Villa in France

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15 April 2021   |   Amélie Roca   |  Pure France

The three reasons to rent a luxury villa in France

Want to please yourself? Find yourself with friends and family in a luxury villa in France? We have a large selection of villa rentals. For all tastes, all styles, depending on your destination... The villa of your dreams is for this summer! Many occasions deserve to be remembered. A birthday, a wedding or simply the desire to please yourself... and those around you. Be tempted by our beautiful luxury villas in France.

Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild on the French Riviera

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15 April 2021   |   Lee Jones   |  Tourism

Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild on the Côte d'Azur

Baroness Béatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild who inherited from her father, Alphonse de Rothschild his immense fortune, purchased land overlooking the Bay of Villefranche and the Bay Beaulieu in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat on the French Riviera. In 1907 construction of Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild began, managed by the chosen architect, Jacques-Marcel Auburtin.

Château-des-Baux in Provence

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13 April 2021   |   Lee Jones   |  Tourism

Château-des-Baux in Provence

Château-de-Baux has a long and rich history, dating back to the 10th century with early texts documenting the château original name as being Château Balcio and the residence of Lord Pons le Jeaune. In the 14th century the câateau became home to the Lord of Baux, who famously became known as 'the scourge of Provence', because he defied and rebelled the court of France and the pontifical power during his rein.

The Pont du Gard in Occitanie

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12 April 2021   |   Lee Jones   |  Tourism, UNESCO

The Pont du Gard in Occitanie

The UNESCO listed Roman aqueduct, the Pont du Gard is sure to impress. Built in the 1st century AD and towering nearly 50m above the riverbed, this should be a firmly on your daytrip list when visiting the Languedoc-Roussillon, Occitanie. Built as part of a series of aqueducts supplying the then Roman city of Nîmes, the Pont du Gard is now a well deserved UNESCO world heritage listed site.

Château de Brézé

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11 April 2021   |   Lee Jones   |  Tourism

Château de Brézé in the Loire Valley

A unique 11th century medieval fortress with 1km of underground tunnels. Visit Château de Brézé in the Loire Valley and take a guided tour in the underground passageways, just 10 minutes from Saumur. With history dating back to the 11th century and having been completely transformed in the 16th and again in the 19th century, Château de Brézé now produces wine from the local vineyards.

Lérins Islands near Cannes

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10 April 2021   |   Lee Jones   |  Tourism

Lérins Islands near Cannes

Take the 15 minutes or so boat trip from Mandelieu-La Napoule in Cannes, across to the two Lérins Islands. The larger of the two, Sainte-Marguerite island offers its visitors 22 kilometres of pathways to explore. On Sainte-Marguerite island is the Royal Fort, a prison that once imprisoned 'the man in the iron mask', made famous by novel written by the author Alexandre Dumas.

Château de Beynac

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09 April 2021   |   Lee Jones   |  Tourism

Château de Beynac

Positioned 150 metres above the Dordogne River, Château de Beynac is a 12th century fortress situated near Beynac-et-Cazenac in the Périgord, one of the most beautiful villages in France. The castle state rooms once hosted King Richard I 'the Lion-Heart' of England, Simon de Montfort, leader of one of the crusades, the Lords of Beynac and the four baronneries of Périgord.

Villa holiday France

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08 April 2021   |   Hugh Atkins   |  Holidays

Villa holiday France

Villa holidays are not just about villas... There was a time when a villa holiday in France meant exactly that; self-catering accommodation in a modern villa. Now, the term 'Villa Holiday' encompasses a vast and diverse range of styles of fabulous holiday properties throughout all regions of France...

Lockdown

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07 April 2021   |   Amélie Roca   |  Pure France

Ten things to do in lockdown

The news is in ... we are confined for 4 weeks. Whether you are alone or with your family, we have put together a list to help you spend your days better. We know how hard it is to be confined again ... But we have no choice, so we've put together a little list for you to help you pass the time faster.

Château de Chambord

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06 April 2021   |   Lee Jones   |  Tourism, UNESCO

Château de Chambord, the largest château in the Loire Valley

Château de Chenonceau was built between 1519 and 1547. Upon completion the then wealthy owner, Pierre Nepveu played host to Emperor Charles V. The château offers visitors unique French Renaissance architecture. During the Second World War, works of art on display at the Louvre in Paris were moved and stored at Château de Chambord.

Château de Cheverny

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04 April 2021   |   Lee Jones   |  Tourism

Château de Cheverny in the Loire Valley, famous for its magnificent interiors

The history of Château Cheverny begins with its first owner, Henry Le Mareschau in 1315. The de Vibraye family today the current owners of the château, attractions many thousands of visitors each year who admire its magnificent interiors with its collections of furniture and tapestries and many famous painting on display.

Le Cube

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04 April 2021   |   Nick Purchase   |  Holidays

Le Cube Part 2

Pure France's visitors to Le Cube often choose the property because of its unique design in such an extraordinary location. Once inside, though, their attention shifts to the owner’s collection of contemporary art. The downstairs bedrooms feature original paintings by James Hull – an artist who, though heavily influenced by the St Ives school in the UK also worked in France toward the end of his life.


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