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Discover the Pont du Gard – a bridge to the past

Rising high above the Gardon River in the Gard, southern France, the Pont du Gard is one of the most extraordinary surviving buildings of the Roman world. Almost 2,000 years old, and almost perfectly preserved, this golden-hued structure is an engineering masterpiece and the sight of it takes your breath away. Discover the Pont du

Discover the Vallée des Belleville

Discover the Vallée des Belleville – this French alpine paradise is perfect for lovers of the great outdoors and great food. Refuge du Lac du Lou sits on the edge of a lake, tucked off the main valley and backed by a wall of mountains. Along with the stunning location and atmosphere in spades, the

Marseille is France’s Capital of Cool

Marseille is France’s Capital of Cool – nowhere has its finger on the pulse quite like this city. Often, when I’m travelling around France, I feel like time has stood still. That adds charm of course: walled cities, old towns with cobbled streets, turreted châteaux and — dare I say it — a Medieval reluctance to

What to see and do in Allier in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes

Discover What to see and do in Allier, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, a secret part of France with stunning countryside, unspoiled medieval villages and a spa town fit for an Emperor. Where in France can you find a majestic wild river, the nation’s largest collections of musical instruments and stage costumes, medieval and Belle Époque towns, orchards and

Gerberoy in Picardy – the smallest town in France

The pickled-in-the-past, photogenic village of Gerberoy in Picardy may be the smallest town in France, but it makes a big impression. Tucked away on the southern edge of the Oise department in Picardy, almost on the border with neighbouring Normandy, Gerberoy claims to be the ‘smallest town in France’ – a title it was granted

The Good Life France Magazine Summer 2026 issue

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

Family on a beach — Holidays & Things to do

Image of Mont St Michel — culture and language

Couple enjoying picnic — living in france

Image of Eiffel tower — Regions of france

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What’s on in France in Autumn 2026

Events

Autumn in France is the time of La Rentrée, the return – to school, to ...

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Recipe for carrot galette with honey and harissa

Starters

When Tracy Valetina-Wood made a rustic carrot tart for a group of guests at the ...

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Jules Hardouin Mansart | An architect of icons

Art and Artists

Jules Hardouin Mansart, architect to King Louis XIV, left a legacy of incredible work in ...

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Where to live in France: the Drôme

Rhône Alpes

The Drôme department (no. 26) between the Rhone Valley and the Alps, is a little ...

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How to have a proper American Thanksgiving in France

Living in France

Here’s how to have a proper American Thanksgiving in France – one that tastes like ...

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Starting a gîte in France? The experts share their tips

Property in France

Dreaming of starting a gîte in France – or already have one and want it ...

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What’s on in France in Autumn 2026

Recipe for carrot galette with honey and harissa

Jules Hardouin Mansart | An architect of icons

Where to live in France: the Drôme

How to have a proper American Thanksgiving in France

Starting a gîte in France? The experts share their tips

Recipe for carrot galette with honey and harissa

Recipe for baked Saint-Marcellin Cheese

Recipe for La Tarte Tropézienne

Cook with a chef at the Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau

Recipe for choux Chantilly cakes

Food tours in Bordeaux – a fantastic cheese and wine experience

Spotlight on Isère

Discover Jumièges Abbey in Normandy | The prettiest ruin in France

How to have a proper American Thanksgiving in France

Discover the tranquil Tarn region

Wood-fired hot tubs for year-round pleasure in your garden

The reality of buying a second home in France

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Discover the perfect south of France Tour base

Recipe for carrot galette with honey and harissa

Chills and thrills in spooky Paris

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