 | | | French property for sale in Pyrenees_Orientales (66), France by the French estate agents, Leggett Immobilier | About Pyrenees_Orientales, France
The Pyrénées-Orientales is located deep in the heart of Catalan country, within the Languedoc-Roussillon region. It is also France's most southern department and is heavily influenced by its proximity to Spain. As a result it receives a large number of tourists every year, and the all year round fantastic climate has led to Cerdagne becoming the European centre for solar power research and development.
There are over 106,000 hectares of forest, and the west is predominantly mountainous, with peaks reaching heights of almost 3000m. In the east, however, there are vast plains covered with lakes. The Mediterranean coast is, not surprisingly, the most visited area. Between Barcares and Argeles you will find long sandy beaches, whilst between Collioure and Cerbere there is a rocky coastline.
The Spanish owned this area until 1659, when the French took Roussillon and turned it into the department we know today. You can still see its Spanish influence in the names of towns and local dialects.
Enjoying such a huge amount of sunshine means that the department is always the first to produce the year's fruit.
The capital of the department is Perpignan, once the capital of the Kingdom of Mallorca. The town, which lies between two rivers, is well looked after with its immaculate parks and boulevards. Other places of interest are Ceret, a small town with a Museum of Modern Art and a great place to watch bull fighting, Collioure is a picturesque port nestled between the vineyards and the crashing waves of the sea, and Prades is in the east and boasts a fantastic Romanesque church.
The Pyrénées-Orientales has its own ski resorts, hiking and pony trekking are a popular pastime in these more mountainous areas.
French is the only official language, although Catalan is widely used. You may find the thick accent quite hard to understand but don't worry because the locals are well-known for their friendliness and willingness to help out foreigners!
Perpignan has its own airport, which has regular flights to many European destinations including the UK, and the TGV, as ever, is not far away.
The Languedoc-Roussillon region is a relatively expensive place in which to own property with prices rising every year, and Perpignan is the most fashionable location and so is quite costly - but isn't it worth paying a premium for this scenery and this climate? |
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| Pyrenees Orientales - Languedoc... |
€214,000 |
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Cheerful cottage in the tech valley near amélie les bains, with good sized garden. |
In the middle of the Tech Valley, only 5 minutes from Amélie Les Bains, and surrounded by hills, ideal for a couple or a small family, this bright simple chalet style house completely surrounded by its garden, would be suitable for a holiday cottage or for year round living. Plenty of room for a pool.
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| property entered: 15 May 2008 |
Ref: 7947NH66
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The French Estate Agents for property and houses
available in CĂ©ret, Pyrenees Orientales,
Languedoc Roussillon, France |
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€267,500 |
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Country villa with pool and lovely garden in the pyrenees. |
In a quiet hamlet close to Serralongue, high in the Pyrénées, this modern villa, with 2/3 bedrooms, would have a good rental potential and would be a perfect holiday property. With 4000m² of garden, a pool and a separate summer kitchen, it is ideal for outdoor summer living although well insulated with a huge fireplace, it could also be lived in all year. Note – the house...
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| property entered: 16 Jun 2008 |
Ref: 8413NH66
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The French Estate Agents for property and houses
available in Arles sur Tech, Pyrenees Orientales,
Languedoc Roussillon, France |
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| Pyrenees Orientales - Languedoc... |
€408,100 |
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For sun lovers –modern villa with pool perfectly placed for mountains and sea. |
Owners in a hurry, price negociable. Nestled against the Alberes hills on the edge of the Roussillon plain only two minutes from the nearest motorway access, 5 minutes from the Spanish Border and 20 minutes from the nearest beach at Argeles Plage, this spacious, 5 bedroom, semi-detached house, with pool and summer kitchen is situated in a quiet residential area on the outskirts...
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| property entered: 06 Apr 2008 |
Ref: 7451NH66
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The French Estate Agents for property and houses
available in Le Boulou, Pyrenees Orientales,
Languedoc Roussillon, France |
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