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Aquitaine Properties of the Week
€298,000
Dordogne
€450,500
Dordogne
€151,700
Lot-et-Garonne
€118,800
Gironde
€192,240
Dordogne
€565,000
Gironde
€561,800
Dordogne
€224,700
Gironde
€487,600
Dordogne
€475,000
Dordogne
€460,000
Dordogne
€199,000
Dordogne
€82,500
Lot-et-Garonne
€840,000
Dordogne
€147,150
Dordogne
€424,000
Dordogne
€160,000
Dordogne
€99,000
Gironde
€657,200
Dordogne
€89,888
Dordogne
€612,000
Gironde
€370,000
Lot-et-Garonne
€25,000
Dordogne
€120,000
Dordogne
€348,000
Dordogne
€495,000
Lot-et-Garonne
€996,400
Landes
€541,000
Landes
€498,200
Dordogne
€256,800
Dordogne
€99,000
Dordogne
€840,000
Lot-et-Garonne
€405,000
Pyrénées-Atlantiques
€430,000
Dordogne
€530,000
Dordogne
€360,400
Dordogne
€319,000
Lot-et-Garonne
€29,995
Lot-et-Garonne
€1,190,000
Dordogne
€279,000
Dordogne
€950,000
Gironde
€318,000
Dordogne
€187,500
Dordogne
€648,000
Dordogne
€504,000
Dordogne
€214,000
Dordogne
€798,000
Gironde
€60,000
Dordogne
€81,000
Dordogne
€254,400
Lot-et-Garonne
€102,300
Dordogne
€366,950
Gironde
€89,000
Dordogne
€191,000
Dordogne
€42,600
Dordogne
€342,380
Lot-et-Garonne
€920,000
Pyrénées-Atlantiques
€235,400
Dordogne
€200,000
Landes
€299,900
Dordogne
€328,600
Lot-et-Garonne
€599,000
Gironde
€56,600
Dordogne
€499,000
Lot-et-Garonne
€140,400
Dordogne
€865,000
Gironde
€405,000
Dordogne
€371,000
Dordogne
€430,000
Gironde
€92,250
Dordogne
€787,250
Lot-et-Garonne
€86,000
Dordogne
€650,000
Landes
€247,311
Dordogne
€422,000
Lot-et-Garonne
€183,600
Dordogne
€178,200
Dordogne
€395,000
Dordogne
€170,000
Dordogne
€493,500
Pyrénées-Atlantiques
€1,197,000
Dordogne
€375,000
Dordogne
€398,000
Dordogne
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The old region of Aquitaine is now part of Nouvelle Aquitaine. It was made up of five departments – Dordogne, Gironde, Landes, Lot-et-Garonne and Pyrenees Atlantique. -
House prices vary greatly, with the lowest found in rural Dordogne and a premium to be paid around the cities such as Bordeaux. -
From canoeing down the Dordogne, to the chic shops and stunning architecture in Bordeaux, there is something for everyone in Aquitaine. -
Getting to Aquitaine is easy – it has international airports, excellent TGV connections and the famous Autoroute d’Aquitaine.
The five departments of Aquitaine
Whether you are a family with kids looking for holiday entertainment or a retired couple looking for peac. . . read more
Wine and Dine
If great food and wine is what you are looking for then this is the region for you. Let's kick off wit. . . read more
Something for everyone . . .
The river rises from a height of 1,885m in the mountains of the Auvergne. It flows westward for around 50. . . read more
Easy Access
When looking to buy a house in France the famous saying of "location, location, location" is just as appl. . . read more
Meet our Agents in Aquitaine
Houses and Property for sale in all areas of Aquitaine
Leggett immobilier is a family firm with a reputation for professionalism and friendly service. We have been selling houses in France for two decades now and are long standing members of the FNAIM.
