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AGEN PROPERTY GUIDE
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Agen is a large town that is located in the south-west of France. Famed worldwide for its delicious prunes, Agen is actually a very attractive town in its own right, and easily accessible from the UK these days, thanks to the airports of Toulouse, Bordeaux and Bergerac, and also the TGV routes that allow you to travel by fast train to the town itself.
AIRE SUR L'ADOUR PROPERTY GUIDE
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The small town of Aire sur l'Adour lies in the south-west of France, in the lovely area known as the Landes. With an excellent twice weekly market and a lively heart, Aire sur l'Adour benefits from a peaceful rural setting and also a well equipped town centre.
ANGLET PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Anglet lies on the Basque coast of south-west France, between Biarritz and Bayonne. It is essentially a holiday resort with a commercial centre, and it is a popular destination for surfers and families.
ARCACHON PROPERTY GUIDE
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Arcachon is a stylish and elegant resort which lies on the Atlantic coast, in the Gironde department of south-west France. With great sandy beaches, water sports for all, a beautiful lagoon and the largest sand dune in Europe, this “Silver Coast” resort is both fascinating and welcoming, and attracts many visitors in summer time.
BAYONNE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Bayonne, that great city of south-west France, has a wonderfully rich heritage of different cultures, all of which have had an impact on the city of today. Lying in the extreme south-west of the country, close to the border with Basque Spain, Bayonne presents a vibrant and eclectic mix of cultures, traditions, architecture, gastronomy and people... a visit to Bayonne is an experience you won't forget.
BEAUMONT DU PÉRIGORD PROPERTY GUIDE
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The attractive bastide town of Beaumont du Périgord is found in the south-west of France, in the ever popular and beautiful Dordogne department of the Aquitaine region. It lies in the south of its department in an area known as the "Périgord Pourpre" or "Purple Perigord".
BERGERAC PROPERTY GUIDE
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Bergerac is the capital of Purple Perigord, named after the colour of the region's number one produce. The town also grows a considerable amount of tobacco, which is a pretty good indicator of the kind of climate you're likely to experience here. There is a museum dedicated to both industries as well as number of pleasing architectural gems within the town.
BIARRITZ PROPERTY GUIDE
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Biarritz, on the wild Atlantic coast of southern France, is a mixture of old, faded glamour, a hangover from the days when it really was the ritziest resort in Europe. It is now a vibrant, modern trendsetting spot for the young and stylish surfers who populate its beaches and bars.
BORDEAUX PROPERTY GUIDE
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Bordeaux, situated in the south west of France is considered to be the most important port in Europe. It is famous for its neoclassical architecture and spacious town centre, complete with wide avenues and well looked after parks.
BRANTÔME PROPERTY GUIDE
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The lovely town of Brantôme, situated in the green northern Dordogne, has long held an appeal for British buyers seeking that special place to set down their roots in France. It's easy to see why Brantôme, with its wide, tranquil river, thickly wooded hills and elegant historical buildings is their place of choice.
DAX PROPERTY GUIDE
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A sudden discovery of colossal mineral water resources has led to the establishment of the booming spa town of Dax. The town also plays host to a wide range of buildings and structures dating back to between the 11th and 17th-century.
DURAS PROPERTY GUIDE
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The old chateau town of Duras is located in the Lot-et-Garonne department of south-west France. Although fairly small, Duras welcomes you with a handful of cafés and restaurants, a great farmer's market and a lovely central square.
EXCIDEUIL PROPERTY GUIDE
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Excideuil, in the ever popular Dordogne department, has a population of just 253 residents but is the capital of Green Perigord. Many of its buildings are 15th and 16th century and the village has a strong historical character.
EYMET PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Eymet is one of the best loved towns in one of the most popular departments of France. A beautiful and buzzing bastide town, Eymet lies in the glorious southern Dordogne or "Purple Perigord" as it is otherwise known.
FUMEL PROPERTY GUIDE
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The historic town of Fumel lies on the banks of the Lot River, as it weaves its peaceful path from central France to the Atlantic Ocean. With its impressive chateau, houses of mellow, sun-baked stones and southern red roofs, Fumel is friendly and welcoming and typical of the south-west area.
LIBOURNE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Libourne, the wine making capital of the Gironde department in Aquitaine, lies on the confluence of the Isle and Dordogne rivers. A large, attractive town with some fine architecture, Libourne is an interesting place which hosts no less than three markets each week in its central square.
