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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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.

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56 Dining traditions of the French royals Le Grand Couvert - a nightly feast at Versailles. 62 Belleville - authentic Paris The cosmopolitan area is not well-known but well worth a visit. REGULARS 118 What’s new All the news and events you need for your next trip to France. 146 Last word Reasons to love France. 56 82 72 68 Spotlight on Vienne The little roman town with a big history. 72 Let the train take the strain Great cities for car-free holidays in France. 78 Seaside specials Beaches you can easily reach from Paris! 84 How the French fell in love with potatoes! The fascinating history of the humble pomme de terre. 88 Gorgeous Goult A sun-kissed, rather secret corner of Provence. 92 Cycling in the footsteps of Henry V From Normandy to Azincourt on two wheels. 104 Stunning Loire Valley gardens A medieval priory and chateau gardens with wow factor. 124 150 134 GUIDES 122 Learn French Top tips to help you learn, or improve your, French. 124 Le Var Why the north of the Var department is one of the best places to live. 130 Visa Insurance Planning to move to France and applying for a visa - read this first. 132 Pools in France Advice and tips from the experts. 134 Life in the Loire Properties to suit all budgets, world-class vineyards and picturesque vllages. BON APPÉTIT 141 Cherry clafoutis tart A delicious recipe from the Ferrandi School of Culinary Arts. 112 Étretat, Normandy Dramatic natural wonders have long made this a winner with artists, royals, writes and tourists. PHOTO SPECIALS 116 France Calendar Summer in France - lavender fields, blue skies and chilled rosé. 142 Strawberry tart Nothing says summer quite like strawberries. 144 Pissaladière The French ancestor to pizza. 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

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