Janine Marsh from The Good Life France invites you to check out the Winter issue of her magazine
The Good Life France Magazine Winter 2025

 As always, it’s totally free and brimming with fabulous features and fantastic photos.
 This issue journeys  through some of the most enchanting corners of France –  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. Discover Grasse, the perfume capital of France, where the air carries hints of jasmine, roses and centuries of scent-making secrets. And check out Provence and all of its charms in the quiet seasons – not remotely sleepy, just dreamy!

For a real-life fairy-tale fix, you will be whisked 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, superb gastronomy, and plenty to see and do.

Prepare to be amazed by the weird and wonderful world of French confectionery and cakes. From violet flavoured 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, where winter menus warm the soul. Explore Limousin, the French Alps, Aveyron and Dordogne. 

This issue is packed with informative, entertaining and inspiring guides, history and culture, mouth-watering recipes from top chefs (nougat anyone ?), plus fantastic photos that will transport you straight to France.

This magazine is totally free to read, and subscribe (subscribe for free here). Share this issue with your friends. 

 Just click on the link and you’ll be whisked off to 140 pages of France, the next best thing to being there: The Good Life France Magazine Winter 2025