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Wednesday, 20 March 2013

Why you Should Book your Holidays in the South of France

Head off to the Languedoc, Provence or Cote D'Azure for a perfect getaway. Why not combine your hobby with a holiday and have the best of both worlds?

If you are into cycling the amazing Tour de France you will will be passing close to many properties that are on offer from us - the buzz of the "Caravanne" heading through before the race leaders and the Peloton is a sight to see and sets you up for the awesome blur of riders speeding to the next destination.



For those who like to pursue their creativity and improve their culinary skills why not join a Cooking Course on offer from "Cooking in Provence" - to accommodate you the Owner has two properties Mas St Sylvestre (VU011A) and Mas St Ambroise (VU012A) on the doorstep.

Mas St Sylvestre and Mas St Ambroise
In the Languedoc a fabulous opportunity awaits you - a Gastronomic Experience with the Chef and Owner of Restaurant O Bontemps in Magalas not far from Beziers, who offers Cookery Days - create and eat what a great combination! You can stay at South France Villas property HE084A Villa Kharbashi and walk home!

Olivier Bontemps
To entice you further, the sights and smells of shopping in the traditional French Markets will whet your appetite - starting in the Spring with delicious Green Asparagus, followed by an array of soft fruits - mouthwatering Cherries, juicy Strawberries, flavoursome Apricots - for the inevitable jam making - and sweet tasting Melons, not forgetting the aromatic garlic and sweet onions.


If all this is too much like hard work a tour of a local vineyard for that wine tasting session  or a day out at the Jousting Tournament in Sete would fit the bill on the leisure front!




Fun in the sun is what holidays are all about - why wait?

Tuesday, 5 February 2013

Best Beach Villas South of France and Europe

The Times Travel section on Saturday 12th January 2013 featured "Europe's 50 Best beach villas" and two properties from the South France Villas portfolio were included. 

 The stunning Villa La Voile (PY001A)in the beautiful village of Collioure, on the coast near Perpignan came in at number 29 and in at number 31 the stunning Villa Palombaggia CR004A)in Corsica, near the stylish, sophisticated, cosmopolitan town of Porto-Vecchio.

(See more about South France Villas in the Press here). 
                                                     






To find out more about these two amazing properties and check availability do not hesitate to get in touch - we'll be happy to help you.

Friday, 18 January 2013

Why Your New Year's Resolution Should be to Explore The Languedoc Region Of The South Of France

Fantastic Beaches, Heritage And Wine.


Narbonne is a particularly good example of all the above and offers an all year round welcome for that great holiday - sandy Mediterranean beaches, the UNESCO site of the Canal du Robine, the remains of the Roman Road - the Via Domitia and of course, excellent wines from La Clape - one amongst many.  For history buffs the Cathedral in the town centre is one of the tallest in France!


Narbonne Cathedral and Square with Via Domitia
Set in the foothills of the Corbières and less than 1 hour from Carcassonne and the Spanish border and close Beziers, the natural landscape is a joy to behold and it is a great base from which to foray into the surrounding area - the local tourist offices abound with information on where to go and what to - Narbonne Tourist Office


Arboussier (AU001A )
To enjoy the region at your leisure why not stay in one of holiday villa rental properties such as Arboussier (AU001A) which sleeps 6 and is great value and ideal for families. Beaches are close and you can even enjoy an African Adventure at the nearby Sigean African Reserve Park.

If Carcassonne beckons, Domaine de Marseillens (AU026Ais in the perfect location for access to La Cité - a visit to the Dungeons is a must.

More information from Carcassonne Tourist Office and being close to Lac du Cavayere which has a beach area, water sports and plenty of acres for walking and those all important picnics - you get the best of all worlds!



                                                         
Courtyard with pool
Contemporary styling

         The Languedoc is waiting for you so why not come see for yourself!