Great gift !
I first ordered this magazine as a Christmas gift in 2005 for a friend. She loves it, and I'll definitely renew it for her when the time comes. This Christmas (2006) I just bought another subscription to this magazine for relatives who are very familar with France and enjoy its language and culture. I'm sure they'll be pleased.

Very Good
As a certified Francofreak I can assure you this is a great little mag. This magazine goes WAY beyond the Paris and Provence cliches of a France travel magazines or books.I've read it cover to cover and still can't get enough so I am going to subscribe to the sister mag "Living in France" right now.

Pluses:
-extremely fast subscription start-up time
-covers history, food, culture, real estate, travel etc. etc..
-thourough, in depth, lots of color photos

Needs to work on:
-color plates are a little washed out
-needs more detailed maps
...that's it

Beautifully presented,written.
I subscribed to this magazine because I am teaching myself French,and intend to visit France someday.This magazine really makes you want to get there.The photos are beautiful,and the articles are well-written and very informative.I particularly loved the page-by-page journey through very small hamlets and villages.
I am learning a lot of different things about France.I intended to only visit Paris,but the descriptions and pictures of other areas of France have convinced me to make it an extended trip when I do go.Those little villages have so much history to show us.
I can't recommend this magazine enough.For any Francophiles out there,this is the magazine for you!!

Lets You Dream!!!
For those of you who love France, the food, the culture, the art & architecture, etc., this magazine is definitely for you! Great photos, well-written articles that make you feel like you're there! A pleasure to get every two months. Only complaint: I wish it were Monthly!...

Best magazine for francophiles
If you love France and all things French, then this is the magazine for you. I read it cover to cover whenever it comes out. Articles might be about such well known places as Carcassonne or Avignon. Others are about small-town festivals that you probably have never heard of. If you want to practice your French, then read "Mot à mot" both in French and English. This is a magazine that you will want to keep.