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Dreaming of starting a gîte in France – or already have one and want it to be better? We speak to Rupert Springfield, who shares his recipe for gîte success with other owners. Meet the Gîte Gurus… “In the good old days, you could buy a place in France, decorate it, and rent it out […] The post Starting a gîte in France? The experts share their tips appeared first on The Good Life France .
The Drôme department (no. 26) between the Rhone Valley and the Alps, is a little pocket of France that’s a bit of a secret. Sleepier than its Provence neighbours, it feels off the beaten track with sun-kissed villages, lavender fields, vineyards and olive groves, and though it may not have the sea, there are lakes […] The post Where to live in France: the Drôme appeared first on The Good Life…
The countryside around Uzès – where fields of asparagus, cherry orchards, forests of truffle oaks and vineyards alternate with garrigues – is dotted with delightful old villages. Arpaillargues, 4km wet on the D982, has the added attraction of the Musée 1900 (15 Chemin du Moulin, musee1900.com) at Moulin de Charlier, one man’s amazing lifetime accumulation […] The post What to see around Uzès | The…
Bonjour, I hope that you and yours are well. I’m just back home after a fabulous cruise on the Seine – I’ll share an article about it in the next issue of The Good Life France Magazine which will be out in September. If you’re not already subscribed – it’s free – you can pop […] The post Bon weekend from funny France! appeared first on The Good Life France .
Fractional Ownership in Le Marais – your own private get away in the heart of Paris at an affordable price… If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your own home in Paris, you’ll likely know that the price of property is a major reality check. Add to that the need to deal with year-round upkeep, navigating […] The post Own a piece of Paris | Fractional Ownership in Le Marais appeared first on The Good…
Where do you start when you want a holiday that goes way beyond booking a hotel, celebration trips to France that go beyond the ordinary? You know you want something exceptional, the kind of experience that lives with you forever, but how do you make it happen? We talk to Mark Bonte, co-founder of French […] The post Celebration trips to France that go beyond the ordinary appeared first on The…
Toulouse is known as “la ville rose” thanks to its red brick buildings. But just as importantly, Toulouse is the city of violet. Every cobbled street seems to have a shop enrobed in regal purple. The football team is known as “Les Violettes” as their jerseys are purple. When Queen Elizabeth II visited the city […] The post Why Toulouse is called the city of violets appeared first on The Good Life…
Home to dramatic mountains and lush valleys, Isère offers stunning scenery and fantastic flavours. Gillian Thornton embraces its enviable food and lifestyle. Ball games are really not my thing, but the stunning scenery of the Vercors massif could be just the inspiration I need to take up golf. Romain Menard, course pro at Golf de […] The post Spotlight on Isère appeared first on The Good Life…
It’s easy to miss Jumièges Abbey in Normandy- known as ‘the prettiest ruin in France’ – if you’re whizzing from one Norman town to another. The village of Jumièges is slightly off the beaten track and sits in a gentle curve of the River Seine, around 30 minutes’ drive from Rouen. The village itself is […] The post Discover Jumièges Abbey in Normandy | The prettiest ruin in France appeared first on…
Here’s how to have a proper American Thanksgiving in France – one that tastes like home… If you’re an American living abroad, there are certain dates in the calendar that tug at the heartstrings. Thanksgiving is one of them. It’s not just about roast turkey or pumpkin pie. It’s the unmistakable buzz in the days […] The post How to have a proper American Thanksgiving in France appeared first on The…
