Here you will find a list of upcoming events in the regions of our quality rental holiday homes. Listings, photos and reviews and on-site reporting, including the Carcassonne Festival of Music and the Cannes Film Festival. Classical and contemporary music, gastronomy, exhibitions, professional and amateur sporting events. And some lesser-known events such as the Chestnut Festival in Olargues, one of the most beautiful villages in France!
Close to many of our rental properties, Carcassonne is ideally located with all amenities.
In winter, for the end of year celebrations, the city centre of Carcassonne lights up and comes alive for one of the best Christmas markets.
From December 1, 2021, the capital of aeronautics will host the Lantern Festival in the Ritouret park in Toulouse.
A stroll over an area of 10 hectares, with lights that will amaze young and old. As soon as night falls, enter a magical and magical world for an evening.
After spending 6 months in space at the European Space Agency, Thomas Pesquet is finally back on Earth.
Very present on social networks, he was able to share his fascinating experience with us. Thomas is the most popular astronaut in France. He was able to stay in touch with his community and his fans during his exceptional experiences.
In 2019, the Barcarès Christmas Market welcomed 1.5 million visitors. And it is after a year of absence that the Christmas market returns!
Christmas magic and family atmosphere will be there.
The entertainment, activities, decorations, shows and parades will be multiplied!
During the fall season, the Apple Festival brings together producers and artisans in many French villages. In all its forms, you will find stands, fairs, events, product sales, all of this around the humble apple. On Sunday October 10, the apple festival took place in the village of Aigues-Vive.
Nathan Paulin from the Haute Savoie is a daredevil, highwire walker. He currently holds ten world records and has just completed an amazing slackwire walk 600 metres above ground from The Eiffel Tower to a Trocadero Square skyscraper.
The Visa pour l'image photojournalism festival takes place in Perpignan, featuring this year an exhibition by Eric Bouvet. A retrospective of his photos from 1981 to 2021. Eric Bouvet started at the Gamma agency before becoming a free-lance in the 90s.
On September 18 and 19, the 38th edition of European Heritage Days (Les Journées du Patrimoine) will take place.
Discover the European Heritage Days in each French department: Corsica, Pays de la Loire, Occitanie, Provence.
In September, the Visa Pour l'Image photojournalism festival takes place in Perpignan. At the Convent of Minimes, visit the exhibition 'Double Punishment': refugees in the health crisis produced by 5 photographers from the MYOP agency in 5 different countries where the European Union has intervened as part of #safertogether
Have you decided to take a vacation in September? You are right, because it is the best period to fully enjoy your holidays in France without the tourist influx that can sometimes be found in the middle of the summer season. Discover all the events during the month of September, not to be missed during your holidays!
In September 2020 we had the opportunity to participate in the television program "Les plus belles vacances" broadcast on TF1.
We had been impatiently awaiting the broadcast of our episode since September. This Tuesday July 27 at 5.30 p.m. our beautiful holiday rental property was broadcast on TF1.
Amélie from Pure France presented the house and here she recounts the experience of filming with France's most popular TV channel.
We won ! On a gagné ! Last night on TF1 TV, Pure France's holiday rental villa won first prize on Tuesday's edition of Les Plus Belles Vacances.
Pure France's Amélie Roca presented the house with our friend, Lily Pullen and they helped outshine the two other competing properties.
One of Pure France's best holiday rental homes will be competing on TF1's 'Les Plus Belles Vacances' on Tuesday July 27th at 5.30pm.
Three holiday properties compete every day to be chosen by a celebrity couple as their chosen house in which to have a holiday.
See if Amélie from Pure France will be the winner !
Book your vacation from July 12 to 17, 2021 in Nice.
During this period of July the Nice Jazz Festival will take place, with many artists such as: Christian Sands Trio, Gogo Penguin, Angelique Kidjo, Asaf Avidan, Wookid... and much more.
Pure France on TV - coming soon !
Season 3 of 'Les Plus Belles Vacances' begins on TF1 on Monday, July 5th. A new episode every week day at 5.30pm. Three holiday properties compete every day to be chosen by a celebrity couple as their chosen house in which to have a holiday.
Come and see if Amélie from Pure France will be the winner.
For 3 consecutive summers now, Amaclio Productions has been offering a sound and light show at the Cité de Carcassonne. And more precisely within the Château Comtal.
Since 2012 this company has specialized in the production and realization of visual and sound effects in order to highlight and enhance our French heritage.
The dates of the next international photojournalism festival are published. Take advantage of this event to visit the Perpignan region. The exhibitions take place in emblematic places of the city, particularly in the historic center.
Book your place now at the Pablo Casals festival in the Pyrénées Orientales. The chamber music festival takes place this summer from July 30 to August 13, 2021. The famous cellist Gautier Capuçon will be amongst the artists performing. Come and spend your holiday in the south of France and enjoy the festival one evening.
Come and be part of the 89th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans which takes place between the 21st and 22nd August 2021, at the Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France.
The 24 Hours of Le Mans race is one of the oldest in the world, with the first annual race beginning in 1923. Its famously titled as the 'Grand Prix of Endurance and Efficiency'.
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.
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.
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.
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.