Discover here stories behind the grand Champagnes and wines of France. Also, the smaller, lesser-known independent wine-makers around France. For holiday-makers staying in our quality rental properties, discover local wine domaines to visit, taste and buy. Or spend a day with a local wine guide who will introduce you to a host of local wine-makers.
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.
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!
Le Ruinart, or the oldest champagne house. Born in 1729, it is the oldest country house, originally a Benedictine monk, intuitive, hardworking and modest: Dom Thierry Ruinart. A know-how for nearly 300 years, let's discover the history of the Ruinart house.
Discover French wines in France. French wine falls into 4 categories; Appellation d'Origin Protégée (AOP), Appellation d'Origine Vin De Qualité Supérieure (AOVDQS), Vin de pays and Vin de table. The four styles of wine France consist of Red, rosé white wines and sparkling wines.
If you are passing through New Aquitaine and more precisely, the city of Bordeaux, discover this great city which offers you a wide choice of activities.
Participating in sport, going for a walk, discovering Bordeaux by boat on the river.
Discover the taste of the best French cuisine when on holiday in France. Choose from a wide range of Pure France holiday rental homes situated walking distance to restaurants. Treat family or friends to an evening at a French restaurant. Bonne appetite.
Wine is an integral part of the culture and heritage of France and becomes a real tourist asset. This week, Pure France had the opportunity to visit the wine cave Coopérative de Fabrezan "Terre d'Expression" and to conduct an interview with Loïs Thène.
Have you decided to take a vacation in September? You are right, because it is the best period to fully enjoy your holidays in France without the tourist influx that can sometimes be found in the middle of the summer season. Discover all the events during the month of September, not to be missed during your holidays!
An emblematic place in Bordeaux, where you will discover the history of wine in the form of a museum and exhibition, tastings, events and restaurants.
A permanent route will be offered to you, with a virtual tour of the exhibition, a belvedere, and a temporary exhibition.
Discover the Château de Jau and its restaurant Le Grill in the Pyrénées Orientales.
Pure France highly recommend this great place. The setting, the service of the restaurant staff, and the quality of the products served make it a must-see in the Pyrénées Orientales.
Les Vignobles de Foncalieu is a famous wine co-operative based near Carcassonne in Occitanie (Languedoc). Since 1967, the wine-makers of the co-operative have brought spirit, innovation, passion and authenticity to their craft, to create 'one of the 50 most recognised wine brands in the world' - Drinks International Magazine, 2017.
Autumn is a fabulous time to visit the Languedoc-Roussillon, Occitanie. In the Languedoc-Roussillon, the weather is still warm and the region is full of life as harvest is under way.
The area is buzzing with activity and colour, as this is not only one of the largest wine regions in the world but it is also one of the most diverse in terms of grape varieties available. Each vine variety has leaves that, once the fruit is harvested, turn a different colour so the rolling fields are awash with a stunning combination of reds, oranges, russets, browns and golds.
Learn about the wines, gastronomy, culture and history from the comfort of your holiday home. Experience a Tutored Tapas Tasting with Emma Kershaw of La Maison du Rire, the wine and food school in the Corbières, and learn about the wines, gastronomy, culture and history of this fantastically diverse region in the comfort of your holiday home.