UK - France Set sail to

UK - France Set sail to France with DFDS • Dover - Calais or Dunkirk crossings from just £78 Clochemerle Photo © Etienne Ramousse, Destination Beaujolais reflecting the use of local ferrous stone in 39 villages, it turns from pale gold at dawn to a rich apricot colour as the sun dips. Don’t miss a visit to Oignt, officially one of the prettiest villages in France with narrow cobbled streets dripping with flowers, dozens of artists workshops, cosy bars, beautiful houses, and a stonking view over the countryside. There’s also a fascinating music museum filled with music boxes and hurdy gurdies – a sort of 19th century juke box, including the coin-operated type that was in almost every French train station by the late 1800s! Bustling Villefranche-sur-Saône, the administrative capital of Beaujolais, is home to one of France’s oldest markets held since the 12th century (Mondays). Take a guided tour, or an interactive audio guide and map from the tourist office which you’ll find nestled in an ancient courtyard, and mooch along rue Nationale finding secret buttons you can push to enter into private courtyards to see the ancient mansions. Wherever you go, you’ll discover more gems, Beaujeu, the historic capital of Beaujolais, Vaux-en-Beaujolais, the inspiration for Gabriel Theizé Chevallier’s famous novel Clochemerle, and Chateau de la Chaize, built by the brother of Louis XIV’s Confessor, home to the largest vaulted wine caves in the region. In Beaujolais it always goes back to the wine, just as it has for hundreds of years. Tourism: www.destination-beaujolais.com • Newhaven – Dieppe crossings from just £54 • Visit beautiful villages, towns and cities! • Duty Free - save up to 50% vs UK high street BOOK NOW! www.dfds.com Prices subject to specific promotional period and subject to availability. Latest prices on our website. Bookings and travel period valid until 10 December 2023. Prices correct at times of printing. 88 | The Good Life France The Good Life France | 89