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AIZENAY PROPERTY GUIDE
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Aizenay is an attractive and peaceful town which lies in the inland part of the Vendée department, in western France. Its location, between lake and extensive forest, renders it the perfect place for those who love this beautiful part of the Vendée. It is ideal for escaping the crowds who flock to the seaside towns.
ANCENIS PROPERTY GUIDE
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The historic town of Ancenis is found in the Loire Atlantique department in the west of France, on the banks of the great River Loire. With its ancient city walls and beautiful castle, Ancenis is a town that is definitely worth discovering.
ANGERS PROPERTY GUIDE
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Angers is a well connected city with a cosmopolitan feel. It is gaining in popularity as a destination both for foreign tourists and those looking for a property.
BAUGÉ PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Baugé lies in western France in the Maine-et-Loire department, and is set amidst the stunning landscapes of the Baugé Forest. Baugé is known for an eclectic range of attributes, including a rich history, a well documented support for President Nicholas Sarkozy, a superb golf course and grand opera!
CHALLANS PROPERTY GUIDE
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Challans is a large town which is located in the west of France, a short way inland from the Atlantic coast of the Vendée department. It lies in the heart of the lovely Marais Breton, in a peaceful and beautiful landscape of canals and farms.
CHANTONNAY PROPERTY GUIDE
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A peaceful town, with all amenities on hand, Chantonnay is as attractive as its name. It nestles among the beautiful rolling hills of the inland Vendée, yet is within an hour's drive of the glorious beaches of the Atlantic coast.
CHÂTEAU DU LOIR PROPERTY GUIDE
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Château du Loir is a well equipped and attractive town that is found in the Pays de la Loire region of western France. Set in a beautiful area, the town is close to the wonderful Forest of Bercé, with its 3,000 hectares of woodlands, nature trails and walks.
CHÂTEAUBRIANT PROPERTY GUIDE
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The ancient market town of Châteaubriant lies in western France, and is every bit as stately and historic as the name implies. Originating from the Château which still stands today, the town has around 13,000 inhabitants, and presents a wonderful mix of ancient and modern, historical buildings and heritage alongside comfortable modern living.
CHOLET PROPERTY GUIDE
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Cholet, the prettily named town in the south-west of the Pays de la Loire region of western France, is one of the region's largest cities, and its old military capital. Lying on the right bank of the River Moine, the city suffered greatly during the wars of the Vendée, almost to the point of extinction when it was left with almost no inhabitants! It has recovered significantly, however, to the tune of a thriving and growing population of 57,000 today.
DOUÉ LA FONTAINE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Doué la Fontaine is located in the west of France, in the department known as Maine et Loire, in the region of the Pays de la Loire. Elegant and calm, the town has a rich history yet effortlessly takes its place in the modern world. It is probably best known to the world at large for its annual festival of roses where the superb roses cultivated in the area are shown, sold and celebrated.
ÉVRON PROPERTY GUIDE
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Évron is found in north-west France, in the north of the Pays de la Loire region. It is an historic and tranquil town which lies in the fertile countryside of the pretty Mayenne department. Predominantly rural in essence, Évron nevertheless has a thriving economy and makes an attractive proposition for property seekers who wish to find a central location with easy access from the UK.
FONTENAY LE COMTE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Fontenay-Le-Comte, lying between the ocean, the marshes and the forests of the Vendée, represents a beautiful example of Vendeen architecture. The city is really three cities in one, being made up of three distinct areas in concentric circles. The inner city dates from medieval times, surrounding its walls is the Renaissance city, and outside that is the modern commercial area.
GORRON PROPERTY GUIDE
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The market town of Gorron is located in north-west France, in the department of Mayenne. Although Gorron lies within the Pays de la Loire region... just... the town has a distinctly Norman attitude, and is an attractive example of Norman architecture and traditions.
GUÉRANDE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Guérande is a beautiful old walled town that lies in the west of France, in the Loire-Atlantique department of the Pays de la Loire region. Its setting adds to its already considerable charms, as it sits on a peninsula with the Atlantic Ocean on its west side, the Loire River to the south, the River Vilaine to the north and marshlands to the east.
