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The diverse landscape of the Midi

This is the largest region of France and has a wide variety of countryside, from agricultural farmland to the snowy mountains of the Pyrenees. The Gers is made up of rolling hills and is home to many beautiful villages. The Haute-Pyrénées is largely mountainous (as the name suggests) and has many ski resorts. Landscapes in the Tarn and to the west are a mixture of hills and rocky gorges - perfect for hikers, canoeists and campers. The Tarn department has become very popular with British buyers and prices have increased as a result.

The Midi - A gourmet's paradise

The decline of agriculture in the southern areas of some of Midi-Pyrénées has resulted in areas of very reasonably priced property. Food highlights include cassoulet (a bean and meat stew/soup), and magret de canard (duck), foie gras (a very rich goose pate) and Roquefort cheese. Apart from these specialities the residents of the Midi-Pyrénées region reputedly enjoys the healthiest diet in the whole of France.

A pleasant temperature

The climate is extremely pleasant with the high temperatures of the summer often cooled by a pleasant gentle breeze. The mountainous areas are obviously considerably cooler and wetter.

Travelling to the region

The increase in the Midi-Pyrénées' popularity is in part due to the much improved transport links. Budget airlines now fly to Toulouse, Rodez and Lourdes, in the region as well as to Carcassonne, Beziers, Perpigan and Montpellier across the border in Languedoc-Roussillon. The airport near Brive la Gaillarde is now also open, currently offering seasonal flights for those wishing to access the north. The new A20 motorway has also improved access to the region for those driving down from the north.

Properties: availability and affordability

Foreign interest in the property market in the Midi-Pyrénées is steadily increasing as nearby Languedoc-Roussillon's property market gradually becomes saturated and buyers extend their search further inland. The Gers is the most expensive department in the region but reasonably priced properties can still be found here, particularly away from the capital, Auch. The Hautes-Pyrénées offers numerous renovation projects in the form of old farm buildings as well as ready-made ski chalets. However, the Aveyron and the Tarn are the departments harbouring the real bargains.

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Department Guides to Midi-Pyrénées

ARIÈGE PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Ariege has been the perfect hideaway for many different types of people over the centuries: Cavemen seeking refuge from wild animals, resistance fighters escaping the Nazis, Cathars running away from the church. These days it provides the perfect location for a Briton wanting to find somewhere to get away from it all. The department lies between three countries and contains a diverse and dynamic landscape, which is ideal for either peaceful relaxation or adventurous exploration.

AVEYRON PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

The pleasant natural environment and charming medieval towns of the Aveyron department are finally being made available to foreign buyers and visitors thanks to the rise of budget airline travel.

HAUTE-GARONNE PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

The Haute-Garonne department stretches right down the middle of the Midi-Pyrenees and is home to both a bustling metropolis and a rural landscape of undulating hills and valleys. It has the fastest growing population in the region.

GERS PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

France's most rural department is in heart of the old territory of Gascony. Its most famous exports are paté, preserves and foie gras. A very popular area with foreign buyers, particularly the British.

LOT PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

The Lot department is very popular with families and retirees. Many have moved here from abroad due to the fine climate, dramatic landscapes and friendly atmosphere. Most of the department is actually classified as a Regional Natural Park.

HAUTES-PYRÉNÉES PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

As the name suggests, much of the Hautes-Pyrénées department is mountainous, with peaks reaching over 10,000 feet. Perhaps its most famous attraction is the town of Lourdes which is visited by millions of pilgrims every year. Property prices are more reasonable in the Hautes-Pyrénées than in most other areas of the Midi-Pyrénées.

TARN PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Tarn is a diverse department, both in its culture and its landscape. While its history is engulfed in religious turbulence, it has emerged as a popular and affluent area.

TARN-ET-GARONNE PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

The Tarn-et-Garonne is a largely agricultural department, with densely wooded valleys and flatter alluvial plains. The sweeping panorama of the Tarn and Aveyron rivers is also on display. The department is more restful in feel than other departments in the area, with undulating orchards and sunflowers. It is also home to few historical hotspots.

