REGIONAL INFORMATION FOR FRANCE
France intro:
France has always
come either second or joint first to Spain as a
favoured destination among Brits looking for a new
home, or even a new life, overseas. Offering an
idyllic landscape and way of life, but only a short
distance away from Britain by car or train,
France is beginning to attract investors as well as
a retirees and holiday home buyers.
While
the traditional European favourites like France,
Spain and Italy are 'competing' with emerging
markets such as Bulgaria, Cyprus and Turkey, France
in particular has seen increasing interest in its
own emerging regions. Driven by new transport links
and flights to local airports, more Brits are
discovering new parts of France during short
weekend breaks.Our homes are situated all over
France in both established and new areas, providing
access to a variety of property types, locations and
experiences.
PROVENCE
Perhaps the most popular
region among Brits, our properties in Provence
stretch over the river Rhone into the Alpilles
(or little Alps) with towns such as St. Remy de
Provence - famous for a landscape that inspired Van
Gogh, Gaugin and many other famous artists.
Pertuis, a typical Provencal town close to Aix en
Provence, is steeped in history and the
birthplace of Cezanne.
The area covers a large part of southern France such as the Luberon, with its picturesque villages including Gordez, the colourful Rousillion (known as Little Colorado), and Isle sur la Sorgue, with its amazing collection of antique shops. There are scores of medieval villages, many nestling on hillsides, and all with breathtaking views.
The capital of Provence is atmospheric Avignon, with its wonderful southerly views towards Arles and Camargue, famous for its Roman arenas, bullfighting, horses and beaches. There are four golf courses within 20 minutes drive of St. Remy de Provence and many more close to the city of Marseilles. Provence is reputed to have the purest air in France and largely consists of National Parkland with strict environmental controls.
We have a number of superb new-build developments in the area, within secure gated communities and using local stone, reclaimed timbers and other building materials. Low cost airlines such as EasyJet and RyanAir fly into Lyon in the north and Nimes and Nice in the south. BA and Air France fly into Nice and Marseilles, with Eurostar supporting new transport links.
LANGUEDOC ROUSSILLION
This luscious region of
France, dotted by the Pyrenees, has beaches,
medieval towns and villages. Boasting outdoor
recreation of every kind, including vineyards that
produce robust varieties, it is still relatively
unknown and prices remain low. This region was
recently identified by several major property
portals as an up-and-coming market, based on an
increase in enquiries.
COTE D'AZUR
From St Tropez
to Frejus, Cannes, Antibes, Nice and onto the
Riviera of Menton, Ventimigilia and San Remo, we
have villas, apartments and gated properties as well
as luxury homes on private estates and inexpensive,
newly built houses and apartments.
LOTE
AND TARN ET GARONNE
Less well-known, and now
especially good value for UK buyers, is the
beautiful south western area around the cathedral
city of Cahors (known as Lote and Tarn et Garonne).
It is only two hours drive to the Pyrenees and less
to the Mediterranean and Andorra, Bordeaux and
Carcasonne. Nearby Cirq-lapopie is said to be the
oldest town in all of France. All are within easy
reach of unspoilt character homes with views of
snowcapped mountains.
World Class Homes Ltd, 145 Sandridge Road, St.Albans,
Herts, AL1 4AH | Tel: 01727 835303
bob@worldclasshomes.co.uk
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