On the Emerald Coast, within the curved bay of Mont Saint-Michel, east of St-Malo, magnificent oyster beds stretch for miles around the coastline and picturesque fishing port of Cancale in Brittany. It’s one of the best places in France to enjoy oysters says Jeremy Flint. How the French fell in love with oysters 2000 years
Few people walking on the square in front of Notre Dame in Paris are aware that right beneath their feet lie the ancient remains of the city – in Europe’s biggest archaeological crypt. Discover the Roman remains beneath the Cathedral of Notre Dame. From Lutetia to Paris The entrance is down a discreet staircase in
Expect the unexpected in the hometown of author Jules Verne. I hear the animal long before I see it. A loud bellowing sound that echoes through the rafters of the old industrial buildings beside the river Loire. Far from running away, the family in front of me start running towards the noise, and I find
Cassis is a year-round charmer with its café-bordered quays on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea, and 300 days of sunshine a year. Brimming with charm, it’s a perfect weekend destination – the fast train from Paris takes just 3 hours 48 minutes, and Marseille is just 25km away (30 minutes by train) – and
What does your dream of France look like? Maybe you long to sail the dazzling blue waters of the Côte d’Azur and enjoy fine dining in exquisite, little-known restaurants. Or a tour of France’s historic cities and iconic sites from the Eiffel Tower to the Loire Châteaux? Perhaps you’d prefer to stroll through Provence’s lavender
Bonjour and a great big bienvenue to The Good Life France Magazine Spring 2024 issue. I’m thrilled to share this bumper spring edition with you, it’s chocabloc with fabulous features to inspire, inform and entertain – places to go, culture and history, scrumptious recipes, guides and much, much more. And every article is illustrated with