Learn more about Prehistory, Antiquity, the Middle Ages, or the Renaissance. Visiting France while combining a historical stay is possible. France is full of places rich in history and events. Discover the historic places in France and take the opportunity to stop in one of our holiday homes for rent: www.purefrance.com
The Catalans - lateen sails from Sète and the Thau basin. The association born in 1988 from a first restoration of a Catalan boat, the "Cette". In 2004, the association moved to the Plagette shipyard. It is divided between renovation and navigation.
In 2015, the National Interprofessional Center for the Dairy Economy reported 1,200 French cheeses! Without a doubt, France is the country of cheese! The French are the biggest consumers of cheese, with 26kg of cheese consumed per inhabitant per year.
Visit Futuroscope near Poitiers. Futuroscope is a leisure park created on the initiative of René Monory in the early 80s. The attractions are focused on new technologies. On the program, travel, thrills and fun games. The Tornado Chasers attraction was voted "Best Attraction in the World" THEA Award 2022.
Sète, the iconic fishing town of Hérault. On one side the Mediterranean Sea, on the other the Etang de Thau, Sète is a fishing town with shimmering colors which is the place of residence of many artists. Paul Valéry, French writer and poet born in Sète nicknamed the city, the singular island.
The Dordogne, also called the Périgord Noir, is an appellation of the historical region but also of the current department and the river which crosses the department and which gives its name to the Dordogne Valley. The Dordogne is very popular with tourists with the atmosphere that emerges from this region.
The number of filming sites in France are numerous. In general, production studios choose to film in the capital: Paris, but not only... There are unseen places in France that are used for film shoots, Château de Chantilly and Le Château de Chenonceau to mention a few.
Les Landes, a department in the southwest of France and attached to the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, is divided into two districts. The Maison de la Nature du Bassin d'Arcachon, Ornithological reserve of Teich, Domaine d'Hostens between forests and lakes, Ecomuseum of Marquèze, The CapBreton pier, The Landaise forests... discover the Landes
It is the last of the great Renaissance castles of the Loire Valley and is renowned for its magical gardens. It was at the time doomed to be destroyed, Joachim Carvallo bought the castle at the beginning of the 20th century and created five gardens in the spirit of the Renaissance.
Located in the Val de Dagne in Occitania, the Vin de Dagne is an authentic restaurant with good products selected from an excellent wine list. You will find pieces of meat, charcuterie, cheese, tapas to share, perfect for a meal with family, couple, or friends.
Connecting Nice to Menton, discovering breathtaking places and viewpoints. Let's discover the ledges that line the panoramic road. The Basse Corniche, the Moyenne Corniche, and the Grande Corniche... let's discover the most beautiful views!
The Etang de Thau, mouth of the Canal du Midi. The pond is also called a lagoon. The Canal du Midi, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stretches 240 kilometers from Toulouse to Sète. It ends at Pointe des Onglous, a place in the Thau lagoon that is very pretty to see.
Holiday rental in the Aude, in Somail, architect's loft with swimming pool and sauna. Are you looking for an atypical house for your holidays? Pure France offers you La Bergerie, ref 11211. Next to the Canal du Midi, this holiday home for 8 people will delight you with its character.
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.
France has a strong historical heritage. Places of Memory are places greatly marked by historical events, confrontations, or human dramas. These are places that are sometimes intact, or sometimes marked with a monument of remembrance, where great personalities have passed, where sometimes surprising works of military architecture stand. The memory of the suffering endured is always expressed there, because the common point of all these places is war, the last two world wars, but also those of the 19th century.
Very soon, Château Monjardin will appear in the heart of the British daily "The Times". Located in the countryside, this superb castle with a private park has been fully and superbly restored. The 15th century property was completely restored in 2007, preserving many of the original features left intact.
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.
Winter and snow are here! It's time to get the skis out... The Alps, a place with a unique character, breathtaking landscapes and an atmosphere that can only be found there. With charming villages and resorts as far as the eye can see. For relaxing holidays, sports to enjoy winter sports you will have the choice.
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.
Raoul Dufy was a French painter born in 1877. His palette is wide, Dufy produces around 3,000 canvases, 6,000 large watercolors, 6,000 drawings, woodcuts, lithographs, tapestries, fabrics for ready-to-wear and furnishing decoration.
Don Quixote by Kader Belarbi and the Capitol National Opera Ballet. Kader Belarbi is a star dancer at the Opéra national de Paris, choreographer and director of dance at the Théâtre du capitole in Toulouse. Performances from December 22 to 31, 2022.
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.
The Pure France team wishes you a very happy new year 2023! May this year bring health, prosperity, love joy and happiness! Don't forget to book your best vacation in France. Villas, castles, estates, find the property that suits you.
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