"We are all born with a form of bud in oneself, which hatches or not". Hugo Marchand, principal dancer at the Paris Opera, released at the age of 27, an autobiographical book Danser, written in collaboration with Caroline de Bodinat. Find his journey, his experiences and feelings.
While on vacation on the Côte d'Azur, Pure France suggests that you visit the Matisse museum in Nice. Henri Matisse, a French painter resided in Nice and died there. From fauvism to his cut-out paper collages, discover this genius artist. Andy Warhol declared in 1956 "I want to be Matisse".
Holiday rental homes with private pools in the south of France. As soon as the confinement is over, wouldn't you want to come and spend a holiday in the south of France? With family or friends, nothing like renting a holiday home with a private swimming pool to enjoy the sun and relaxation.
Thomas Pesquet, the astronaut who makes us dream, has returned to space for a 6-month mission. Thomas Pesquet, our astronaut at heart Thomas Pesquet was born in 1978. He is the 10th French to conquer space and the 2nd to make a long stay. First in 2016, for the Proxima mission. He left on board the Soyuz MS-03 from the Baikonur launch base in Kasakhstan and joined the International Space Station (ISS).
Long live Easter and its chocolates. A quick tour of the best chocolate makers in France with original Easter chocolates. Edwin Yasané, Jean Pierre Rodrigues, Cédric Grolet and Patrick Roger. Discover these great chocolate chefs of France as well as their exceptional chocolates.
Here's a recipe for an Easter tradition the whole family can enjoy making together. The Bougnette is a Catalan speciality - a type of sweet doughnut using simple ingredients that is quick and easy to make. Wishing everyone a happy Easter and Bon Appetit !
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté is a region in Eastern France created by the 2014 territorial reform of French regions, from a merger of Burgundy and Franche-Comté. A region of France with villages of character and nature walks galore. It is also a region renowned for its wine estates. Here's a fabulous manor house in the region for holiday rental with Pure France. Ideal for family or group vacations.
Here's a fun and unique idea for your wedding, birthday or any other party celebration. Rent a photo booth ! The Photomaton is original and so much fun, and was featured in the film 'Amélie Poulain'. Create instant memories with your very own photo booth.
From traditional stone houses to contemporary, architect-designed villas. Beautiful coastal properties from Narbonne to Collioure and on towards the Spanish border. Terre d'Oc Sotheby's International Reality have a huge range of amazing, high quality properties to offer you for sale. Finding your dream home starts with Sotheby's.
Treat yourself to Provence seen from the sky in a hot air balloon. More than a trip, feel the soul of an adventurer during the time of Jules Vernes. The base is near the pretty village of Forcalquier, in the Alpes-de-Hautes-Provence department. Allow 3 hours which includes the preparations, take-off, flight, landing and toast of the balloonists.
'French Fried Vacation 2' ('Les Bronzés Font Du Ski') is a 1979 film directed by Patrice Leconte written reuniting the cast of a previous film with eight friends who met on holiday in the Ivory Coast. The film has become a classic in France with a huge cult following. A great film to watch while the ski resorts remain closed !
La Maison de la Pâtisserie, Coralie Coms is a high quality and friendly pastry shop located in Cabestany in the Pyrénees-Orientales in the south of France. Coralie works only with local produce. Previously, she worked with Christophe Adam, the famous chef and founder of L'Eclair de Génie.
The Bathers by Paul Cezanne was painted at the turn of the 20th century. Cezanne was one of the leading impressionist artists. This paintings links man to nature - the bodies are depicted together to blend in with nature and become one. The picture also represents the transition to modern art, heralding Cubism.
Maison Pierre Frey is famous throughout France for its high quality interior-design products such as wallpaper, upholstery, rugs, carpets and high-end furniture. Created in 1935, Maison Pierre Frey continues today running as a family business. Find out more in this article...
Visit the Château de Quéribus in Cathar country, in the Aude department in the south of France. Located in Cucugnan. Situated on a rocky peak at an altitude of 700m, there are spectacular views over the surrounding countryside. It is one of 22 sites to visit in Occitanie relating to this medieval period with further châteaux, abbeys, medieval cities and a number of museums.
"It looks like the South. Time is long. And life surely. Over a million years. And always in summer." The South, Nino Ferrer. It sounds like the South, this song smacks of summer, nostalgia, vacations. This imaginary South could take its place in Occitanie. Occitanie was created in 2016 when the Midi-Pyrénées and Languedoc-Roussillon regions where merged. Consequently, it is now one of the largest regions in France.
After the Second World War more social housing was needed. In the 1920's, Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris invented the concept of "housing unit". He used the name Le Corbusier as a pseudonym. He imaged a place that would bring together all the necessities for a family in community life. A environemnt with a school, nursery, small shops, swimming pool and a library. In France there are 5 examples of its concept. La Cité Radieuse in Marseille is one of them. It was also called the "House of the Fada".
Discover Montmartre, a must-see district during a visit to Paris. Located on a hill in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, it is a famous place where many artists live and work. The Sacré Coeur Basilica and the breathtaking view of Paris along with its many shops and cafés. The charm of romantic Paris.
An exceptional holiday home to get family and friends together. Your holiday rental with swimming pool awaits you somewhere in France. Take advantage of your holiday to meet up with family or friends and share unforgettable moments. Why choose a holiday rental with swimming pool? You can swim in complete privacy, the pool is not shared as in a hotel or campsite, for example.
Fancy an unforgettable stay? A castle is a magical place that embodies the history of France. From medieval castles to Renaissance castles, the castle invites you to travel back through time. The Loire Valley is undoubtedly the best-known region of France in the world for its many castles to visit.
"Whoever is capable of feeling passion is he that can inspire it." Marcel Pagnol, French author and filmmaker is an accomplished and celebrated artist whose majority of works have had great success and forever mark the French landscape of literature and cinema.
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