Visit the Ardèche Gorges this summer and descend into the caves of Saint-Marcel located near Bidon. Walk the 600m circuit, at a temperature of 14°C, admiring the illuminated galleries, its fauna, its flora and its water basins. The location of the caves of Saint-Marcel was discovered in 1836 by a hunter whose ferret fell into one of the cavities of the cave.
You may be looking for a vacation that combines relaxation and scenic beauty or discovery and adventure. The Côte Vermeille is the jewel of the Eastern Pyrenees. The Côte Vermeille has a very varied heritage, a territory that combines land and sea. Let yourself be spoiled for choice for your future activity!
Visit Monaco this summer between 20th May - 23rd May 2021 and experience the adrenaline, the sights and the sounds of the 79th Formula 1 Grand Prix in Monaco. The Monaco Grand Prix is an exceptional location of glamour and prestige with its circuit of 3.337 km and a total distance raced of 260.286 km over 78 laps.
Following in the footsteps of hermits who had converted the Fontaine du Roche to Christianity, monks occupied the Brantôme Abbey caves in the cliff, setting them up for use as store rooms or refuges when the abbey's buildings were destroyed. Visit the heating room, washhouse, dovecot, the mysterious Cave of the Last Judgement and its low reliefs, as well as the Miraculous Fountain of the Rock known by many for its miraculous properties.
Between the 11th century and 18th century, high up on a hill overlooking the bay of Nice in Provence, a medieval château and a cathedral once stood until 1706 when an attack with canon balls and an explosion in a munitions storage destroyed its structure.
The Albera Massif is a mountain range that forms the eastern part of the Pyrenees between France and Spain. Its highest peak is the Puig Neulós, with an elevation of 1,256 metres. Discover here some of the best and most beautiful walks during your stay in this part of southern France.
Enjoy a sunny afternoon, drifting down the Dordogne River in a canoe this summer. Discover the tranquility and watch the historical beauty of the Dordogne countryside pass you by from the comfort of your canoe or kayak. Choose from various points of departure along the Dordogne River. Park your vehicle and then depart from the river shore, upon either a canoe, a kayak or a stand-up paddle. At the end of your day travelling down the river, get a bus back to your vehicle.
Don't know yet where to go on vacation this summer? Want to escape, have freedom and discover? It all takes place in the Aude. In this article, you will find the essential places to visit in the Aude as well as a selection of our holiday properties to stay in.
On 4th April 2021 the traditional Christian celebration of Easter takes place, particularly popular with children and adults alike. We all know that chocolate eggs and rabbits are symbols of this holiday. It was originally a hare that distributed eggs in German-speaking countries. Enjoy some typical Easter activities passed down from generation to generation.
The UNESCO listed Canal du Midi runs through Carcassonne. Don't miss this historic site if you are on holiday in the area. Take a boat trip, a bike ride or walk along its historic banks. A popular attraction for holidaymakers in the Languedoc-Roussillon, Occitanie region of France and another UNESCO world heritage site, the historical Canal du Midi was built to link the Atlantic to the Mediterranean as a trade route in the 17th century.
To celebrate Carcassonne Cîte's 20 year anniversary of being UNESCO listed, the artist, Felice Varini has completed a work of art on the Western ramparts of Carcassonne's Cîte in 2018. This unique 'Concentrique excentrique' piece of art can be seen from many kilometres.
Here's what to see in the 'Ville Basse' of Carcassonne. The new town of Carcassonne offers, shops, bars, restaurants and markets and the lower town (Ville Basse) or 'new town' is where you head, to return to the modern world, although there are still buildings dating back to medieval times.
Visit the hidden gem that is Le lac de la Cavayère, a great family day out and an alternative to the beach. Cool off on a hot summer's day with a visit to this recreational lake only a few minutes' drive from the city. A great day trip for families enjoying a self catering holiday near Carcassonne.
Step back in time in the old city of Carcassonne. Visit La Cité, the world famous walled medieval city, a UNESCO world heritage site. 'La Cité' is truly a sight to behold, with fairy-tale turrets and winding streets to explore. As well as the many restaurants and shops on offer, you can walk around the perimeter of the walls, take a horse and cart ride (great for kids!), soak up the history and enjoy the far-reaching views.
Join in the 14th July celebrations in Carcassonne. Hundreds of visitors flock to Carcassonne on 14th July to enjoy the spectacular Bastille Day fireworks, the biggest firework display in France. Bastille Day is a national holiday in France which 232 years ago this year, commemorates the storming of the Bastille in Paris in 1789, which started the French Revolution.
Le Cube is a stunning contemporary house in the medieval hill village of Lusignac – a few kilometres from both the market town of Riberac and Auberterre, one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France. The house is on the edge of a chalk escarpment and from the garden the land falls away to the East which affords amazing views over hundreds of hectares of surrounding countryside.
From traditional stone houses to contemporary, architect-designed villas. Beautiful coastal properties from Narbonne to Collioure and on towards the Spanish border. Terre d'Oc Sotheby's International Reality have a huge range of amazing, high quality properties to offer you for sale. Finding your dream home starts with Sotheby's.
In the Loire Valley, in the midst of the many high quality vineyards of the Anjou, Saumur and Touraine appellations, is Pavillon du Jardin and La Maison de la Plaine. Here, in one of our delightful gîtes, you can loose track of time and unwind after the bustle of everyday life.
Visit Carcassonne in the South of France this summer and discover the Australian world of Kangaroos and wallabies in Le Parc Australian. Leave France for an afternoon and experience Aborigine culture, throw a boomerang or play a tune on a didgeridoo! Learn all about the many native birds and animals that live in Australia.
Easter Holidays are fast approaching ! Longer days and the return of the sun. Take advantage of the holidays and rent a private holiday home with your family and friends for Easter. Pure France has a huge selection of great rental homes in fantastic locations throughout France.
A once neglected wine domaine, now renovated to offer luxurious self-catering accommodation with a private pool for 12 near Carcassonne in the South of France. The discovery of this wonderful old house brought us through an epic journey to where we are today with a holiday home like no other in the Languedoc.
Spring is springing, well it is trying to at least. We go from shorts to jumpers within the day here at the moment. One moment we were barbecuing on the beach, basking in the sunshine, then the following day, wrapping up in winter layers and lighting the fires! This jumping around of the temperature not only confuses us but the vegetables too that are trying hard to grow despite the stop / start weather.
A tennis game? A meal in an exceptional garden? Admire the sun setting over the Mediterranean from your garden? Who doesn't dream of getting away from it all, lounging in their garden or by a swimming pool, sipping a cocktail... We present to you our selection of holiday homes with dream exteriors.
With the many restaurants In Collioure, the cuisine is a combination of French and Spanish with some lovely local specialities. Being so close to Spain and with a strong Catalan influence you will find the cuisine in Collioure has a different feel to the rest of France.
Languedoc living turned inside out. Final part of our series form the owner of the Loft du Vigneron, a 3 bed holiday rental home in a wine-producing village in the Languedoc-Roussillon (now called Occitanie). The terrace is finished and the lovely ambience and views can be enjoyed!
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