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You may not have heard of Toile de Jouy, but the chances are you’ll recognise it. Printed cloth which most often features whimsical country scenes in a single colour on a white background, it was created in the 1700s in a village near Paris, became a best-selling icon and remains a timeless fabric – the
Via roads that climb over stony hills and plateaus of wildflowers and herbs, past the gorges of the River Gardon, and across a quaint 13th century bridge – the Pont St Nicholas, built by monks (who also built the Pont d’Avignon) you reach Uzès. This pickled in the past little town is an absolute gem
The ancient tradition of Transhumance is thriving in France says Jeremy Flint as he joins a herd on the move in the Auvergne region. Transhumance in France The custom of transhumance, the seasonal movement of livestock, is an age-old custom, practiced in France for more than 1000 years. It’s a seasonal event in which cows,
Discover what to see and do in Vézelay, one of the key starting points on the Santiago de Compostela pilgrim route. This lovely town in in the Yonne department of Burgundy has a rich spiritual history with a magnificent basilica as well as picturesque streets and hilltop views, writes Karen Tait. The historic, pickled-in-the-past town
Welcome to the The Good Life France Magazine Summer 2026 issue — discover the timeless beauty, irresistible flavours and hidden soul of France. We’re thrilled to share it with you – and as always, it is totally free: The Good Life France Magazine Summer 2026 In this edition, we journey from Paris to the fragrant



















