1) Languedoc
The Languedoc is bounded by Auvergne, the Midi-Pyrénées, Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur, the Mediterranean sea, and Spain.
The Cévennes Mountains cover much of the old province, reaching their highest point in the northeast. The southern part is a low coastal plain along the Mediterranean sea, where the Languedoc region enjoys a typically Mediterranean climate. Long Term Lets In Languedoc
2) Provence Alpes Cote d'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. Long Term Lets In Provence
3) Aquitaine - Dordogne
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. With its old stone houses, gentle rolling hills and high quality of life, the Dordogne region - and the town of Eymet in particular - is a magnet for Britons looking to start a new life abroad. Long Term Lets In The Aquitaine, Dordogne
4) 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. Long Term Lets In Brittany
5) Poitou Charentes
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.
Poitiers is the capital of Poitou-Charentes. The Massif Central and Massif Armoricain, cover the regions southeast and northwest respectively and the area in between is a lowland plateau that hosts the Vienne and Clain rivers. Long Term Lets In Poitou Charentes
6) Midi Pyrenees
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.
The capital is the vibrant city of Toulouse and the southern border sits under the heavily forested mountains of the Pyrénées. The region is also host to a significant part of the Massif Central.
The Midi Pyrénées also has a large lowland area where agricultural communities thrive and temperate weather is enjoyed by residents and holiday makers alike. Long Term Lets In The Midi Pyrenees
7) Limousin
If you are looking for rural France head to the Limousin with its woodland, green hills, pasture land, rivers & lakes.
Located in central France, Limousin sits on a series of rolling plateaus in the northwestern Massif Central. It is bounded by the regions of Centre, Auvergne, Midi-Pyrénées, Dordogne and Poitou-Charente.
The Blond Mountains are located in the southwest, between the Vienne and Gartempe rivers, and rise to more than 1600 feet. The Ambazac Mountains (Monts d'Ambazac), to the east, rise to more than 2300 feet. Long Term Lets In The Limousin
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The Languedoc is bounded by Auvergne, the Midi-Pyrénées, Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur, the Mediterranean sea, and Spain.The Cévennes Mountains cover much of the old province, reaching their highest point in the northeast. The southern part is a low coastal plain along the Mediterranean sea, where the Languedoc region enjoys a typically Mediterranean climate. Long Term Lets In Languedoc
2) Provence Alpes Cote d'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. Long Term Lets In Provence
3) Aquitaine - Dordogne
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. With its old stone houses, gentle rolling hills and high quality of life, the Dordogne region - and the town of Eymet in particular - is a magnet for Britons looking to start a new life abroad. Long Term Lets In The Aquitaine, Dordogne
4) 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. Long Term Lets In Brittany
5) Poitou Charentes
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.Poitiers is the capital of Poitou-Charentes. The Massif Central and Massif Armoricain, cover the regions southeast and northwest respectively and the area in between is a lowland plateau that hosts the Vienne and Clain rivers. Long Term Lets In Poitou Charentes
6) Midi Pyrenees
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.The capital is the vibrant city of Toulouse and the southern border sits under the heavily forested mountains of the Pyrénées. The region is also host to a significant part of the Massif Central.
The Midi Pyrénées also has a large lowland area where agricultural communities thrive and temperate weather is enjoyed by residents and holiday makers alike. Long Term Lets In The Midi Pyrenees
7) Limousin
If you are looking for rural France head to the Limousin with its woodland, green hills, pasture land, rivers & lakes.Located in central France, Limousin sits on a series of rolling plateaus in the northwestern Massif Central. It is bounded by the regions of Centre, Auvergne, Midi-Pyrénées, Dordogne and Poitou-Charente.
The Blond Mountains are located in the southwest, between the Vienne and Gartempe rivers, and rise to more than 1600 feet. The Ambazac Mountains (Monts d'Ambazac), to the east, rise to more than 2300 feet. Long Term Lets In The Limousin
*Based on Lets RentProperty In France.com page views between August 21st 2008 and Aug 21st 2009 using Google Analytics
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