Short term property rentals in the Champagne-Ardennes

Champagne-Ardennes, is in northeast France. The region, designated for the production of Champagne, includes parts of the adjoining departments of Yonne in Burgundy, Aisne in Picardie, Seine-et-Marne in Ile-de-France, and Meuse in Lorraine. The old French province of Champagne roughly covered this same area. The name Champagne, is derived from the Latin word campagna, meaning countryside.

Wildlife flourishes in the magnificent verdant forests and lakes and rivers are a backdrop for outdoor activities, including cycling, boating, fishing and hiking. When in Champagne, visit the world renowned champagne houses and caves.

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Haute Marne | Marne | Aube | Ardennes | view all...

Short term property rentals in the Burgundy region

Burgundy is located in east-central France, southeast of Paris. To its northwest is the Ile-de-France, its west the region of Centre, the southwest Auvergne, to the south the Rhone-Alpes, east Franche-Comté and north Champagne-Ardenne. Burgandy is known for haute-cuisine and fine wines, the vineyards of the Côte d'Or, Côte de Beaune and Châblis yield some of the world's most venerated wines. The region is also renowned for its snails, Bresse chicken and Charolais beef, Dijon mustard, gingerbread and brandy.

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French property: the Burgundy boom

The Burgundy countryside is proving a popular draw for British property hunters.

Burgundy may be most famous for its wines, but it’s also becoming well known among UK buyers for its affordable properties and superb location. Only two hours south-east of Paris, the gastronomic heart of France ideally positioned for easy access to the rest of Europe, and to the UK, thanks to the international airport at Dijon and fast, regular rail links.

This surge in popularity comes as no surprise to Alexis Pelcener from Guy Hoquet Immobilier, who says, “The region is beautiful and is not saturated like other areas in France. It’s untouched, easily accessible and affordable.”

Costs are rising in this region, but for UK buyers, they remain very attractive among second-home buyers. Burgundy also appeals to re-locators thanks to its incredible food, rich culture and visible history – ancient castles and abbeys are scattered across the rolling hills. Of course, the quintessential views of vineyards are never far away either – wine is still a major industry here.

Lee-Anne Keers is just one of the British professionals to have bought as second home in the region, and she explained, “Burgundy is truly charming and is really one of France’s best-kept secrets. There are many interesting properties that can still be acquired here at reasonable prices.”

The Keers secured their home through management company Bourgogne Maison, which offers a comprehensive service, covering everything from finding your ideal home to providing security and gardening services.

For further details, visit www.bourgognemaison.com

Short term property rentals in Brittany

Situated in the extreme northwest 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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Morbihan | Ille de Vilaine | Finistère | Cotes d'Amour | view all...

Short term property rentals & Gites in the Auvergne

Auvergne is located in the centre of France on the Massif Central. Because of its central position it has Bourgogne to its north, Centre to its northwest and west, Midi-Pyrenees to its southwest, Languedoc-Roussillon to its south and Rhone-Alpes to its east. The Auvergne region is composed of the four departments Puy de Dôme, Haute Loire, Cantal & Allier.

Two well known cheeses, Fourme and Bleu d'Auvergne come from the department of Cantal. The Auvergne Mountains are the source of the Dordogne River which flows for a distance of 300 miles passing through the Limousin region on its route.

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Short term property rentals & Gites in the Aquitaine

From the flat, sandy plains and pine forests of the Landes to the beautiful lagoon of the Bassin d'Arcachon... Aquitaine is immensely diverse.
Bordeaux is one of the best and most established wine growing regions in France, with brandy lovers visiting the town of Cognac.
Towards the Pyrenees a Spanish feel takes hold in the popular resorts of Bayonne and Biarritz and the valley of the Dordogne provides a sharp contrast.

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Dordogne | Gironde | Landes | Pyrénées Atlantique | Lot et Garonne | view all...

Short term property rentals & Gites in the Alsace

Located in eastern France and bordering Germany. The eastern slopes of the Vosges mountains. Although there is heavy industry the countryside and villages are very beautiful. The region also has excellent wines and a renowned traditional cuisine. There is a strong local dialect which is still spoken, a mixture of French and German.

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