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3 weeks ago | francetoday.com | Justin Postlethwaite |Phil Tremo

Justin Postlethwaite introduces a new gem of destination that ticks all the right Francophile boxes for those seeking a sweet break: welcome to Authentic Southwest, straddling Occitanie and Nouvelle-Aquitaine…Think of southwest France and a dazzling array of authentic experiences and enjoyable encounters come to mind all of them epitomising the good life’ that is so admired by all of us who love holidaying in the Hexagon.

1 month ago | francetoday.com | Sylvia Edwards Davis |Phil Tremo

The latest news in culture, tourism and sustainable travel from France and its regions. In a recent referendum, Parisians voted for the pedestrianisation of more streets as well as increased planting of trees and flowers. More than 66% were in favour of the measure that will see 500 new pedestrianised streets, which equates to roughly five to eight in each neighbourhood, although voter turnout was low at just over 4%.

1 month ago | francetoday.com | Jennifer Ladonne |Phil Tremo

The Musée Vivant du Fromage, which opened last June just a short walk from Nôtre-Dame in Paris’s 4th arrondissement, offers an A-Z primer in the history, making and consumption of French cheese. Charles de Gaulle’s famous quip, “How can anyone govern a country with 246 varieties of cheese?” fell well short of the mark, according to Guillaume Gaubert, an expert cheesemonger and the director of Paris’s new Musée Vivant du Fromage. “In fact, it’s more like 2,000,” he says.

1 month ago | francetoday.com | Caroline Mills |Phil Tremo

From cider to sea-faring, there’s something to entertain everyone in this fascinating region. While in the Pays d’Auge area of Normandy, take some time to follow the Route du Cidre, a signposted (with an apple) route through bucolic countryside to discover pretty villages, apple orchards and 20 producers creating AOP Cidre Pays d’Auge. Begin the circuit in Cambremer at Cidre Pierre Huet. Never painted before? No matter.

1 month ago | francetoday.com | Caroline Mills |Phil Tremo

From rose gardens to arboretums, some of France’s finest parks and gardens can be seen in Normandy. 📢 As you scroll through the beautiful images, why not listen to our narrated article? It’s a great way for France Today Members to dive deeper into the story while enjoying the visuals. We hope you love this experience, and we’d love to hear what you think—feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below! Happy listening! Eric Pellerin dunks a sablé biscuit into his black coffee.