The Good Life France Magazine Winter 2025

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The Good Life France Magazine Winter 2025

Journey with us through some of the most enchanting corners of France – we’ve travelled from coast to chateau to bring you inspirational stories that will warm your soul.

If you think the French Riviera is just for summer – think again! Combine winter sunshine with loads to do, from museums to pretty villages where the light takes on a soft glow that has inspired so many artists. And discover Grasse, the perfume capital of France, where the air carries hints of jasmine, roses and centuries of scent-making secrets. Meanwhile in Provence there’s heaps to do in the cooler months – it’s not remotely sleepy, but it is dreamy!

For a real-life fairy-tale fix, we whisk you off to the châteaux of the Loire Valley, dressed to the nines in their Christmas finery, a spellbinding mix of grandeur and garlands. If castles wore ball gowns, this is what they would look like!. If you fancy floating into the festive spirit, hop aboard a Christmas cruise through Alsace, where every riverside town looks like it’s been plucked from a snow globe.

Wander the cobbled lanes of Cordes-sur-Ciel, a perched medieval gem. And dive into the vibrant charms of Lille, La Rochelle, and Marseille – ideal for winter city breaks and brimming with history, fantastic gastronomy, and style.

Discover the weird and wonderful world of French confectionery and cakes. From violet pastilles to caramelised wonders, it’s a sugar-dusted adventure. And where better to shop for treats than Paris? We share the best winter shopping spots, from glittering grands magasins to hidden ateliers.

Take a bite out of Lyon, France’s gastronomic heart. Explore the cultural side of Limousin, discover the French Alps, historic Aveyron, and a spectacular trogladyte village in Dordogne. Find out about the French royal ‘national dish,’ and the fascinating history of the iconic Paris metro signs,

This issue is packed with informative and inspiring articles, history and culture, mouth-watering recipes from top chefs, plus fantastic photos to transport you straight to France.

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The Good Life France Magazine Winter 2025

Happy reading, and happy Winter
Janine
Janine Marsh
Editor of The Good Life France Magazine