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.
The 30th edition of the Sarlat Film Festival runs from November 9 to 13, 2021. The Sarlat Film Festival is one of the major festivals of the French cinematographic calendar. It is a festival well known to film personalities who come each year to present their films; the streets of Sarlat have hosted some of the greatest French directors and actors of the past twenty years.
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.
A breathtaking hike! This hike located in Occitanie is one of the most beautiful in the Ariège. Easily accessible, the peak can be accessible to the more experienced, but also to families. There are different routes, including a loop, however the duration is longer.
Coming soon - a new fim by director Martin Bourboulon; 'Eiffel'. What if Gustave Eiffel had built his A-shaped tower as a declaration to Adrienne, the impossible love of his life? It is on the basis of this romantic hypothesis that Martin Bourboulon took in hand the crazy project of the French film of the year. Mark your calendars: Eiffel will be launched in theatres on October 13
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.
Come and discove this fabulous spa centre in Gruissan on the Languedoc / Occitanie coast. Between balneotherapy, massages, aquatic activities, cryotherapy and gym. A large range of water therapies to treat yourself in a beautiful setting.
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.
Pierre Soulages, French painter from Rodez is known the world over. His work is characterised by its black monochromes. But why the black, which the painter calls 'Outrenoir' ? Find out more about the the painter and his works.
Autumn marks the end of summer, temperatures drop and the days get shorter. In order to break the routine, why not take advantage of the little pleasures offered by the beautiful Autumn season. Here are some ideas to occupy your weekends and holidays.
The first commercial air hostess uniforms in the 1930s resembled nurses' uniforms. They were designed to reassure customers embarking on voyages on the then still relatively new mode of transport. Later, the uniforms borrowed motifs from the military and cruise liners. Over the years, the uniforms of Air France have been a constant symbol of French elegance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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