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AGEN PROPERTY GUIDE
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Agen is a large town that is located in the south-west of France. Famed worldwide for its delicious prunes, Agen is actually a very attractive town in its own right, and easily accessible from the UK these days, thanks to the airports of Toulouse, Bordeaux and Bergerac, and also the TGV routes that allow you to travel by fast train to the town itself.
AIRE SUR L'ADOUR PROPERTY GUIDE
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The small town of Aire sur l'Adour lies in the south-west of France, in the lovely area known as the Landes. With an excellent twice weekly market and a lively heart, Aire sur l'Adour benefits from a peaceful rural setting and also a well equipped town centre.
ANGLET PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Anglet lies on the Basque coast of south-west France, between Biarritz and Bayonne. It is essentially a holiday resort with a commercial centre, and it is a popular destination for surfers and families.
ARCACHON PROPERTY GUIDE
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Arcachon is a stylish and elegant resort which lies on the Atlantic coast, in the Gironde department of south-west France. With great sandy beaches, water sports for all, a beautiful lagoon and the largest sand dune in Europe, this “Silver Coast” resort is both fascinating and welcoming, and attracts many visitors in summer time.
BAYONNE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Bayonne, that great city of south-west France, has a wonderfully rich heritage of different cultures, all of which have had an impact on the city of today. Lying in the extreme south-west of the country, close to the border with Basque Spain, Bayonne presents a vibrant and eclectic mix of cultures, traditions, architecture, gastronomy and people... a visit to Bayonne is an experience you won't forget.
BEAUMONT DU PÉRIGORD PROPERTY GUIDE
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The attractive bastide town of Beaumont du Périgord is found in the south-west of France, in the ever popular and beautiful Dordogne department of the Aquitaine region. It lies in the south of its department in an area known as the "Périgord Pourpre" or "Purple Perigord".
BERGERAC PROPERTY GUIDE
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Bergerac is the capital of Purple Perigord, named after the colour of the region's number one produce. The town also grows a considerable amount of tobacco, which is a pretty good indicator of the kind of climate you're likely to experience here. There is a museum dedicated to both industries as well as number of pleasing architectural gems within the town.
BIARRITZ PROPERTY GUIDE
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Biarritz, on the wild Atlantic coast of southern France, is a mixture of old, faded glamour, a hangover from the days when it really was the ritziest resort in Europe. It is now a vibrant, modern trendsetting spot for the young and stylish surfers who populate its beaches and bars.
BORDEAUX PROPERTY GUIDE
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Bordeaux, situated in the south west of France is considered to be the most important port in Europe. It is famous for its neoclassical architecture and spacious town centre, complete with wide avenues and well looked after parks.
BORDEAUX CAUDÉRAN PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Bordeaux Caudéran is located in south-west France, on the north-west edge of the famous wine city of Bordeaux. Surrounded by vineyards and with wine production as its prime economic activity, the town is an upmarket residential quarter of Bordeaux, with its own resources and character but very much a part of this vibrant and elegant city.
BRANTÔME PROPERTY GUIDE
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The lovely town of Brantôme, situated in the green northern Dordogne, has long held an appeal for British buyers seeking that special place to set down their roots in France. It's easy to see why Brantôme, with its wide, tranquil river, thickly wooded hills and elegant historical buildings is their place of choice.
CASTELJALOUX PROPERTY GUIDE
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The attractive and bustling market town of Casteljaloux lies in the south-west of France, in the department of the Lot et Garonne, in Aquitaine. Casteljaloux has some delightful features, with half-timbered houses, quaint streets and two market squares, and is set in beautiful Gascon landscapes of rolling hills, sunflowers and pretty bastide towns.
CASTILLON LA BATAILLE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Castillon la Bataille lies in the Gironde department of the Aquitaine region of south-west France. The little market town, once a river port on the Dordogne River, is famed for wine and leather goods.
CASTILLONNÈS PROPERTY GUIDE
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Castillonnès is a pretty bastide town that is located in south-western France, in the Lot-et-Garonne department of the Aquitaine region. The town, in typical bastide fashion, has a central square with a lovely arcaded walkway, perfect for shading shoppers from the hot southern sun. The surrounding countryside is lovely too, as Castillonnès looks out over the green and verdant Dropt River Valley, with its glossy, well kept vineyards and abundant fruit orchards.
DAX PROPERTY GUIDE
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A sudden discovery of colossal mineral water resources has led to the establishment of the booming spa town of Dax. The town also plays host to a wide range of buildings and structures dating back to between the 11th and 17th-century.
DURAS PROPERTY GUIDE
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The old chateau town of Duras is located in the Lot-et-Garonne department of south-west France. Although fairly small, Duras welcomes you with a handful of cafés and restaurants, a great farmer's market and a lovely central square.
