A rock boat off the coast of Marseille has recently been surprising tourists and locals alike. “The Invisible” is a totally man-made floating rock of 4.30 meters. A trompe-l'oeil larger than life imagined by Julien Berthier. Suddenly, the rock starts to move ... and accelerates to a considerable speed...
Pere Pigne is an eco brand of clothing made in Perpignan, in the south of France. Using recycled materials, the company produces a unique range of T-shirts, tote bags, polo shirts and sweat pants and more. Discover more about this 'Made in France' company.
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.
Visit Périgueux, the capital of the Dordogne with a medieval town centre and a grand array of café bars and restaurants. Don't miss the Saint-Front Cathedral and the Vesunna museum. Discover this beautiful region with Pure France holiday rental homes.
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
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.
Saint-Jean de Luz is a town located on the Basque Coast, not far from the Spanish border. The beaches, walks along the Basque Coast, protected beaches, surfing and nautical activities, golf, shopping, cinema, well-being, casino and other varied activities to discover during your stay in Saint-Jean de Luz.
From September 1 to 30, 2021, the towns of Pontoise, Auvers-sur-Oise and Isle-Adam invite you on a journey to the time of the Impressionists on the occasion of the first edition of the 'Month of Impressionism' festival. Shows, exhibitions and workshops for all, old and young, come and discover the painters who lived in the Oise Valley and made it a major place for the history of art.
Here's a new film, recently shown at the Cannes Film Festival in July. The northern districts of Marseille hold a sad record: the area with the highest crime rate in France. Driven by its hierarchy, the BAC Nord, a field brigade, constantly seeks to improve its results. In a high-risk sector, the cops adapt their methods, sometimes crossing the yellow line. Until the day the justice system turns against them.
The iconic French actor, Jean-Paul Belmondo has died at the age of 88. The actor died at his home in Paris, his lawyer Michel Godest said. Belmondo burst onto the silver screen in the 1950s, but made his name during the next decade's New Wave of titles including "Breathless" and "The Man from Rio". Over his 50-year career, Bébel, as he is known in France, appeared in 80 movies, starring in both popular and auteur films and working under a variety of major French directors, from Francois Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard to Claude Lelouch.
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.
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.
Visit Notre Dame de Fourvière listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the view overlooking all of Lyon. Alongside the exceptional view of Lyon, you can enjoy guided tours, themed tours and unusual tours throughout the year.
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.
Port Grimaud is a man-made seaside town close to Saint-Tropez and Sainte-Maxime. The town was created by architect François Spoerry in the 1960s by modifying the marshes of the river Giscle on the bay of Saint-Tropez. Built with channels in a Venetian manner, but with French "fisherman"-style houses resembling those in Saint-Tropez,
Cerbère is a small fishing village that avoids mass tourism. Popular all year round with pebble coves for sunbathing and a scuba diving club to explore the marine nature reserve. An unusual building in the shape of a boat is a must see: the Belvédère du Rayon vert.
Salomon is an essential brand of mountain equipment whether for summer sports, trail running, running, hiking or for winter sports such as skiing, cross-country skiing or snowboarding. Brief history of this company born in the French Alps.
Located to the west of Clermont, many towns such as Ceyrat and Orcines are part of the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park. Sites not to be missed during your vacation in the region. You will find many trails around the volcanoes, with hikes and walks that will take you to the peaks of the most beautiful volcanoes.
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.
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.
Françoise Hardy, the iconic French singer and acress has just released her long awaited book, 'Chansons Sur Toi Et Nous' - a volume of all her songwords that she has written between 1962 and 2018. Accompanying the lyrics are anecdotes and memories.
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.
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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