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AGDE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Agde, the second oldest town in France, is known as the Black Pearl of the Mediterranean due to the black basalt (a relic of its volcanic past). You'll see it used in the buildings of the town and it's also responsible for the beautiful and unusual black sand beaches that characterise the area.
AIGUES MORTES PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Aigues Mortes is located in the central-south of France, in the beautiful wetlands known as the Camargue. Aigues Mortes is beautiful in its own right, and holds a historical fascination due to its rich past and magnificent city walls that still stand proud today.
ALES PROPERTY GUIDE
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Ales is the Gard departments second largest town, holding a population of around 40,000 people. The town was once heavily reliant on mining but now it is home to a wide variety of sporting activities applicable to all seasons of the year.
AMÉLIE-LES-BAINS-PALALDA PROPERTY GUIDE
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There is a distinctly Spanish air about the town of Amelie-les-Bains-Palalda, despite the fact that it is found in France. You may spot posters advertising bullfighting, and you will definitely hear a language that is not French. Catalan to the core, Amélie-les-Bains-Palalda sits in the southernmost department of France, up against the Spanish border. The town is overlooked by the mighty Mount Canigou, which is the eighth highest mountain in France.
ANDUZE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Anduze is a charming mediaeval village lying in the foothills of the Cévennes Mountains in southern France. Known for its position as the gateway to the Cévennes, it is nevertheless just an hour's drive from the Mediterranean Sea.
ARGELES SUR MER PROPERTY GUIDE
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Argelès-sur-Mer is a charming typical Catalan village on France?s Mediterranean coast. There are two parts to the town, with the old quarter being situated further inland than the newer, more tourist-orientated beach area.
AUTIGNAC PROPERTY GUIDE
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Autignac, in the southern wine producing region of Languedoc-Roussillon, is a truly lovely village which sits in the midst of acres and acres of picturesque vineyards. If you enjoy wine and sunshine, Autignac could be close to paradise on earth!
AXAT PROPERTY GUIDE
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The village of Axat lies in the southern department of the Aude, in Languedoc-Roussillon. Axat is close to the border with the neighbouring department of Pyrénées-Orientales, and also not far from Spain and Andorra. The town has a dramatic setting, with the rushing melt waters of the River Aude dashing through, making it a paradise for white water sports enthusiasts.
BÉZIERS PROPERTY GUIDE
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After a long and troublesome history, Béziers has returned to its glory days - largely thanks to the prosperity of the vineyards which dot its landscape. Town guide with information about property prices and links to property for sale.
BAGNOLS SUR CEZE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Situated North-East of Uzes, Bagnols Sur Ceze is widely considered to be the gateway to the Languedoc. The town has a population of about 18,000. It is near the border with two other regions - Provence and the Rhone Alps. Its strategic location makes it an ideal base for touring the many notable places of interest in the three regions.
BANYULS SUR MER PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Banyuls sur Mer is located on the gorgeous Mediterranean coast in the deep south of France, close to the Spanish border. The town, essentially a fishing village, not only rejoices in a beautiful coastline and climate, but also has a dramatic setting with the wine clad foothills of the majestic Pyrénées climbing steeply up from the town.
BARJAC PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Barjac is located in the central-south of France, in the most easterly of the departments of the Languedoc-Roussillon region, the Gard. Lying amongst a very Provençal scene of olive groves and vineyards, the town is referred to as being in the Gard Provençal, despite not actually falling within the boundaries of Provence. This Renaissance town is both historically and culturally important, as well as being a place of great beauty.
BEDARIEUX PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Bedarieux, while having an enviable spot on the Mediterranean, contains a number of bargains waiting to be snapped up.
BRAM PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Bram is found in the Languedoc region of southern France. It is an interesting and distinctive town, particularly when viewed from the air, as it is built in a circular pattern, originally as a defence against invaders. Bram is fortunate to be situated on the lovely Canal du Midi, which links the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
CABESTANY PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Cabestany is a close neighbour of Perpignan, so close, in fact, that it is sometimes considered to be the southern part of the city. Similar to Perpignan, Cabestany is in an ideal location for access to the lovely beaches of this part of the Mediterranean, and makes a fantastic place to live, whether full or part-time.
