Property for sale in Aquitaine

Situated in France's south-west corner, lies the picturesque region of Aquitaine. Bordering the Atlantic Ocean to the West, and the Pyrenees mountain range to the South, Aquitaine is the largest region in modern-day France covering just over 40,000 km². Administratively, Aquitaine is split into five departments, Dordoyne, Lironde, Landes, Lot-et-Garonne and Pyrenees-Atlantiques, and is today home to a population of just over 3 million people.

From the fashionable resorts of Biarritz and Arcachon, through to the traditional towns and quaint villages of the interior, it is easy to see why so many visitors to the region choose to buy a property in Aquitaine. Understandably, with the region being so large, Aquitaine offers a hugely varied landscape. For those seeking a more sedate way of way of life, the vineyards and forests prove ample escape, whilst the major cities such as Bordeaux, Bayonne, Pau, Mont-de-Marsan and Biarritz cater for those seeking a more upbeat tempo.

Aquitaine benefits from a warm, temperate climate, being sheltered by the Pyrenees and enjoying the warmer winds brought up from the Gulf Stream. Throughout the year, Aquitaine benefits from almost 2,200 hours of sunshine per year, a figure easily comparable to some of the more expensive resorts on Frances south east coast.

For those wishing to sample the more traditional French cuisine, the Aquitaine region is certain to deliver a wide array of gastronomic delights. Famous for food dishes such as Bordelaise, Cassoulet and Agneau de Paullic, the region is also known throughout the world for its famous Bordeaux wines.

For people looking to buy a property in Aquitaine, there is a wide selection on offer, ranging from more traditional French country properties, through to the fashionable apartments to be found throughout the more popular, urban regions.

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