Village House in Provençal Gard
EUR 175,000
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Superb detached property in the cevennes, large land 3100m2, with private river.
EUR 320,000
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Cévennol Mas with 3 chambre d'hôtes & a gîte near Vallon Pont d'Arc
EUR 685,750
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Barjac – a delightful area of France
Barjac, a Renaissance town that lies in the south of France, in the Gard Provençal district of Languedoc-Roussillon, settles its ancient stones blissfully under a hot southern sun, amongst the lavender, sunflowers, chestnuts, olive groves and vineyards that so delightfully and deliciously characterise the area. The name of the Gard Provençal is given to the part of the department where Barjac is found, as although not technically part of Provence, the area is as Provençal in spirit as the Luberon itself.
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Cave de Chauvet
The Cave de Chauvet can be found some ten kilometres from Barjac. Here evidence has been unearthed that proves the existence of a human settlement in the area dating back as far as 30,000 BC, so if it's a bit of history you are after you won't have to look too far!
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Barjac – a Renaissance town
Moving a little further forward on the time line, though, the town of Barjac is a perfect example of a Renaissance town. Beautifully preserved and restored under the expert eye of the "Batiments de France" group of architects, there are many original architectural features to enjoy. A real sense of history pervades the air as you walk in the ancient streets or sit in a shady spot in one of the pretty squares to sip a glass of excellent local wine.
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Things to see in Barjac
Things to see include the Château du Roure, the town's original citadel. This lovely building plays host to an important cultural festival, held at the end of July every year, known as the Festival of Songs and Words.
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Shopping and dining... and sports!
There is a good little selection of shops and amenities in the town, perhaps surprisingly so for its small size and ancient air. You do not need to leave the town to find a good doctor, to take money from your bank account, to buy excellent food and wine or to indulge in a pleasant evening in a good restaurant. If your tastes range to the more sporty, there are plenty of opportunities to get active in and around Barjac, with hiking, horse-riding, canoeing and kayaking, mountain biking and many more activities available.
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Beautiful countryside surrounds Barjac
All the beauty of nature is there to see in the countryside that surrounds Barjac. The magical sight of huge, purple fields of lavender, glossy, well groomed vineyards, golden sunflowers and silvery olive trees greet your eyes wherever you look, making this quite possibly one of France's most beautiful natural environments. It's perfect walking country, and this is perhaps one of the most enjoyable ways to explore it, as it allows you plenty of time to experience the richness of the colours, scents and sensations that evoke Provence.
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Out and about
There are such a lot of interesting places to visit near Barjac, you could find yourself kept busy for a long time. Visit the cities of Nîmes and Montpellier, or see beautiful ancient Avignon with its famous bridge. Journey north to the spectacular gorges of the Ardêche, or travel south-east to the glamorous resorts of the Med.
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How to get there
The airports of Nîmes and Montpellier are both within easy reach of Barjac, and the TGV runs to those cities too, so travelling from the UK couldn't really be easier. Nîmes is served by Ryanair, while Montpellier is served by GB Airways and Ryanair.
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Property prices and availability in and around Barjac
Barjac isn't particularly cheap, but in terms of Provençal property it provides a great possibility to own a property in this delightful area without paying Riviera or Luberon style prices. Currently on the market is a selection of properties (including some exceptional building plots) for under 200,000 Euros. At the top end of Barjac's market you can treat yourself to a really stunning classic Provençal Mas... truly the stuff that dreams are made of.
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WHERE IS BARJAC?Barjac is situated in the central-south of France. It lies in the very north of the Gard department, close to its region's border with the Rhône-Alpes.
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IN THE REGION OF LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON
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IN THE DEPARTMENT OF GARD
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Population: 1,379
Access:
By air: Fly to Montpellier (Ryanair, GB Airways) or to Nîmes (Ryanair). By rail: The TGV runs from Paris to Montpellier and also to Nîmes, making rail travel a good choice for those who prefer not to fly.
Economy:
The economy revolves around vineyards, olive groves, lavender and sunflower fields, nut trees with their attendant traditional produce, and tourism.
Interesting fact:
Just ten kilometres from the town is the Cave of Chauvet, where proof has been found of existence of a settlement dating back to 30,000 BC!
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