Bonjour,
I hope that you simply and yours are properly.
I’m thrilled to share with you the most recent subject of The Good Life France Journal – the Spring 2026 subject – it’s greater and higher than ever, and as all the time completely free to learn, and subscribe to:
The Good Life France Journal Spring 2026
On this subject, head to the south of France – to Uzès, a medieval time warp city, and to arty Biot and beautiful Mougins on the French Riviera, Marseille – France’s capital of cool, the ‘secret Provence – Drôme, and Occitanie. Go north to find the fairy story ‘smallest city in France’ – Gerberoy in Picardy, to Normandy, Paris, Brittany and Burgundy. Discover much less well-known areas like Allier, Isere and the Auvergne. Discover out what journey traits are predicted for France this yr. Vacation spot, historical past and tradition options, guides, recipes and far, far more… And in case you prefer it, please be happy to share the journal – that’s free too!
Spring formally begins subsequent week nevertheless it already feels prefer it’s right here within the north of France – the rose bushes are leafy, the hedgerows are blooming with wildflowers – primroses, violets, crocuses and even just a few early blue bells! The birds are out singing from daybreak to nightfall. And the village is bursting into life, making ready for the annual Le Touquet Paris-Plage automotive rally in just a few weeks’ time, which races alongside the winding lanes of the Seven Valleys the place I reside.
I have to let you know a few unusual factor that occurred final week. The telephone rang and once I answered, it was an excitable supply man. “I’m within the subsequent village together with a parcel for you” he mentioned. “Okay” I replied, “we are going to await you.”
“No, I can’t get to you” he mentioned “there’s a roadblock, and I’m standing on the incorrect facet of it. Are you able to come and get the package deal from me right here.”
It appeared odd, however we (me and my husband Mark) hopped in our little Citroen Berlingo van (the must-have for nation life in France) and drove to the following village alongside. The roadblock was as a result of tree felling in progress. There have been a number of workmen there, consuming cake and ingesting espresso considering the timber they’d chopped in a area subsequent to the highway.
“Cease” mentioned considered one of them as we approached the signal.
“However I must recover from there to get a package deal from that supply man you may see on the opposite facet of the barrier,” mentioned Mark. “I can simply stroll there, I’ll watch out.”
“Non, non, non,” mentioned the person. “Too harmful” he shook his head and blew his cheeks out to emphasize the doable catastrophe that might befall somebody who tried to stroll that little bit of the highway.
In the meantime the supply man was calling “coucou, coucou” – he wasn’t imitating a cuckoo – it’s a pleasant greeting – we all know him fairly properly!
“Wait there” mentioned the tree feller fella.
He referred to as to considered one of his mates and advised him to go and get the package deal from the supply man. He did.
Our man then went to the center of the closed highway part and took supply from his mate and delivered it to us.
It felt as if we had been in the course of a spy swap scene in a movie. We thanked him, waved to the supply man and went dwelling. And in case you’re questioning what was inside as a result of in spite of everything this it will need to have been one thing tremendous essential proper? It was a piping bag nozzle as we’re actually entering into cake making this yr!
Wishing you a bon weekend from quirky France
Bisous
Janine
Editor
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