Helen CHARLESWORTH
Anne HULME
Catherine DODIN
Dawn GREGG
Margret KOENEN
Lesley MASON
Mags DENIAUD
Penny ARMSTRONG
Helen and Mike Smith
Angela MARTYN
Lisa COBERN
Caroline HUBBARD
Karen Marie VICK
Cécile GARCIA
Lesley ALLAN
Jacqueline TILLBROOKE
Jordan TOMLINSON
Joanna MITCHELL
Catrin MORGAN
Gerry JACKSON PHILIP
Nathalie WOLF
Kathleen VANSTRAELEN
Francoise IZZET
Michael SWEENEY
Ethna PERRIN
Bruno ROUCHER
Bruno WILLMANN
Jacqueline JEANNETEAU
Nakul JHANJEE
Ian OSBORN
Charlie ELLIS
Bjoern LOEWE
Lester COLLEN
Ann MCCARTHY
Sylvie TROUPEL
Nicholas GILLARD
Toby Paul KNIGHT
Marielle CHARBONNEL
Simon LIDDIARD
Patrick VAGANAY
Carolyn THOMPSON
Sophie CHARBONNIER
Daniela FARGEOT
Sophie GREEN
Bradley TURNER
Martial MICHAUX
Emer KELLY
Kate FORBES
Myriam EL AYADI
Béatrice DURAND-GASNIER
Matt LINLEY
Nathalie BONEIL
Christophe GILLES
Jeannine LAFARGE
Olivier LAZARE
Carmen PACHE
Christophe OLIVIER
Susanne GALES
Carole KRAS
Vanessa GRAY
Kathryn WHITTLE
Andra WILLIAMSON
Xavier DE LAMARTINIE
Philippe RICOU
Olivier DELMAS
Harrison Turner
Emilie Clavière
Géraldine Lorentz
Sara Sharpe
Anne-Laure Gravier
Marion Le Roy
Christine Theze
Barbara Exposto
Renzo Billast
Sara Garcia
Philippe Vanderdonckt
Heather Finley
Joanna Dalet
Guy Kilbey
Vincent Randjia
Anthony Wilson
Our team in Aquitaine are all bilingual and we know the area and local property market intimately. We cover all five departments and have a growing portfolio of property for sale. We also have a central support team to ensure that your house search passes smoothly and successfully. This team is headed by our President, Trevor Leggett – one of the most experienced and respected property experts in France. It includes lawyers, accountants, marketing experts and a call centre team who will arrange a viewing schedule to make the most of your visit.
The five departments of Aquitaine
Whether you are a family with kids looking for holiday entertainment or a retired couple looking for peace and quiet in beautiful surroundings there is something for you in Aquitaine.The best place to start is probably with the river Dordogne which meanders through the region. It actually rises in the peaks of the Auvergne, way to the east before cutting a dramatic swathe through the region and flowing into the Gironde estuary north of Bordeaux. The lifestyle, history and culture of the Dordogne valley attracts visitors from all over the world. The towns of Sarlat, Beynac, Bergerac, St Emilion and Bordeaux are particularly well known and you will find a variety of languages spoken in the bars and markets as tourists visit throughout the year. The river comes alive with canoeists, swimmers and pleasure cruisers vying for space in the summer months - the perfect holiday retreat.
But the Dordogne is not just about the river. It plays host to over 1,500 chateaux (castles) as well as the caves of Lascaux, famous for their Paleolithic cave paintings. It is well known that many British house buyers in particular have populated the department, attracted by the sunny climate, reasonable house prices and the beautiful scenery.
The neighbouring Gironde is the largest department in the whole of France and boasts Europe's longest beach, the Cote d'Argent which attracts surfers from all over the world. The Dune du Pyla in Arcachon Bay is the tallest sand dune in Europe - climb to the top and you tower over the pine forest behind you while enjoying sweeping views over the bay.
Of course, the Gironde also boasts some of the most wonderful wines in existence. Bordeaux reds are famous throughout the world and many people buy them as an investment. There are over 8,500 producers in Bordeaux and you will probably have heard of (or tasted) wines like Chateau Lafite-Rothschild, Chateau Margaux, Chateau Latour and Chateau Mouton-Rothschild.