LA BAULE ESCOUBLAC PROPERTY GUIDE
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La Baule Escoublac is a popular and well established seaside resort that is located on the beautiful Atlantic coast, in the west of France. Sitting just below Brittany, the department of the Loire-Atlantique is often referred to as the gateway to Brittany. Certainly La Baule is similar to a Breton town in spirit and ambience, as well as in its physical attributes of superb beaches and stunning views. It is said to have Europe's most beautiful bay.
LA CAILLÈRE SAINT HILAIRE PROPERTY GUIDE
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La Caillère Saint Hilaire is a small town that is located in the Vendée department on France's fabulous Atlantic coast. The Vendée is found roughly half way down the west coast of France, and benefits from a great sunshine record and warm microclimate. La Caillère Saint Hilaire lies in the rolling hills and gentle landscapes typical of this part of the Vendée.
LA FAUTE SUR MER PROPERTY GUIDE
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La Faute sur Mer is a pretty seaside resort that is set beside the glorious waters of the Atlantic Ocean in western France, in the popular holiday department of the Vendée. Clean and bright, typically Vendéen "sugar cube" houses decorate the streets of this little town, while the fine sandy beaches and unpolluted sea offer all the best pleasures of a first class seaside resort.
LA FERTÉ-BERNARD PROPERTY GUIDE
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La Ferté-Bernard, in the Pays-de la Loire region of western France, is a substantial town with a thriving economy. Lying close to Le Mans with its famous motor races, it has an historic centre, and is attractive and well cared for, giving an impression of affluence and well being. All around the town is the beautiful Loire countryside, peppered with fairytale chateaux, rolling meadows and tranquil rivers.
LA FLÈCHE PROPERTY GUIDE
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La Flèche is a large town that lies in the Sarthe department of north-western France, on the River Loir. It has all amenities, a weekly market, some famous historical buildings and is renowned for its glorious floral displays in summer.
LA ROCHE-SUR-YON PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of La Roche-sur-Yon, the capital city of the Vendée region on France's Atlantic coast, was built by Napoleon I. Notable for its unusually straight regular streets, the town is both attractive and well placed for anyone wishing to base themselves in this lovely region.
LA TRANCHE SUR MER PROPERTY GUIDE
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La Tranche sur Mer is a lovely sunny town with an ambience that is something between Mediterranean (white houses, narrow streets) and Californian (beach and surf culture, surf boutiques and bars) and which offers something for just about everyone. There are safe, sandy beaches for families, water sports for teens and twenties and great coastal walks for those who take life at a more sedate pace!
LASSAY LES CHÂTEAUX PROPERTY GUIDE
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Lassay les Châteaux is a very pretty little village that is located in the lovely gentle countryside of the Mayenne department of the Pays de la Loire region of north-western France. Popular with tourists, the village is typically French, has a delightfully slow pace of life and no less than three chateaux, hence the name.
LAVAL PROPERTY GUIDE
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Laval, capital city of the Mayenne department in western France, is a beautiful city which has been recognised as an important cultural centre. Classified as a town of art and history, the town lies on the beautiful Mayenne River, and has long been a significant centre of commerce and a gateway to Brittany.
LE CROISIC PROPERTY GUIDE
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Le Croisic is a popular and charming seaside resort as well as fishing port, that is located in the Loire-Atlantique department of western France. Once known as a pirate city, it is now a delightful family resort close to the better known La Baule. Le Croisic also has some lovely beaches but offers a calmer atmosphere.
LE LUDE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Le Lude is a market town that is located in the Sarthe department of north-western central France, on the River Loire. Notable particularly for its wonderful chateau, the Château du Lude, the town is a lively and engaging place to be, with plenty to see and do in the locality.
LE MANS PROPERTY GUIDE
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Le Mans is inextricably linked with the motor industry. It is known all over the world for its annual endurance race but has other attractions to interest visitors. The historic town centre, fine art museum and impressive cathedral are just a few of Le Mans' highlights.
LES HERBIERS PROPERTY GUIDE
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Les Herbiers is a delightful market town that is found in the Vendéen Haut Bocage, in inland Vendée in western France. This part of the Vendée remains relatively undiscovered, especially in comparison with the tourist towns on the coast, so offers an opportunity to find an unspoiled and truly charming part of rural France.
LES SABLES D'OLONNE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Les Sables d'Olonne is a seaside town that is found in the sun-drenched Vendée department of western France, in the south of the region known as the Pays de la Loire. The perfect destination for anyone who loves the wild Atlantic coast, sea sports, long sandy beaches and lots of entertainment facilities close to hand, Les Sables d'Olonne justifies its popularity at every turn.
