Discovering space and the wonders of the universe has never been easier. Films, tours, exhibitions, discover a more than fascinating universe. The city of space is a center of scientific culture oriented towards space and the conquest of space, devoted as much to astronomy as to astronautics.
Pierre Soulages, French painter from Rodez is known the world over. His work is characterised by its black monochromes. But why the black, which the painter calls 'Outrenoir' ? Find out more about the the painter and his works.
Autumn marks the end of summer, temperatures drop and the days get shorter. In order to break the routine, why not take advantage of the little pleasures offered by the beautiful Autumn season. Here are some ideas to occupy your weekends and holidays.
The first commercial air hostess uniforms in the 1930s resembled nurses' uniforms. They were designed to reassure customers embarking on voyages on the then still relatively new mode of transport. Later, the uniforms borrowed motifs from the military and cruise liners. Over the years, the uniforms of Air France have been a constant symbol of French elegance.
Alpine is a French automobile manufacturer, owned by the Renault group. The company was created in Dieppe, in Normandy, in 1955 by Jean Rédélé, at the time Renault dealer. He made a remarkable breakthrough in the sports automobile sector. Seventeen years after the end of production of the last Alpine model, Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Renault, announced on November 5, 2012 the rebirth of Alpine2.
Nathan Paulin from the Haute Savoie is a daredevil, highwire walker. He currently holds ten world records and has just completed an amazing slackwire walk 600 metres above ground from The Eiffel Tower to a Trocadero Square skyscraper.
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southeastern France. In 2017, it had a population of 709. It is considered one of the "most beautiful villages of France". Discover the town and a beautiful Pure France holiday rental home.
A rock boat off the coast of Marseille has recently been surprising tourists and locals alike. “The Invisible” is a totally man-made floating rock of 4.30 meters. A trompe-l'oeil larger than life imagined by Julien Berthier. Suddenly, the rock starts to move ... and accelerates to a considerable speed...
New film, in cinemas now, Les Amours d'Anaïs. The film follows Anaïs, a 30-year old woman who is broke and has a lover she doesn't think she loves anymore. She meets Daniel, who immediately falls for her. But Daniel lives with Emilie - whom Anaïs also falls for.
Puy du Fou is a historical theme park in Les Epesses (between Cholet and La Roche-sur-Yon) in the heart of the Pays de la Loire region of western France. The park receives more than 2 million visitors every year, making it the second most popular theme park in France after Disneyland Paris.
Pere Pigne is an eco brand of clothing made in Perpignan, in the south of France. Using recycled materials, the company produces a unique range of T-shirts, tote bags, polo shirts and sweat pants and more. Discover more about this 'Made in France' company.
Less than a kilometre from the Croisette in Cannes isthe Forest Natural Park of the Croix des Gardes, offering a secluded forest with many trails. Discover no less than 5 routes ranging from 1.5 km to 5.2 km crossing 80 wooded hectares punctuated by 5 look-out points to admire a 360° panorama over the bay of Cannes, the Estérel massif and the Lérins Islands.
It's fig season so let's make the most of it ! The almond fig tart is easy to cook and will be loved by young and old. To be enjoyed for dessert or at tea time, it will delight your guests. Don't forget to buy good products, fresh smooth figs.
Visit Périgueux, the capital of the Dordogne with a medieval town centre and a grand array of café bars and restaurants. Don't miss the Saint-Front Cathedral and the Vesunna museum. Discover this beautiful region with Pure France holiday rental homes.
The Visa pour l'image photojournalism festival takes place in Perpignan, featuring this year an exhibition by Eric Bouvet. A retrospective of his photos from 1981 to 2021. Eric Bouvet started at the Gamma agency before becoming a free-lance in the 90s.
On September 18 and 19, the 38th edition of European Heritage Days (Les Journées du Patrimoine) will take place. Discover the European Heritage Days in each French department: Corsica, Pays de la Loire, Occitanie, Provence.
To change from traditional pancakes, we have prepared the recipe for sweet buckwheat pancakes, for a snack or a gourmet breakfast. Sugar, chocolate, jam, prepare your garnish to taste this homemade preparation. All that's left to do is taste... Bon appétit!
In September, the Visa Pour l'Image photojournalism festival takes place in Perpignan. At the Convent of Minimes, visit the exhibition 'Double Punishment': refugees in the health crisis produced by 5 photographers from the MYOP agency in 5 different countries where the European Union has intervened as part of #safertogether
Noilly Prat is one of the most drinks in the world. Joseph Noilly, a herbalist, developed the first formula in 1813, 50 years before the now archetypal vermouth, Martini. "White" Noilly Prat is the archetype of dry, straw-coloured French vermouth. Noilly Prat now makes Red and Ambre vermouths as well, introduced in the 1960s and 1980s, but they are less widely known. Produced in the small seaside town of Marseillan, there are organised daily visits as well as a large shop.
Saint-Jean de Luz is a town located on the Basque Coast, not far from the Spanish border. The beaches, walks along the Basque Coast, protected beaches, surfing and nautical activities, golf, shopping, cinema, well-being, casino and other varied activities to discover during your stay in Saint-Jean de Luz.
From September 1 to 30, 2021, the towns of Pontoise, Auvers-sur-Oise and Isle-Adam invite you on a journey to the time of the Impressionists on the occasion of the first edition of the 'Month of Impressionism' festival. Shows, exhibitions and workshops for all, old and young, come and discover the painters who lived in the Oise Valley and made it a major place for the history of art.
Marie-Marie and Serge Gainsbourg - a new book. For three years, she was his secret affair. In "Il Etait Une Oie", the anonymous Marie-Marie recounts her secret affair with the generous and egocentric Serge Gainsbourg. This is the story of their love affair.
Here's a new film, recently shown at the Cannes Film Festival in July. The northern districts of Marseille hold a sad record: the area with the highest crime rate in France. Driven by its hierarchy, the BAC Nord, a field brigade, constantly seeks to improve its results. In a high-risk sector, the cops adapt their methods, sometimes crossing the yellow line. Until the day the justice system turns against them.
The iconic French actor, Jean-Paul Belmondo has died at the age of 88. The actor died at his home in Paris, his lawyer Michel Godest said. Belmondo burst onto the silver screen in the 1950s, but made his name during the next decade's New Wave of titles including "Breathless" and "The Man from Rio". Over his 50-year career, Bébel, as he is known in France, appeared in 80 movies, starring in both popular and auteur films and working under a variety of major French directors, from Francois Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard to Claude Lelouch.
The cutlery capital of the world is here! Why? Because Thiers is the city where there are the most cutlers who have been practicing their profession for several generations. In Thiers, more than 70% of French sharps are manufactured.
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