Welcome to The Good Life France Magazine Autumn 2024.

Message from Janine, the Editor

Come with us to Paris to discover the city’s autumn charms, find out what to do on a rainy day, and to visit by boat. Head south to Bordeaux to discover the city, the vine-covered countryside and the beautiful beaches – Bordeaux really does have it all.

Discover some of the best kept secrets of France – pickled-in-the-past Minerve which clings to a rock above a gorge, and the Célé Valley in the Lot – the locals call it the Valley of Paradise. We also head to beautiful Bénodet in Brittany, an elegant seaside town with a south-of-France atmosphere and to Cap d’Agde, one of France’s newest seaside resorts. Explore Narbonne’s Roman remains and Mediterranean Coast, hotspot for cyclists the Languedoc, and fabulous Clermont-Ferrand, a city built atop a volcano, plus three cities that are perfect for autumn visits.

Come with us to the Chateau of Malmaison where Napoleon and Josephine played house in the early days of their marriage, and to Corsica, the island of beauty – the perfect place for an autumn road trip. In Lyon we explore the city’s history and gastronomy, as well as discovering how Lyon’s lady chefs are helping to keep the culinary tradition of mâchon alive – tripe and wine for breakfast anyone?!

Explore the magical world of French style collections with a renowned artist. Uncover the origins of cassoulet, a bean and meat dish that’s an obsession in France. And discover the legacy of Baron Haussmann who transformed Paris in the 19th century.

There are practical guides, property hotspots, and top tips to help you with your visa applications. Plus, there are mouth-watering recipes from the crème de la crème of the French food world including recipes for delicious olive bread and blush-coloured brioche.

Just click on the link and you’ll be whisked off to 148 pages of France, the next best thing to being there.

I hope you enjoy this issue, please do share it with your friends – it’s free for them too!

Wishing you a very happy autumn !

The Good Life France Magazine Autumn