Town Guides to Midi-Pyrénées

AIGNAN PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Aignan is a small fortified town that is found in the pretty rural department of the Gers in south-west France. Known as the original principle town of the Armagnac region, Aignan still holds an important place in the production of this traditional local drink.

ALBI PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

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 MAP

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.

ARREAU PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

The traditional mountain village of Arreau is located in the south-west of France, on the edge of the Parc National des Pyrénées. Arreau is set in lovely countryside close to the ski resorts and within easy reach of the Atlantic coast, pretty Pyrénéan spa towns and Basque Spain.

AUCH PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

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.

AURIGNAC PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

The lovely little mediaeval town of Aurignac, set in the Haute-Garonne department of the Midi-Pyrénées region of south-west France, is believed by some to be the oldest town in France, due to the discovery of signs of an occupation from some 32,000 years ago! Aurignac is set in beautiful rolling countryside, with the stunning Pyrénéan Mountains in the distance. The great city of Toulouse is also nearby.

BAGNÈRES DE LUCHON PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Bagnères de Luchon is a vibrant and elegant spa town that is found in the south-west of France, in the department of the Haute-Garonne, in the Midi-Pyrénées region. Far from the faded jaded feeling of many spa towns, Luchon, as it is referred to, is lively and cosmopolitan, appealing to all age groups. It is also classified as a "Ville Fleuri", meaning that it presents colourful floral displays in summer.

BAGNÈRES-DE-BIGORRE PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

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.

BEAUMONT DE LOMAGNE PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

The town of Beaumont de Lomagne is located in south-west France, in the Tarn-et-Garonne department of the Midi-Pyrénées region, the largest region in the country. Beaumont de Lomagne is a bastide town which has a turbulent history, having suffered not just in the various wars that ravaged France over the centuries, but also being dealt a huge blow when many of its citizens died of the Plague.

BLAGNAC PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

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 MAP

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.

BRAX PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Brax is an attractive town that lies in the south-west of France, in the Haute-Garonne department of the Midi-Pyrénées. It is set against the lovely backdrop of the Fôret de Bouconne, and is within easy reach of all the facilities of Toulouse. The town has a rich history, like many in the region, and offers a ruined but still interesting 13th century chateau, Le Château de Brax.

BRETENOUX PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Bretenoux is a lovely old market town that is found in the department of the Lot, in the Midi-Pyrénées region of south-west France. The town is a bastide, unique to the south-west of France, built to a grid pattern around a central square, and is full of local character.

CAHORS PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

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.

CAPVERN PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Set in the stunning natural environment of the French Pyrénéan Mountains, we find the little town of Capvern which has a thermal spa, Capvern les Bains. Capvern has long been noted for its health giving waters, its breathtaking surroundings and its traditional charm. The town also benefits from proximity to many of the region's attractions, including the ski resorts and nature reserves, the Atlantic coast, northern Spain and the spiritual wonder of Lourdes.

CARAMAN PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

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.

CARBONNE PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

The town of Carbonne is situated in the south-west of France, some 40 kilometres south of Toulouse, not far from the Pyrénéan Mountains. Sitting beside the River Garonne, Carbonne has the distinction of being situated exactly midway between the Atlantic and the Med. Once destroyed by Simon de Montfort, Carbonne was re-established as a bastide town, only to be attacked during the Hundred Years War, destroyed and rebuilt once more.

CASTELNAU MONTRATIER PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Castelnau Montratier is a beautiful village in the White Quercy area of the Lot region in south-west France. With its traditional air, windmills and arcaded central square offering good amenities, the village is a delightful destination for holidays or permanent living.

CASTELNAU-MAGNOAC PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

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 MAP

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 MAP

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!

CAUSSADE PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

The attractive market town of Caussade is located in south-west France, in the Tarn-et-Garonne department of the Midi-Pyrénées region. It lies amid beautiful countryside with softly rolling hills and picturesque rivers, and also has a great climate to boot.

