We’ve teamed up with La Chambre Paris to give away a set of top range linen bed sheets. Not only they are the sheets gorgeous, but la Chambre Paris are respectful of the environment in their production. Made from superb quality materials, the Paris-based company have gained a reputation for making the most comfy and luxurious bed linen around. And by cutting out the middleman, you’ll find their wonderful bedding sets are a fair price, and they’re unbeatable quality.

La Chambre Paris commitments

You have 90 days to sleep, wash and fall in love with their bedding. They are sure you will love the quality but if for any reason you want to return their products you can. They work directly with a single factory to offer you quality bed linen at the fairest prices, all year round. Free delivery and returns in France with discounted International Shipping. They plant 10 trees for every order through our partner the Eden Reforestation Project. They also have a specific programme for people with a second home in France or holiday rental properties and who want to wow guests with hotel quality bedding. One lucky winner will receive a full bed set of 1 x duvet cover, 1 x fitted sheet and 2 x pillowcases in Percale or Sateen in a colour of your choice worth €276. La Chambre Paris will also pay for the shipping to any country within Europe/America. If you can’t wait to see if you win and want to have sweet dreams straight away, find the details at: www.lachambreparis.com All the team speak English and they’ll be delighted to help you… To enter the draw: Step 1: Follow La Chambre Paris on Instagram Step 2: Enter your email details below. The draw will take place on 30 January 2023. The winner will be notified by email. By entering the draw you agree to receive information from La Chambre Paris.

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Miss Daisy Tannenbaum, almost thirteen, and home-schooling in Paris with her Aunt Millicent, takes a break from the City of Light and her dreaded math homework, and heads to a rambling chateau in the Loire Valley to help her Aunt Mill’s friend, former-spy Felix, catalog his art collection. But when Daisy receives a copy of the Mona Lisa as a thank you, strange things start to happen. Real or not, it’s worth a fortune, and when Felix suddenly dies, his family accuses Daisy of stealing it and she must navigate a world of crazy, scheming, often criminal adults, not to mention traveling ghosts, ginormous pigs, testy lawyers, former spies, and obnoxious fashionistas, as she finds herself in a harrowing chase in and around Paris while trying to outwit them all to keep her beloved Mona.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Daisy Tannenbaum is the creation of award-winning screenwriter, J.T. ALLEN. Allen sold his first script while living in Paris and then moved to Los Angeles where he wrote several early drafts of THE LION KING and THE PREACHER’S WIFE. His television movie credits include TNT’s “Geronimo” and “The Good Old Boys”, FX’s “Redemption” and CBS’s “Death in Paradise”. The first Daisy Tannenbaum Misadventure, DAISY AND THE PIRATES, started as a pitch for a Disney Channel movie. Allen loved the character, who was inspired by his two daughters, and wrote his first novel instead. DAISY IN EXILE, the second in the series, started as Daisy’s blog, “My Stupid Journal”. Perfect for tweens and teens, but also a guilty pleasure for all lovers of Paris, click here to enter the draw to win a copy of the book (print or ebook – your choice). Draw takes place 15 January 2022 and the winner will be notified by email. We will never use your email information for anything other than to contact the winner and your details will never be shared with anyone else.

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Living la belle vie in Provence is a dream come true for American expats Gayle and Ralph. But their tranquil world is turned upside-down when serious birdwatcher Ralph suggests a year-long quest to find 200 bird species in France. The eat-preen-love life cycle of birds does not fascinate Gayle, but an off-the-beaten-track adventure does. Ancient hilltop villages, vibrant outdoor markets, and delectable delicacies await! Aware that the mission is powered by passion and protective of their relationship, she insists Ralph go slow and savor the experience. He agrees … but is it a promise he can keep? They’ll crisscross the country, from the Mediterranean to the English Channel, the Pyrenees to the Alps. Mother Nature’s mighty forces, heart-pounding alpine roads, and mosquito-ridden marshes challenge their resolve. However, France’s natural beauty, captivating culture, and astounding birdlife lead the way … to discoveries that surprise them both.

Win a copy of The Bird Watcher’s Wife by Gaye Padgett

The draw will take place on 12^th January 2023. The winner will be notified by email. Your details will be used only to contact the winners, we will never pass your details on to anyone else.