CANET EN ROUSSILLON PROPERTY GUIDE
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The seaside resort of Canet en Roussillon is located on the pretty stretch of Mediterranean coast that lies in the deep south of France, close to the Spanish border. Long established as a favourite summer retreat for the French, the town nowadays is popular with foreigners too, unsurprisingly really, as it has lovely safe sandy beaches, great weather and a picturesque setting near the Pyrenean mountains.
CANET PLAGE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Canet Plage is a popular and elegant seaside resort that lies in the south of France, in the region known as French Catalonia. Originally just known to the local people, Canet Plage is now a sophisticated summer centre attracting holiday makers from all over Europe.
CAPESTANG PROPERTY GUIDE
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The delightful little town of Capestang is located in the south of France, in the Hérault department of the Languedoc-Roussillon region. Less than half an hour away from the superb beaches of the Mediterranean, Capestang is full of history yet also manages to offer all mod cons and to cater for the tourist trade without ever relinquishing its genuine charm.
CARCASSONNE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Find out why this magical town in the Languedoc Roussillon continues to amaze visitors from all over the world. Do you know which animated film was based on this town? A vital round-up for those considering property in the area. All the essential travel details are covered.
CASTELNAUDARY PROPERTY GUIDE
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Castelnaudary is a small town situated in the Languedoc-Roussillon, not far from Carcassonne. It is home to much tradition and scenery. Many visitors to the town come by way of the pretty canal. One of the cheaper places in Languedoc to buy property.
CAZOULS LES BEZIERS PROPERTY GUIDE
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Cazouls Les Beziers is a relaxing town just 25 minutes away from the Mediterranean Sea. It can be found, wrapped in lush countryside, in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. The town is also in the heart of the largest and most loved winemaking region in the whole of France.
CERBÈRE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Cerbère is located in the deep south of France, next to the Spanish border. With its bright Catalan colours glowing in the Mediterranean sunshine, this little town is a perfect spot for those who love France but like a little Spanish edge to life as well.
CERET PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Ceret, in the southernmost tip of France, is a truly delightful example of the blend of France and Spain that is Catalonia. Nestling at the foot of Mount Canigou, the soft pink and cream coloured houses of Ceret with their red tiled roofs contrast vibrantly with an impossibly blue sky, almost all year round.
CLERMONT L'HÉRAULT PROPERTY GUIDE
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Clermont l'Hérault is a pretty little town situated amongst the olive groves and vineyards of southern France. It lies about 30 minutes drive from the departmental capital of Montpellier, and is easily accessed from the main roads of the A75 and the A750.
COLLIOURE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The quaint fishing village of Collioure, in the southernmost tip of France, is a delightful old town where the blues of the Mediterranean Sea and sky blend with the reds and yellows of the Catalan flag flying from the little fishing boats moored in the harbour. The hot sun beats down on the town in summer, making it a midday necessity and a delight to sit in a shaded restaurant looking out over the bay and lunch on delicious seafood.
CORBIÈRES PROPERTY GUIDE
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The Corbieres has long been a much coveted area. In the past, the area's mineral wealth was a major attraction. Today, tourists are drawn by the pretty scenery and of course by the thriving wine industry.
DURBAN CORBIÈRES PROPERTY GUIDE
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Durban Corbières, in the very heart of the Corbières wine region in south-west France is a delightful Languedoc village where life is still dictated by the rhythm of the seasons and the care of the vines. There is a strong sense of history here, and the fact that Durban Corbières is in Cathar country means there will always be a warm welcome extended to you when you visit.
ESTAGEL PROPERTY GUIDE
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The historic village of Estagel, situated in the south of France, in the Pyrénées-Orientales department, is superbly situated in dramatic countryside, and provides a paradise for both wine lovers and adherents of adventure sports. Estagel is a tranquil and pretty place, with mellow stone houses sleeping in the sunshine, and a way of life that seems to have remained largely unchanged for centuries.
FAUGÈRES PROPERTY GUIDE
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Faugères is a typically Languedocienne town, with its main street lined with big plane trees, pruned into stark shapes for the winter yet generously leafy in summer, providing welcome shade. Lying in the south of France, just near the historic town of Béziers, Faugères is famed for its superb wines.
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