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The magnificent limestone cliffs and arches of Étretat in Normandy deserve their iconic status says Sandra Davis as she explores these natural wonders. Along the Alabaster Coast in upper Normandy, where nature has carved 140km of towering stark and vivid white cliffs, lies the pebble beach of Étretat. The former fishing village draws visitors like
A Feast for a King: Le Grand Couvert: The tradition of official royal dining during the reign of the Bourbon Kings during the 17th and 18th centuries was a sight to behold… It’s Sunday night, 10pm. At Versailles in the eighteenth century, the party was only just getting started. The King, having formally invited his wife,
What to see and do in Marseillan in the department of Herault, Occitanie (formerly known as Languedoc Roussillon), a nautical paradise where Noilly Prat is produced, and life is lived at a gentle pace. What to see and do in Marseillan Every summer, the sleepy southern port of Marseillan erupts into a riot of colour
The Autumn 2026 issue of The Good Life France Magazine has arrived – and it’s bursting at the seams with fabulous places, photos, French savoir-faire and delicious recipes. We’re thrilled to share it with you – and as always, it is totally free: The Good Life France Magazine Autumn 2026 Come with us to Paris
Rising high above the Gardon River in the Gard, southern France, the Pont du Gard is one of the most extraordinary surviving buildings of the Roman world. Almost 2,000 years old, and almost perfectly preserved, this golden-hued structure is an engineering masterpiece and the sight of it takes your breath away. Discover the Pont du






















