Beginning in 1990's in Lisses and Evry, Paris, the concept of parkour was developed by David Belle and was guided by his father who was a firefighter in Paris. The aim was to get your body from point a TO point b in the most fluid way possible with the use of no equipment.
A great day out for all the family. Discover Seaquarium, an aquarium full of sharks, sea lions, seal, Mediterranean and tropical fish and turtles located on the left bank of Le Grau du Roi in Petite Camargue, next to the Mediterranean Sea.
Are you staying in the Sarlat la Canéda region? The Michelin Guide recommends these three restaurants: Ô Moulin in Carsac, La Meynardie in Salignac-Eyvigues and L'Esplanade in Domme. Spend your holidays in a Pure France holiday home.
According to legend, during ancient times, more than 5000 years ago, the Persians offered hen's eggs in early spring. The egg representing fertility and renewal. In the 15th century, eggs were decorated for Easter, and then some even contained surprises.
Easter will be celebrated on April 17 this year. Easter is celebrated each year on the Sunday following the spring full moon. But Easter is above all chocolate egg hunts and family dinners. For a long weekend with the family or for a longer stay for the Easter holidays, we offer a large choice of properties throughout France.
Yves Klein is a French painter born in Nice in 1928 and an important figure in post-war European art. In 1956, he patented the formula for his invention, International Klein Bleue, a deep blue hue colour. Klein started to create relief portraits in the 1960s.
Are you on holiday in the Tarn et Garonne? The Pure France team proposes several cultural outings in Montauban. Three museums are worth visiting: the toy museum, the Victor Brun Natural History Museum and the Ingres Bourdelle Museum
The beautiful sunny days are back, it's the return of Spring! The sunny days, the longer days, the flowers that appear and the song of the birds. This year, spring will begin on March 20, 2022. This season is characterized by rising temperatures, with longer days and increasing sunshine.
The Lemon Festival in Menton is a traditional festive event organized by the Tourist Office of the city of Menton. Every year at the end of winter, in Menton, you can attend the lemon festival. In addition, there is also the carnival of Menton which celebrates the production of lemon every year.
Candlemas is a religious holiday which is celebrated on the fortieth day after Christmas, December 25th. Its etymological origin comes from the candles used that day instead of the usual torches. It also symbolizes the Rite of Spring.
On holiday in the south of France? Take the time to visit Avignon, a famous city in the heart of Provence. The Pope's Palace is one of the 10 most visited sites in France. And the Pont d'Avignon inspired the famous nursery rhyme.
Mardi Gras is popularly the day when children enjoy pancakes, earlets, waffles and donuts. It is also the day when the children dress up. A few years ago they knocked on doors to ask neighbors in the villages for eggs, sugar, flour to make cakes or pancakes that will be eaten in the afternoon.
The 24th Printemps des Poètes takes place from March 12 to 28 2022 on the theme of the ephemeral. You can't hold anything in your hand and convince yourself that you have it forever. It will inevitably leak, evaporate and sink. You open your hand and you find nothing, nothing. At fourteen, I understood that. Since then, I want to be like this thing in the hand, elusive, volatile and belonging to no one. Golshifteh Farahani, godmother of the 24th spring.
Let's discover together La Calanque de Niolon, a small port on the Côte Bleu, accessible by a hike that joins Martigues in Marseille. It is the second calanque after La Vesse, starting from Estaque (16th arrondissement of Marseille) towards Martigues.
Pure France takes you to the Alamanarre beach in Hyères. A long beach that stretches for 5 kilometers located on the salt road. When the Mistral blows we can find a lot of high level windsurfers and kitesurfers there. Otherwise, you can go for walks, swims and sunsets.
Bormes-les-Mimosas is a commune in the Var department, in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, which is very pleasant. Classified among the most beautiful sites in France, with its flowery alleys where it is very pleasant to walk, ramparts and ruins of castles. The village offers a panoramic view of the Mediterranean and the plain.
If you want to get up high and observe the city of Toulon, the surrounding towns and the Mediterranean Sea, Mont Faron is the place to go. A panoramic view at 584m, grandiose, accessible by car or cable car. Discover it all with Pure France.
Discover the country of Fayence and visit its 9 perched villages, each as pretty as the next: Bagnols-en-Forêt, Callian, Fayence, Mons, Montauroux, Saint-Paul-en-Forêt, Seillans, Tanneron and Tourrettes. You can stay in one of our Pure France holiday homes.
Discover the taste of the best French cuisine when on holiday in France. Choose from a wide range of Pure France holiday rental homes situated walking distance to restaurants. Treat family or friends to an evening at a French restaurant. Bonne appetite.
Le Manoir de Léou is a renovated property located in the heart of the Pays de Cocagne, 50 minutes from Toulouse airport. A very pleasant top-of-the-range accommodation, surrounded by 4 hectares of meadows and woods. You can get together with your family for a holiday in a rural setting.
René Monnier, the founder of the coffee brand "Grand'Mère" initiated the now famous Grandmother's Day. It is desired every first Sunday of March. Do you want to go away for a few days with your grandmother? Pure France offers you a few properties available for a short stay (3 or 4 nights min).
The rental of your dreams in Corsica, for a stress-free stay, in a beautiful property. All our properties are pre-selected with a private swimming pool. And nearby amenities, such as restaurants, various shops and supermarkets.
Called the pink city, due to its pink brick rooves and facades, Toulouse in Occitanie / Languedoc Roussillon is a charming city located in the south of France. Here, we offer you the 5 essential places to see if you are passing through Toulouse.
Rent a house in Hyères with family or friends, book a villa in Saint-Tropez with a swimming pool, or even a seasonal rental near Toulon. We have a large selection of vacation rentals in the Var for all your holiday needs in this great department.
Carcassonne with its medieval city, the Pont du Gard and the Cathar castles are must-sees in the region. Choose from our premium portfolio of holiday rental villas, country houses, cottages and farmhouses throughout the region.
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