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ALBI PROPERTY GUIDE
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Albi, the capital city of the Tarn department in south-west France, is a city of colour and warmth. The city, which is a product of its ancient and turbulent history as a focal point of the crusades against the Cathars, is also a dynamic modern city, and these two elements are woven into a rich pattern which never fails to delight and intrigue those who come here.
ARGELÈS GAZOST PROPERTY GUIDE
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The spa town of Argelès Gazost lies in the dramatic and beautiful scenery of the Haute-Pyrénées, in south-west France. A close neighbour of the ski resort of Cauterets, Argelès is a thriving community which offers all amenities as well as thermalism, and has good transport links to the UK.
AUCH PROPERTY GUIDE
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Auch is the departmental capital of the Gers department in the Midi-Pyrenees. It is situated along the River Gers and is a fantastic place for trying authentic Gascon cuisine as well as making a great base for exploring the surrounding gentle countryside.
BAGNÈRES-DE-BIGORRE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The spa town of Bagnères-de-Bigorre lies in the beautiful south-west of France, not far from the Spanish border. A bewitching blend of past glories from the glamorous thermalism era and an unmistakeable enthusiasm for the future, the town is a lively and interesting place, whose setting in the High Pyrénées is one of France's most stunning.
BLAGNAC PROPERTY GUIDE
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Blagnac is a name known to many only as the home of Toulouse International Airport, although in fact it is a town in its own right. It is the third largest suburb of the great city of Toulouse, and is found on the north-west side of the city.
BOULOGNE SUR GESSE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Small vibrant town catering for both locals and tourists with several local attractions on offer. The weekly market is a hive of activity, drawing in people from many of the nearby smaller villages.
CAHORS PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Cahors, which is situated on a hilltop in the Lot department in south-west France, is a town best known to many as the home of one of the richest, darkest and most delicious red wines in the world. Cahors, however, is much more than this, as the town has a plethora of interesting areas to visit, both ancient and modern, and offers a delightful place to base your stay in the region, be it a long term stay or a shorter visit.
CARAMAN PROPERTY GUIDE
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The attractive town of Caraman, situated in the Haute-Garonne district of south-west France, lies more or less midway between the two great rugby towns of Toulouse and Castres. Caraman, on its hilltop seat overlooking the plains of the Lauragais and the peaks of the Pyrénées, has a commanding position and makes a distinctive outline against the blue southern skies, no matter what angle you approach from.
CASTELNAU-MAGNOAC PROPERTY GUIDE
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The little town of Castelnau-Magnoac, in the south-west of France, is a pretty market town offering most amenities. The real glory of the town, however, is its fantastic setting near to the National Park of the Pyrénées, which renders it not only an ideal base for lovers of nature and wildlife, but also a peaceful and beautiful place in its own right.
CASTELSARRASIN PROPERTY GUIDE
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The historic town of Castelsarrasin, which lies in the Tarn-et-Garonne department in south-west France, is a quaint and interesting market town which also forms a hub of boating activity in the summer months. It lies on the left bank of the Canal Lateral de La Garonne, and forms a port for the many leisure barges which cruise the waters.
CASTRES PROPERTY GUIDE
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The city of Castres, in the Tarn department in the south of France, is a lovely little city with a river running through. It is also an important industrial and commercial centre for the region, but this in no way detracts from the charm of the place that is Castres. History and a vibrant modernity go hand in hand here, and visitors to Castres will also quickly be aware that the town has a passion for rugby which permeates the atmosphere of the town on Match days!
CAUTERETS PROPERTY GUIDE
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Cauterets is a spa town and ski resort in the Pyrenean Mountains of south-west France. The town itself is charming, with neo-classical architecture and superb mountain scenery.
CAZÈRES PROPERTY GUIDE
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Cazères is a very attractive bastide market town that lies some sixty kilometres away from the great southern city of Toulouse. Like its illustrious big sister, the town is situated on a stretch of the Garonne River, and it offers two particular claims to fame with its peerless Saturday market and its distinctive and intriguing church.
