Tourism

France is renowned for its historic sites, its beautiful villages, beaches, museums, places of interest, tourist attractions. Here you will find a selection of great places to visit. Occitanie, Provence, Corsica, Burgundy, The Loire Valley - browse and discover the different regions for your holiday.

24 November 2021  |  Hugh Atkins  |  Tourism

Strasbourg - the biggest and best Christmas market

Strasbourg’s Christmas market is one of the best loved in the country. It has a vintage feel, with many traditional craft stalls that will make your think of Christmas celebrations from yesteryear. The city’s historic quarter, known as ‘Petite France’ is a dream to stroll through on a winter’s night, too.

22 November 2021  |  Hugh Atkins  |  Tourism

The smallest municipality in France

The smallest municipality in France, with an area of 3.54 hectares, Castelmoron-d'Albret can also claim to be a charming fortified village perched on a rocky outcrop. Discover its pleasant flowery streets and admire its old houses, remains of ramparts, washhouses and fortified doorways.

21 November 2021  |  Hugh Atkins  |  Culture, Tourism, Architecture

Paris by Sasek

With the same wit and perception that distinguished his charming books on London, New York, and San Francisco, here this famous Czech painter presents his impressions of Paris in This Is Paris, first published in 1959. Discover some the beautiful illustrations...

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06 November 2021  |  Lee Jones  |  Architecture, Tourism

The Ancient Roman city of Glanum

Situated in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence visits can explore the ancient roman city of Glanum. Around 600 BC the first Gallic tribes settled in Glanum, situated on the north face of the Alpilles mountain range. Excavations of the site began in the early 1900's and today visitors can admire the may accent monuments including the House of Antes and the House of Cybele.

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21 October 2021  |  Hugh Atkins  |  Tourism

Visit Cassis

Cassis is a beautiful harbour town on the south coat of France in Provence. Cars are not allowed in the main part of the town and there are fabulous waterside restaurants and shops looking out of the harbour. Daily boat trips to the famous Calanques.

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09 October 2021  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism

Toulouse - The City of Space

Discovering space and the wonders of the universe has never been easier. Films, tours, exhibitions, discover a more than fascinating universe. The city of space is a center of scientific culture oriented towards space and the conquest of space, devoted as much to astronomy as to astronautics.

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30 September 2021  |  Hugh Atkins  |  Tourism

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southeastern France. In 2017, it had a population of 709. It is considered one of the "most beautiful villages of France". Discover the town and a beautiful Pure France holiday rental home.

23 September 2021  |  Hugh Atkins  |  Nature , Tourism, Sports and leisure

Cannes Natural Forest Park - La Croix des Gardes

Less than a kilometre from the Croisette in Cannes isthe Forest Natural Park of the Croix des Gardes, offering a secluded forest with many trails. Discover no less than 5 routes ranging from 1.5 km to 5.2 km crossing 80 wooded hectares punctuated by 5 look-out points to admire a 360° panorama over the bay of Cannes, the Estérel massif and the Lérins Islands.

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13 September 2021  |  Hugh Atkins  |  Drinks, Tourism, Pure France

Visit Noilly Prat in Marseillan

Noilly Prat is one of the most drinks in the world. Joseph Noilly, a herbalist, developed the first formula in 1813, 50 years before the now archetypal vermouth, Martini. "White" Noilly Prat is the archetype of dry, straw-coloured French vermouth. Noilly Prat now makes Red and Ambre vermouths as well, introduced in the 1960s and 1980s, but they are less widely known. Produced in the small seaside town of Marseillan, there are organised daily visits as well as a large shop.

06 September 2021  |  Amélie Roca  |  Tourism

Thiers, world capital of cutlery

The cutlery capital of the world is here! Why? Because Thiers is the city where there are the most cutlers who have been practicing their profession for several generations. In Thiers, more than 70% of French sharps are manufactured.

04 September 2021  |  Amélie Roca  |  Gastronomy, Restaurants, Tourism

The history of Lyon corks

You will recognize them among all the other restaurants, you will see wooden tables, with red checkered tablecloths, in which we taste traditional dishes often made from pork. Like any other specialty, the Lyon cork has an origin, which we are going to discover.

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02 September 2021  |  Hugh Atkins  |  Architecture, Tourism

Marina Baie des Anges

If you are driving or taking the train between Nice and Cannes, you cannot fail to notice some of the most extraordinary contemporary architecture in France. Situated on the waterfront between Nice and Cannes is the Marina Baie des Anges in Villeneuve-Loubet with its amazing apartment buildings.

25 August 2021  |  Hugh Atkins  |  Tourism, Pure France, Holidays

Seillans, Summer, September

Seillans is a superbly picturesque, hill-top village overlooking the plain between the southern Alps and the Esterel, which borders the sea between Cannes and Saint-Raphaël. It is officially one the prettiest villages of France. Come and discover its charms and a fantastic holiday rental villa available for all weeks in September.

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24 August 2021  |  Amélie Roca  |  Holidays, Nature , Tourism

The most beautiful beaches in France

French summer vacation is coming to an end soon, but the beautiful sunny days will still be here in September. Why not enjoy the most beautiful French beaches without the tourist influx of summer periods. We have prepared for you the classification of the most beautiful beaches in our French regions.

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20 August 2021  |  Amélie Roca  |  Pure France, Tourism

Couples vacations in France

During the month of September, the tourist influx is less important than in the middle of the summer season. Quite simply, because it is the start of the school year, and the return to work for adults. This is why we offer a selection of high-end properties for couples or small groups ranging from 2 to 5 people.

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10 August 2021  |  Amélie Roca  |  Holidays, Pure France, Tourism, Wines / Vineyard, Sports and leisure, Gastronomy, Events, Culture

Events not to be missed in September in France

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!


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