Janine Marsh

France

Blogger, Editor and Travel Writer at Freelance

Publisher, Author and Editor at The Good Life France

Bestselling author, travel writer, editor & publisher of award winning The Good Life France magazine/website. Maid to 72 animals. Tweets at @lifefrance

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Articles

Bon weekend from sunny Versailles

1 week ago | thegoodlifefrance.com | Janine Marsh

BonjourI hope you and yours are well. Summer is officially here in France and that means – the Summer issue of The Good Life France Magazine is published – and here it is:The Good Life France Magazine – Summer 2025I’m absolutely thrilled to share this brilliant issue with you and as always, the magazine is totally free to read and subscribe to.
The Good Life France

1 week ago | thegoodlifefrance.com | Janine Marsh

Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of what is said to be the oldest city in France, Beziers was founded by the Greeks in the 7th Century BC. Gillian Thornton explores the charms of Beziers and what to see and do nearby. Beneath the walls of my hilltop hotel, high above the Hérault countryside, terracotta tiles and pastel properties give way to an unrivalled panorama of vineyards and distant hills.
Arc 1950 – an Alpine paradise - The Good Life France

1 week ago | thegoodlifefrance.com | Janine Marsh

The French Alps aren’t only a winter playground – when the warm air rolls across the mountaintops and the winter snow has melted, the entire Alpine region transforms. Swathes of wildflowers begin to carpet the landscape, the scent of blossom fills the fresh mountain air, and blue skies are reflected in the clear, calm lakes.
The Good Life France Magazine Summer 2025

1 week ago | thegoodlifefrance.com | Janine Marsh

Welcome to The Good Life France Magazine Summer 2025!As the sun spills over lavender fields and sparkles on the cobbled lanes of centuries-old villages, we invite you to explore France at its most radiant. Our free Summer magazine is bursting with inspiration, handpicked by the crème de la crème of travel writers who have travelled all over France to find the very best of its charms to share with you.
The Good Life France Magazine Summer 2025 Issue

1 week ago | thegoodlifefrance.com | Janine Marsh

Bonjour and bienvenue to The Good Life France Magazine Summer 2025 issue. The sun is shining, the lavender is blooming, and our Summer 2025 issue is ready to whisk you away on a journey to the heart of France – sun-kissed, pickled-in-the-past villages and dazzling historic cities, and through French history, heritage and culture, from iconic cakes to the most spectacular chateaux.
Three unusual museums in France

1 week ago | thegoodlifefrance.com | Janine Marsh

France is home to more than 1000 museums including the Louvre, the world’s biggest and most visited museum. But there are also a lot of unusual, eccentric and outright quirky museums.
Recipe for poule au pot - chicken in a pot

1 week ago | thegoodlifefrance.com | Janine Marsh

This recipe for poule au pot, a classic French chicken in a pot dish, is said to have its origins in the 16th century when King Henry IV, considered a good king to his people, is alleged to have announced: “If God gives me more life, I will ensure that there is no ploughman in my Kingdom who does not have the means to have a hen in his pot, and it’s said that this started a tradition of “Sunday chicken.”Serves 4Active time: 2 hoursCooking time:About 2 hoursStorage: 3 daysChicken4–5-lb.
Newsletter from roasty toasty France

2 weeks ago | thegoodlifefrance.com | Janine Marsh

BonjourI hope you and yours are well. I love this time of the year in our little village, the meadows are filled with wildflowers and ripening wheat, leafy green potatoes, just sprouting sweet corn and all manner of vegetables. Farmers are flitting about in their tractors working the land and hoping for a good harvest. Tiny apples and pears like fruity Christmas baubles flourish in every garden.
A Taste of Paris Food and wine Tour

2 weeks ago | thegoodlifefrance.com | Janine Marsh

If you want to experience authentic Paris culture, one of the best ways to do it is through food.
How to Immigrate to France – French Visas explained - The Good Life France

2 weeks ago | thegoodlifefrance.com | Janine Marsh

How to immigrate to France: If you’re planning to come to France from another country (outside the EU), then you’ve probably thought about getting a visa, but how do you know which type to get? With so many options, it’s not always easy to be sure you choose the type of visa that’s the best fit for you. We asked Virginie Le Baler, CEO of Oui Immigration a company which specialises in managing immigration processes for France, and globally, to simplify and clarify the whole immigration process.