CAUTERETS PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

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 MAP

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 MAP

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 MAP

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.

CORDES SUR CIEL PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Cordes sur Ciel is breathtakingly beautiful. Set high on a rocky hill in the unspoiled Tarn department of southern France, this small market town seems almost to be suspended in the sky as you approach from below. With its characteristic bastide layout, cobbled streets and mediaeval air, Cordes sur Ciel is a place to lose your heart to.

DECAZEVILLE PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

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 MAP

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.

ENTRAYGUES SUR TRUYÈRE PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Entraygues sur Truyère is a gorgeous mediaeval village set on the confluence of the Rivers Lot and Truyère, in the wild and unspoilt countryside of the Aveyron. With all shops and services, plus plenty of cultural goings on, this is a perfectly placed village for holidays for all the family.

ESPALION PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Espalion is a large town that is located in central southern France, in the Aveyron department of the Midi-Pyrénées region. A dynamic economic centre, Espalion has a good number of interesting features, with a ruined but still impressive chateau, historic churches, beautiful arched bridge and old, cobbled streets.

FIGEAC PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

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 MAP

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 MAP

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 MAP

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 MAP

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 MAP

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.

GRAMAT PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

The market town of Gramat is found in the rolling countryside of the Lot department in the vast Midi-Pyrénées region in the south-west of France. Well equipped with shops and services, the town is historic and enjoys a picturesque setting in an area full of interest and beauty.

GRISOLLES PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Grisolles is an attractive small town that has the advantage of lying on the Canal du Midi that runs through the department of Tarn-et-Garonne in south-west France. Boat trippers moor up and explore the little town, and bring with them a happy holiday atmosphere in summer, whereas in winter the peaceful canal side is a perfect place to walk and enjoy the tranquillity.

JEGUN PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

The pretty and unspoilt little bastide town of Jegun is found in the almost undiscovered Gascon countryside in south-west France. With its stunning mediaeval market hall and traditional buildings, Jegun is a little known gem.

L'ISLE EN DODON PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

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 MAP

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.

LA BARTHE DE NESTE PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

La Barthe de Neste is a lovely market town found in the stunning surroundings of the Pyrenean Mountains in the south-west of France. The town is an ideal base for mountain activity holidays, and is close to the famous Pic du Midi, with its observatory and legendary restaurant.

LA SALVETAT PEYRALÈS PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Pretty, peaceful, rural and quintessentially French. If this is how you like your French villages, and are seeking a delightful bolthole surrounded by stunning countryside in the sunny southern parts of France, then La Salvetat-Peyralès might be exactly what you're looking for! This little village is tucked into an almost undiscovered yet utterly glorious area. Yet, for all that, it's close to major attractions such as the Millau Bridge, and offers endless opportunities for outdoor and cultural activities.

LA SALVETAT SAINT GILLES PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

La Salvetat Saint Gilles is located on the edge of the city of Toulouse, in south-west France. Its setting, amidst the affluent winelands of the south-west, offers many benefits, including proximity to France's third city, being surrounded by the lovely countryside of the Midi and the accessibility of the Med and the mountains.

LACAUNE PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

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 MAP

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 MAP

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.

LAVELANET PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Lavelanet is an old town that lies in the gloriously unspoilt Ariège department of southern France, nestled among the foothills of the Pyrénéan Mountains. Only a short drive from the ski resorts and soaring peaks, Lavelanet makes an ideal base for exploring the fascinating towns and historical sites of the region, whilst providing all everyday needs and creature comforts.

LAVIT PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

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 MAP

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 MAP

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 MAP

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 MAP

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.

LUZ SAINT SAUVEUR PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

The mountain town of Luz Saint Sauveur is found in the Hautes-Pyrénées department of the Midi-Pyrénées region of south-west France. An excellent base for outdoor pursuits, whether skiing in winter or walking, rafting and climbing in summer, Luz Saint Sauveur is a delightful destination which enjoys the pure mountain air and spectacular scenery of the National Park of the Pyrénées.

