Property
for sale in Aquitaine
Named “the
Land of Waters” by the Romans because of the
many rivers that criss-cross it, Aquitaine blends an
abundance of vineyards, mountains,
rivers and countryside with
an immense line of golden sandy beaches. Situated in
the extreme southwest of France it borders Spain
to the south. Aquitaine's Atlantic Coast or ‘Silver
Coast’, from Pointe de Grave right down to Biarritz
and the Spanish boarder (some 270kms) is one of the
worlds finest surfing locations and attracts surfing
competitors from around the globe, while the Pyrenees
offer miles of un-crowded ski slopes. The region is
one of the most diverse in France and some of the finest
wines in the world can be found here.
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About
Aquitaine
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Aquitaine
has 5 departments – Dordogne,
Gironde, Landes, Lot-et-Garonne
and Pyrenees-Atlantiques.
- Dordogne a
long time favourite with the
British, with its rolling countryside,
plentiful vineyards, beautiful
historic villages with bustling
markets, beaches, rivers and
lakes to swim in, gives a real
taste of France with something
for everyone.
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Featured Property in Dordogne]
- Gironde is
home to Bordeaux, the capital
of Aquitaine. This bustling
city with its attractive architecture,
numerous cultural events and
excellent shopping is also
at the heart of one of the
two top regions for French
wine. The vineyards of Bordeaux
produce excellent wine, many
of which are leaders in their
fields.
- Landes with
an average yearly temperature
of 12°C ( 53°F ), world
class surfing on the ‘Silver
Coast” and hundreds of
kilometers of forested cycling
paths, is a paradise for outdoor
enthusiasts.
- Lot-et-Garonne located
to the south of Dordogne and
is divided into two by the
Garonne River. This beautiful
region is rich in historical
places to visit such as spectacular
chateaux and there are weekly
markets in the fortified medieval
towns. The region is also famous
for its produce and plum and
nut orchards spread across
the rolling hillsides.
- Pyrenees-Atlantiques due
to its mild climate, Atlantic
coastline and proximity to
Spain, this region can be considered
a hot spot. This region offers
a
great number of year-round
outdoor activities including
surfing and hiking and ski
resorts that boast many of
the advantages of the Alps
but without the crowds and
are less expensive.
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| HOW
TO GET THERE |
The best
way to travel to Aquitaine is by
air, to one of the four major airports
in the region. Low cost airlines
such as Ryanair fly direct to Biarritz,
Pau and Bergerac from London Stansted.
It is also possible to fly from
most UK airports on British Airways,
Flybe and Air France to Bordeaux.
Aternatively, the TGV, France’s
high speed train service, connects
London-Waterloo to both Biarritz
and Bordeaux.
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| CLIMATE
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| Due to
its lengthy Atlantic coastline,
the climate of Aquitaine is
mild. As a result the mountains
can accumulate over 120 inches
of rain per year, which makes
this region greener (with many
forests and lakes) than the
Mediterranean. Warmer days
begin in May and linger into
September and October. Summers
in the inland areas can be
very hot (record temperatures
of 40°C+/104°F in 2003)
whereas the coasts and Pyrenees
remain cooler thanks to sea-breezes
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Other
Regions in France : Auvergne Brittany Burgundy Cote
d'Azur Languedoc-Roussillon Limousin Loire
Valley Midi-Pyrenees Normandy Paris
& Ile de France Picardy
& North Poitou-Charentes Provence Rhone
Valley
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