Just before Covid arrived, France retained its crown as the world’s most visited country. And French people’s favourite country to holiday in is their own. Each region has its own individual identity; its culture, geography and gastronomy. And above it all, it’s the French lifestyle that we all wish to embrace. In the pages within this Blog, you’ll find everything that is indeed "Pure France". We hope you will find our features entertaining, enlightening and informative. And when you’re tempted to become a part if it all, head to our property pages and find your ideal holiday rental home. We look forward to hearing from you.
If you are on vacation in Bordeaux, we have prepared a selection of unmissable places for you. Going through tasting, visits to museums, good restaurants, places to relax, cultural walks... discover Bordeaux from all angles with its visits and discoveries.
The Bordeaux submarine base was built by the Germans during the Second World War. Culturespaces aims to revive this space by creating the largest French digital art center hosting major immersive exhibitions. 45,000 square meters of area. 235 meters in total length. 600,000 cubic meters of concrete.
If you are on vacationing France or passing through Arcachon, do not miss the opportunity to visit the Dune du Pilat. Located on the edge of the Landes de Gascogne forest massif, in the south-west of France. It is the highest dune in Europe.
Come and discover all the secrets of chocolate in this open and free museum. A unique and original experience with an immersion in a reconstituted tropical forest where the pod harvesters are at work. You will be able to visit several rooms: from the discovery of aromas in a fun space to the production of chocolate live.
The Château de Bonaguil is a former 13th century fortified castle which stands in the French town of Saint-Front-sur-Lémance in the Lot-et-Garonne department in New Aquitaine. Only 2 hours from Bordeaux and Toulouse. This site classified as a Historic Monument is located a stone's throw from the Dordogne and is open every day from 10 am to 6 pm.
In Narbonne-Plage, the summer season begins and on May 27, 28 and 29, the international kite festival proposed by the city will take place. The resort hosts the "Team Kite Masters Show" competition where pilots from all over the world compete in teams. They will dance their kites carried by a music.
From May 18 to 21, 2023 takes place in Gruissan as every year, the Défi Wind. This event brings together professional and amateur Windsurf enthusiasts on a starting line. The biggest windsurfing event in the world will celebrate its 21st edition with more than 1,000 windsurfers from around the world gathered to compete against the 'Tramontane'. It has become a festival that celebrates passion for windsurfing through moments of friendship with music, on the exhibition stands and in the village.
Hossegor is a beautiful seaside town on the Atlantic Coast, situated between Biarritz and Arcachon. The resort offers some of the best surfing in the world. It became popular in the early twentieth century and attracted wealthy tourists from Paris.
Lauzerte is a 12th century hilltop country house located on the "via Podiensis", one of the paths leading to Santiago de Compostela. It is one of the most beautiful villages in Tarn et Garonne. Discover our holiday homes for rent near Lauzerte.
If you are the adventurous type why not discover the Parc O2 Aventure accrobranche in Carcassonne. Ideal for a thrilling activity. In addition, the park is located on the shores of Lake Cavayère, it is one of the most beautiful in the Occitanie region.
Discover La Balette, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Collioure. It is located on the seafront, in Collioure within the Hotel du Relais les 3 Mas. A gastronomic experience with more menu proposals ranging from 7 to 12 Services.
Discover the starred restaurant La Galinette in Perpignan. Christophe Comes opened La Galinette in 2000 and 7 years later received a star in the Michelin Guide. Christophe Comes is passionate about the land and associates his restaurant with a 2-hectare vegetable garden that he cares for. Fruits and vegetables grow with love in this garden. And it shows on the plate.
Le Grand Cap is a place, a unique place on the cliffs of Leucate, a breathtaking view of the sea. In 2016 Erwan and Pamela Houssin itch for Avignon to return to their roots. They left behind a starred restaurant, Diapason. Two years later, they regained the star of the Michelin Guide for the Grand Cap.
La table du 2, Franck Putelat's brasserie in Nîmes in the South of France. Franck Putelat, 2-star chef, has a restaurant and a brasserie in Carcassonne and also a brasserie in Nîmes, La Table du 2. Seasonal and refined menus.
Hugo Zeldine, pastry chef at La table du 2 in Nîmes in Occitanie. La table du 2 is a brasserie run by Franck Putelat, chef with two Michelin stars. The brasserie is located in an enchanting setting, on the 2nd floor of the Musée de la Romanité, opposite the Roman amphitheater.
La Barbacane, gourmet restaurant in the city of Carcassonne. Located in the heart of the medieval city of Carcassonne, La Barbacane welcomes you to a place steeped in history. Sublime with a terrace overlooking the fortifications, the setting is enchanting. La Barbacane is a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Yogi Zain in France on the boat Lydia du Barcarès the weekend of June 17-18, 2023. Straight from Los Angeles, practitioner and teacher Yogi Zain accepted the invitation from Yogi Room and the Barcarès yoga association for a 2-day course aboard the famous liner Le Lydia. You will practice facing the sea on the covered deck, sheltered from direct sunlight. A rare experience.
Located in Versailles a few steps from the Palace, this creperie is a restaurant specializing in Breton specialities. The decoration and the welcome make it a very pleasant and warm place. You will find the classic Breton pancakes, but also the most exotic, as well as sweet crepes with chocolate, tatin, kinder for the greediest. You can also taste salads or others.
No need to go abroad, France has magnificent places not to be missed. Varied landscapes in the various French regions, let's discover the most beautiful places in France. The Calanques, the Camargue, the Gorges du Verdon, the Volcanoes of Auvergne, the Colorado Provencal, the Pic du Midi... so many places that make France an exceptional destination.
Jordan Yuste, a Michelin star for his restaurant l'Arrivage in Sète. In 2021, Jordan already received the Young National Talent award from Gault&Millau. In 2023, Jordan receives his first Michelin star. Certainly to be discovered.
The Château de Versailles dates back to the 17th century and was a place of power. It is a historical monument and was the residence of the kings of France. The château is the most important monument of his reign and one of the masterpieces of French architecture.
During your meals at the restaurant or your stays at the hotel you may have heard of the stars of the Michelin Guide. It is a red-colored guide, in the form of a hotel gastronomic directory and guide launched at the beginning of the 20th century by the Michelin tire company. You will also find the Green Guide, which describes the main activities and interesting regional curiosities, as well as Michelin maps of routes and orientation.
The comedian and actor, Ilyes Djadel on tour, to discover if you do not already know. In 2022 he is part of the famous Marrakech du Rire, a famous international comedy festival created in 2011 by Jamel Debbouze, alongside Camille Lellouche, Bruno Salomone, Florence Foresti, Ahmed Sylla and even Gad Elmaleh.
Oniria, the aquarium of Canet en Roussillon. A solo visit, with family or friends. A must for holidays in the Pyrénées-Orientales. 3,500m² with 83 pools to admire the life of more than 660 species grouped around 10 universes.
The Gaillac vineyard is a bastion of ancient grape varieties. The winegrowers like to find the old local grape varieties left aside, forgotten or lost. This one has never broken with history, the grape varieties are the identity of the Gaillac vineyard.
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