Amélie Roca

I am a Community Manager for Pure France as well as the host of Pure France TV, presenting high quality rental homes all over France.

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19 October 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism

The 15 most unusual places to discover in France

You are on vacation in France, discover the most unusual places and exceptional visits not to be missed. The Postman Cheval's Ideal Palace in Hauterives, The Sewers of Paris, The Colorado Provençal in Rustrel, The rocks sculpted by Abbé Fouré in Saint-Malo and much more...

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17 October 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Events

Paris Chocolate Show

The world's largest chocolate and cocoa fair takes place from October 28th to Tuesday November 1st, 2022. Visitors will find chocolatiers, patissiers, confectioners, cocoa producing countries and other artisans from all over the world.

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14 October 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism

Haunted house Cité de Carcassonne for Halloween

An attraction in the heart of the City of Carcassonne with about fifteen rooms fitted out like an old manor of 300m² in which you will witness strange and frightening phenomena. Enter the heart of a haunted mansion for 20 min. Piece by piece, the ghosts of this mansion are no joke.

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11 October 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Events

Magical light show at the foot of Mont Blanc

A magical spectacle at the foot of Mont-Blanc. The 6th edition of "Lumières Saint-Gervais" will be held every day from 5 pm to 10 pm from december 22nd to 29th A week of illumination and wonder in the streets of Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc. This event is always hugely poular thanks to the talents of the artists, the culture and the architecture.

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10 October 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Sports and leisure

Winter Olmpics 2023

From February 4th to 20th, 2023, the Winter Olympics will take place in Beijing. The 190 events of the seven Olympic Winter sports will be spread over three competition areas: the Beijing Center, Yanqing, and Zhangjiakou. Three competition areas with four events on snow as well as events on ice.

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15 September 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism

Discover Pézenas with its rich cultural heritage

Pézenas is a pretty town located in the south of France in Occitania. A picturesque town located not far from Agde and the Thau basin, in the Hérault department. Royal and radiant town during the Renaissance, the town of Molière and Boby Lapointe... A destination with a rich cultural and historical heritage, with no shortage of tourist attractions.

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14 September 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Events

The Death of Queen Elizabeth II

Thursday September 8, 2022 Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96. The United Kingdom is in mourning, the whole world pours in tributes for Queen Elisabeth after 70 years of reign. The protocol initially planned will be applied allowing the repatriation of Elizabeth's body from Scotland to London at Windsor Castle where she will be buried.

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13 September 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Events

100 Years of the Bol d'Or Motorcycle Race

The Bol d'Or will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year. A legendary 24-hour international race that takes place at the Paul Ricard circuit in Le Castellet in the PACA region, from September 16 to 18. Born in 1922, the Bol d'Or has taken place on many circuits, such as: Saint Germain, Fontainebleau, Monthléry and Le Mans.

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10 September 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Pure France, Holidays

A stay as a couple with Pure France

September is the best time to take a vacation as a couple. The weather is still pleasant, the sunsets in the evening are magnificent, the days are still long. Far from the tourist influx that can be found in July and August, you will fully enjoy your stay as a couple in France.

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08 September 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism, Culture

Lagrasse Abbey in Occitanie

Sainte-Marie de Lagrasse Abbey is an abbey located in the town of Lagrasse in the Aude department in the Occitanie region. A Benedictine monastery from the 8th century to the 18th century, the abbey was sold as national property during the French Revolution and divided into two lots.

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05 September 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Drinks, Gastronomy

Wine tasting in the Minervois

The Festival of TASTES EN MINERVOIS, created in 2015 by the winegrowers of the Appellation to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their AOC, has become the major annual event for epicureans around the alliance of wines and contemporary gastronomy. Scheduled for the first weekend of September, it also celebrates the start of the harvest.

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31 August 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism, Nature

Bagnères de Bigorre, station thermale dans les Hautes-Pyrénnées

Bagnères-De-Bigorre est une station thermale située dans les Hautes-Pyrénnées. Réputée pour sa douceur de vivre, son cadre naturel et la richesse de son patrimoine. Bagnères-de-Bigorre possède une qualité de vie exceptionnelle et un cadre naturel préservé. Des balades, randonnées, des activités sportives, découvertes de la faune et flore ou de la détente dans les bains chaud et source thermale.

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30 August 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Sports and leisure

ASPTT Carcassonne, Club Omnisports

The Asptt Carcassonne offers a large number of sports under all practices. 1 club, 18 activities. From tennis, dance, bodybuilding, fitness, alpine skiing, hiking, paddle... Leisure or competition, the club adapts to everyone, from beginners to the most experienced.

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25 August 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Nature , Drinks

Harvest time has come

We are soon in September, it's harvest time. It is during this period that the winegrowers harvest the grapes from their vines to make their wine production. By hand or by machine, the vendange is generally between the end of August and October, depending on the region.

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24 August 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Holidays, Nature , Tourism, UNESCO , Culture

Holiday homes in Occitanie

Occitanie is the 4th most frequented region by foreign tourists. In addition, it is also the region which attracts the most French tourists. No wonder, its offer is very varied, with its coastline, its countryside and cities. We have a large choice of holiday home rentals in Occitanie for you. First-class vacations, in an exceptional property.

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22 August 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism

Laguiole Honoré Durand

Coutellerie & Forges Honoré Durand is a family and craft business located in Laguiole, where the tradition of excellence opens its doors to you. A Master Craftsman, surrounded by cutlers and blacksmiths, guardians of the know-how of the real Laguiole knife, offers you the most beautiful range of knives, in the broader context of tableware, extended to "mythical" accessories such as the Laguiole sommelier or the letter opener.


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