Contents Issue 82 September/October 2010


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Holidays HOLIDAY NEWS


Keen to get to France for a short break? Check out our round-up of getaways, hideaways and offers


JOIE DE VIVRE


Advice on understanding French etiquette, eco- friendly Vacances Vertes and a Francophile’s passion


10 REASONS TO VISIT... The sunny French island of Corsica – birthplace of a certain Emperor and home to stunning beaches


POSITIVE ALTITUDE


Robert Ashton discovers the joys of a family break in the Alps and looks at the region’s year-round appeal


BEACH BOYS


Our intrepid boarder Dominic Bliss strips off and gets under the skin of surfi ng culture in Biarritz


MAGIC MOMENTS


A lifelong Francophile reveals the origins of her enduring Gallic passion and love for the Pyrénées


Lifestyle LES INFOS


Keep up-to-date with comings and goings from across the Channel, with our news and events diary


FOOD NEWS A chef’s desert island dishes, eating out in Lille with the Food Hound and bite-sized culinary news


NEW! BEHIND THE LABEL We begin our new series looking at France’s most celebrated wine regions with a guide to Alsace


FRENCH MEMORIES


Breton baker and TV chef Richard Bertinet gives an exclusive interview and presents some of his recipes


TASTE OF THE TERROIR The Opal Coast in Northern France comes under our foodie spotlight as we assess its culinary credentials


WHY I LOVE... VALLÉE DU THOUET Local expat resident Alison Morton reveals why she is a passionate advocate of her lovely life in the Loire


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We reveal why the Alps are such a fantastic year-round destination


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GREAT FAMILY WIN!


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