The life and times of Josephine Bonaparte – a woman who helped to shape the history of France. She is remembered for her personal style and influence. She was an icon of fashion, made handbags popular, was a patron of the arts, and the first Empress of France. She was married to one of the […]
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Guide to French healthcare and the Carte Vitale: Why you need a carte vitale which gives you access to France’s universal healthcare system, and how to obtain one. When you are legally resident in France, you will qualify for state healthcare and can apply for a carte vitale. This universal healthcare card proves your eligibility. […]
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The renowned wine and spirits warehouses Calais Vins and Olivier Vins in Calais, among the biggest and best wine stores in France have a free day trip offer from Dover to Calais. Fill your boot with some excellent wines – and spend the day discovering the fascinating town of Calais just 26 miles from the […]
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I’ve travelled to every region of France and learned that there are a few things that many visitors miss out on that really make your holiday special and add an authentic element to your discoveries. These are recommendations that you won’t find in guide books (at least not yet, I have a cunning plan!), though […]
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In France, there are times when it’s not what you say, it’s the way that you say it. I’ll be honest, I’ve not found it easy to learn French. I had schoolgirl French when I came here and after years of practice, I can understand French well enough to interview people, read a newspaper, watch […]
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Gordes is a soul touchpoint says author Elizabeth Birkelund… I wonder if Louis XI knew what he had gained in 1486 when Provence, a semi-independent state ruled by the Counts of Provence, was legally incorporated into France. He must have known that the Rhone River was a highway of commerce and communication, that the area […]
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Former Cycling Weekly magazine editor, and now northern France resident, Andy Sutcliffe takes The Good Life France readers along for the ride as he focuses on this year’s Tour de France Grand Départ in Lille and shares everything you want to know about the Tour de France in Lille 2025. Everything you want to know […]
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Since its founding in 1992, Agence Hamilton has been dedicated to helping clients find their perfect French property, and under the leadership of Jean-Stéphane Vilain, the company has grown from strength to strength. With a family-oriented and community-focused ethos, Agence Hamilton specialises in luxury estates, chateaux and historic homes with character. Originally established in the […]
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The Burgundy Canal is a magnificent 242km long waterway connecting Paris to Burgundy and though in its early days it was an essential trading route, now it’s perfect for a relaxing boat holiday and there’s no better way to experience it than a self-drive Nicols boat says Jeremy Flint who floated along the glorious stretch […]
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Bonjour, I hope that you and yours are well. Over the last couple of weeks I’ve been travelling in the south of France – to Nice, Cagnes-sur-Mer with its utterly gorgeous upper medieval village and fabulous Renoir museum, to Vence which also has a lovely old town – and the Matisse Chapel, and Aix-en-Provence where […]
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Moving to France can be a dream come true, but having a retirement plan based in the US can cast a cloud over your French paradise. Simply accessing your money can be complex and frustrating, but thankfully, SJB Global is on hand to help. We asked them to explain how to manage your US retirement […]
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If you’ve moved to France, you’ll know there are lots of new things to get to grips with, including your access to the French health care system. This provides access to medical treatment and support, including doctor’s appointments, prescriptions, and, if necessary, hospital treatment. The French health care system is likely not the same as […]
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Martin Walker, author of the brilliant Bruno series of books set in Dordogne, chooses one place that for him, sums up the Perigord. There is a magical place in the Perigord called Limeuil where the river Vézère flows into the much stronger river Dordogne and where thousands of years of history have unfolded before you. […]
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Blockbuster Netflix rom-com series Emily in Paris has racked up hundreds of millions of hours of viewing around the world. But Emily is not the only star of the blockbuster series – Paris too takes centre stage and has thousands of us dreaming of where to live in Paris. The plot: Emily (actress Lily Collins) […]
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Join a live French property and lifestyle webinar with a panel of experts who will answer your questions about relocating to France. Mortgages, where to buy, living in France, visas and currency transfers will be covered. Plus they take you through the steps of the all-important buying process. Agence Hamilton are hosting the webinar joined by […]
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The images conjured up in most people’s minds by the word “Nice” (as in the French Mediterranean city not the adjective!) are sea, sun, beaches and fabulous restaurants. But there are also hidden historic sites of Nice that are well worth discovering says Christina Mackenzie. Amongst these are four that reveal a broad span of […]
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Bonjour I hope that you and yours are well. It’s been a lovely sunny week where I am in the north of France and we had the first of three national holidays in May. They all fall on a Thursday and many people take Friday off too – called faire le pont – ‘doing a […]
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