Languedoc -
is located to the west of Provence
and north of the Spanish border.
It is a region of stunning natural
beauty with delightful sandy beaches
and rolling hillsides. Main cities
include Montpelier, Nimes and Perpignan.
The coastline is sheltered by mountains
and provides a typically Mediterranean
climate, rarely freezing in winter,
and enjoying average high summer
temperatures of nearly 30 C (86F).
Languedoc is a very popular region
for those seeking an investment
due to its lower property prices
as compared to the rest of the
South. [Learn
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Midi-Pyrenees-
is located in south-central France
north of the Spanish border. Made
famous by Toulouse-Lautrec,
the region offers contrasting landscapes
and opportunities for skiiing.
Life in this part of
France is generally more affordable
than other parts of the south. [Learn
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Provence -
is often characterised by its
hilltop villages overlooking
the Mediterranean Sea or by its
famous port city of Marseille.
It has historically been a rural
region dominated by farmland
or vineyards, but also coveted
by poets, writers and artists
like Paul Cézanne for
its beautiful scenery and mysterious
mistral. Here, there is an abundant
demand for farmhouses, either
ruins or recently abandoned,
ready for renovation. Provence’s
village markets have made famous
its “herbes de provence” where
garlic, olive oil, basil, onions,
help to flavour its vegetables
of sunshine: tomatoes, courgettes,
aubergines. Major cities not
to miss are Marseille, Avignon,
Arles, Nimes, Aix-en-Provence,
and Orange. [Learn
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Cote 'dAzur -
or the French Riviera, has some
of the best known beaches and
resorts in the world including
Nice and Cannes. The cities and
coastline abound with first class
hotels, fashionable restaurants,
boutiques, and luxury houses. [Learn
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For Languedoc
- Scheduled flights to Montpellier
and Perpignan can be found from
over 20 UK airports. Discount airline
Ryanair flies from London Stansted
to Montpellier , Perpignan or Carcassonne,
or from London Stansted and Luton
to Nimes.
For Provence - Flights to Marseille
and Toulon can be found from over
20 UK airports including all major
airports. Discount Airline Easyjet
also fly to Marseille. By train,
you can also catch the TGV from
Paris at a travel time of just
over 3 hours.
For Cote d'Azur - Fly to NIce
from over 30 UK Airports. Discount
Airline Easyjet fly to Nice from
Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, Liverpool,
Belfast and Newcastle. |
