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22 January 2023  |  Virginie Erre  |  Tourism

Sète, the iconic fishing town of Hérault

Sète, the iconic fishing town of Hérault. On one side the Mediterranean Sea, on the other the Etang de Thau, Sète is a fishing town with shimmering colors which is the place of residence of many artists. Paul Valéry, French writer and poet born in Sète nicknamed the city, the singular island.

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21 January 2023  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism

Holidays in the Périgord Noir

The Dordogne, also called the Périgord Noir, is an appellation of the historical region but also of the current department and the river which crosses the department and which gives its name to the Dordogne Valley. The Dordogne is very popular with tourists with the atmosphere that emerges from this region.

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20 January 2023  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism

Filming locations in France

The number of filming sites in France are numerous. In general, production studios choose to film in the capital: Paris, but not only... There are unseen places in France that are used for film shoots, Château de Chantilly and Le Château de Chenonceau to mention a few.

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19 January 2023  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism, Nature

Discover the Landes of Gascony

Les Landes, a department in the southwest of France and attached to the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, is divided into two districts. The Maison de la Nature du Bassin d'Arcachon, Ornithological reserve of Teich, Domaine d'Hostens between forests and lakes, Ecomuseum of Marquèze, The CapBreton pier, The Landaise forests... discover the Landes

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18 January 2023  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism

Château Villandry, the magical gardens!

It is the last of the great Renaissance castles of the Loire Valley and is renowned for its magical gardens. It was at the time doomed to be destroyed, Joachim Carvallo bought the castle at the beginning of the 20th century and created five gardens in the spirit of the Renaissance.

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15 January 2023  |  Virginie Erre  |  Tourism

The Etang de Thau, mouth of the Canal du Midi

The Etang de Thau, mouth of the Canal du Midi. The pond is also called a lagoon. The Canal du Midi, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stretches 240 kilometers from Toulouse to Sète. It ends at Pointe des Onglous, a place in the Thau lagoon that is very pretty to see.

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14 January 2023  |  Virginie Erre  |  Pure France

Holiday rental in the Aude, architect's loft

Holiday rental in the Aude, in Somail, architect's loft with swimming pool and sauna. Are you looking for an atypical house for your holidays? Pure France offers you La Bergerie, ref 11211. Next to the Canal du Midi, this holiday home for 8 people will delight you with its character.

© Grottes de Lascaux

12 January 2023  |  Amélie Roca  |  Culture

Places of memory to visit in France

France has a strong historical heritage. Places of Memory are places greatly marked by historical events, confrontations, or human dramas. These are places that are sometimes intact, or sometimes marked with a monument of remembrance, where great personalities have passed, where sometimes surprising works of military architecture stand. The memory of the suffering endured is always expressed there, because the common point of all these places is war, the last two world wars, but also those of the 19th century.

Villefranche de Conflent

10 January 2023  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism

Villefranche-de-Conflent, a city rich in history

Villefranche-de-Conflent, a city rich in history with an exceptional heritage from the Middle Ages. Vauban, the "Vagabond of the Sun King" lived within its walls. Vauban's genius lies in adapting the defenses of a city to its geographical identity. He adapted the ramparts on 2 levels, adds bastions and builds Fort Liberia, making Villefranche a unique defence model.

© ZooParc de Beauval

09 January 2023  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism

Beauval Zoological Park

Ranked among the 5 most beautiful zoos in the world, it is considered the most beautiful in France. Located in Loire-et-Cher in Saint-Aignan. It hosts more than 800 species, some of which are unique in France. In particular the giant panda, a symbol of environmental protection.

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08 January 2023  |  Amélie Roca  |  Sports and leisure

Skiing in the Alps

Winter and snow are here! It's time to get the skis out... The Alps, a place with a unique character, breathtaking landscapes and an atmosphere that can only be found there. With charming villages and resorts as far as the eye can see. For relaxing holidays, sports to enjoy winter sports you will have the choice.

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06 January 2023  |  Amélie Roca  |  Pure France, Events

Domaine Fonneuve is on TV!

In recent days one of our properties have appeared on TV: Le Domaine Fonneuve. Located in the Dordogne in Saussignac. Highlighted for more than 10 minutes, discover the show in full here: Domaine Fonneuve in the TV show. Fully equipped, all you have to do is put down your suitcases and jump into the pool!

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05 January 2023  |  Virginie Erre  |  Culture

Raoul Dufy painter of joy

Raoul Dufy was a French painter born in 1877. His palette is wide, Dufy produces around 3,000 canvases, 6,000 large watercolors, 6,000 drawings, woodcuts, lithographs, tapestries, fabrics for ready-to-wear and furnishing decoration.

©screenshot from Opéra National du Capitole Youtube channel

04 January 2023  |  Virginie Erre  |  Culture

Don Quixote by Kader Belarbi

Don Quixote by Kader Belarbi and the Capitol National Opera Ballet. Kader Belarbi is a star dancer at the Opéra national de Paris, choreographer and director of dance at the Théâtre du capitole in Toulouse. Performances from December 22 to 31, 2022.

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01 January 2023  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism

Visit the hinterland of Nice

Between sea and mountains, the hinterland of Nice deserves a getaway for the day or for a few days. You can explore the villages perched on the hills, walk the trails of the Mercantour National Park. Let's discover the places not to be missed!

© Jardins d'Eyrignac

31 December 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism, Nature

Les jardins du manoir d'Eyrignac

Located in the heart of the Périgord Noir in the Dordogne, the Jardins du manoir d'Eyrignac are magnificent French gardens that walkers can admire. A family heritage for 500 years and Historical Monuments of the 17th and 18th centuries. It is one of the most beautiful gardens in the Dordogne.

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29 December 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Pure France

Holidays in a contemporary loft

La Bergerie is an old farmhouse completely renovated and designed by an architect located in the hamlet of Somail on the banks of the Canal. Saint-Nazaire d'Aude and more precisely Le Somail, is located between Narbonne and Carcassonne. A very pleasant place on the edge of the Canal where you will find nice restaurants and cafes.

© Mont-Saint Michel

28 December 2022  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism, Architecture, UNESCO

Le Mont Saint-Michel

A heritage not to be missed, you can visit Mont-Saint Michel on a guided tour. The village, the abbey, the museum, Founded at the request of the Archangel Michael by the Bishop of Avranches Aubert, the first sanctuary was consecrated on October 16, 709.


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