France Today Unpacked: Magazine difficulty 204 is out now | EUROtoday

Packed with seasonal delights, inspiring tales, and insider ideas, this version is your final information to exploring the wonder and attraction of France this winter and past. Whether you are dreaming of festive Christmas markets, exploring hidden historic gems, or savoring French gastronomic treasures, there’s one thing for each Francophile on this difficulty…

Hearty season’s greetings from the entire workforce at France Today. There could also be a chill within the air however France continues to supply heart-warming inspiration for Francophiles planning their subsequent vacation escape. If you want a repair quickly, this time of yr gives significantly wealthy pickings with gentle and music festivals, snow sports activities holidays, untold purchasing alternatives and, in fact, fantastic Christmas markets – learn our information now!

If you’re keen on exploring historic France, there may be a lot to get pleasure from in our back-in-time exploration of the Pas-de-Calais; whereas for a metropolis break off-the-beaten-track, why not head to compact Bourges within the Cher division? Its considerable architectural marvels are simply explored on foot. And in case you are heading to Paris over the winter, why not head to the Basilique Cathédrale de Saint-Denis? It is among the most fascinating and history-loaded buildings in the entire of France.

Two new writers be a part of our roster this difficulty, with Nigel Bruce following within the footsteps of Stevenson within the wonderful Cévennes and Chris Allsop taking it slowly on a leisurely river cruise in Mayenne. Two extra watery escapades could tempt you – a revitalizing thalassotherapy spa break in Royan; and a visit to a few of France’s most engaging fishing villages. All of those locations are excellent for a French break as soon as temperatures start to rise come late spring.

Here’s our all new France Today Unpacked, a recorded dialogue of the newest difficulty: