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Here’s a fantastic offer. The tiny countryside hamlet of Tessé is a haven of peace; an occasional tractor, the weekly bread van passing through.
Rosé wine was designed for summer. In particular, summer in the South of France. And a villa with Mediterranean views, perhaps ?
"We had a wonderful time at Villa Saint-Martin, which was our third consecutive annual trip with Pure France and all have been excellent."
‘Le Bike Butler’ is a fantastic new company renting premium road bikes. With free delivery to your door !
This was a major project, but our friends' building & interior decoration skills were well up to the challenge and resulted in a large, comfortable HOME, not just a holiday escape.
Come aboard the Limnoreia as its captain, Eric Vois takes you on a journey on the high-seas, departing from Port-Leucate.
Bienvenue à bord de Limnoreia.
Vogue Japan has chosen Château Garonne as one of the travel destinations not to miss this year in its lifestyle and travel section
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Pure France properities as chosen and featured in The Sunday Times.
10% offered in June 2018 + heated infinity pool on the Dordogne river.
Holiday in the ever popular Dordogne region of France and enjoy the luxury of your very own private heated infinity swimming pool (13m x 6m).
Enjoy your summer holiday in style. Enjoy good French food and wine.
French properties sleeping 2 people.
Discover our choice of holiday properties in France that accommodate just 2 people.
Leur arrivée a constitué un choc pour le maire et la population, avertis au dernier moment. Au bout de six mois, constatant que les choses se passaient plutôt bien, Jean-François Delort, propriétaire du Château Garonne et le photographe Patrick Willocq ont décidé de montrer cette réalité. Résultat : l’exposition « Mon histoire, c'est l'histoire d'un espoir ». Français et demandeurs d'asile ont posé dans des tableaux photographiques dans lesquels chacun témoigne de son propre parcours et découvre celui de l’autre. Ainsi, grâce à ce projet, des gens que rien ne lie au départ peuvent apprendre à vivre ensemble même quand ils ne l’ont pas choisi.
De Yannick Cador, Jean Will, Benoît Monange - ARTE GEIE – France 2017.
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Discover the beauty of a French garden.
Green lawns, trees, plants and shrubs.
Enjoy the benefits of Wi-Fi in South West France.
Connect to friends and family back home and share your holiday experiences of staying in a French château.
This couple brought the magic of an enchanted forest to a beautiful French château.
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To celebrate Carcassonne Cite's 20 year anniversary of being UNESCO listed, the artist, Felice Varini has completed a work of art on the Western ramparts.
Recently Château Garonne celebrated its 500 years of history. It’s the opportunity for 'La Gazette’ to trace the life of this site, which has experienced several generations of owners… and several years of restoration that turned it into a little gem today.
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Holiday rental properties in the Dordogne with private heated pools. Enjoy the Dordogne countryside view from your heated swimming pool.
New sound and light show at the château Royal de Blois.
History and the château like no one has ever really seen them!
Remember your daily commute to work ? Roadworks, busy meetings, a snatched sandwich for lunch ?
Between the 17 - 22 April 2018, Leucate plays host to the annual Mondial du Vent windsurfing competition, kite surfing competition and stand up paddle competition.
Participate in one of the biggest water sports events of the calendar year.
Domaine de Nérige - A true French holiday country house with superior furnishings and attention to detail everywhere.
Discover the Dordogne region of France on your next holiday whilst staying in a holiday château with its own private heated swimming pool.
Enjoy the warm Languedoc sunshine whilst relaxing in your own private heated swimming pool this summer.
Here is a selection of some of our high quality villas in France with a private pool that are near to the fabulous Mediterranean and its beaches.
Refurbishment and plush atmosphere.
The Little House on the prairie… Mounicat has been owned by seven generations of the same family. The priory was built in the middle of a 3-hectare meadow located in the heart of an orchard and hilly region.
Mounicat, a former 12th Century priory, is surrounded by meadows and woodland.
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Mas de la Rivière is a lovely country retreat for the perfect large family holiday experience in South West France.
You can be sure of an enjoyable meal whilst staying in a Pure France holiday home. Bon Appétit!
With Pure France offering the best choice of private holiday swimming pools, start dreaming of having your family holiday somewhere in France.
A beach house in France situated on the beach between Andernos-les-Bains and Lanton.
The winner and up to 13 guests will enjoy a week, self-catering, at the Manoir Coteaux - a beautifully restored country house with an adjoining cottage near Doué-la-Fontaine, in the Loire Valley.
For details, or to book, call 020 3514 2359 or visit www.purefrance.com
Only one entry per person, www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/wherwasi by Wednesday 21st March 2018.
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Enter the competition before 21st March 2018 for a chance to win a week for up to 13 people at Manoir Coteaux.
A selection of gîtes in France available for holiday rent. Discover the Dordogne, Languedoc and South West France on your next French holiday.
A selection of holiday villas in France with sea-views.
This magnificent, traditional château welcomes you for a fantastic family holiday.
Want to swan around in one of the hottest holiday homes this summer? Book now.
34520 - La Villa Merdanson
Languedoc, sleeps 6
For a middle-of-nowhere feel that’s actually a mere 15-minute walk from the Languedoc village of Servian, say bonjour to La Merdanson. Surrounded by vineyards, the bright, contemporary three-bedroom villa has a poolside summer kitchen with a pizza oven and bar, as well as a trampoline and a boules court. An eight-mile drive through wine country takes you to Béziers, home to a Friday flower market and a 13th-century cathedral. Fly to Béziers Cap d’Agde.
£734/£1,992; purefrance.com
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Provence is of course well known for its olive oil. Here’s a lovely country Provençal home which produces its own olive oil.
Maison Capitelle is a fully renovated holiday accommodation set in the pretty village of Faugères in the Languedoc-Roussillon. Surrounding views are vineyards as far as the eye can see.
April in the South of France is glorious. Spring has sprung, the days are warm and the tourists have not yet arrived!
Type "French holiday rentals" into Google and you get 3.1 million results (in 0.458 seconds). Either you and the family are going to spend the next two or three generations researching your summer holidays - or you're going to have to thin these down a little.
Pure France (020 3514 2359; purefrance.com) Over 500 rentals, many but not all expensive, across much of France.
Château Garonne has been organising unique destination weddings since 2015. The château is currently celebrating 500 years of history. It is set on the right bank of the Garonne river and surrounded by beautiful woods. Privacy, luxury and the direct involvement of the owner make it 'The exclusive Wedding Venue in South-West France'. Direct fights to Toulouse also make it any easy destination.
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As an ancient royal residence, the Louvre is inextricably linked to eight centuries of French history. Designed in 1793 as a universal museum, its collection, among the best in the world, spans many millennia and miles, from the Americas to Asia.
Since 1669 the Roman Catholic church Cathédrale Saint-Front has stood in the heart of the city of Périgueux.
Today its the only Romano-Byzantine architecture of its kind in the world.
Château Garonne was built in 1520 and is situated in the Southern West of France near Toulouse on the River Garonne. Today the luxury renovated château offering its guests accommodation for up to 14 people.
Exclusive destination weddings.
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13th century Medieval walls surround the city of Aigues-Mortes with towers on each corner and is surrounded by flat Camargue marshlands
Always super efficient, which is much appreciated, and unusual these days!
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...
Le Grau Du Roi is lively in the summertime with its streets busy with tourists enjoying the Mediterranean atmosphere. There are bars and restaurants aplenty with plenty of ice-cream on tap!
Discover more than 1000 years of history, famous French architecture, 35 000 works of art and see where 7 kings and 10 queens used to live.
With 4 of the most beautiful villages in France, this region is definitely worth a visit. See two of our favourite villages among other highlights...
Take a trip to Brantôme and visit the Benedcitine Abbey complete with troglodyte caves.
Original features throughout with vaulted and beamed ceilings, Château de Cadiot offers visitors traditional and comfortable accommodation over three floors in 8 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
There are many great walks in the Aude department, this route starts in the lovely village of Bize-Minervois and takes around 2 hours.
Visit Château de Brézé in the Loire Valley and take a guided tour in the underground passageways, just 10 minutes from Saumur.
La Franqui is a hidden gem of a beach half an hour from Narbonne. Visit for a relaxed vibe and lovely, large sandy beach.
The Languedoc-Roussillon offers beautiful vineyards, picturesque villages and an extensive Mediterranean coastline.
Choose your favourite Languedoc holiday rental villas in Collioure, Fitou, Portiragnes, Coursan and Puisserguier.
Foodies and wine-lovers head to Burgundy for its gourmet specialities and unspoilt countryside and beautiful, traditional villages.
Choose your favourite vacation rental property in Chalon-sur-Saône, Beaune and Romenay,
Provence offers visitors historical sites, lavender fields and hilltop towns and villages.
Choose your favourite Provence holiday properties in Callian, Montauroux, Féjus, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Aups.
Just a quick line to wish all at Pure France a Happy New Year.
I’d also like to take the opportunity to let you know how much we appreciate Pure France. Your team are just brilliant – professional, friendly and supportive. We couldn’t ask for more. I think it’s only right to let you know how good the Pure France service and the team providing it are.
For a couple looking for accommodation in the Dordogne, check out our selection.
The coast of the Languedoc-Roussillon is known for it's quality oysters, harvested in the local saltwater lagoons.
From Brittany to Provence, The Sunday Times have confirmed that self-catering has gone upmarket and highlighted 20 stylish hideaways to prove it, including 2 Pure France properties...
They have referred to Maison Lamonzie in the Dordogne as a rare and precious thing, beautifully restored with a 36ft pool and garden for just two people.
And La Haute Bastié in Provence as a simple early-19th-century house with an airy double-height sitting room, views across the Var and 12 acres of south-facing tranquillity.
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French airline Air Corsica is launching Saturday flights from Stansted to Figari in May. Flights run until 20 October 2018.
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Gruissan beach, or Gruissan plage is a safe and family friendly beach. Visit the chalets featured in the film Betty Blue.
Glad business is going well - you have the best french rental properties!
The Three Valleys or 'Trois Vallées' ski area is one of the largest in the world and a updated map has now been released, so you can plan your Alps skiiing holiday itinerary.
La Grillade de Château offers excellent pizzas and an extensive and reasonably priced menu, just steps from the Canal du Midi in Ventenac-en-Minervois.
A real treat for bird spotters, see pink flamingos in the wild on the Languedoc coast.
The island has lovely sandy beaches and two of the most beautiful villages in the whole of France.
In Collioure's Ansa de la Baleta bay the Église Notre Dame des Anges is clearly seen. With its incorporated medieval lighthouse, the church interior features wooden altarpieces in Catalan Baroque style.
Its dominate position in the harbour drew many famous artists including Matisse, Georges Braque, and André Derain who put the views they saw onto canvas.
You may pass this kiosk buy thinking it is just selling shellfish to take home, but wait! If you dine at the restaurant directly opposite you can have lunch direct from the kiosk.
Here's why you should add the island of Île d'Oléron to you list of places to visit in France...
The added fun of an underground boat trip makes this our favourite cave in the Dordogne, bring the family and don't forget your jumper!
The department has four of France’s official 'Most Beautiful Villages' and fascinating historical sites.
This area is most famous for giving the world Cognac but people are drawn here for its sunshine, its beaches, its seafood and for the Charente’s unspoiled, sleepy charm.
See international bands and solo artists at Les Déferlantes music festival in the picturesque grounds of Château de Valmy, Languedoc-Roussillon
Christmas light fantastic in Peyriac-Minervois and a great lead-up to 2018. Joyeuses Fêtes.
Book a private swimming pool in France today and relax in the summer sunshine in 2018.
Choose from a wide range of holiday properties in Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence Côte d'Azur, Dordogne and Corsica.
Although Angouleme is the capital of the Charente department, it is Cognac that is more famous worldwide.
Dine with your toes in the sand and fabulous sea view at one of the Languedoc's beach restaurants
The unspoilt medieval village of Minerve is definitely one to add to your list of days out if you are on holiday in the Hérault region.
Two contemporary holiday homes. Private pools, contemporary living and Languedoc Mediterranean views.
A perfect French holiday.
11th century Château de Saumur offers guided tours and art installations for visitors.
Built in the 16th century, this Loire château is one of the most popular tourist sites in the Loire.
The Loire Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage listed site and a wonderful location for your next family holiday in France.
A change from the beach, this offers a completely different landscape and is great for wildlife lovers and those wanting to get away from the crowds of the beaches.
Perched on a rocky spur overlooking the river Charente and urban sprawl, here are the highlights of Angoulême.
Where the waters edge just seems to disappear, discover our pick of private infinity swimming pools in France.
Inside information on what to see in rural Charente in South West France. From the river to pretty villages and historical Roman sites.
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.
You will be transported back to Roman times in Nîmes when you step into its preserved amphitheatre, built around AD 70.
Tucked away in the Midi-Pyrénées region, the city of Albi may not be first on your list of cities to visit in France but it has much to offer the visitor, not least the stunning UNESCO listed brick cathedral.
Collioure lighthouse is the perfect place from which to view the Mediterranean and the bay of Ansa de la Baleta in Collioure.
In complete ruins, it is the precipitous location of this castle that makes it a spectatular sight to visit. Whatever you do, don't forget your camera!
A charming city with a small-town feel and well worth visiting not only for its famous bridge, the Pont d'Avignon
This beautiful, traditional timber-frame and stone built country home has been renovated to offer high quality holiday rental accomodation for 8.
The cathedral of Saint-Just and Saint-Pasteur in Narbonne is open to the public every day.
Located in the south of France, between Narbonne and Perpignan, on the mediterranean coast and along salt-lakes lining the Languedoc coast, the Réserve Africaine de Sigean hosts over 3,800 animals on over 300 hectares.
Catch a boat, go for a swim of take a stroll down the 800m long beach at Arcachon, the oyster capital of the Atlantic coast.
Book a discounted villa holiday in France October. Rental rates are already lower out of peak season and these properties are offering some great discounts.
When on holiday in Burgundy, relax in comfort in our pick of some of the most beautiful French bedrooms.
Here are a selection of properties which are available in October and also keep their pools open to enjoy on those hot autumn days.
Take advantage of this fabulous offer and stay in your own manor house, a short walk from the local village.
Villa Colline a holiday villa in Collioure full of colours near a picturesque seaside town in the South of France.
If you fancy a family holiday in France, check out our selection of French properties on wine domaines in the Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence and South West France
Choose from 5 Languedoc holiday properties all offering outdoor dining spaces in the French summer sunshine.
French Alps ski holiday chalets in Samoëns, Megève, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville and Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.
Holiday properties in the Loire with lawned gardens. Come and experience the green, green grass of a French home.
As the month of September begins through day and night, the sound of secateurs and automated grape picking machines are heard across French vineyards.
From grape to cave, to bottle. The red and white grape fermenting process begins...