MADIRAN PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Madiran is a delightful little wine village found in the Haute-Pyrénées department of the Midi-Pyrénées region of south-west France. Famed for its superb wines, the village is set in glorious mountain surroundings, in an area rich in heritage, culture and wonderful scenery.

MARCIAC PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

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.

MARTEL PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Martel, in the Lot department of south-west France, is a mediaeval town of immense charm and character. Combining historical interest with good amenities for modern life, the town is perfect for holidays or for putting down new roots in France. And it's set amid a glorious countryside offering plenty to see and do.

MASSAT PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Amid the mountains and crystal streams of the Pyrénéan Mountains in the Ariège department of southern France, lies the pretty little village of Massat. The idyllic location makes Massat a perfect base for walking or skiing holidays. And, the low property prices of the area around Massat just add to its appeal.

MASSEUBE PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

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 MAP

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 MAP

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 MAP

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.

MAZÈRES PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Mazères is a delightful old French market town that lies amid the lush countryside of the Ariège department in the Midi-Pyrénées. Its setting, on the River l'Hers is as picturesque as the little town itself. The houses are built in typically Toulousain style, of small deep pink brick and often decorated with intricate pebble designs.

MIÉLAN PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Miélan is a mediaeval bastide town that lies in the Gers department of the Midi-Pyrénées region in south-west France. The village is traditional and authentic in every way, and offers all amenities. It's surrounded by typical countryside of the Gers, with rolling corn and sunflower fields captivating all visitors at first sight.

MILLAU PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

The town of Millau, in the Aveyron department of southern France, is world famous because of its stunning bridge. The Millau Viaduct spans the Tarn River Valley in spectacular fashion and draws thousands of sightseers every year. The town itself, however, is less well known, yet offers a delightful atmosphere, history and heritage.

MIRANDE PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

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.

MIRANDOL BOURGNOUNAC PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

The unspoilt countryside and rural calm of the lovely Tarn department is the setting for the village of Mirandol Bourgnounac. The village is a perfect destination for those seeking a holiday home away from the main tourist towns, and provides a real taste of life in south-west rural France.

MIREPOIX PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

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 MAP

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 MAP

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 MAP

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 MAP

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.

MONTECH PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Montech is a bustling little market town in the Tarn-et-Garonne department of south-west France. Within easy reach of the lovely pink city of Toulouse, Montech is also idyllically located on the Canal de Garonne, and is a popular mooring spot for the cruise boats in summer.

MONTESQUIEU VOLVESTRE PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Montesquieu Volvestre is an attractive bastide town that is found in the south-west of France, some 50 kilometres from the rose-coloured city of Toulouse, in the Midi-Pyrénées region. Almost surrounded by water, the town occupied a defensively strong position, which was significant when it was built as attacks were a common occurrence.

MONTRÉJEAU PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

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.

MURET PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Muret is a town and outer suburb of Toulouse, situated somewhat south-west of the city. Vibrant and dynamic, the town benefits from a location close to all the amenities of Toulouse, yet lies in the glorious countryside of the Midi and the foothills of the Pyrénées.

NAJAC PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

When a French village is classified as one of the most beautiful in the country, you know it's going to be something special. And Najac, in the Aveyron, is really special. This mediaeval village, perched on a rocky ridge top, crowned by a chateau and surrounded by gorgeous green forests, positively invites you to fall in love.

NAUCELLE PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Set in the lovely surroundings of the Aveyron department in south-central France, the small town of Naucelle offers a traditional yet lively ambience. Its rich heritage combines with its modern facilities and vibrant cultural life to make Naucelle an ideal holiday base.

PAILHÈS PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Pailhès is a remarkably pretty old village that lies in the wild and wonderful landscapes of the Ariège department of southern France. Notable for its picturesque streets and houses, Pailhès also has a lovely castle, putting it firmly on the map of the Ariège's most charming villages.