COLOMIERS PROPERTY GUIDE
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Colomiers, the second largest city in the Haute-Garonne department of south-west France, is world famous as the centre of excellence in the aeronautics industry which created Concorde and, more recently, the massive A380. The city is cosmopolitan and modern, with everything on hand for its residents, including the beautiful 'pink' city of Toulouse and the international airport on its doorstep.
CONDOM PROPERTY GUIDE
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The little market town of Condom, in south-west France, is a jewel of a town which deserves so much more than a visit based on its name! The beautiful cathedral, the graceful architecture, the lovely River Baïse, the pavement cafés, the sunflowers… are you convinced yet? If you add to all this some of the most beautiful and reasonably priced properties available in France then you really do have a reason to visit Condom other than to smile at its name.
DECAZEVILLE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Decazeville is an old industrial town in the southern French region of the Aveyron. Once the site of the biggest open cast coal mine in France, Decazeville was purpose built for the mining and steel industries by the Duke Decazes. If you think that this makes it sound unappealing, however, it would be wise to reserve judgement until you have spent some time in the town, and its diverse, beautiful and fascinating environs.
EAUZE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Eauze, one of the main centres for the production of the famed Armagnac liquor, is found amidst the mellow rolling landscapes and manicured vineyards of the Gers in the south-west of France, in the region known as the Midi-Pyrénées. With its half-timbered houses and historical air, Eauze harks back to forgotten times as well as being a vibrant modern community, and herein lies its charm.
FIGEAC PROPERTY GUIDE
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Figeac is a gloriously unspoiled mediaeval town that lies on the River Célé, in the Lot department of south-western France. In the characterful streets that track away from the town's central square, you can see many fine examples of mediaeval buildings such as half-timbered houses and also some elegant classical architecture.
FLEURANCE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Fleurance, situated in south-west France in the ancient region of Gascony, is a delightful little market town sitting in unspoiled countryside, yet nevertheless offering all amenities. The town is notable for its succession of markets, including an excellent general market held every Tuesday, and also some fascinating flea markets which are a must for anyone interested in authentic French bric-a-brac!
FOIX PROPERTY GUIDE
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The ancient town of Foix is situated in the far south of France, not far from the border with Andorra. Foix, the capital town of the Ariège department is dominated by its hilltop chateau, and is famous for having played an important role in the defining historical story of the region, the Cathar tragedy.
GAILLAC PROPERTY GUIDE
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Gaillac, one of France's oldest wine producing towns, lies in the heart of the Tarn plain, in the Midi-Pyrénées region of south-west France. This lovely ancient town, presided over by the Benedictine Abbey of St Michel, looks down onto the River Tarn as it flows lazily through the hectares of vineyards which bring the town its prosperity and fame.
GIMONT PROPERTY GUIDE
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The little town of Gimont, in the ancient region of Gascony in south-west France, is known world wide as the centre of Foie Gras production. An old bastide town which still retains some of its ancient fortifications, Gimont sits on top of a long narrow hill in the beautiful and unspoiled department of the Gers.
GOURDON PROPERTY GUIDE
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Gourdon is the capital of the Bouriane countryside and can be found on the summit of a rock spur. Many of the old houses of the town have been restored and converted to pretty boutiques and workshops.
L'ISLE EN DODON PROPERTY GUIDE
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L'Isle en Dodon is a mediaeval market town that is found in south-west France, in the Haute-Garonne department of the Midi-Pyrénées. Attractive and with plenty of its original character, L'Isle en Dodon is only an hour from the great city of Toulouse as well as being within easy reach of the Pyrénées and Spain.
L'ISLE-JOURDAIN PROPERTY GUIDE
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Situated in the beautiful and tranquil countryside of the Gers, in south-west France, l'Isle-Jourdain is a pretty market town which takes great pride in its heritage and extends a warm welcome to visitors.