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A talented chef discovers how spices and scents can transport her – and, more importantly, how self-confidence can unlock the greatest magic of all: love – in this perfectly seasoned new novel by Samantha Vérant. Kate Jenkins doesn’t believe in fate. She believes in a clear vision, meticulous planning, and hard work in order to achieve her culinary dreams. On the cusp of opening her own Parisian restaurant, Bistro Exotique, she isn’t even concerned when her standoffish – and annoyingly sexy – neighbor dismisses her as a crazy American tourist or when she meets the wildly eccentric Garrance, the self-proclaimed Spice Master of Paris, who ominously warns her of the previous owner’s failures. Confident and optimistic, Kate keeps calm and cooks on. Until a series of unfortunate events derail her plans and her entire staff quits. Kate is about to throw in the kitchen towel on her lifelong dream when Garrance offers to use her mastery of scents and spices to help her, but it comes at a price: Kate must work with Garrance’s son, Charles, a world-class chef and total jerk. After Kate hesitantly concedes to the deal, she slowly learns to open her heart and mind to new concepts, not quite sure if the magic she’s experiencing comes from Garrance’s spices, from within herself, or from the growing chemistry with Charles. One thing is certain, though: her kitchen is getting increasingly hot.

Click here to enter the draw

Draw takes place 22 January 2023 and two lucky winners will be notified by email. We will never use your email information for anything other than to contact the winner and your details will never be shared with anyone else.

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In this exploration of French gastronomy, you’ll take the route from farmer’s field to the table under sunny southern skies. Meet pigs, find out about the history of olives, discover the oldest sparkling wine in the world and celebrate the passionate producers whose know-how and hard work help keep the gastronomy of France uniquely special.

Guaranteed to whet your appetite – it’s a great read.

We’re delighted to be offering a copy  Menu from the Midi to one lucky entrant in our free draw.

Draw will take place on 22 April, 2022

Just click here to enter the draw 

Read our review of this fabulous book

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Contest closed. Congratulations to the winner Rosalind Atkins…

Win a copy of French Pastry Made Simple: Foolproof Recipes for Éclairs, Tarts, Macarons and More By Molly Wilkinson

In 2013, Molly Wilkinson followed her passion for pastry by studying Pâtissière at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Upon graduating, she spent time working in pâtissières across the United States and France, chateaux, cooking schools and French farmhouses, soaking up everything she could. Now, Molly teaches small, private classes at her home in Versailles and she’s taking the next step in her pâtissière journey with her debut cookbook, French Pastry Made Simple: Foolproof Recipes for Éclairs, Tarts, Macarons and More (Page Street Publishing).

And we are delighted to offer a copy in our easy giveaway draw.

All you need to do is follow us on Instagram here: @thegoodlifefrance then let us know how to contact you via here. The winner will be announced on 28 June 2021.

About the book

Through the book, Molly helps unleash readers’ inner pastry chefs with approachable recipes for all their French favorites by taking the most essential techniques and making them easy for home bakers. The result: a collection of simple, key recipes that open up the world of pastry. With friendly, detailed directions and brilliant shortcuts, bakers can skip the pastry shop and enjoy delicious homemade creations.

Master base recipes like 30-minute puff pastry, decadent chocolate ganache and fail-safe citrus curds, and readers are on their way to making dozens of iconic French treats. Feel like a pro when whipping up gorgeous trays of madeleines and decorating a stunning array of cream puffs and éclairs. Along with classics like The Frenchman’s Chocolate Mousse, Profiteroles and Classic Mille-Feuilles, learn to assemble exquisite showstoppers such as Croquembouche and Caramel Mousse Tartelettes with Poached Pears in Ginger. This go-to guide shows bakers all the tips and tricks needed to impress their guests and have fun with French pastry.

If you can’t wait to see if you’re going to win this gorgeous book, it’s available on Amazon, online bookshops and can be ordered from bookstores everywhere. Find out more about Molly on her Instagram page: www.instagram.com/mollyjwilk

Enter the draw!

To enter: follow @thegoodlifefrance on Instagram and drop your contact details here (they will not be shared and only the lucky winners will be contacted).

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This contest is now closed – but do check other open competitions on our website – we love to give things away!

Winner No. 1 Alison Thomas

Winner No. 2 Fiona Moore

Winner No. 3 – Tracy Danson

In early 2020, whilst Dick and Angel Strawbridge of Escape to the Chateau were driving along, they had a Eureka moment. The concept of “The Salon” was born…

And we are delighted to offer three fantastic one-year memberships to The Salon.