PAMIERS PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Pamiers property is among the best value in the south of France. If you are looking for a home or holiday home in an area where there is plenty to do, yet which still boasts acres and acres of unspoiled countryside, oodles of history and great accessibility to places of interest, Pamiers is certainly worth considering.

PIBRAC PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

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 MAP

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 MAP

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.

PUJAUDRAN PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

The little village of Pujaudran is found in the soft, rolling countryside of the historic Gers department in south-west France. It is small, having less than one thousand residents, but it is notable for its excellent restaurant, reputed to be one of the best in the south.

RABASTENS DE BIGORRE PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

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.

RÉQUISTA PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Réquista is a small market town that's found in the south-west of France, in the Aveyron department. Essentially rural, yet with a good assortment of shops and amenities, Réquista is noted for its sheep farms and hosts a popular festival in honour of the sheep (and its cheese products) every year.

REVEL PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

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.

RIEUPEYROUX PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Rieupeyroux is a lively small town that is found amongst the unspoilt rolling countryside of the Aveyron department in southern France. Surrounded by an untamed nature that offers glimpses of rare birds of prey, deer and wild boar, the town makes a perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of life in urban Britain.

RISCLE PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

The attractive market village of Riscle is set in the soft, rolling countryside of the Gers department in south-west France. It's a beautiful, rural area, renowned for its gastronomy and uncomplicated way of life, and makes a perfect and enchanting retreat from the stresses of life in modern Britain.

RODEZ PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

The town of Rodez, which lies in southern France, in the north-east of the Midi-Pyrénées region, is the capital city of the department of Aveyron. The department is known for its wonderfully diverse scenery, its rich and delicious cuisine and the unspoiled quality of life found there.

SAINT ANTONIN NOBLE VAL PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

The mediaeval town of Saint Antonin Noble Val, in south-west France, is thought by many to be one of France's most beautiful towns. The tranquillity and beauty of the town are equalled only by the tranquillity and beauty of the surrounding landscapes, making Saint Antonin a perfect place to seek a dream home in France.

SAINT CÉRÉ PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Saint Céré is a beguiling market town situated in the Lot department of the Midi-Pyrénées region in south-west France. Its mediaeval features, glorious setting on the River Bave and interesting history ensure that Saint Céré remains one of the area's best loved towns.

SAINT CIRQ LAPOPIE PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

The village of Saint Cirq Lapopie is the jewel in the crown of the Lot department in southern France. Perched on a hill, overlooking the River Lot, this lovely mediaeval village is packed with heritage and cultural attractions. It also lies in lovely, unspoiled countryside and is the perfect retreat for lovers of the great outdoors.

SAINT-CLAR PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Saint-Clar is a pretty town in the Gers department of south-west France. It lies right in the rural heart of Gascony, the ancient region which prides itself of its rich but simple duck and garlic gastronomy, and on the warm welcome it extends to newcomers. Saint-Clar is a traditional Bastide town with the unusual feature of two central squares rather than just one. Its delightful market is held under a beautiful wooden canopy in one of these squares.

ST GAUDENS PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

The town of St Gaudens, which lies in south-west France in the department of the Haute-Garonne, is the traditional capital of the department, although it is now somewhat eclipsed by the much larger Toulouse. St Gaudens is situated in the lovely Garonne River valley, and faces the beautiful snow clad peaks of the majestic Pyrenean Mountains.

SAINT GIRONS PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Saint Girons is a delightful town that lies in the south-west of France, in the region known as the Midi-Pyrénées. Saint Girons has a charmingly "olde worlde" feel, and is host to some of the region's best markets.

SAINT LARY SOULAN PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Saint Lary Soulan is a beautiful mountain village which lies in the heart of the Pyrénéan Mountains in south-west France. It is comprised of a popular ski station and winter sports centre, a thermal spa and a charming authentic village which offers activities for young and old, in all four of the seasons.

SAINT NICOLAS DE LA GRAVE PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

The ancient bastide town of Saint Nicolas de la Grave is set in the beautiful rolling countryside of the Tarn et Garonne department of southern France. Drenched in history and heritage, this lovely town is less than an hour from the great city of Toulouse with its airport, TGV station and multiple attractions.