A red-brick fortress of masterpiece of military architecture, constructed to guard the French / Spanish border, open for guided or unaccompanied tours.
Discover the Forteresse de Salses its rich history, living quarters, battlements and keep.
Spend a day in Collioure and relax on the Beach of Port d'Avall. Enjoy views of Château Royal and Egiles Notre Dames des Anges and grab a snack in the French restaurant Le Neptune set beside the bay.
Holiday was great, booking and payment easy, local management very helpful, it couldn’t have gone any better.
A selection of quality holiday villas either on, or close to a golf course in the South of France.
We had a fantastic holiday, thoroughly enjoyed the villa and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Pure France.
With the bridge's road towering 890 feet over the Tarn river, this is a true feat of engineering and an impressive sight.
Hello to the team at Pure France,
Just a quick note to say many thanks for arranging our excellent Villa stay. Hoping to book again with you next year !
Thanks for making the booking so smooth and hopefully speak again in the future - there's certainly no shortage of lovely properties to visit!
Château Royal de Collioure's high walls and imposing position overlooking the bay of Ansa de la Baleta in Collioure attracts many thousands of tourist each summer.
Rent your dream holiday château for less by booking an October stay this year and pay more than 40% less than in the summer months.
Many thanks for seamlessly and smoothly fulfilling all our holiday needs via Pure France, I think it's the 3rd time I've used you, and will certainly be doing so again.
The magical gardens of Marqueyssac. A day out in the Dordogne that all of the family will enjoy.
First of all, I would like to say how satisfied I am with my working relationship with Pure France. Your colleagues, that I regularly speak to on the telephone, are all adorable, efficient and accurate. We wish everyone in the business world had these precious qualities. So thank you to you all.
Je tiens à vous dire avant tout combien je suis satisfaite de cette "collaboration" avec PURE FRANCE. Vos collaboratrices que j'ai régulièrement en ligne, sont à la fois adorables, efficaces et précises. On aimerait que chacun dans le monde professionnel témoigne de ces précieuses qualités. Merci donc à vous toutes et tous.
Maison Rousty was chosen as the perfect villa for a multi-generational family holiday in Provence, by a writer for The Times newspaper.
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Holiday rental villas and homes in lesser known areas in the South West region of France including the Aquitaine and Midi-Pyrénées departments.
We have a French holiday rental villa for all tastes and interests. Be inspired by this selection of wonderful villas in the Languedoc-Roussillon region and choose your favourite...
This year was the third time we have stayed in 'Pure France' accommodation, and it was, as in past years - wonderful! Maison La Douve was exceptional - and our 'hostess', Mme Mauret was so welcoming and kind. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will recommend it highly to all our friends. I would also like to thank the staff of 'Pure France' for their professionalism and prompt, efficient service. Your staff at the point of my initial phone enquiry were so friendly and helpful, email correspondence was always appropriate and timely, information and travel directions were very useful and clear, and follow up with my most recent enquiry was again so prompt, professional and courteous. I really have appreciated the excellent service and accommodation provided by 'Pure France'. With sincere thanks and kind regards, Catherine Williams.
They used to sleep peasants, smallholders and livestock. Now this holiday rental country home sleeps a family of 6 in a beautifully renovated interior.
My husband and I also thought that you and the staff at Pure France were very professional and helpful.
Dear Hugh, I wanted to thank you for the nice clients you always send us at Bonnefond and also Jardin. It is really a different public, very well educated people, who know how to appreciate, respect and enjoy the beauty of that kind of property. It's always really a big pleasure to work with you and your team!
I just wanted to say also how much I love the Pure France website and the properties on it. It is by far one of the best sites that I have come across for properties in France! I am looking forward to using it next year and booking our holiday much earlier!
The Irish Times featured the story of how the owner of Languedoc holiday home Maison Charvin found her perfect house in a lovely traditional village in the South of France.
Maison Charvin, near Carcassonne, is a lovely village holiday house with 4 beds and a private pool.
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Pure France property Maison Lamonzie was featured in The Sunday Times article of France's 20 hottest hotels and villas, coming in at number 12. The one bedroom villa is a rare find as a holiday house for a couple with its own private pool
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Thank you for your response this morning, I am continuously impressed by your efficiency and 7 day availability.
Find out how to travel to Cannes. Airports and airlines that fly direct to Cannes from the UK
Wonderful rural holiday rental properties hidden in fabulous but lesser known parts of France.
This time, the Languedoc-Roussillon in the South of France, recently renamed Occitanie.
The Dordogne is of course famous for its river which is certainly worth adding to your list of things to do in the Dordogne.
Restaurant guide to the city of Cannes, bistros, seafood restaurants and up market establishements.
So many to choose from!
The beautiful town of Sarlat-la-Canéda is a must-see for any holiday in the Dordogne region.
Thank you for all your help and we look forward to another successful year with Pure France.
Visit the islands of Ile St Marguerite (Saint Margaret Island) and Ile St Honorat (Saint Honorat Island) and enjoy great day trips off the coast of Cannes.