LONGUÉ JUMELLES PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Longué Jumelles lies in western France, in the Maine et Loire department. Set amidst the lovely, gentle countryside of the Pays de la Loire, the region is noted for its gastronomy, its wines, its hordes and its mushrooms. Longué Jumelles is a large town, with a thriving economy and a high standard of living.
LUÇON PROPERTY GUIDE
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The market town of Luçon is found in the south of the Vendée department in western France, close to France's beautiful Atlantic coast. Dominated by its beautiful white Gothic cathedral, the town is also famed for its nine-acre gardens, the Jardins de Dumaine.
MAYENNE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Mayenne is a town which bears the same name as its department, the Mayenne department in the region known as the Pays de la Loire. Notable for its castle, its strong dialect and the excellent cider that is produced here, Mayenne is attractive, historically and architecturally interesting and offers plenty to do and see.
MOUILLERON LE CAPTIF PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Mouilleron le Captif is found in the pretty countryside of the Vendée department in the west of France. Its fascinating name, which translates as "Mouilleron the Prisoner", comes from the legend that in the Middle Ages, the seigneur of the town was taken prisoner and made to turn the millstone of his captor, hence the name "the Captive Miller".
NANTES PROPERTY GUIDE
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Nantes, the sixth largest city in France, has recently been voted the best place to live in Europe. The city, despite its size, boasts wide open spaces, elegant buildings and exudes a joie de vivre which enhances the quality of life for citizens of this lovely old town.
NOYANT PROPERTY GUIDE
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The market town of Noyant is located in the north-west of France, in the Maine-et-Loire department of the Pays de la Loire region. The town lies in the east of the department, and is well equipped offering all shops and services, as well as being set in the elegant, classic landscapes of the Loire Valley.
PIRIAC SUR MER PROPERTY GUIDE
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The seaside town of Piriac sur Mer is found on the Atlantic coast in the west of France. It's a very pretty and popular resort town, with good beaches, characterful streets and houses, and a busy little port. The resort is perfect for families, and there is plenty to do for all ages.
PORNIC PROPERTY GUIDE
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Pornic is an extremely picturesque seaside town situated in western France, on the Atlantic coast. With its fairytale turreted chateau overlooking a beautiful harbour and glorious beach, Pornic is a gorgeously French seaside town that must be seen.
POUZAUGES PROPERTY GUIDE
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The quaintly named town of Pouzauges lies in the Vendée department of western France, and is an attractive hill town with an excellent weekly market. Pouzauges offers all the requirements of modern life yet has an unspoiled air which makes it a sought after destination for those property seekers whose research has been diligent enough to discover it.
SABLÉ SUR SARTHE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Sablé sur Sarthe is a lovely river port town that lies in the Sarthe region of the Pays de la Loire in north-western France. Historically interesting as well as being set in the breathtakingly beautiful landscapes of rivers, vineyards and chateaux that make up this region, Sablé sur Sarthe is a wonderful part of the country in which to seek property... especially as prices are often still very reasonable here!
SAINT GILLES CROIX DE VIE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Saint Gilles Croix de Vie is a lovely and lively port town that is found in the Vendée department on the west coast of France, in the Pays de la Loire region. Saint Gilles offers plenty to see and do as well as good, clean beaches that are popular with families and surfers.
SAUMUR PROPERTY GUIDE
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Saumur, highly renowned for its sparkling wine and mushroom caves, is a beautiful and lively town.
SEGRÉ PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Segré is situated in the west of France, in the Maine-et-Loire department (once the ancient province of Anjou). It is a picturesque old town with a thriving economy and a population of around 7,000 inhabitants. Lying close to Angers, Segré is notable for its ancient stone bridge, lovely churches and floral parks.
VILLAINES LA JUHEL PROPERTY GUIDE
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The little market town of Villaines la Juhel lies in the north of central France, in the Loire Valley. A peaceful, attractive town, Villaines la Juhel holds a traditional French market every Monday morning, and this is one day that you can be sure everyone is up early! The town is set in the beautiful rolling countryside of the Mayenne department, and is a perfect paradise for those who enjoy cycling, walking or horse-riding, as these sports are the perfect way to discover the natural beauty of the area.
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