The city of Bordeaux is on the World Heritage List and combines beautiful architecture with world class restaurants and first class shopping facilities.
The Landes department is famous for its beaches and, inland, the huge swathes of pine forests. It has a totally different feel to the Dordogne and contains many "undiscovered" towns and villages. Similarly, the neighbouring Lot et Garonne department has a totally different landscape - indeed it is named after the two rivers that flow through the department. It is sometimes called the "Tuscany of France" and has a totally unspoilt feel about it.
The Pyrenees Atlantique department stretches down to the Spanish border and the Basque influence plays a big part in the architecture, cuisine and culture of the region. Towns like Biarritz and Bayonne are famous for the quality of their beaches and surfing. Inland the towns and villages in the Pyrenees offer some of the finest walking and biking trails in France.
Wine and Dine
If great food and wine is what you are looking for then this is the region for you.Let's kick off with the black Perigord Truffle which can be found in late Autumn and Winter. You will find that it dominates the local cuisine, enriching the flavour and offering tastebuds something unique in the world. They sell for around €1,000 a kilo in the local farmers markets and retail for around four times this price. They are used in soups, sauces, patés and with meats. Foie Gras too plays a big part in most local cuisines and can be seen on most menus, usually as a starter. Food in this region is often cooked in goose fat, giving the dish its own distinctive taste. Walnut oil is a common salad dressing.
There are 120,630 hectares of vineyards in Bordeax (more than the whole of Australia), almost all of which produces wine of Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) quality, making it the largest producer of this qulaity wine in France. Bordeaux is regarded as the world capital of wine and is famous for producing fine wines for many centuries. It is renowned for deep, velvety reds, elegant dry whites and deliciously sweet dessert wines.
The other departments in Aquitaine boast some fine local wines too and it's clear that this region holds an attraction that simply can't be matched by any other in France.
Bayonne ham is also renowned for its quality - it is usually cured for 9-10 months before being sold and will keep for another year after this.
Something for everyone . . .
The river rises from a height of 1,885m in the mountains of the Auvergne. It flows westward for around 500 km before flowing into the Gironde estuary. The upper valley of the Dordogne consists of a series of deep gorges. The cliffs, steep river banks, fast flowing water and beautiful bridges attract both walkers and those simply looking for a scenic drive. In several places the river is dammed to form long, deep lakes. Camp sites and holiday homes can be found wherever the valley floor is wide enough to accommodate them.
Below Argentat and around Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, the river valley widens to allow fertile farmland, well-watered pasture and many orchards.
In the towns (which are themselves major tourist attractions because of their history and architecture) the quaysides are lined with pretty restaurants and lively bars.
In Périgord, the river valley widens to take in one of France's most famous gastronomic regions, dominated by vineyards, poultry farms and truffle-rich woodlands.
The main tourist season along the river valley is from June to September with July and August being particularly packed with tourists. The small, local, roads can become incredibly busy and log-jammed. The lifestyle and culture of the Dordogne valley attracts visitors from all over France and, indeed, from all over the world
Easy Access
When looking to buy a house in France the famous saying of "location, location, location" is just as applicable as it is elsewhere in the world.You will find that Aquitaine is brilliantly situated with great links to the rest of France and beyond.
The international airport in Bordeaux is supplemented by airports in Bergerac, Biarritz and Pau.
You'll find TGV stops with connections to the Eurostar in Lille & Paris and the motorway network is easily accessed through the legendary Autoroute d'Aquitaine.
To find a full list of TGV destinations and timetables visit the website here - SNCF.
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Buying a house in Aquitaine could prove the most enjoyable investment you ever make – but a different language, laws and buying process can be quite daunting. We have been helping clients through this process for two decades now and have an unrivalled reputation for friendliness and quality of service. All of our agents are bilingual and live in one of the five beautiful departments within the region. They will help you find the most suitable property and will even help sort out your broadband and all utilities. On top of this our central sales support team will guide you through all the documentation and legal process.
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