I just wanted to thank you very much for the excellent service I have received booking my French villa holiday for next summer. After the initial disappointment with Villa Vidal being booked privately, you were then able to suggest similar alternatives and answered all my availability questions promptly and accurately, even managing to quickly source a photo of the pool area for Le Pres du Pont. We are now looking forward to our holiday next summer and will highly recommend Pure France to others looking for a similar holiday.
Thank you very much for all your help, expertise and professionalism. I am very pleased with my decision to block out the summer months for agencies. If anything, it has been really helpful to reveal Pure France's potential. You are simply the best!
There are many restaurants In Collioure and the cuisine is a combination of French and Spanish with some lovely local specialities.
Between 17th - 28th May 2017 the 70th world famous International Cannes Film Festival took place.
Discover the film stars and models who attended the gala and the award winners.
Farmhouses offer something unique and charming, including rustic original features and acres of land. See this selection of Dordogne family holiday rental farmhouses.
Please tell Lee, the Pure France photographer how amazing the photos are.
Airports and train stations in Provence, France, which you can travel to direct from the UK.
Thank you also very much for your efficiency, helpfulness, friendliness and professionalism. I will certainly use Pure France again in the future and will highly recommend you to my contacts.
Look forward to visiting and having a great holiday there.
Thanks to everyone in Pure France for their assistance and prompt replies. A good service. Regards, John.
With ancient winding streets and shady squares full of charming cafes and restaurants there is just something enchanting about a traditional Provence village.
You display a large number of photos which give a very good guide to the standard of property and furnishings.
The most famous and prestigious film festival in the world, Cannes Film Festival, is held every May in the glitzy Côte d'Azur resort.
The prehistoric cave of Lascaux, recently renovated to offer an interactive experience and well worth a visit for all who are interested in historical sites.
Holiday rental villa Maison Rousty was chosen by The Times newspaper writer Anthony Peregrine for his family holiday in Provence.
Thank you very much for your reply and for arranging the refund so quickly.
Again, I have been very pleased and impressed with my experience with Pure France. This is my 5th year of using you and am certain to again in the future. Very best, Ben
For ultimate relaxation and wellbeing on holiday you can rent one of our villas, holiday homes or châteaux in France which are equipped with a sauna among other luxurious facilities like a tennis court or gym. See our selection...
Just returned from our second week in France, wanted to let you know that both properties were fantastic, makes such a difference booking through an agency that takes pride in the properties they offer. We will definitely be booking with you again.
I am sure we will use Pure France again for our next holiday in France.
The Sunday Times share their tips for a holiday in this popular region of the South of France and recommend Pure France as a leader in our field for Provence holiday rentals.
Our insider tips into the best places to go shopping in the city of Cannes on the Côte d'Azur.
Our holiday rental properties offer great facilities and many have games such as snooker, pool, table tennis, table football and boules. See our selection of self-catering family homes which all have snooker table.
Dear Dan, Thanks again for your visit, your business advice and for Lee's work, I'm sure he did a good job, great sensitivity, great artist. Look forward to seeing the photos!
UK airlines and airports flying direct to Carcassonne in the Languedoc-Roussillon region, recently renamed Occitanie in the South of France.
If we decide to holiday in France in the future we will certainly consider Pure France.
Travel guide to the little known c region of France, home to some of the most beautiful towns and villages in France (Les Plus Beaux Villages de France). Medieval Bastide towns, hilltop villages, historic castles and great food. Great ideas for family days out if you are staying in the Dordogne or Toulouse area.
I just wanted to drop a quick email to say we had another great holiday in our villa booked through PureFrance, our second time using the firm, and we will look to book again using your firm again next year I suspect.
The villa was absolutely stunning and located in a quiet location as mentioned in the description (the only noise being crickets, but that was soothing).
Yet again thank you for the pleasant and efficient way you have completed this arrangement, it has been a delight corresponding with you.
Wow! You've done a fabulous job darling. The rooms look amazing... no one can say 'they are larger than the photos portray'. From the property owner of 11139 - Cascaret following a new photo visit.
A selection of cosy, romantic holiday rental homes in France suitable for a couple. One or two bedroom self-catering properties available all year round.
Hundreds of visitors flock to Carcassonne on 14th July to enjoy the spectacular Bastille Day fireworks, the biggest firework display in France.
There was only one choice of holiday company for us when we decided to go back to France again! We've had good service in the past and the descriptions of the houses are pretty accurate so there are no nasty surprises.
Part 1 of our Provence destination guide with details of which area of Provence to visit, sights and acitivities in each department and how to get to Provence in the South of France by air or rail.
And are looking to book again for next year.
Telegraph Travel's France experts recommended Pure France in their 2015 France summer holidays booking guide, for self-catering holidays in Provence, Côte-d'Azur, Languedoc-Roussillon and Dordogne.
Getting to Collioure could not be more simple. Arrive by plane, shuttle bus from 4 airports situated in France.
The villa was very liked by our family. All were delighted. In the future, if we are going to plan our holiday in France, we will come back to your company again!
It is a unique experience staying in a real French château. Treat the family to a touch of luxury on your next French holiday and give them an experience to remember. Here is our hand-picked selection of holiday rental château in the lovely Burgundy and Loire Valley regions of France. They all offer something unique and have great facilities such as a private pools, saunas and gyms.
I wanted to say a big thank you again to Pure France for a brilliant week in a great value property. We never fail to enjoy our holidays with Pure France as the expectations of the property are always in parity with the description and write-up on your website. First class... thank you.
The Festival de Carcassonne is an international festival of performing arts with international acts performing in venues all over the city.
The next part of our Carcassonne travel guide, here is what the new town of Carcassonne has to offer, shops, bars, restaurants and markets.
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-Roussilon (now called Occitanie). The terrace is finished and the lovely ambience and views can be enjoyed!
How the owner of Domaine de Nérige discovered a love of renovating houses with the restoration of this fabulous holiday rental country home near Carcassonne in the Languedoc-Roussillon.
Visit La Cité, the world famous walled medieval city, a UNESCO world heritage site.
Natural and ambient lighting can enhance and inform the interior design of a property, and was the most important aspect for the owner of Maison Occitane when renovating this 5 bed holiday rental home in the Languedoc-Roussillon.
The villa was more than expected and made our holiday a great time.
I would like to thank you for your excellent service: it was a pleasure dealing with you.
The 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.
Part 3 of our series from the owner of popular holiday rental villa in the South of France, Loft du Vigneron. Choosing the upholstery to complement the natural materials.
A photograph of beautiful 5 bedroom country home, Maison Marcenais, was featured in the glossy pages of the Spanish version of Vanity Fair in 2016.
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The next installment from owner of Loft du Vigeronon on creating the wonder terrace at his holiday rental village house in the Languedoc. Choosing the colour scheme and textures.
When planning a family villa holiday in France, the pool can be the most important part. This Provence villa offers a private heated infinity swimming pool which has everything!
We had a great time at Le Chambarru thank you and I'm sure we'll be using your company again in the future!
This 19th century maison de maître, or wine-maker's house, has been renovated in a contemporary, industrial style to create a chic holiday rental home for 8.
This renovated country home combines old and new interior design and features many authentic details like the original fireplaces, high ceilings with traditional oak beams and original wooden and tile floors.
Pure France were excellent from start to finish. Booking was easy, and we were Kept fully informed every step of the way. We had contact with several members of staff, who were all extremely polite and helpful - and spoke very good English!! We would highly recommend booking through Pure France. They made everything so easy.
Looking forward to a long and fruitful relationship, Pure France is a class act and a pleasure to work with.
The owner of Loft du Vigeron shares his story of the trials and tribulations of renovating this beautiful holiday rental village house in the South of France. How to create a beautiful outdoor space and interior with a touch of glamour.
Red Escapes magazine, which was voted consumer magazine of the year, featured our romantic 2 bed holiday rental mill, Moulin de Mélas, in their article, urging. If you only do one thing this month... Book a country getaway
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Many thanks to Pure France again for excellent service.
The Guardian include Maison Lamonzie in the self-catering section of their travel supplement, in their article of the 40 best holiday villas in Europe. Chosen for the interior as well as the lovely chic, decked pool.
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Carcassonne lake or 'Carcassonne Plage' is a great family day out and an alternative to the beach.
We would have no hesitation in using Pure France in the future.
Collioure is a seaside town offering shoppers local produce, summer clothes and souvenir shops.
As part of our travel guide to the Dordogne, we have chosen our favourite family days out in the popular and diverse region of France. There are many historical sights to see in the Dordogne and South West France and this time we look at the stunning Château de Beynac.
We are very much looking forward to our holiday and again have been so impressed with the service we receive from Pure France. This will be our fourth rental with you.
Our recommended top sights to see in the lovely mediterranean seaside resort of Collioure in the Languedoc Roussillon region of France, now called Occitanie.
The owner of Maison de Saint Jean shares how she discovered this wonderful 100 year old barn and restored it to a stunning and contemporary space, now a 4 bed holiday rental home in the Midi-Pyrénées with heated swimming pool.
The booking process with you was simple and efficient, the holiday accommodation was stunning and the owners so welcoming - we'll definitely use Pure France again and recommend you to others!
Can I just say what a superb website you have, really clear and informative.
The owner of Maison Charvin, a renovated village house in the Languedoc-Roussillon, tells her story of finding her dream property and making it into a beautiful French home. Now rented in the summer as self-catering holiday home to sleep 8, with lovely interior design and a charming outside space with private courtyard swimming pool.
We have found booking through Pure France to be a pleasure and no doubt we will be using you in the future to book more holidays.
I would also like to thank you all again for a superb service. This has been the second year running we have used Pure France and I cannot tell you how happy we are to have found a company offering such a great service, with lovely properties and very helpful customer service teams.
A rare selection of self-catering holiday homes for two which have their own private swimming pool. One bedroom cottages and country houses for rental in France.
Superb service... many thanks Lucie.
When anyone asks for holiday recommendations I always suggest you guys as we've always had great holidays and service!
A selection of our Dordogne holiday rental properties which have lovely outside dining areas so you can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in the summer sunshine.
We liked the property so much and that we wouldn't hesitate to return. Thanks again to both Pure France and the property owner, and I'm sure we'll book again with you in the future.
A luxury ski resort of Courchevel in the French Alps' Three Valleys ski area.
The owner of Le Mas des Jardins shares the concept behind her beautiful farmhouse renovation, an eco-friendly, boutique style, 350 year old holiday rental country home in South West France to sleep 10.
The standard of accommodation totally lived up to your descriptions and we will certainly use you services again next year as we love France in summer.
We are proud to offer a unique and interesting selection of vacation rental properties with wonderful architecture and interior design. See our selection of stunning staircases.
I'm certain that we will be booking with you again next year another of your lovely properties.
Thank you for a smooth and efficient service overall.
The Sunday Times gives a guide for how to get the most out of a visit to the Dordogne region of France.
Featured are La Laurencie, a 3 bed traditional farmhouse with heated pool, and La Chartreuse du Sord, another 3 bed property (with optional pigeonnier to sleep 2) near Bergerac.
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Relax amongst the plants and flowers, enjoy a game of football or just stretch out in the warm French summer sunshine.
Choose a holiday property with a lawned garden in France.
I should add that your descriptions are very accurate and informative and together with the large number of photos, give a very good guide to the standard of property and furnishings, etc.
After years of not making a decision, we really want to book quickly and don't want to miss out! Thank you for your assistance, you have been superb throughout our queries over the years!
It's not the last time we use Pure France for holiday rentals in France.
I think this sets a new record for uninterrupted occupancy and is a testament to what a nice, well located property can do when harnessed to the formidable Pure France marketing team. Thank you all.
The owner of Château Monjardin in the Loire Valley describes how you can make your holiday house feel more like a home for your family during your stay. Add fresh flowers, cook using local produce and make the space your own.
We had a great holiday thanks, we will be sure to think of Pure France next time we are booking a holiday.
This was our second holiday with Pure France - the best properties and excellent care and friendly service. We wouldn't use anyone else for a superb French holiday home. Thank you so much, and warm regards.
Pure France are described as among the best for top-end choice, clarity and sheer number of web-site photos, in this article written by The Telegraph, about how to have an enjoyable holiday with young children.
Also once again such brilliant customer service from Pure France always helpful and most efficient.
Thank you for your efficient support throughout the reservation we will certainly use your services again and recommend you to others.
The house is furnished in traditional French style, but not so much that it makes you feel uncomfortable. The stairgate at the top of the curved staircase was such a thoughtful addition, as were many other things to make the house child friendly. Kitchen very well stocked and as a bonus, a drinks fridge as well as the American fridge/freezer! The children’s favourite was the collection of blow-up and beach toys. The pool and garden are superb. A wonderful house for any family. Nice village, shops within walking distance and a very helpful maintenance man!
Holiday rental villas in France with private infinity pools. Enjoy uninterrupted sea views or countryside views from a fabulous infinity pool.
The Sunday Times names their 50 best villas in 2014 and picked a total of three Pure France holiday rental properties including Maison Éluard, a fabulous contemporary villa with stylish interior and exterior space to sleep 8 people in 4 bedrooms
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The bookings worked very well for us this year and we had great "clients" staying at our place. So we would like to continue with your agency.
We thoroughly enjoyed Jayan and the PureFrance experience, we will certainly be using your services again for next Summer.
We had a great time and we will be coming back to Pure France for the best holiday options.
The Sunday Times travel section chose two Pure France properties in their list of the best villas, Europes finest properties - for couples, for kids or for all your mates.
At number 2 was Moulin de Melas, a renovated mill in secluded countryside.
At number 10 they chose Clercy, a stunning house sleeping 8 in the town of Limoux.
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Many thanks for your speedy reply. We will definitely be using your site again. We will be trying a different region so we will be back.
Thank you very much for your reply and for arranging the refund so quickly.
Again, I have been very pleased and impressed with my experience with Pure France. This is my 5th year of using you and am certain to again in the future. Very best, Ben.
Pure France special offer at Maison Adour was listed in Manchester Confidential's 'Great late travel deals'.
We offered a 15% discount for July dates. See the homepage for our latest special offers and late deals.
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I could spend hours just looking through them.
In The Times newspaper's 'Late deals' section they recommend that you take a house party to vacation rental farmhouse Ferme de la Madeleine, an 8 bedroom property suitable for a large group holiday. The property sleeps 16 people when combined with neighbouring Maison Causse and is close to Carcassonne with its medieval citadel and summer fesitvals and events
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The Sunday Express looks at the benefits of using an online booking agent to advertise your holiday home.
They singled out Pure France as for our excellent Google rankings and service, stating 'Its Google rankings are one of the highest of any French property agency on the internet, with advertising in national press accross the UK and France'.
It is always a pleasure to deal with you guys; never a problem, I wish all things in life were as easy.
In the global edition of the New York Times, they explain how you can pick up a property bargain in the Languedoc region and renovate this for holiday rental. Our holiday rental country home, Domaine de Nérige, is featured.
