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Saturday 8 September 2007

Short term property rentals in the Rhone-Alpes

Established as recently as 1980, Rhone-Alpes is located in south western France and accounts for most of the French Alps. The region is bordered by Burgundy, Franche-Comté, Switzerland, Italy, Provence-Alps-Côte d'Azur, Languedoc-Roussillon, and Auvergne.

The winter resorts of Avoriaz, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Chamrousse, Courchevel, Flaine, Megève, Morzine and Tignes, Val d'Isère, which features numerous ski trails and other recreational opportunities, account for most of Rhône-Alps' income. However, coal mining, oil refining, manufacturing of metal products and synthetic fibres as well as the vineyards found along the slopes of the Rhône Valley also contribute.

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Friday 7 September 2007

The French Climate

France benefits from a temperate and rather agreeable climate although there are significant differences from north to south and from east to west. Naturally the weather tends to get better the further south you go and the Atlantic Ocean brings the rainfall and mildness to the western regions. From very defined seasons to mild winters and warm summers France can offer pretty much any kind of weather. It is divided into four climatic zones:

Oceanic and humid climate with warm summers and mild winters to the west of a line from Bayonne to Lille, including Normandy, Brittany, the Poitou-Charente and western Aquitaine; within this there are significant variations with the Charente-Maritime and Vendee enjoying the second highest number of sunshine hours, after the Cote d'Azur. Naturally the climate is heavily influenced by the Atlantic which not only brings humidity but also prevents the harsh cold winters from penetrating.

Semi-continental climate with harsh winters and hot summers in Alsace, Lorraine, along the Rhone corridor and in the mountainous massifs (Alps, Pyrenees and Massif Central); very defined seasons with snow guaranteed for ski lovers and dominated by the mountains which can create very significant climatic differences from one valley to the next. It can be very dry in some areas in summer whilst the mountains create their own micro-climate bringing rain and snow to keep the lush green throughout the year.

Intermediate climate, with cold winters and hot summers in the Paris and central and north regions including Champagne-Ardennes, Bourgogne, Auvergne, Limousin, and the Midi Pyrenees; with very marked seasons - cold winters, mild springs, hot summers and crisp autumns. The areas have a lower annual rainfall than the west but still enough to keep everything green.

Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and very hot summers the area covers the Mediterranean south of France, through Languedoc and the coastal parts of Roussillon. Often characterised by sparse vegetation and a lack of rainfall throughout the year, some areas can suffer from sudden down pours of rain and occasional flash flooding. This usually occurs during the late summer months when they sun baked earth can't absorb the rain. The seasons are less distinct than all other regions of France but the short winters and early arrival of spring make the regions very attractive to foreign buyers.

by Grace Turner

Thursday 6 September 2007

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Wednesday 5 September 2007

Rent out your French property...

... and let it pay for itself.

A lot of property in France, which is owned by the British, spends months empty and costing their owners money. Apart from the cost, there are also security implications. In some areas, especially if it's remote, holiday homes are targeted by thieves.

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Tuesday 4 September 2007

History of the Limousin capital, Limoges.

Limoges is a city and commune in France. St Martial, who came to the city around 250, evangelized the city. The Abbey of St Martial was constructed in the 9th century, and was the home of a large library. The presence of this library led to Limoges becoming a flourishing artistic centre during the middle ages. Limoges was also the home of an important school of music composition, the St Martial School.

During the 13th century, Limoges was at its full splendour, with a new line of walls encompassing Vienne river guarding the town proper, a populated area outside the walls, and a castle with 12-meter high walls controlled by the Abbot (while the town was ruled by Bishops).

During the 14th century, Edward, the Black Prince, who reportedly massacred some 3000 residents, occupied Limoges. During the French Revolution, the population destroyed several religious edifices, including the Abbey of St. Martial.

Industries Develop

In the 18th century, kaolin was discovered near Limoges. Kaolin is a rock rich in fine white clay that is used for making porcelain.

At that time, Limoges was an impoverished region. The administrator of the region at that time was the progressive economist Anne Robert Jacques Turgot, who decided to develop a new industry, ceramics, using the kaolinite available locally.

Turgot established a manufactory for hard-paste porcelain, similar to Chinese porcelain, in 1771. A number of private manufactories were added after the French Revolution. These days, the term Limoges porcelain refers to porcelain produced in Limoges rather than in any particular factory.

The industry prospered in 19th century and most of the population was employed in the porcelain industry, or incidental activities like procuring wood needed for cooking porcelain. Not only did the industry prosper, but Limoges porcelain also became world famous in the 19th century.

Limoges was also renowned for Limoges enamel, medieval enamels on copper, and Limousin oak, oak barrels used in the production of Cognac.

A Curious Reconstruction

The 19th century also saw strong construction activity in Limoges. It was more of a destruction-and-rebuilding exercise of much of the city center, considered unhealthy. Local chicken-eating contests, and a reputation as a nest of prostitution, led to this alleged bad health of the city centre.

Things to See at Limoges

The Crypt of St Martial and the remains of a Gallo-Roman amphitheater were discovered in the 1960s. There is the Gothic cathedral of St Etienne (started in 1273 and finished in 1888) that is notable for a fine rood loft and a partly octagonal bell-tower. There are also other churches from the middle ages.

Then there are the Bridges of St Martial dating from Roman times.

The main railway station of Limoges is a modern structure, Limoges-Bénédictins, constructed over ten railway lines instead of to their side.

About the author
Mira Lash deals with Limoges Boxes, Limoges Porcelain Boxes, porcelain figurines Imported from France.

Monday 3 September 2007

Long term property rentals in the Brittany region

Situated in the extreme north west of France, the Region of Brittany is known for its scenic villages, towns and picturesque landscapes. Its rugged indented coastline is littered with small and pretty fishing villages. To the north the region has a rocky landscape and to the south sandy, sun swept beaches. Fishing, farming and tourism are the important sectors of Brittany's economy and of the three, fishing is the mainstay. Brittany's capital is Rennes.

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Sunday 2 September 2007

Long term property rentals in the Provence-Alpes-Azur

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is located in the south-east France. The western border of the region consists of the plains of Comtat, Crau, and Camargue. The regions boundaries are the Rhone River to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south and Italy to the east, which is dominated by the Alpes.

The region is rich in flower fields, vineyards, orchards and olive and mulberry groves. The capital of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is Marseille and other principal cities are Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Cannes, Nice and Toulon.