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30 October 2021  |  Virginie Erre  |  Gastronomy, Recipes

Pumpkin cream recipe

Are you renting a house with family or friends for the All Saints' Day or Christmas holidays? Here's an easy-to-prepare starter idea for a seasonal meal! The beautiful kitchens of the houses in Pure France vacation rentals invite you to cook.

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29 October 2021  |  Lee Jones  |  Holidays

A winter wonderland between Cannes and Saint-Raphaël

Villa Le Trayas is the perfect location to spend you 2021 Christmas holidays. With its extensive sea views and very high standard throughout the villa offers guests 4 ensuite bedrooms, a terraced garden with palm trees and a private triangular shaped, heated swimming pool. Discover the sights and sounds of Christmas in the Côte d'Azur this winter time.

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28 October 2021  |  Lee Jones  |  Culture, Bakeries, Patisseries

The French croissant

The beloved French croissant famously known around the world as a traditional French pastry is actually an adaptation of an Austrian 'kipferl', a traditional yeast bread roll. As the popularity of the 'kipferl' grew amongst the French, an alternative copy of the pastry was created and known today as the French croissant.

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28 October 2021  |  Lee Jones  |  Gastronomy

10 French al fresco dining ideas

Long warm summer holidays in France with friends and family will soon be upon us. There is never a better time for 'al fresco' dining with Pure France. Discover our selection of 10 French holiday homes offering outdoor French living and French dining.

26 October 2021  |  Hugh Atkins  |  Holidays

Surfing In France

The first recorded surfers in Europe were documented off the coast of Portugal in the 1920s. It would be another 30 years before surfing took hold in a big way in France, beyond the odd visitor from down the Basque coast in Portugal. Today, Biarritz, Hossegor, Cap Feret and the like are globally known surfing destinations that bring in billions in tourist revenue every year.

25 October 2021  |  Amélie Roca  |  Pure France

Holiday homes in France for Christmas and New Year

The end of the year holidays are approaching and it is never too early to prepare for them. These holidays are an opportunity to reunite the generations and to spend beautiful moments with the family. Meet at the Christmas markets, prepare gifts, drink tea by the fireplace. We offer you our most beautiful holiday homes for Christmas and New Year to reunite your family.

© Hélène

21 October 2021  |  Hugh Atkins  |  Culture

Hélène Et Les Garçons

Hélène et les Garçons is a French television series in 280 episodes of 26 minutes, created by Jean-François Porry, produced by AB Productions and broadcast from May 11, 1992 to November 22, 1994 on TF1. Since the end of its shooting, the series is available in full on the Generation Sitcoms YouTube channel.

© Cassis

21 October 2021  |  Hugh Atkins  |  Tourism

Visit Cassis

Cassis is a beautiful harbour town on the south coat of France in Provence. Cars are not allowed in the main part of the town and there are fabulous waterside restaurants and shops looking out of the harbour. Daily boat trips to the famous Calanques.

© Allez Les Bleus

20 October 2021  |  Hugh Atkins  |  Sports and leisure

History Of The French Football Shirt

Since their first official match against Belgium in 1904, the shirt of the France team has undergone many changes. However, the famous blue jersey was not established as main strip until 1919 with the creation of the French Football Federation. Here's the history of the France jersey.

© Station Péage

19 October 2021  |  Hugh Atkins  |  Transport

The first French motorway

The first section of the first French motorway, the A 13 was completed in 1941. The free motorway network grew until it became chargeable on July 9, 1960. On July 1, 1961, the first toll motorway was inaugurated in France, this is the Estérel-Côte d'Azur motorway.

© Sarlat

18 October 2021  |  Hugh Atkins  |  Culture

Sarlat Film Festival 2021

The 30th edition of the Sarlat Film Festival runs from November 9 to 13, 2021. The Sarlat Film Festival is one of the major festivals of the French cinematographic calendar. It is a festival well known to film personalities who come each year to present their films; the streets of Sarlat have hosted some of the greatest French directors and actors of the past twenty years.

17 October 2021  |  Amélie Roca  |  Events

Apple festival

During the fall season, the Apple Festival brings together producers and artisans in many French villages. In all its forms, you will find stands, fairs, events, product sales, all of this around the humble apple. On Sunday October 10, the apple festival took place in the village of Aigues-Vive.

16 October 2021  |  Amélie Roca  |  Events

Halloween - 31 October

Halloween is initially a Celtic celebration of Irish origin: the Celtic New Year! About 3,000 years ago, the Celtic calendar did not end on December 31, but on October 31. It's time to decorate your house, your garden and get together with your family to enjoy a pumpkin pie and other sweets.

© Pic du Tarbésou

15 October 2021  |  Amélie Roca  |  Nature

Pic du Tarbésou, a family hike

A breathtaking hike! This hike located in Occitanie is one of the most beautiful in the Ariège. Easily accessible, the peak can be accessible to the more experienced, but also to families. There are different routes, including a loop, however the duration is longer.

© Eiffel

14 October 2021  |  Hugh Atkins  |  Culture, Architecture

Coming soon - new film, 'Eiffel'

Coming soon - a new fim by director Martin Bourboulon; 'Eiffel'. What if Gustave Eiffel had built his A-shaped tower as a declaration to Adrienne, the impossible love of his life? It is on the basis of this romantic hypothesis that Martin Bourboulon took in hand the crazy project of the French film of the year. Mark your calendars: Eiffel will be launched in theatres on October 13

© Serre Moi Fort

10 October 2021  |  Virginie Erre  |  Culture

Serre Moi Fort - a film by Mathieu Amalric

Serre Moi Fort (Hold Me Tight) is the eighth feature film from director Mathieu Amalric. It was presented at the Cannes film festival. Adapted from the play "Je reviens de loin" by Claudine Galea. A woman one day simply walks out on her family. Or does she?


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