All you need to do is follow us on Instagram here: @thegoodlifefrance then click HERE to enter the draw. The winners will be announced on 4 June, just in time to go in their big party-at-the-Chateau de la Motte-Husson draw.

Being a member of The Salon gives you exclusive access to craft workshops. Plus there are cook-alongs and behind the scenes videos with everyone’s favourite Chateau couple. You’ll also be able to “Ask the Strawbridges” those pressing questions. Maybe you need a bit of help with your latest project!

Membership also includes

• access to new Chateau content
• exclusive quarterly gifts
• monthly virtual evenings with Dick & Angel for cook-alongs and craft-alongs
• incredible competition prizes to win trips to the Chateau. From the decadent Fun and Festivities Days to a stay beneath the stars in The Chateau Geodesic Dome.
• And you’ll also have a chance to win a wedding or celebration to the value of £25,000. And the draw is coming up fast! So to give you a chance to be in the draw, simply follow us on Instagram @thegoodlifefrance and pop your name in the draw

If you can’t wait to see if you’re going to win a membership to this exclusive club, head on over to their website and join The Salon direct: thechateau.tv/the-salon You’ll receive a welcome pack and a £10 voucher to redeem against the gorgeous gifts, heavenly homeware and brilliant books in the Chateau shop…

To enter: follow @thegoodlifefrance on Instagram and drop your contact details Here in the hat for the draw! (Your details will not be shared and only the lucky winners will be contacted).

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Winner: Ann Richards.

Artist Perry Taylor has created four beautiful books of humorous drawings depicting the humanity and heritage of Gascon life.

Wonderfully skilled at using pen and ink, and using a palette of muted colours, blues and greens, rusty oranges and mustardy yellows which reflect the earthy splendour of Gascony, Perry’s truly beautiful drawings present an affectionate celebration of the French way of life. Sitting at a street café. Market day gatherings and herding free-range chickens. Farmers and gardeners, wine makers, rugby-loving locals and the quintessential “mamie” and “papi”… Perry’s characters are those you’d recognise from anywhere in rural France.

His beautiful coffee table books make you smile in recognition of way of life and characters you’ll find in all parts of rural France.

If you don’t already know Gascony his books will make you long to discover it for yourself.

Enter the draw and the winner may choose any one of Perry’s books.

The books, as well as Perry’s fabulous prints, make for the most wonderful gifts (and treats for yourself) so if you can’t wait to find out if you’ve won, head on over to Perry’s website and order direct: perrytaylorart.fr

Click here to enter the draw

Draw will take place 20 January 2021 – the winner will be notified by email

Your email address and details will never be shared, they are only so that we can contact the winner

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Competition closed. We’re sorry if you didn’t win but please look out for more great giveaways coming up.

Winner: Callie Rodgers…

Following on from the Sunday Times number one bestseller, The Burning Chambers, Kate Mosse’s The City of Tears is the second thrilling historical epic in The Burning Chambers series.

June 1572: for ten, violent years the Wars of Religion have raged across France. Neighbours have become enemies, countless lives have been lost, the country has been torn apart over matters of religion, citizenship and sovereignty. But now a precarious peace is in the balance: a royal wedding has been negotiated by Catherine de’ Medici and Jeanne d’Albret, an alliance between the Catholic Crown and Henri, the Huguenot king of Navarre. It is a marriage that could see France reunited at last. Meanwhile in Puivert, an invitation has arrived for Minou Joubert and her family to attend this historic wedding in Paris in August. But what Minou does not know is that the Joubert family’s oldest enemy, Vidal, will also be there. Nor that, within days of the marriage, on the eve of the Feast Day of St Bartholomew’s, Minou’s family will be scattered to the four winds and one of her beloved children will have disappeared without trace…

Kate Mosse is a master story teller and the book is full of her signature detailed descriptions that paint pictures in your mind and make you feel as though you can see the scenes.

The book will be published in January 2021 and we’ve got a copy to give away the minute it comes out!

Click here to enter the draw

Draw will take place 19 January 2021 – winners will be notified by email

Your email address and details will never be shared, they are only so that we can contact the winner

If you can’t wait to get your hands on this book, it’s available for pre-order now online and from all good book shops…

Read our review here

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