Properties in the West of France

Properties in Dordogne, Properties in Limousin

Dordogne and Limousin

This part of France, known to the British as the Dordogne, consists of parts of the regions of Limousin, Aquitaine, and Midi-Pyrenees. It's a beautiful and peaceful area of undulating farmland criss-crossed by wide, slow rivers sometimes cutting through spectacular steep limestone valleys, riddled with caves, many containing world-famous prehistoric paintings. The region is dotted with small towns and villages, all typically French in character. Because this area has been inhabited since prehistoric times there is a wealth of sites and monuments to visit or you can just relax and spend the day swimming in the many lakes and rivers, cycling through the quiet lanes or walking the marked footpaths. The higher plateaux of the area with their distinctive scrubby vegetation provide good walking and cycling. The whole region is dotted with chateaux, many of which are open to visitors

Properties in Aquitaine

Western France with its Atlantic coast is an excellent holiday area with something for everyone. It consists of Acquitaine, the Loire Atlantique, La Vendee, Poitou-Charentes, the Gironde and Les Landes. Seaside resorts line the coastline with long sandy beaches backed by dunes and pine forests. Inland, in countryside full of sunflowers and maize are slow rivers winding their way through rolling hills and steep gorges; perfect for swimming and easy canoeing. The small friendly towns have narrow picturesque streets and Romanesque churches. Most of France's great wines are grown here, especially the fine wines of the Medoc, the land behind the port of Bordeaux. Plenty of opportunities for vineyard tours and tastings

Properties in Aquitaine, Properties in Dordogne, Properties in Limousin