Spring 2022
Discover Paris in the spring, Caen in Normandy and its marvellous markets plus Yvoire, a picturesque village on the edge of Lake Geneva in Haute-Savoie. Explore Saint-Omer, a historic city in the far north that's full of secrets and treasures, and Evian, where Frankenstein's monster stayed! Head with us to Metz in Lorraine to find out about its incredible past, La Couvertoirade, one of the prettiest villages in France, and the UNESCO heritage of Avignon. Guides, gorgeous photos, what's new in France, the best tours and delicious recipes from the legendary Le Nôtre bakery in Paris - and more.
Discover Paris in the spring, Caen in Normandy and its marvellous markets plus Yvoire, a picturesque village on the edge of Lake Geneva in Haute-Savoie. Explore Saint-Omer, a historic city in the far north that's full of secrets and treasures, and Evian, where Frankenstein's monster stayed! Head with us to Metz in Lorraine to find out about its incredible past, La Couvertoirade, one of the prettiest villages in France, and the UNESCO heritage of Avignon. Guides, gorgeous photos, what's new in France, the best tours and delicious recipes from the legendary Le Nôtre bakery in Paris - and more.
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Limousin<br />
Limousin has been my home for many years. I<br />
moved across with my family and we saw our<br />
quality of life sky-rocket. We are surrounded<br />
by clean air, open spaces and delicious food.<br />
The region is best known to holidaymakers<br />
for its outdoor pursuits, thanks to the<br />
proliferation of rivers that flow through<br />
the area, as well as numerous springs and<br />
lakes. Cycling, sailing, canoeing, kayaking<br />
and fishing are very popular such as at<br />
Lac Vassivière, a man-made lake of 1000<br />
hectares where you can swim and do all<br />
manner of water sports as well enjoy walking<br />
trails and boat rides to a central island with a<br />
sculpture park, café and museum. Summers<br />
here are long and hot.<br />
This is the least populated region in mainland<br />
France, though that doesn’t mean there’s<br />
not plenty to do year-round. A roll-out of<br />
high speed fibre optic in Limousin as well<br />
as Government support for the area to<br />
be rejuvenated as a potential tech centre<br />
has seen both second and permanent<br />
home status rocket in the last two years.<br />
The properties available here are simply<br />
remarkable value for money. The average<br />
house price in my department – Haute<br />
Vienne, which is home to the city of Limoges,<br />
is €121,500 while in the neighbouring Creuse<br />
they are just €80,000!<br />
Burgundy<br />
Burgundy is the place to explore if you like<br />
vineyards, rolling hills and exceptional food.<br />
The locals are proud of the wide choice of<br />
incredible wine they can choose from – much<br />
of it from little known vineyards, off the beaten<br />
track. Local agent knowledge about where to<br />
live is the key here as it’s such a diverse area.<br />
Without that expertise you could miss out on<br />
discovering the most popular villages, where to<br />
get the best wine and which markets offer the<br />
freshest produce. If you enjoy the finer things<br />
in life you’ll love Burgundy.<br />
e Puy en Velay<br />
Burgundy<br />
Auvergne<br />
Limousin cattle<br />
Auvergne has the most dramatic landscape<br />
of all the regions. It’s a land of dormant<br />
volcanoes, hulking mountain ranges and<br />
bustling towns and cities. If you like the<br />
outdoor life then this region has to be on your<br />
shortlist. Hiking, biking, skiing, snow-boarding<br />
and jumping off the side of a mountain in a<br />
wing suit are just some of the madcap things<br />
on offer. And, if you like being close to a ski-lift<br />
but find the prices in the Alps or Pyrénées a<br />
little heady then take a look in the Auvergne.<br />
Mont Dore ski resort at the foot of Puy de<br />
Sancy is ideal for beginners, intermediates<br />
and families. The resort has a connection to<br />
Besse ski resort. A Spa town with traditional<br />
restaurants, shops, ice skating rink, bowling<br />
alley, casino and cinema. Equally as busy with<br />
summer activities and music festivals. It’s ideal<br />
for permanent residence, a holiday home or<br />
just a rental investment with almost all year<br />
round rental potential.”<br />
The average house price in the Puy de Dome<br />
is just €160,000.<br />
Find out more properties in the Auvergne<br />
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