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The Languedoc is bounded by Auvergne, the Midi-Pyrénées, Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur, the Mediterranean sea, and Spain.
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.
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.
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.
Poitou-Charentes, located in the west of central France, is bounded buy Pays-de-la-Loire, Centre, Limousin, Aquitaine and the Bay of Biscay. The areas of Poitou and Charente are joined by the Charente River valley, which hosts the vines of the Cognac on the right bank.
Located in the south of France and bordered by the regions of Auvergne, Limousin, Aquitaine and Languedoc-Roussillon, the Midi Pyrénées is a large and diverse region.
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Tilia GiteSituated on the edge of a small hamlet in the beautiful Dordogne region, this property is just 4km from the town of Excideuil with it's large Chateau, supermarket, bank, post office, chemist, other shops and weekly market.
The Gite is adjacent to the English owners converted stone farmhouse and has a raised patio offering views across the fields and woodland. The woodland consists of almost 30 acres and there you can watch buzzards soaring, wild deer and many other birds and wildlife.
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Some Reasons To Visit The Dordogne.
By Marcus Smith.
There are many reasons to visit and explore the Dordogne department in the Aquitaine region of France.Some of the key highlights include:
Lascaux caves.
The prehistoric paintings at Lascaux are probably the most renowned cave paintings in the world. The cave paintings you can now visit are a copy of the prehistoric paintings contained in the original Lascaux caves, 200 metres away, because human breath was damaging the originals. The replica paintings have been made using the same materials and techniques as were used for the original paintings, 19,000 years ago.
The Lascaux cave paintings are mostly pictures of large animals, including the 'auroch' - a now extinct early relative of the ox (it is thought that the Auroch was worshiped as a sacred beast in prehistoric times). Truly a remarkable experience and you quickly forget that you are looking at modern day replicas.
Sarlat.
Sarlat is a beautiful medieval town a few kilometres north of the River Dordogne. The old town, dating from both medieval and renaissance times is a pleasure to visit, especially during the spring and autumn, or early in the morning. If you can catch the early morning sunshine on the yellow sandstone buildings, so much the better.
Wander through the back streets around the cathedral to get a feel for how the town must have been 500 years ago.
Les Eyzies.
Les Eyzies is at the centre of a very beautiful area, in the Vezere Valley, with numerous cliff and rock formations, surrounded by rivers, hills and tranquil countryside. At the centre of prehistoric life in Europe, there are several interesting cave systems and prehistoric relics to visit around Les Eyzies.
Les Eyzies is also home to the National Prehistory Museum which houses one of the world’s most complete collections of prehistoric artefacts. Just a couple of hundred metres from the National Prehistory museum is Abri Pataud, a cro-magnon shelter dating back almost 40,000 years. The cave-lined Vézère valley has been classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO
Chateaux.
In the Dordogne region there are reputed to be 1001 chateaux. Many of the most magnificent are open to the public. Start perhaps with the Chateau de Commarque, Chateau de Castelnaud, or (my personal favourite) Chateau de Beynac, set high above the Dordogne river and the attractive village of Beynac.
Each has its own impressive tale to tell of centuries of conflict, often between the French and the English during the Hundred Years War, and each has its own magnificent views over the surrounding countryside.
Most beautiful villages.
There are several villages in the Dordogne region that have received the prestigious ‘Most Beautiful Villages of France’ award. These include Monpazier, a perfectly preserved medieval bastide town to the south of the region; La Roque-Gageac, a picture postcard village spread out along the Dordogne river, with troglodyte dwellings and a tropical garden spreading up the cliff behind; and Beynac, mentioned above for its castle but equally attractive as a village in its own right. Several other villages in the immediate vicinity also have the award.
The Dordogne region provides a glimpse into a world virtually unchanged as the centuries have unfolded and a visit is always an unforgettable experience.
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About The Author.
Marcus Smith lives in, and writes about, France. For more information about the Dordogne region visit www.northofthedordogne.com and for France in general visit www.francethisway.com
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La Clairiere
Cap du Bosc
Lot et Garonne, Aquitaine
Composed of a studio and a double bedroom, this gîte is located on the ground floor, totally independent from the owners property. The double bedroom is around 22m² and benefits from en-suite bathroom with hyrdo-massage shower. The studio has an alcove with additional fold down beds allowing accommodation for up to 6 people. Follow the link for full details and owner contact information for this Gite in the Aquitaine, France.
