Editor's Blog

The June issue

With summer on the way, most of us are busy planning our holidays and the June issue, just back from the printers, is packed with fantastic ideas that would appeal to every kind of visitor. For those wanting a little more sunshine than we got in the UK last summer, the ideal destination is Provence, one of my favourite regions of France. The lavender will soon be in bloom and with this in mind, we couldn’t resist the beautiful picture of this iconic French flower for the cover. The lavender fields are just a short distance away from the gorgeous village of Ménerbes, which is a great place to base yourself in this area. Our Provence-based writer Jon Bryant visited the village and brings us the very best of what it has to offer.
Our Active Annecy feature provides ample inspiration for those wishing to enjoy the great outdoors. From hiking to high ropes, it doesn’t matter how active you are, the mountains around the beautiful Lake Annecy are ideal for those wishing to experience either an adrenalin rush or a relaxing stroll.
Meanwhile, music lovers will be spoiled for choice with our selection of this summer’s best festivals, so whether it’s Mozart or Massive Attack that you’re into, there’s an event here for everyone. With all these features, plus stories on aspects of France you might never have known (how about donkeys, yurts or war heroes?), as well as our regular features on food, wine, film, language and UK-based events, this issue brings you - as ever - all the inspiration you could wish for this summer.