Issue 195 – France’s best beaches

There is so much to enjoy in France this summer: we bring you some stunning Provençal recipes, take a look at the exceptional green tourism options in Grenoble; we reveal where to go in rural Hauts-de-France and what to put on your Bordeaux bucket list. Plus, we hit the Rhône Valley’s wine gems and celebrate 100 years of 24-hour speed at Le Mans. Editor Justin heads to Tarn for a slow and sustainable sojourn, plus we bring you our annual guide to the very best French festivals and pick our perfect plages. All this plus your favourite regulars: language learning pages, best reader photos, prize crossword, What’s On guide, restaurant reviews and much more.

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