SAMATAN PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

The town off Samatan is found in the south-west of France, in the pretty and rural department of the Gers, in the ancient region of Gascony. It is a town famous for its local gastronomic specialities, in particular Foie Gras, and infact calls itself "The City of Foie Gras".

SIMORRE PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Simorre is a very pretty mediaeval village that is located in the rural Gers department of south-west France. One of the most unspoiled departments, especially in the south of the country, the Gers offers up a delightful landscape of rolling fields, distinctively shaped farms and barns and a rich and tasty gastronomy. Simorre sits in the midst of this bounty like a little jewel, with its half-timbered houses and mediaeval charm.

SOUILLAC PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

The town of Souillac is found in the Dordogne River Valley, in the ancient region of Quercy in the Lot department. Known also as the gateway to the south, the region experiences plenty of sunshine and has a wealth of places of interest to visit. Souillac is a lively little town with excellent amenities and a traditional market.

TARASCON SUR ARIÈGE PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Tarascon sur Ariège lies in the Pyrénéan Mountains in the south of France, close to the borders of Spain and Andorra. Best known for its prehistoric park, Tarascon today is a vibrant community, a town with all mod cons that is set among some of the most glorious scenery in France.

TARBES PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Tarbes, situated close to the Spanish border and the famous pilgrim town of Lourdes in south-west France, is an historic and fascinating city. A centre of power from Roman times, the city has lost some of its power but none of its charm in more recent years, and is still a great base for further exploration of this wonderful area.

TOULOUSE PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Toulouse is a pretty student town with a great night life. Since World War II, the French government has been pouring large amounts of cash into the city in order to turn it into the Hi-tech industrial capital of Europe.

TOURNAY PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

The lovely bastide town of Tournay lies in the glorious scenery of the Hautes-Pyrénées department of the Midi-Pyrénées region of south-west France. Within reach of the Basque coast, Spain and the wonderful Pyrénéan Mountain ski resorts, this old market town is a delightful base in a stunning part of France.

TOURNEFEUILLE PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Tournefeuille is a large suburb of the great city of Toulouse, situated in the south-west of France. As such, it not only has excellent facilities within itself but also access to all the facilities of Toulouse, and, perhaps more importantly, is close to the international airport of Toulouse at Blagnac, making flights to and from the UK simplicity itself.

TRIE SUR BAISE PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Trie sur Baise is a fortified market town that is located in the Hautes-Pyrénées department, in the far south-west of France. The town is noted for its tradition of pig farming and production of fine pork products, so if you are a fan of pork, this is definitely the place for you.

VALENCE D'AGEN PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Valence d'Agen is an old and interesting market town located in the Tarn et Garonne department of the Midi-Pyrénées region in the south-west of France. In summer, Valence is bedecked with fabulous floral displays, giving it the title of "Town of Flowers". The Canal "Entre Deux Mers" (Between Two Seas), which links to Atlantic to the Med and joins the Canal du Midi a little further east, runs though the town.

VIC FEZENSAC PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

The market town of Vic Fezensac is found among the lovely rolling fields of the Gers, in the ancient region of Gascony in south-west France. A market town of considerable charm and character, Vic Fezensac offers a truly rural yet fulfilling and easy lifestyle, with reasonable property prices and some fantastic opportunities to purchase genuine Gascon farms and town houses.

VIC-EN-BIGORRE PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

The town of Vic-en-Bigorre lies in south-west France, not far from the Spanish border. A lively market town, Vic-en-Bigorre prides itself on its warm and friendly atmosphere, and it is known to many as "the town with the heart and soul of a village".

VILLEFRANCHE DE LAURAGAIS PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

Villefranche de Lauragais is a dynamic small town that lies close to the A61 motorway, a short distance south-east of Toulouse. The main street of the town is lined with a lively parade of shops, and despite its rural setting close to the Canal du Midi, the little town always seems to have an air of activity.

