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warm sea water and emerged from the roomfeeling like a new woman. Aches and painsgone, skin as soft as a new-born baby. Withwonderful views over the Atlantic from thehuge windows and three excellent restaurantson site – Le Bistro and Gaya have menusdesigned by Michelin starred chef PierreGagnaire, and Le Pertuis, with its bright andrelaxing seaside inspired décor and fabulousseasonal menu, you can spend an entire dayhere. There are also two hotels – MGalleryand Ibis Styles. You may spot film stars herefrom time to time as La Grande Terrassesupports the Film Festival in La Rochelle andcelebrity guests stay there!Cocktail making at Chateau Montifaud(about 1h 30m drive from La Rochelle), arefun, fascinating and you’ll make somethingunique and personal in a fully equippedbespoke classroom in the former forge ofthe chateau. Choose from a range of silverjewellery ideas including rings, necklaces,bracelets and earrings. Learning the basicarts of silversmithing including soldering I wasthrilled with my classic bangle.WOOD-FIRED HOT TUBS AND SAUNASRelax. Replenish. Revive.Kick back and relax in a Cotswold Eco TubDelivered all over Francehottubsinfrance.comMake your own designerjewelleryMaking your own jewellery isenormously satisfying!Jessica Hickman-Woolcott, Château de PuyguillerMake your owndesigner jewellery atthe Cognac JewellerySchool with awardwinningBritish jewellerand silversmith JessicaHickman-Woolcott.Jessica’s half-dayworkshops, held at herhome, the Château dePuyguiller in CognacMake and shake a perfectCocktailTake a cocktail making class at ChateauMontifaud in Cognac. Learning the art ofmixology is delicious fun while you discoverthe history and traditions of cognac – it’s astirring experience!www.chateaumontifaud.comexplore-cognac.comnous-larochelle.fr/enMaison du Monde Hotel overlooking theold port, with beautifully decorated roomsin a fabulous mansion.The train station is within easy walkingdistance of the centre and TGV fast trainsdirect from Paris take from 2h34m.La Rochelle, Bordeaux52 | The Good Life France The Good Life France | 53