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We've had several friends use Pure France on our recommendation and all have been extremely happy. It's good to find a website where you know every property will be of a certain standard.
A feature on renting your holiday home in France which includes Pure France property Château Saintex and a section from director Hugh Atkins on what makes the perfect holiday rental property.
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We have been very pleased with PureFrance and will use again. We lived and worked in France and have been on a lot of holidays there but have to say we think you appear to have secured a very good selection of fantastic villas.
The Independent in Ireland chose 7 Pure France properties to list in their 'Top French Hideaways' from Provence to the Pyrenees, they were;
Château Fromental in the Limousin - 7 bed château with sauna and large grounds.
La Bastide in Provence - 8 bed Provençal mas with heated pool and game room.
Domaine de Nérige in the Languedoc-Roussillon (Occitanie) - 6 bed country house with fabulous interior design and country views.
Le Domaine de Cyrano in Provence - 7 bed wine domaine with full air-conditioning and cinema.
Château de la Bourlie in the Dordogne - 5 bed historic château which dates back to the 14th century.
Le Pressoir in the Dordogne - 5 bed converted watermill in superb, private, open countryside.
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Thank you to everyone in your team. Pure France's website was wonderfully accurate, the service every step of the way exemplary and the end result for us was an unforgettable holiday in France. I hope we can return one day in the not too distant future.
The Daily Telegaphs Ultratravel magazine, Your guide to heaven on earth, picked Moulin de Mélas as a Home away from the hordes. Describing the romantic holiday rental mill as a charming, two-bedroomed tower... surrounded by lavender fields.
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The Times featured Pure France in their travel section of the newspaper, advising readers to book early to secure the best properties.
Holiday rental château, Château Blaignac, dating from the 17th Century, has been renovated combining the original architecture with classic and contemporary furniture to create a unique charm.
Pure France property Le Manoir des Sines featured in the Sunday Times Travel section's House Party Heaven article, described as 'a ravishing complex of pale-stone buildings surrounded by orchards and sunflowers'.
This stunning country bastide has wonderful views, a heated pool and a hot-tub and is ideal for large group holidays in France.
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The owners of La Chartreuse du Sord are on hand to ensure that you have receive a warm welcome and have everything you need for your stay at this lovely holiday rental country house in the Dordogne.
Very pleased to confirm this booking. Just worked out that makes it 124 visitors due this year! Keep up the good work. Best regards to you and all the team.
London's City AM magazine wrote an article on Pure France and the properties we offer; 'the choice, grandeur and rental price of the properties is staggering'. They singled out our fabulous holiday rental properties; Domaine de Nérige, Domaine de Cyrano and Manoir des Sines.
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Pure France is our first choice for renting villas in France.
Just a note to say thank you for your excellent customer service. We had a fantastic week and in truly wonderful house, it was amazing. We were very impressed with Pure France, everything was straightforward and efficient from the very first enquiry to the information we received about the house. We will definitely recommend you and we will be booking again next year.
Pure France director and French property expert, Hugh Atkins, writes about the French holiday rental market and renters who are looking for a slice of the Gallic good life.
Thank you Pure France for all your help and I will certainly go directly to your web site in the future when planning our next holiday.
In the Sunday Times article of Europe's best self-catering properties, two Pure France properties were listed.
They recommended romantic Moulin de Mélas, a two bedroom property and they advised that 'couples should keep it for themselves'.
Also featured was Le Domaine de Cyrano in Provence, a large renovated country home property sleeping 14, which they described as 'house-party heaven'.
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Two Pure France properties made it onto the list of '50 Cool Villas' by the Sunday Times in 2011.
At number one was Moulin de Mélas ref. 46007, a 500 year old converted mill in the countryside of the Midi-Pyrénées. Sleeps 4 with private, heated pool.
Placed at number 13 was Le Domaine de Cyrano, a 7 bed wine domains with a pool, air con and a cinema to sleep 14.
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We have had great clients this year. Thank you for your super service!
As French property experts, Pure France were chosen to write a piece on French inheritance law for 'About Property' magazine as a helpful guide for property owners.
We have rented 2 properties previously through Pure France and have always found you to be most efficient.
The magazine for the hit TV show 'Place in the Sun' magazine featured the owners of a property in the Languedoc-Roussillon who recommend Pure France as their number one booking agent.
Puare France offered a free week in Maison Eguile as a prize in the Sunday Times in 2011. A traditional stone built house in the countryside ideally placed for day trips in the Dordogne.
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We have used Pure France in the past and look forward to another great holiday in your care.
The photos are really superb! I admit that they are much better than ours... He did a very good job.
Message from the property owner of Château Garrigue, 34484.
The Telegraph issued a 'complete guide to booking a villa or cottage in France, including luxury options and cheaper accommodation in Provence, Brittany and Normandy.'
Pure France were listed highlighting our focus on properties with private pools and our large choice of properties in particular in the Languedoc region.
Lucie on the phone was exceptionally pleasant and helpful! Thank you.
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