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Discover the Vallée des Belleville

Discover the Vallée des Belleville – this French alpine paradise is perfect for lovers of the great outdoors and great food. Refuge du Lac du Lou sits on the edge of a lake, tucked off the main valley and backed by a wall of mountains. Along with the stunning location and atmosphere in spades, the

Marseille is France’s Capital of Cool

Marseille is France’s Capital of Cool – nowhere has its finger on the pulse quite like this city. Often, when I’m travelling around France, I feel like time has stood still. That adds charm of course: walled cities, old towns with cobbled streets, turreted châteaux and — dare I say it — a Medieval reluctance to

What to see and do in Allier in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes

Discover What to see and do in Allier, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, a secret part of France with stunning countryside, unspoiled medieval villages and a spa town fit for an Emperor. Where in France can you find a majestic wild river, the nation’s largest collections of musical instruments and stage costumes, medieval and Belle Époque towns, orchards and

Gerberoy in Picardy – the smallest town in France

The pickled-in-the-past, photogenic village of Gerberoy in Picardy may be the smallest town in France, but it makes a big impression. Tucked away on the southern edge of the Oise department in Picardy, almost on the border with neighbouring Normandy, Gerberoy claims to be the ‘smallest town in France’ – a title it was granted

Discover the highlights of Occitanie

Occitanie, formed of the two former administrative regions of Languedoc-Roussillon and Midi-Pyrénées, is a region of breathtaking landscapes, exceptional heritage, gastronomy and wine. It really is the heart of southern France says Shannan Carter who runs Best of France Travels tours. Discover the highlights of Occitanie Occitanie is perfect for wine and food-loving visitors, for

The Good Life France Magazine Summer 2026 issue

Welcome to the The Good Life France Magazine Summer 2026 issue — discover the timeless beauty, irresistible flavours and hidden soul of France. We’re thrilled to share it with you – and as always, it is totally free: The Good Life France Magazine Summer 2026 In this edition, we journey from Paris to the fragrant