VILLEFRANCHE DE ROUERGUE PROPERTY GUIDE MAP

The town of Villefranche de Rouergue, which is found in the department of the Aveyron in southern France, is exceptionally beautiful, and a place of great historic interest. The town lies on the River Aveyron, and has a delightfully "olde worlde" air with its arcaded square and traditional market.

Midi-Pyrénées AT A GLANCE

WHERE IS Midi-Pyrénées?

Midi-Pyrénées is France's largest region. Nestled between the Languedoc and Aquitaine in the south of France it shares a border with Spain.

IN RELATION TO THE REST OF FRANCE

Midi-Pyrénées Property Map

WHICH DEPARTMENTS ARE IN Midi-Pyrénées?

DEPARTMENT GUIDES

Ariège Guide

Aveyron Guide

Haute-Garonne Guide

Gers Guide

Lot Guide

Hautes-Pyrénées Guide

Tarn Guide

Tarn-et-Garonne Guide



GUIDES TO THE TOWNS/CITIES IN Midi-Pyrénées

Aignan Guide

Albi Guide

Argelès Gazost Guide

Arreau Guide

Auch Guide

Aurignac Guide

Bagnères de Luchon Guide

Bagnères-de-Bigorre Guide

Beaumont de Lomagne Guide

Blagnac Guide

Boulogne sur Gesse Guide

Brax Guide

Bretenoux Guide

Cahors Guide

Capvern Guide

Caraman Guide

Carbonne Guide

Castelnau Montratier Guide

Castelnau-Magnoac Guide

Castelsarrasin Guide

Castres Guide

Caussade Guide

Cauterets Guide

Cazères Guide

Colomiers Guide

Condom Guide

Cordes sur Ciel Guide

Decazeville Guide

Eauze Guide

Entraygues sur Truyère Guide

Espalion Guide

Figeac Guide

Fleurance Guide

Foix Guide

Gaillac Guide

Gimont Guide

Gourdon Guide

Gramat Guide

Grisolles Guide

Jegun Guide

L'Isle en Dodon Guide

L'Isle-Jourdain Guide

La Barthe de Neste Guide

La Salvetat Peyralès Guide

La Salvetat Saint Gilles Guide

Lacaune Guide

Lannemezan Guide

Lavaur Guide

Lavelanet Guide

Lavit Guide

Lectoure Guide

Léguevin Guide

Lévignac Guide

Lourdes Guide

Luz Saint Sauveur Guide

Madiran Guide

Marciac Guide

Martel Guide

Massat Guide

Masseube Guide

Maubourguet Guide

Mauvezin Guide

Mazamet Guide

Mazères Guide

Miélan Guide

Millau Guide

Mirande Guide

Mirandol Bourgnounac Guide

Mirepoix Guide

Moissac Guide

Montaigu de Quercy Guide

Montauban Guide

Montcuq Guide

Montech Guide

Montesquieu Volvestre Guide

Montréjeau Guide

Muret Guide

Najac Guide

Naucelle Guide

Pailhès Guide

Pamiers Guide

Pibrac Guide

Plaisance Guide

Plaisance du Touch Guide

Pujaudran Guide

Rabastens de Bigorre Guide

Réquista Guide

Revel Guide

Rieupeyroux Guide

Riscle Guide

Rodez Guide

Saint Antonin Noble Val Guide

Saint Céré Guide

Saint Cirq Lapopie Guide

Saint-Clar Guide

St Gaudens Guide

Saint Girons Guide

Saint Lary Soulan Guide

Saint Nicolas de la Grave Guide

Samatan Guide

Simorre Guide

Souillac Guide

Tarascon sur Ariège Guide

Tarbes Guide

Toulouse Guide

Tournay Guide

Tournefeuille Guide

Trie sur Baise Guide

Valence d'Agen Guide

Vic Fezensac Guide

Vic-en-Bigorre Guide

Villefranche de Lauragais Guide

Villefranche de Rouergue Guide

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