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 The beautiful region of S.W. France embraces
the landscape of the Tarn which has been inhabited by mankind for tens of
thousands of years, longer than any other area of Europe. Uncluttered
landscapes, empty roads, clean rivers, good regional dishes, not forgetting
the many local festivals for wine, cheese, garlic and many others. All the
local specialities are on offer to stimulate and satisfy your sense of smell
and of taste. A wealth of produce from the Tarn is always available on open
air markets and under the lovely covered market halls. The Tarn is a blend
of clean air and fresh water, of verdant or rocky landscapes beneath the
blue skies of the South West. Here, you can follow pleasant wooded paths on
foot, on horseback or on a bike. Folk music and dance, jazz, laughter,
theatre, rock and baroque, carnivals and fiestas....on village squares, in
concert halls and in ancient abbeys. There is a slower pace of life here yet
we have Toulouse International airport nearby and low cost airlines fly to
Carcassonne. We have long hot summers and short cool winters. A region
steeped in history including the mystical stories of the Cathars.
For those families wishing to relocate here,
we have excellent educational facilities, from nursery onwards. The quality
of health care and health care facilities in France are excellent and rate
among the best in the world. There are virtually no waiting lists for
operations or hospital beds and the standard of hospital treatment is second to none.
Once you have settled here you will embrace a
whole new French way of life and you will discover the true beauty of this
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The Black Mountains, the most southerly
part of France’s Massif Central mountains is a rolling rural landscape
with breathtaking views over green valleys bordered by steep cliffs and
dotted with sleepy little towns. The mountain acts as a dividing line
between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean climates. The south facing
slopes are gentle, covered in gorse, sweet chestnuts and olives and
their towns have a
distinctly southern feel. This is the region of the Cabardes wine and
vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see. The citadel of Carcassonne
is quintessential Languedoc - a mediaeval fortress with the foothills of
the Pyrenees rising off to the south, the peaks of the Black Mountains
visible to the North and the calm waters of the Canal du Midi gliding
past towards the Mediterranean. To the west of the Black Mountains lies
the Minervois, an area of garrigue and vines, home to the powerful
Minervois wines. Here the River Aude and the Canal du Midi, often
distinctly bordered by plane trees follow peaceful courses across a
flat band of countryside, planted with yet more vines. |
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