Southampton - Béziers...

Are you dreaming of your ideal property in the Languedoc region of the South of France? Live within easy access of Southampton airport?

Up to now, one has not been able to associate the two places but from May, 2011, Flybe will be starting low-cost flight services between Southampton and Béziers, which is in the beautiful Hérault - a superb area of vineyard country with easy access to both the coast and the hills of the national park.

So, if you are tempted by the idea of a little house hunting in the region here, do look through our property listings - and to discuss your property search and see how we can help, contact us now!

And the winner is...

Some interesting reading if you are thinking about the expat life... a recent survey, "The Quality of Life Index", compared many aspects of life in ten European countries, including food prices, utility costs, the climate, working hours, holidays, retirement age, spending on education and health services, etc.

The survey showed a lowly position for the UK in the results this year but let's look at which country came top accounting for all factors overall… France!

In fact, France showed particularly well on healthcare spending, holidays, weather and life expectancy – it also ranked high on retirement age but you will probably know that this is currently subject to change and a very contentious issue in France at present!

However, to reach a rather obvious conclusion... given that France was rated top, and that the Languedoc is the sunniest region in France, with Mediterranean climate and culture, it is not hard to imagine where one of the most desirable destinations in Europe can be found!

OK, so we are slightly biased - but you can see the results of the survey, carried out by USwitch, and they do make fascinating reading…

The Quality of Life Index

Featured Languedoc property...

As well as covering inland areas of the Aude and Hérault departements, we can also offer coastal holiday property via our agent on the coast near Perpignan, in the Pyrénées-Orientales area of the region.

The coastal area that includes Canet Plage, Le Barcarès, St. Cyprien, has been very much developed with the beach holiday in mind and here one can find purpose-built holiday studios, apartments and villas - ideal for your holiday base and for letting. Our local agent has a wide range of such properties and can also help with letting management...

A currently available studio priced at 96,000 euros...

A very nice holiday studio of 21 m² habitable space, renovated with taste - in the marina area, about 200 metres from the beach. Loggia with lovely view of the marina. Sold equipped and furnished...

Ref.: AP2282 Very nice studio apartment, Canet Plage

Holiday Rental Property...

When you are visiting the Languedoc for house hunting, a key aspect is arranging your journey and accommodation.

Although some visitors like to stay in chambres d'hôtes or hotels, many like to rent a holiday property and we are often asked for suggestions for finding such properties.

So, we are pleased to say that we can now suggest a service offered to our clients by Cottages4you, one of the leading holiday rental companies, offering property throughout France, the UK, Ireland and Italy.

Whether you will be holidaying in Languedoc, elsewhere in France, or in one of these other countries, just click on this link to start searching now...

Featured Languedoc Property...

A rare find - on the Canal du Midi with private mooring...

Have you dreamt of mooring your boat on the Canal du Midi - at the bottom of your garden?

This 25-year-old villa in perfect condition offers 176 m² of habitable space comprising 4/5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with a 50 m² terrace with stunning views of the Pyrénées and a swimming pool, set on a beautifully landscaped plot of 2500 m² right on the banks of the Canal du Midi.

Ref. PAR572000E Villa on the Canal du Midi

To see our extensive property listings... 

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