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.
Charente-Maritime is located in the center-west of France and in the northern half of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. You can explore the labyrinth of the Marais Poitevin in a traditional boat, far from the crowds, with only a few boats. You can also visit the island of Oléron where you will find the famous colorful oyster huts.
France, mainly known as the country of Gastronomy. You are on vacation in France and you want to have lunch or dinner in a unique restaurant. You will not miss traditional restaurants, but also original and unique restaurants. We have prepared a list of the most unusual restaurants in France.
Located in the heart of Toulouse, discover a unique restaurant: a restaurant in the dark... For an extraordinary moment of tasting, it's in Toulouse that it's happening! Since 2004, the restaurant "Dans le Noir?" offers to taste tasty and creative cuisine in total darkness in order to develop one of our very important senses: taste.
Collioure exhibited broadly in London. A work by Andreas Rüthi printed in gigantic format (6m x 4m) illuminates one of the walls of the Kingsgate workshops in London until February 26, 2023. It is a sunset over Collioure in a thousand colors.
Located on the old Catalan weaving factory, the arts and crafts mill offers a shop bringing together artists working in several different trades, including leather, textiles, metal, recycled inner tube paper. It is here that the Catalan fabrics known for their solidity and the fantasy of their decor are made.
February 14 is Valentine's Day! There is no day to celebrate love but you can still treat yourself to a stay to fully enjoy together. Discover our properties for rent for your short stays, as a couple. Holiday villas and homes for couples, which can accommodate 2 to 5 people only.
Where does the name Tiges-Mortes come from, Aigues comes from the Occitan "Aigas" which means "water", moreover the city is located in the heart of the marshes, either stagnant water, "dead" water. A fisherman's and salt worker's village, protected by Charlemagne's Matafère tower, it was in 1240 that the town was exempted from taxes and duties. More than 15,000 people flock from all over the coast to enjoy this town.
In an exceptional setting, experience a invigorating experience! Accessible from 10 years old and up to 60 years old; loopholes at each stage allow you to adapt the canyon to your level. Accompanied by qualified instructors, they will accompany you throughout your journey. A sporting activity combining: leisure, sport, discovery and thrills near you in Argelès-sur-Mer.
Luxury seasonal rental in the Hérault, south of France. Pure France invites you to discover the Château du Marquisat. A fully restored 1920s Art Deco chateau to a high standard. It offers accommodation for 10 people with 5 bedrooms.
The Pierre-Baudis Japanese Garden of Toulouse is a park classified as a remarkable garden of France located north of the city center of Toulouse in France, in the Compans-Caffarelli district. This garden was created in 1981 to meet the wishes of Pierre Baudis during his term as mayor of Toulouse. He had enjoyed this kind of garden on his travels, especially the one in Dublin. It bears his name since May 11, 2016.
The beautiful days are coming soon, what could be more pleasant to motivate yourself to spend the last weeks of winter by booking your spring vacation. Maison Lemance is located in New Aquitaine and is ideal for family holidays.
On holiday in Languedoc / Occitania, in Narbonne ? Awaken your taste buds with this 2-star gourmet restaurant from the Michelin Guide. Two menus: in 7 inspirations, or in 12 inspirations, for a moment suspended out of time.
Learn more about Prehistory, Antiquity, the Middle Ages, or the Renaissance. Visiting France while combining a historical stay is possible. France is full of places rich in history and events. Discover the historic places in France and take the opportunity to stop in one of our holiday homes for rent: www.purefrance.com
Yoga invites itself to the Rigaud museum in Perpignan. Melt into this sublime place and let yourself be guided by Eugénie Barthès, certified Iyengar Yoga teacher and co-founder of Yogi Room, an Iyengar and Ashtanga yoga studio in Perpignan.
Are you staying in Sète? Pure France advises you to practice yoga or Pilates in the center of Sète: Yoga Passage, at the Passage du Dauphin. Yoga Passage is an equipped studio founded by Laurence Gitard, certified Iyengar Yoga teacher.
The Catalans - lateen sails from Sète and the Thau basin. The association born in 1988 from a first restoration of a Catalan boat, the "Cette". In 2004, the association moved to the Plagette shipyard. It is divided between renovation and navigation.
In 2015, the National Interprofessional Center for the Dairy Economy reported 1,200 French cheeses! Without a doubt, France is the country of cheese! The French are the biggest consumers of cheese, with 26kg of cheese consumed per inhabitant per year.
Visit Futuroscope near Poitiers. Futuroscope is a leisure park created on the initiative of René Monory in the early 80s. The attractions are focused on new technologies. On the program, travel, thrills and fun games. The Tornado Chasers attraction was voted "Best Attraction in the World" THEA Award 2022.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Located in the Val de Dagne in Occitania, the Vin de Dagne is an authentic restaurant with good products selected from an excellent wine list. You will find pieces of meat, charcuterie, cheese, tapas to share, perfect for a meal with family, couple, or friends.
Connecting Nice to Menton, discovering breathtaking places and viewpoints. Let's discover the ledges that line the panoramic road. The Basse Corniche, the Moyenne Corniche, and the Grande Corniche... let's discover the most beautiful views!
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