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Lantogne
Miramont, Lot et Garonne
This Swiss chalet styled house was built approximately eighteen years ago and has bedrooms on the first floor that open to a balcony with a southern aspect. A large and partially covered terrace sits below the balcony and offers a built in BBQ. The ground floor features a spacious dining and living room that is tastefully furnished in modern as well as aged, modern French furniture.
Located on one side of this property is the kitchen and utility room while to the other side you will find two bedrooms and bathroom. One of the bedrooms opens out to the terrace. A magnificent, oakwood staircase takes you to the first floor with its large landing area, shower room with WC and two more double bedrooms.
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La Filolie
Le Buisson de Cadouin, Dordogne
Traditional, luxury rental holiday farm house with heated swimming pool and tennis court Le Buisson de Cadouin in the Dordogne valley France 4 bedrooms, sleeps 10 people and 1 baby cot. The ground floor has a large fully equipped kitchen (25m²) that opens onto the terrace (25m²), which includes a dishwasher and washing machine, an oven and hob and a fridge/freezer. The living room (40m²) has a big open fire place and there is television, DVD and a CD/radio stereo system. There is a bedroom (15m²) with a double bed (160*200), a private wc and washbasin, and a bathroom with a massage shower and toilet.
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Luxury cottage with private pool, in the countryside of the medieval village of EYMET near BERGERAC. Very comfortable and spacious. We can welcome 2 to 8 people. Come and meet the animals of the farm : our donkey, horse, geese, goats, sheep, rabbits, cows .... And enjoy the peaceful and beautiful rolling countryside.
Not far from the famous places like Bergerac, Sarlat, Les Eyzies, Lascaux, Rocamadour, Bordeaux ... the castles : Monbazillac, Biron, Lanquais, Castelnaud ... the medieval villages : Eymet, Issigeac, Monpazier ... the food : foie gras, confits, magrets, cèpes or truffes ... the good wine : St Emilion, Medoc, Bergerac, Duras ...
Long winter lets possible between September and March. Internet access for free (broadband) and satellite TV.
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Fully modernised terraced cottage in centre of very ancient small village. Full oil central heating throughout, with fully equipped kitchen. Secluded, tiled courtyard with ancient vine providing shade, to rear, with private access to parking. Further parking at front. Village has restaurant, post office, and shop. Nearest supermarket is 5 km in Beaumont, with Bergerac at 25 km (30 mins) the main town, and airport. (Serviced by FlyBe and Ryanair).
The cottage has shower-room, wash-basin and WC on first floor, 2 double bedrooms (double bed and 2 singles) and large attic bedroom/office space with 2 single beds.
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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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Aquitaine
By Alan Tyrrell co-founder of Let's Rent Property In France.com
Bordeaux is the capital of Aquitaine, and is a cosmopolitan, lively and interesting city, with beautiful old buildings and fabulous shops. It has been an important town for centuries, and was important during the Napoleonic wars, when cannons were shipped from forges all over the region, down the rivers to Bordeaux, where the battle ships were waiting to sail and enter the wars.
Throughout the surrounding area, and all the way along the Dordogne river are vineyards and it is recommended that you attend a wine tasting at one of the famous châteaux, while visiting. The whole region is littered with important wine regions. The smaller ones, like the dessert wine of Monbazillac near Bergerac, should not be overlooked.
As you go south the beaches near Biarritz host top-class surfing contests, which are incredible to watch. This huge and diverse region has a wealth of sights, cultures and cuisine. But don�t miss the rolling hills, medieval châteaux, prehistoric caves and rivers of the Dordogne, as well as the pine-covered sandy terrain of the Landes - the largest forest in Europe - and the endless stretch of sandy beach and dramatic sea spanning the whole Atlantic coast of this region, and taking you right down to the Basque country and the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. There is skiing in the pyrenees during the winter, but this remote area is also beautiful in summer.
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My Favourite Place In France Is The Aquitaine.
by Enrico Nestler
For a true flavour of France, there is no better place to go on vacation than the Aquitaine region. This vast area of France encompasses everything that is French. Great wines and vineyards, the Pyrenees Mountains, wonderful sea coasts, historical towns and cities like Bordeaux, Biarritz, Perigueux and Agen.
Aquitaine is a land of water. With the longest beach in Europe, a multitude of healing hot springs, dozens of inland rivers and a string of large lakes, it is no surprise how this region got it name. But although many visitors are attracted to the area for its waters, surfing, swimming, water sports, therapeutic healing, boating or simply lazing on the beach - it is actually a myriad of different landscapes.
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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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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
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