At 240 km in length, the Canal du Midi connects the Garonne to the Étang de Thau, linking the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. The Canal du Midi winds its way through the centre of Carcassonne and features seventeen locks, each offering unique features and engineering marvels.
France is a country that entices travellers with its rich culture, picturesque landscapes and exquisite cuisine. While many choose to explore this captivating nation by car or train, many holiday makers are discovering the joys of cycling through its diverse regions.
Hire an electric car or bring your own electric car with you to France this summer holiday and enjoy the journey. Pure France offers a range of properties in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Occitane and Provence Côte d'Azur that offer electric car charging facilities. Arrive, plug-in and recharge your batteries and then take a dip in your private pool!
Are you staying in Vienne for the holidays? Embark aboard the Jehan Martin and take a trip on the Vienne. Discover this beautiful area through its waterways. Enjoy the fauna and flora, the heritage, the rural landscapes. And rent a fabulous chateau nearby !
Take a first flight with Aérofutur Perpignan. Do you dream of becoming a pilot? The Aérofutur Perpignan flight school offers first flights. Once the flight is completed, you will only want to take your next one! Lionel Marti is the co-founder of the school, educational manager and flight instructor. At his side a very nice team.
The first section of the first French motorway, the A 13 was completed in 1941. The free motorway network grew until it became chargeable on July 9, 1960. On July 1, 1961, the first toll motorway was inaugurated in France, this is the Estérel-Côte d'Azur motorway.
Miss.Tic is a French artist born in Paris on 20 February 1956. She is known for her stencils of dark-haired woman often seen in the streets of Paris and associated with poetry. In 2013 her work was chosen to adorn the carriages of the new Ligne 5 Tramway in Montpellier.
Alpine is a French automobile manufacturer, owned by the Renault group. The company was created in Dieppe, in Normandy, in 1955 by Jean Rédélé, at the time Renault dealer. He made a remarkable breakthrough in the sports automobile sector. Seventeen years after the end of production of the last Alpine model, Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Renault, announced on November 5, 2012 the rebirth of Alpine2.
Play Ping Pong made in France with Cornilleau. Summer smells good in a family home where ping pong games follow one another with friends or relatives. Since 1946 Cornilleau has been manufacturing ping pong tables in its factory located in the Oise. Cornilleau is also a solidarity company.
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.
Treat yourself to Provence seen from the sky in a hot air balloon. More than a trip, feel the soul of an adventurer during the time of Jules Vernes. The base is near the pretty village of Forcalquier, in the Alpes-de-Hautes-Provence department. Allow 3 hours which includes the preparations, take-off, flight, landing and toast of the balloonists.
A chance conversation led to a rare discovery last month of a classic Citroen H van - found abandoned after 15 years in a old barn in a small wine-producing town among the vineyards north of Béziers in Occitanie. Here's the story of an eye-witness account of what happened.
As tourism to the south of France gained popularity towards the end of the 19th century, a train service was introduced for the wealthy and famous travellers taking them from Calais to Paris and onwards to the final town on the Cote d'Azur before the Italian border, Menton. Here's the story of Le Train Beu.
A love story, a travelogue, a collection of stories and snapshots, both visual and verbal, irreverent and brilliant. "Anyone who doesn’t read Cortázar is doomed." - Pablo Neruda In May 1982, Julio Cortázar, literary explorer of the highest order, set out with Carol Dunlop aboard their VW camper van to explore the uncharted territory of the Paris to Marseille autoroute.
Anyone with memories of a 1970s summer beach holiday either on the Atlantic coast between Arcachon and Biarritz or anywhere along the Cote d’Azur from Marseille to Menton will remember the familiar site of the Citroën Mehari. A classic French vehicle and style-icon; find out more here.
Many people of course already own an electric or hybrid vehicle. In December 2020, electric vehicles accounted for 19.2% of the passenger vehicle market in France. The Top 3 best selling electric cars in France in 2020 were; Renault Zoe, Peugeot E-208, Tesla 3. At Pure France for 2021 we are committed to a nationwide green campaign where electric vehicle charging will be free at all our self-catering holiday homes.
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