Issue No. 23

Welcome to the summer! In this issue discover Dijon in Burgundy, sensational Strasbourg (and a secret speakeasy), and lovely Cognac. We'll tell you where the locals go on holiday, the secret places. Visit Versailles and the Paris Opera, Le Touquet - the "Monaco" of northern France and wild Provence. Guides, recipes and more - your trip to France without leaving home...

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contents Features 8 Spotlight on Strasbourg What to do and see in Strasbourg including the secret places that most visitors never discover - but should says Janine Marsh. 20 Glitzy, Golden Versailles France’s most opulent chateau is full of treasures that can hold you spellbound, but don’t miss the town when you’re there. 30 Le Weekend in Dijon Find out where the locals eat and the very best things to do in Burgundy’s historic capital city. The Opéra national de Paris is the Versailles of Opera Houses and has plenty of secrets… 46 Cognac, Charentes A delightful town and delicious liqueur which share the same name – here’s what to see and do in Cognac. 52 Le Touquet Paris-plage The “Monaco” of Northern France is a brilliant weekend destination with loads to do from horse riding in the dunes and activities galore. 42 Opera Garnier Paris

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Page 8 and 9: Spotlight on Strasbourg
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Page 14 and 15: Where to eat out in Strasbourg Food
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Page 18: Tips for souvenir hunters If you’
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Page 34 and 35: Musée de Beaux Arts The Palais des
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Page 38 and 39: Dijon’s incredible gastronomic sc
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Le Touquet today Architecrurally, n
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Don’t miss: Horse riding in the d
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Montreuil-sur- A town for all seaso
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The fortified gates date to the beg
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I gave them the dressing down they
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There’s all sort of reasons to vi
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quiet and serene and once you’ve
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Pont d’Arc Cavern I wasn’t expe
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Marie had allowed the time it would
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oysters, whelks, and finally the ha
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Photo: Chris Waits On April 15, 201
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The year after my husband died, I v
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Where to stay in Paris With more th
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Ultra-luxurious: Hôtel du Rond Poi
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YOUR PHOTOS Every weekend, we invit
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Escape to the Chateau: Sometimes dr
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“It was uninhabited for many year
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“She told me it was special and t
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“I love decorating a table, setti
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This Château is classified as a Mo
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This listed chateau in the Dordogne
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Consider how your pension might wor
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How bank cards work in France Don't
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The Good Life France Magazine

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