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The issue features a wide-ranging road tour story across Gers and neighbouring regions, highlights Burgundy and Auxerre, and explores the Canal du Midi cruise. Readers also get a packed programme of events and exhibitions, guidance on self-drive in style, treetop stays, and an editor’s Top 5 of beautiful ruins, alongside gastronomy and recipes.","THE BEST OF FRANCE TRAVEL • CULTURE • FOOD & WINE • SHOPPING • ART • WHERE TO STAY  \nWIN  \nAWINE EXPERIENCE FOR TWO IN THE PYRENEES WORTH  \n€950  \nSEE P90  \nHIGH LIFE  \nEscape to a luxury treetop hideaway  \nEVENTS & EXHIBITIONS  \nA packed programme for French culture vultures  \n£7.50 Aug/Sep 2026 Vol. 42 No.2 . 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More than this, though, I had some truly memorable encounters with the kind people who invite us to savour their beloved corner of France. From B&B hosts to tour guides, from chefs to garden owners, their pride and passion shine through.  \nElsewhere this issue, our writers have been busy in all corners of l’Hexagone: Auxerre, the Burgundian beauty where wine and history combine nicely; the Alpes-Maritimes, where amore restful, wilder side to the Côte d’Azur  \nreveals itself up in the hills; and the Canal du Midi – Riquet’s epic project which is celebrating its 30th anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage Site this year. 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There are many additional treats to relish, from membersonly videos and talks to deep-dive reads, language tips and great exclusives.  \nIt is so quick and easy to join and represents really good value – [just visit](just visit francetoday.com/)[ francetoday.com/](just visit francetoday.com/)[ ](just visit francetoday.com/)[become-a-france-today-member](become-a-france-today-member.)[.](become-a-france-today-member.)  \nAlors, un grand merci for being part of the France Today community, and I hope you enjoy the issue… à bientôt!  \nJustin Postlethwaite  \nEditor [justin@francemedia.com](justin@francemedia.com)[ ](justin@francemedia.com)[letters@francetoday.com](letters@francetoday.com)  \nFRANCETODAY MEMBERS  \nIF YOU’RE HOLDING THIS MAGAZINE, YOU’RE ALREADY HALFWAY TO YOUR NEXT FRENCH ESCAPE  \nEvery two months, we get to whisk you off to sun-warmed markets, long lazy lunches, secret swims and villages that somehow still feel like a discovery. 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