MARMANDE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Marmande, which is found in the Lot-et-Garonne department of south-west France, is a large bastide town known for its excellent tomatoes. It lies on the confluence of the River Garonne and the River Trec.
MERIGNAC PROPERTY GUIDE
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Merignac, which lies on the western flank of the great city of Bordeaux, in south-western France, is known to many as the airport town for Bordeaux. The town, however, deserves more than a passing glance as you leave the airport. It is a town of character, with some lovely historic architecture and fascinating sights, and it offers plenty of interesting places to visit without heading into the centre of Bordeaux at all.
MIRAMONT DE GUYENNE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Miramont de Guyenne is one of the Lot-et-Garonne's pretty bastide towns, situated in the lovely rolling countryside of south-west France. It also hosts an exceptional Monday morning market, which is extremely popular with both locals and visitors.
MONPAZIER PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Monpazier, which is located in the beautiful and sought after Dordogne department of south-west France, is said to be one of the best preserved bastide towns in the country. With its lovely central square and grid patterned street plan, Monpazier is a superb example of a bastide, and a deeply attractive place to visit, or in which to live.
MONT-DE-MARSAN PROPERTY GUIDE
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Mont-de-Marsan is the principal town of the Landes department of south-west France. Known as the 'city of rivers', this elegant and cosmopolitan city lies on the confluence of the Douze and the Midou rivers, and is surrounded by the lush forests of the Landes.
NONTRON PROPERTY GUIDE
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Nontron is the capital of Green Perigord, so called because of its picturesque rolling valleys and cascading rivers. The town makes an ideal break or retirement for those seeking a peaceful refuge.
OLORON-SAINTE-MARIE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The lovely old town of Oloron-Sainte-Marie is found in the Basque region of south-west France. The town lies on the confluence of the Rivers Gave d'Aspe and Gave D'Ossau, and occupies a unique and important geographical position. The high parts of the old town also provide remarkable views of the unusual deep clefts carved into the land by the rivers.
ORTHEZ PROPERTY GUIDE
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The ancient market town of Orthez lies in the far south-west of France, not far from the border with Spain. In fact, Orthez, being situated in the centre of the department of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques is equally well placed for accessing Spain, the Pyrenean Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean!
PAU PROPERTY GUIDE
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Pau has been molded by its hot climate. With almost a Spanish atmosphere, the town hold many historical delights. The traditions of the town are also prominent.
PÉRIGUEUX PROPERTY GUIDE
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The dynamic town of Périgueux is a fantastic mix of historical architecture with a picturesque setting. The town is also home to one of the region's best museums, which means there's no excuse for not learning more about this intriguing area.
PIÉGUT-PLUVIERS PROPERTY GUIDE
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The market town of Piégut-Pluviers lies in the south-west of France, in the ever popular Dordogne. Surrounded by the lush greenery of the Dordogne countryside, it sits in a region blessed with lakes, rivers and the prettiest of villages and towns, a good climate and plenty of interesting places to visit.
RIBÉRAC PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Ribérac, which lies in the west of France, in the popular Dordogne department, is said to have the largest and best market in the region. The town is set in the beautiful White Perigord section of the department, which covers the area to the west, close to the border with the Charente.
SAINTE FOY LA GRANDE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Sainte Foy la Grande, which lies in the Gironde department in the south-west of France, is a beautiful example of a bastide town, the "new towns" of the 13th century. Typical of the genre, Sainte Foy la Grande has an arcaded central square, and streets that radiate outwards following a carefully designed grid pattern.
SARLAT LA CANÉDA PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Sarlat la Canéda is believed by many to be the most beautiful mediaeval town in France. Situated in the south-west of the country, in the region known as the Perigord Noir, Sarlat la Canéda is full of charm and history, and richly deserves its place as one of the best loved and most visited towns in the country.
THIVIERS PROPERTY GUIDE
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The attractive market town of Thiviers lies in the Dordogne, an area which has long held an appeal for British seekers of French property. Thiviers is a lively yet essentially rural community, with an idyllic setting in the unspoiled countryside of the northern Dordogne.
VILLENEUVE SUR LOT PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Villeneuve sur Lot lies in the department of Lot-et-Garonne, in the south-west of France. Attractive and historical, the town is bisected by the lovely River Lot, and the two parts of the town are linked by an imposing arched bridge.
VILLERÉAL PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Villeréal is located in the Lot-et-Garonne department of south-west France. It is a pretty bastide town, typical of its area and period, and lies in the lovely countryside of this pretty rural area.
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