The Good Life France

View over the Bay of Cannes from Le Cannet © Le Cannet Tourism

Visit Le Cannet and discover a beguiling hub of art, history and gastronomy where la dolce vita meets art de vivre. Here’s what to see and do in Le Cannet near ...

© Jennifer Pogmore

How to make a traditional gâteau Basque cake – a step-by-step guide from a patissserie chef to a seriously scrumptious gateau!  The origins of gâteau Basque are lost in the mist of time, and chef Jennifer Pogm...

Fasten your belts messieurs dames, ladies and gentlemen, lovely listeners because we’re going on a delectable journey of France to discover French patisserie – the most famous cakes, the most mouthwatering pastries, their histories and their secrets, and the extraordinary stories behind them.

A podcast about croissants and cakes

Some of these cakes have royal ...

The French love their spuds, but it wasn’t love at first sight. In fact, it took a bit of reverse psychology by one of the country’s greatest benefactors and humanitarians to get pommes de terres on the menu. Discover how th...

Château d’Angers © Romain Bassenne Destination Angers

Angers in the Loire Valley is a mix of contrasts – old and new. Trams whizz around the city with its mighty medieval castle, there are museums galore, a vibrant cul...