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Languedoc Roussillon
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The Canal du Midi: A Good Place to Live
Such a beautiful area to enjoy sun and tranquillity! The Canal du Midi has been one of the most appreciated sites in France for many years.
France, Land Of Champagne
In the seventeenth century, at the time of its invention by a genius monk, only large noble families had the privilege of drinking champagne.
Languedoc-Roussillon: Home to France’s best oysters
The Bouzigues oyster is famous for its flavour and freshness.
See the Millau Viaduct Next Summer
The Millau Viaduct (or in French – “le Viaduc de Millau”) is a cable-stayed, road-bridge, crossing the valley of the river Tarn in Millau
What makes Languedoc Roussillon so attractive?
Languedoc Roussillon is a French region, located in the South of France. It stretches along the Mediterranean
Wine Cellars in France
Wine cellars are more than just a basic cellar. In some French regions people spend hundreds of hours taking care of them as they can need constant attention,…
Good projections for French football
More than €1.8 billion! These are the investment figures for the renovation of French stadiums for the UEFA EURO 2016 football tournament, which compared with…
What’s life like near the Canal du Midi?
The most pleasant and popular waterway in Europe is hugely popular and more and more house are being built nearby. The fact is that the channel offers a unique…
Build a pergola above your terrace
Does your French house need a touch of something new? A simple idea to inject more character into your garden would be to build a pergola.
Property: Invest for seniors
As there are only 200 senior residences in France and one third of the French population will be over 60 by 2050 (compared to 20% nowadays) more and more…
Les Joutes de Sete
Every summer, a unique sporting event takes place in the city of Sete, in the Languedoc Roussillon region, called Joutes Nautiques (nautical jousting). Les…
French Property Trends – April 2010
Recent surveys reveal that the British own more second homes in France than any other nation.
A successful renovation in the South of France
The property and lifestyle series with Charlie Luxton continues its new run. Keith, Antoinette and their family have moved from Oxfordshire to the Languedoc…