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10 fun facts about Monet

As Normandy and the Paris region commemorate the Monet Centenary 2026, discover 10 fun facts about Monet including his love of fast cars! One of the world’s best-loved artists, Impressionist painter Claude Monet died on 5 December 1926 at the age of 86. Famous for his skilful evocation of light and colour, Monet is buried

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

What to see and do in Biot, French Riviera

The hilltop village of Biot sits between glamorous Cannes and picturesque Cagnes where Renoir lived out his last years, a little off the beaten path, it’s well worth seeking out says Janine Marsh. The Romans came here in the second century BC, defeating the local tribes who had been there long before them, and making

Plan the perfect visit to France – season by season

Plan the perfect visit to France – season by season and experience the perfect sojourn with advice from the crème de la crème of French destination experts at French Side Travel who organise bespoke, unique and original tours of France. Spring in France Visit in spring for blooming landscapes, fewer crowds and ideal temperatures. Gardens and

France Travel Trends – authentic, slow and meaningful

According to data from leading hotel groups, travel firms and global trend forecasters, this will be the year we step back from packed travel plans and lean into something softer, slower and far more personal. For France travel trends – think quiet escapes. Ultra-tailored retreats. Fewer tick-box itineraries, more goosebumps. We asked award-winning France travel

Best time to visit the French Riviera

Wondering when is the best time to visit the French Riviera? Read on… The Côte d’Azur (French Riviera in English), named after the azure blue of the Mediterranean sea, is famous for its glittering beach life and glamorous cities. But there’s another side to this stretch of southern France, a side that has long lured