LACAUNE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Lacaune, in south-west France, is an old town with a charming faded elegance typical of many in southern France. Set in the unspoiled Tarn countryside, not far from the main towns of Castres and Albi, Lacaune is an excellent starting point for exploration of the region, and offers a variety of properties at reasonable prices. The town has a proud agricultural tradition, and thus there are some lovely farms and barns for renovation close to Lacaune.
LANNEMEZAN PROPERTY GUIDE
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Lannemezan, despite its rather exotic sounding name, is actually a market town situated in the high Pyrénées region of France. The town has had a history as a centre of industry, namely electrometallurgy, but this is now changing, and Lannemezan is reverting to its rather more rural roots. Situated in the foothills of the most dramatic peaks of the French Pyrénées, Lannemezan offers some superb sporting possibilities, and is of particular interest to skiers who wish to escape the crowds in the Alps.
LAVAUR PROPERTY GUIDE
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Lavaur is a charming fortified town set in the lovely countryside of the Tarn department of south-west France. Somehow, Lavaur manages to be both tranquil and lively, with plenty to do and see under the guise of a quiet French market town.
LAVIT PROPERTY GUIDE
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Lavit is a pretty rural village in the Tarn-et-Garonne. Here you can really still find La France Profonde, as the region is largely undiscovered and unspoiled.
LECTOURE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The lovely Gascon town of Lectoure, in the Gers department of south-west France, was designated "a town of art and history" by the French minister for culture and communication in 1985. Typically Gascon in flavour, Lectoure is a peaceful thermal spa surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the Gers.
LÉGUEVIN PROPERTY GUIDE
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Léguevin, a market town in south-western France, lies between Toulouse and Auch in the department of the Haute-Garonne. The town is a bastide town, typical of this area, constructed with a carefully mapped out plan centred around a market square. It is set in lovely countryside, close to the Forêt de Bouconne.
LÉVIGNAC PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Lévignac, with its delightful covered mediaeval marketplace, lies a little to the north-west of the beautiful rose-coloured city of Toulouse, in southern France. Lévignac is situated in the typically rolling farmland of the south-west, but is also close to the darkly wooded Forêt de Bouconne.
LOURDES PROPERTY GUIDE
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The name of Lourdes, a town in the south-west of France, immediately conjures up images of visions, pilgrims and miracles. Famed as the place where the Virgin Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous, Lourdes today is a town of hope, a town where many go to celebrate their faith and to pray for miracles of healing. It is also an attractive and historically interesting town which lies in a lovely situation in the Hautes-Pyrénées.
MARCIAC PROPERTY GUIDE
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The pretty market town of Marciac, in the ancient province of Gascony in south-west France, is a bastide town. It is one of many in the region which were built as part of an early rural regeneration project, designed to repopulate the areas of the countryside which had been decimated by war. These towns have a distinctive and attractive layout, being built around a central market square, and Marciac is one of the finest examples.
MASSEUBE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Masseube, a little market town which lies in the Gers department of south-west France, is an attractive place which has changed little over several centuries. Yes, there are cars in the streets these days, and modern facilities such as shops, bars, pharmacies and banks, but if you take a picture of the town from a hundred years ago, you would still recognise it today!
MAUBOURGUET PROPERTY GUIDE
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Maubourguet, located in the ancient Gascon region of south-west France, is a charming market town which displays the duel influences of its mixed Gascon and Basque heritage. Peacefully rural, yet equipped with all modern amenities, the town makes a delightful base for anyone looking to holiday or to put down roots in this beautiful region of southern France.
MAUVEZIN PROPERTY GUIDE
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The market town of Mauvezin, in south-west France, is a lively place to be, despite its relatively small size and rural heart. On Mondays, the market sets up in the ancient arched square, and the essential business of buying and selling fresh local produce begins in earnest. This being the old region of Gascony, you will find a proliferation of garlic and duck products for sale? buy them, you won't find better in France!
MAZAMET PROPERTY GUIDE
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Mazamet, in the Midi-Pyrénées region of the south of France, is a bustling market town with a thriving industrial economy. Situated on the lower, northern slopes of the Montagne Noir, or Black Mountain, the town lies in the south of the Tarn department and is known as the gateway to the Languedoc.
