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SUMMER 2026

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Brimming with brilliant features and beautiful photos - bursting with inspiring, entertaining and informative guides from sun-kissed, pickled-in-the-past villages and dazzling historic cities, plus articles about French history, heritage and culture from royal feasts to to the Roman Pont du Gard in Provence. Discover Paris, Provence, Saint Paul-de-Vence and more picture perfect Provence villages, the Loire Valley, the sun-kissed Var in southern france and Le Cannet, the arty town above Cannes, Brittany, Normandy and lesser known, but utterly beautiful, treasures in Burgundy, southern France, Vienne, cities that are perfect for a car-free break, stunning seaside towns and many more dazzling destinations. Plus mouth-watering recipes, history, culture, heritage and much, much more. Bringing France to you - wherever you are.

Embark on a Timeless

Embark on a Timeless Journey: Discover the Soul of the Loire Valley Unveil the secrets of ancient châteaux and savor the enchanting landscapes with our expertly guided tours Place du Ralliement © Alexandre Lamoureux Destination Angers Kitchen of the Château de Brissac Gastronomy They take their food seriously here, there’s even an artisan chocolate vending machine on the corner of rue St-Aubin (an old Roman road). There are markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays and a huge choice of restaurants including the popular Halles Coeur de Maine alongside the river, with more than a dozen food retailers under one roof - and outdoors. Central square, Place du Ralliement is popular for apéritifs, as is Rue St-Laud, a sort of ‘rue de la soif’ (thirsty street), lined with bars and cafés. My favourite apéro secret is Port d’Angers on the banks of the Maine River, a mooring spot for boats and departure point for river cruises (aperitif, wine tasting, cocktails, dinner and discovery cruises). From this idyllic location, there are guinguette style bars (open-air tavern) and you have fabulous views over the castle. Les Petit Pres Place du Ralliement has a fabulous wine list, and utterly delicious, innovative cuisine (when I was there, a Banksy exhibition was on and one of the dishes paid homage to the artist). Carmine A lovely restaurant with a big terrace overlooking the river. An open kitchen, great ambiance, classic dishes with a twist and generous portions (including the divine desserts). The Hotel Markus is superb, an elegant old building with glamorous rooms, huge beds, and lots of lovely details from a yoga mat in the room to the gorgeous little jam pots at breakfast. Barely an hour and a half from Paris. Find out more about Angers, things to do and see, events and much more: destination-angers.com loirevalleychateautours.com/tours LE MOULIN SUR CÉLÉ An enchanting luxurious riverside retreat in the beautiful Célé Valley Experience la France Profonde www.lemoulinsurcele.com 14 | The Good Life France The Good Life France | 15

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