The Good Life France Magazine




The Good Life France Magazine brings you the best of France - inspirational and exclusive features, fabulous photos, mouth-watering recipes, tips, guides, ideas and much more...


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Spring 2024

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Brimming with fascinating and fabulous features plus fantastic photos, inspiring, informative and entertaining guides, scrumptious recipes from top chefs, history, culture and much, much more. Discover the gorgeous Gulf of St-Tropez, the luminous Opal Coast in the north, pickled-in-the-past Sarlat, Beaujolais, medieval Mirepoix, The Lot, lovely Bergerac, the Oise Valley, the Loire Valley, Champagne, Brittany, Paris & more.... bringing France to you - wherever you are.

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38 Le Weekend in … Calais Great for families, historic, arty and cultural – Calais is a perfect weekend destination. REGULARS 110 What’s New All the news and events you need for your next trip to France. 44 Quiberon & Carnac, Brittany Sun, sea, sand and megalithic menhirs, monuments to the past, what’s not to love?! 142 Last word Life in Rural France – the region where the people have sunshine in their hearts. 50 44 72 50 Paris rooftops How humble tin roofs transformed the skyline of the City of Light. 56 Medieval Escapades in northern France Little known and unspoiled, the Seven Valleys is brimming with heritage sites. 66 La Baule & La Brière, Pays de la Loire These watery neighbours are worlds apart, one a stylish seaside resort, the other a protected wetland area. 72 Bergerac Vineyards, quirky museums, enchanting chateaux - and the true story of Cyrano de Bergerac. 78 Rosa Bonheur, Chateau de By The most famous artist of the 19th century, not Monet or Manet – Rosa Bonheur, rediscovered. 96 Via Rhona Cycling one of France’s newest routes which runs from the Alps to the Mediterranean. PHOTO SPECIALS 108 Your photos Featuring the most beautiful photos shared on our Facebook page. 110 140 124 GUIDES 114 Spotlight on the Loire Valley Dreaming of a new life in France? The Loire Valley is a great place to live. 120 Cross-Channel connections Dave Pegg of folk-rock band Fairport Convention, talks about life in Brittany. 124 Why Pas-de-Calais is a great place to live Most people stumble upon this outpost of the far north and are surprised at how lovely it is. 132 How to market your gite Top tips to help your gite dreams come true. BON APPÉTIT 135 Croque Monsieur revisited A new take on an old classic – mouth-wateringly moreish! 136 Provencal shoulder of lamb The perfect Spring dish with a scrumptious vegetable tian. 138 Chicken in tarragon sauce A deliciously herby dish from the French Cooking Academy. 140 Raspberry & chocolate ganache tart Seriously irresistible – a fruity taste of France. 4 Subscribe to The Good Life France Magazine Everything you want to know about France and more - subscription is totally free. 6 | The Good Life France The Good Life France | 7