MIRANDE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Mirande is a delightful market town in the south of the Gers department of south-west France. The town forms part of the pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostela, and is also notable for its hugely successful Country Music Festival, held over a few days in July of every year.
MIREPOIX PROPERTY GUIDE
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Mirepoix is one of France's most beautiful towns, and is a magnet for both tourists and permanent home seekers from the UK. The town has masses of character and charm, particularly in the central square. Here, the half timbered houses overhang, whilst being supported on strong wooden columns. This forms a cool shady arcade where you can walk, sit and sip a coffee or browse the local crafts and antiques shops for which the town is well known.
MOISSAC PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Moissac, which is located in south-west France in the Tarn-et-Garonne department of the Midi-Pyrénées region, is noted for the Abbaye de St Pierre, which has some superb sculptures to see. Moissac is an attractive and friendly town, and is set amidst the beautiful and lush countryside of the Tarn-et-Garonne. The River Tarn runs through its heart.
MONTAIGU DE QUERCY PROPERTY GUIDE
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The lovely, atmospheric market town of Montaigu de Quercy, which lies in the Tarn-et-Garonne department of south-west France, has its origins in the twelfth century. There is indeed a strong sense of the past here, as the ancient streets rise steeply through the little town and the traditional market arrives every Saturday to set up its colourful chaos as it has for generations.
MONTAUBAN PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Montauban, which lies in the south-west of France, a little to the north of Toulouse, is one of the oldest of the distinctive bastide towns of southern France. Situated on the lovely Tarn River, Montauban is resplendent in the same pink brick of which Toulouse is built, and the city combines its passionate history with a modern vibrant life which makes it an exciting and interesting place to live and work, as well as to visit.
MONTCUQ PROPERTY GUIDE
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Montcuq is a town that is located in the south-west of France, in the department of the Lot. It is in the area also known, historically, as the Quercy. Although it is a fairly small town, Montcuq has a thriving agricultural economy and is a popular tourist destination.
MONTRÉJEAU PROPERTY GUIDE
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Montréjeau is an ancient bastide town that lies in the south-west of France, in the department of Haute-Garonne, near Toulouse. Set in magnificent countryside close to the ski resorts of the Midi-Pyrénées, Montréjeau is an appealing place to be all year round.
PIBRAC PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Pibrac, close to Toulouse in southern France, began life as a small rural village, but in recent years has ballooned into a sizeable town due to its proximity to Blagnac's aerospace industry. Pibrac is now home to a substantial English speaking community, and this, coupled with its enviable location close to the beautiful city of Toulouse and the lovely countryside of the Haute-Garonne, makes it an ideal choice for British home seekers.
PLAISANCE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Plaisance, in south-west France, is a typical bastide town built on a distinctive grid pattern. These towns were created to repopulate rural areas after they had been decimated by the many wars which ravaged this part of the country, and they all share clear characteristics. They are constructed around a central square which forms a natural gathering place, making them very attractive and sociable places to be.
PLAISANCE DU TOUCH PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Plaisance du Touch is located just south of Toulouse, in the Haute-Garonne department of the south-west of France. Plaisance du Touch is as pleasant as its name suggests, with many excellent cultural facilities and all modern amenities, whilst maintaining a close link to the great city of Toulouse which is its near neighbour.
RABASTENS DE BIGORRE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Rabastens de Bigorre lies in the gorgeous far south-west of France, in the department known as the High Pyrénées (Haute-Pyrénées), for obvious reasons! Close to the Spanish borders too, this is a fantastic and little known part of France, perfect for lovers of dramatic scenery and a get away from it all lifestyle.
REVEL PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Revel in southern France is famous for having one of the best markets in the country. Immortalised in Chef John Burton-Race?s book, "French Leave", the market takes place every Saturday morning, and is an unmissable event for residents and visitors alike.
RODEZ PROPERTY GUIDE
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