In Languedoc A Wonderful Place To Buy In Is Agde

Category: Finance, Real Estate.

The South of France is a popular place to buy a home.

A problem for many is deciding where to buy. It s easy to understand why. it has so much to offer! A really good choice at the moment has to be the Languedoc Region. In Languedoc a wonderful place to buy in is Agde. It oozes charm! So let s discover why Agde is a great place to buy a home in or just to visit. This beautiful city was first inhabited, 2600 years ago, by the Greeks. 2 miles from the Mediterranean sea, Agde is situated just below" Le Mont Saint Loup" , an ancient volcano.

Agde is the 2nd. oldest city in France and is situated on the banks of the River Herault, in the Languedoc Region, in the south of France. The basalt rock, was used to, quarried from here build most of the buildings in the narrow roads and lanes. The old city, is steeped in tradition and culture. It was also used for the dramatic fortress cathedral, "Saint Etienne" , which was built in the 12th. century on the foundations of a 5th. century Roman church. It has an abundance of" good value for money" restaurants and cafes, with bustling outdoor weekly markets and fetes. People buying homes here love the ancient and rustic character of the place. The city is colorful and alive with atmosphere, especially during the summer months when there s plenty of wonderful things to see and do, you ll be spoiled for choice!

Many buy property needing total renovation- there are grants available for restoration of the ancient buildings- check with the local Mairie. It consists of holiday apartment blocks, all types of restaurants, night clubs, shops, hotels and plenty of attractions for children. On the other side of the volcano, sits the area known as Cap d Agde, it s the largest purpose built holiday resort in Europe( Built in 1970 s) . Many sun drenched fine sandy beaches grace this scenic spot and it attracts 1000 s upon 1000 s of visitors from all corners of the globe each year. Cap d Agde also has Naturist Quarter popular with visitors from all over Europe. This is an ideal spot to buy a vacation home. Two miles from the old city, up the River Herault( still in the commune of Agde) you will find Grau d Agde, a small holiday village.

This area is also popular for holiday homes. With plenty of restaurants, bars, shops, markets and a super clean beach, it s a calm mini holiday area to relax and let the day drift slowly by. Across the river( 2 minutes by ferry) lies the tranquil village of La Tamarissiere. The village has camping sites, bars, restaurants, shops and markets. This village is unique, it has its very own pine forest along its golden beach. This is an exclusive part of Agde, perfect for those, still relatively undiscovered seeking quality. Agde, with its 22000 inhabitants, has much to offer.

Property prices are likely to rise steeply here over the coming years. Many wonderful sea, river and canal boat trips depart from Agde. It is also an ideal base if you wish to travel and see some of the most fantastic cities, towns and villages in this beautiful region of France. Water sports, bus tours, horse trekking, walks, fine hotels and restaurants emitting mouth watering aromas, catering for every taste. From Agde Train Station, you can be in Montpellier in 30 minutes, Beziers in 10 minutes. If you re traveling by car, you ll find the roads in super condition and well sign posted.

Narbonne, Carcassonne and Perpignan cities, are a little further on and if you wish to visit Paris, it s only 4 hours by fast train. It is also within easy distance of Spain. Maybe you ll return and buy your dream home there! Visiting Agde will be an experience and you ll leave with a lot of fond vivid memories.