobia, bullying, dyslexia, addiction, mental health, domestic violence, sexual harassment, and murder.
What are the spoilers for Ici tout commence?
If you are a fan of Ici tout commence and you want to know what will happen next in the show, you can find some spoilers for the upcoming episodes below. However, be warned that these spoilers may ruin your enjoyment of the show, so read them at your own risk.
Ici tout commence Episode 720 Spoilers
In the episode 720 that will air on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, Axel will confront Teyssier about his involvement in Auguste’s death. He will find out that Teyssier had a violent argument with Auguste shortly before he was killed. Teyssier will deny any wrongdoing, but Louis will suspect that he is lying. Jasmine will try to convince Axel not to trust Louis blindly. Charlène will arrive at the school and will defend her father. She will also ask Louis not to contact the police. Meanwhile, Lionel and Thibault will play pétanque and will meet Jasmine, who will go to the beach with Axel for a picnic.
Ici tout commence Episode 721 Spoilers
In the episode 721 that will air on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, Salomé will be confused about her feelings for Gaëtan. She will wonder if he is really her friend or if he has ulterior motives. She will confide in Anaïs and Maxime, who will advise her to be careful. Gaëtan will invite Salomé to go out with him and Célia. Salomé will accept, but she will feel uncomfortable when Gaëtan will try to kiss her. She will push him away and will run back to the school. Gaëtan will follow her and will apologize. He will tell her that he likes her more than a friend. Salomé will be shocked and will tell him that she is not ready for a relationship. Gaëtan will respect her decision and will promise to remain her friend.
Ici tout commence Episode 722 Spoilers
In the episode 722 that will air on Thursday, August 3, 2023, Ambre will be accused of kidnapping Claire. She will be interrogated by the police and by Clotilde and Teyssier. She will deny any involvement and will claim that she was framed by someone else. She will suspect that Louis is behind this plot. She will try to find evidence to prove her innocence. She will ask Kelly to help her hack into Louis’ phone. Kelly will agree, but she will be caught by Lionel. Lionel will tell Ambre that he knows what she is up to and that he won’t let her get away with it.
Ici tout commence Episode 723 Spoilers
In the episode 723 that will air on Friday, August 4, 2023, Kelly’s idol, Chef Lila (Lorie Pester), a famous pastry chef who won several awards and competitions, will arrive at the school as a guest teacher. Kelly will be thrilled to meet her and to learn from her. She will impress Lila with her skills and creativity. Lila will praise Kelly and will offer her a chance to work with her in Paris. Kelly will be tempted to accept, but she will also be afraid to leave her friends and her boyfriend Thibault behind.