France is renowned for its historic sites, its beautiful villages, beaches, museums, places of interest, tourist attractions. Here you will find a selection of great places to visit. Occitanie, Provence, Corsica, Burgundy, The Loire Valley - browse and discover the different regions for your holiday.
Only 30 minutes from Montpellier, La Grande-Motte is the only French city to be labeled “Heritage of the 20th century” in its entirety.
Appreciated for its activities and its kilometers of beach, it is a young and dynamic city where the architecture is visionary.
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.
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.
The largest dinosaur exhibition in France!
On January 28 & 29, 2023 from 10 a.m. there will be an Ephemeral Museum in Carcassonne!
After triumphing all over the world, the "live show" arrives in the city of Carcassonne with robotic and autonomous models.
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!
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.
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.
Stroll to the Cap Béar lighthouse in Port Vendres.
The current Cap Béar lighthouse was built in 1905. It reaches 27m and its altitude is 50m.
Around, the old housing of guards, several paths which lead to creeks. An enchanting place.
If you are passing through Perpignan, discover the essentials around the regional capital of the Pyrénées Orientales.
Collioure, the yellow train, Baixas, Paulilles, Pic du Canigou, Lac des Bouillouses, Tautavel and Salses-le-Château.
France has many splendid lakes, pleasant places to enjoy a nice walk or swim in summer.
Often located in very pretty destinations, the lakes of France seduce both by their beauty of the panoramas and by the nature which surrounds them.
France is the country where Christmas traditions have been rooted in the national culture for many centuries.
You may be wondering where to spend your end-of-year celebrations?
Pure France offers properties to spend the end of year celebrations with the family.
Lakes, mountains, walks, pleasant villages. The Jura has a multitude of must-see sites.
Passing by the Cascade du Hérisson, the Pic de l'Aigle and Belvedere of the 4 lakes, Château-Chalon, Lake Chalain... Let's discover the Jura together.
Christmas is fast approaching!
The houses are dressed in their most beautiful decorations, the cities are illuminated with their most beautiful lights, but also Christmas markets...
A family outing to observe the Christmas lights, enjoy a hot chocolate, enjoy a very friendly and unique atmosphere.
Like every year at Christmas, Galeries Lafayette installs its most beautiful tree in the heart of its store.
A tradition that has continued since 1976 in the Galeries Lafayette Paris, Haussman.
Every 30 minutes, the lights go out to give way to an animation where the trees come alive with sound and light.
OcéanOpolis celebrates its 30th birthday
It is an aquarium that shares its knowledge with its National Center for Scientific Culture dedicated to the Ocean, one of the largest aquariums in France in Brittany.
Discover many rare or common species and live a captivating experience around the aquatic world.
For the Christmas holidays, Océanopolis has concocted a nice program for you!
Paris by night is always a good idea, especially around the Christmas period.
Whatever the season, the capital of love is an enchanting city at nightfall.
A walk on the quays of the Seine is unmissable or take the famous sightseeing boat on the Seine.
Discover the Edvard Munch exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris
An exhibition in Paris, to discover the universe of the painter Edvard Munch but also to have the pleasure of spending a few hours in this emblematic museum of Paris.
The Cévennes form a mountain range that is part of the Massif Central, located between the departments of Lozère and Gard.
Located between a few picturesque villages, the land of the Cévennes is where nature lovers will take pleasure in discovering the beautiful countryside.
Classified as a UNESCO biosphere for several years now, the Cévennes are a mixture of typical flora and fauna.
Why not discover the Loire for a stay on its wine route?
A destination that has a lot to offer with vineyards as far as the eye can see, excellent accommodation, proximity to the sea, unique know-how and a warm welcome, this is what awaits you in the Pays de la Loire!
The La Rochelle aquarium is one of the largest private European aquariums founded in 1970 by René Coutant.
During the 1h30 visit you will be diving into the heart of the oceans by meeting more than 12000 marine animals, and discover the biodiversity of the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and the Tropics.
The man has always practiced art in France. beginning with prehistoric painted animals on the walls of caves like at Lascaux.
Art extends over several fields: discover fine art in music, dance, cinema, poetry, architecture...
Provence is also about pretty villages, farmers' markets, walks in the scrubland, visits to the magical creeks of Marseille, holidays with family or friends.
In this series of articles we are going to present to you everything you should not miss during your holidays in Provence.
Bistronomic restaurant Le Balthaz'Art in Lyon.
During a stay in Lyon, don't hesitate to book Le Balthaz'Art.
Tasty restaurant, the Pure France team warmly recommends!
The restaurant itself is very pleasant, the decoration neat. The staff are happy.
Located between the Gard and the Bouches-du-Rhône in the South of France, the Camargue is partly a regional natural park with a strong identity. A nature of exceptional beauty, and a wild environment that gives visitors a feeling of freedom.
Discover the Corbières and the Cathar Country on horseback for an immersion in the heart of nature.
Farm created in 1966 by Michel Niemans. He developed equestrian tourism with his partner Dominique in the 90s. Their daughter Alizée took over the center and will be able to help you discover the region through beautiful horseback riding.