Bonjour and bienvenue to the Spring 2026 concern of The Good Life France Journal
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The Good Life France Journal Spring 2026
On this concern, head south to find enchanting Uzès, a medieval time warp city, and to the French Riviera to discover lovely Biot, scrumptious and arty Mougins in Provence and the beautiful Drome area, aka “secret Provence.” Then flip north to discover the tiny village of Gerberoy in Picardy – “France’s smallest city” and fairy story fairly; and to Burgundy to find divine Vézelay.
Uncover a few of France’s best showstoppers – Claude Monet’s home and backyard in Giverny, Normandy and Marseille – France’s ‘capital of cool’. Search out hidden gems like Allier within the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes to find the place France’s largest assortment of musical devices and stage costumes are displayed, in addition to medieval and Belle Epoque cities, a UNESCO World Heritage web site – and no crowds. Discover the Belleville Valley within the French Alps, tranquil Tarn, Brittany’s spring delights and the alpine charms of Isère. Additionally featured are Dordogne, the Loire Valley, Corsica and fabulous Occitanie, plus the most recent journey tendencies for France travellers.
It by no means ceases to amaze me simply how wealthy the historical past of France is – and much more so, simply what number of traces of the previous stay, preserved within the many historic buildings in each city and village. On this concern we’ll discover Roman websites throughout France, have a look at the life and magnificence of Jules Hardouin-Mansart whose magnificent Baroque structure is a surprising legacy of the Louis XIV epoch. Uncover the historical past of toile de Jouy – the patterned cloth cherished by Queen Marie-Antoinette and nonetheless on development as we speak. And discover out concerning the 1000-year outdated customized of transhumance that’s nonetheless practiced as we speak in France as shepherds and their flocks migrate with the seasons.
Foodies will love the scrumptious recipes from a delicious Tropezienne cake to Provencal basic – beef daube, a real style of France you may get pleasure from at dwelling.
And there’s heaps extra – from helpful guides to what’s new in France.
This concern is filled with informative and provoking articles, historical past and tradition, mouth-watering recipes from high cooks, plus improbable images to move you straight to France.
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The Good Life France Journal Spring 2026
Completely happy studying, and joyful spring…
Janine
Janine Marsh
Editor of The Good Life France Journal
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