Long Term Let In The Auvergne

Moulin des Chauteix

Puy de Dome, Auvergne
2 bedrooms, sleeps 4

Moulin des Chauteix is an old watermill located close to the small village of St Gervais D'Auvergne where you'll find a small supermarket, bank, tourist information and a selection of bars and restaurants. Follow the link for more information and direct contact with the owner of this long term let in the Auvergne.

Long Term Let In Auvergne

Les Charmes, Chateldon
Puy de Dôme, Auvergne

Les Charmes is an upstairs apartment that sleeps up to six people in three bedrooms. It is situated very close (500 metres) to the medieval village of Chateldon in a beautiful area superb for walking and flora and fauna. In Chateldon you will also find a shop, newsagent, chemist and even a doctors' surgery. The apartment also offers a sunlit terrace with barbecue, a woodland garden with stunning mountain views and for the more technically minded an ADSL internet connection. Follow the link for more details on this long term let in the Auvergne.

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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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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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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.

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Long term property rentals in the Auvergne region

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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