EXCIDEUIL PROPERTY GUIDE
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Excideuil, in the ever popular Dordogne department, has a population of just 253 residents but is the capital of Green Perigord. Many of its buildings are 15th and 16th century and the village has a strong historical character.
EYMET PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Eymet is one of the best loved towns in one of the most popular departments of France. A beautiful and buzzing bastide town, Eymet lies in the glorious southern Dordogne or "Purple Perigord" as it is otherwise known.
FUMEL PROPERTY GUIDE
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The historic town of Fumel lies on the banks of the Lot River, as it weaves its peaceful path from central France to the Atlantic Ocean. With its impressive chateau, houses of mellow, sun-baked stones and southern red roofs, Fumel is friendly and welcoming and typical of the south-west area.
GARDONNE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Gardonne is an attractive town that is located in the pretty Dordogne department of south-west France. Lying on the banks of the River Dordogne, Gardonne is peaceful and pretty, and offers easy access to Bergerac whilst retaining a rural tranquillity.
GENSAC PROPERTY GUIDE
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The market village of Gensac is located in the region between the two great wine cities of Bordeaux and Bergerac, in south-west France. Pretty and traditional, Gensac is a perfect example of a peaceful rural Gironde village.
GRENADE SUR L'ADOUR PROPERTY GUIDE
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Grenade sur l'Adour is an English built bastide town which is located in the Landes department of south-west France. Near the celebrated town of Mont de Marsan, and within easy reach of the silver surf beaches of the Atlantic, Grenade sur l'Adour is a great place from which to explore this lesser known part of France.
HAGETMAU PROPERTY GUIDE
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Hagetmau lies in the south-west of France, in the beautiful and unspoiled department of the Landes. Only a short distance from the international airport at Pau, and within easy reach of the stunning beaches and surf of the Silver Coast, Hagetmau is a great place to own a property!
HAUTEFORT PROPERTY GUIDE
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Hautefort, in the northern part of the Dordogne in south-west France, is a charming, typically Perigordian hilltop village which boasts one of the most impressive chateaux in the country. The Château de Hautefort is a superb example of classical Renaissance architecture, and is, without doubt, the centrepiece and dominant feature of this lovely village.
ISSIGEAC PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Issigeac is a bastide town, one of many found in this part of south-west France. But unlike most, it is built to a circular pattern, making it both unusual and charming. It is located in the Dordogne department of the Aquitaine region, and is surrounded by the richly productive vineyards and farmland of this acclaimed area.
LA ROCHE CHALAIS PROPERTY GUIDE
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La Roche Chalais lies in the pretty and popular Dordogne department in the south-west of France. It is a traditional market town, typical of its area, and has good facilities and services and a lively charm. It is surrounded too by the forest known as the Fôret de Double, a beautiful area of woodland with an interesting history.
LALINDE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Lalinde lies in the glorious area that is known as the Purple Perigord, on the Dordogne River in south-west France. It is a very pretty bastide market town, not far from the lovely town of Bergerac. And being in the south of the department, Lalinde makes a great base for discovering not only the popular Dordogne, but also the lesser known department of the Lot to its east, and the Lot-et-Garonne to the south.
LE BUGUE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Le Bugue is an old market town that is located in the part of western France known as the Perigord Noir, or Black Perigord, in the Dordogne department. The proximity of a number of interesting and important pre-historic sites make Le Bugue a notable name in this part of France, and this pretty little town has benefited greatly from the increase in tourism that this has brought.
LE BUISSON DE CADOUIN PROPERTY GUIDE
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Le Buisson de Cadouin is a thriving town that is located in the ever popular Dordogne department of south-west France, on the borders of the beautiful Perigord Pourpre and the Perigord Noir areas. Situated beside several interesting natural and prehistoric sites, the town is a great base for accessing all the beautiful countryside and pretty bastide towns of the region.
LE FLEIX PROPERTY GUIDE
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The beautiful mediaeval village of Le Fleix is located in the Dordogne department of the Aquitaine region in south-west France. Given Aquitaine's historic connections with England, it is hardly surprising that the towns and villages of Aquitaine are among the most popular places in Europe for the English to seek property! Le Fleix is no exception and has lots of appeal for not just English house buyers, but for Scots, Welsh and many other nationalities, as it is full of French charm and lies in the beautiful countryside that makes the Dordogne so universally loved.
LES EYZIES DE TAYAC SIREUIL PROPERTY GUIDE
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Les Eyzies de Tayac Sireuil, despite its very long and almost unpronounceable name, is a lovely village that is located in the spectacular countryside of the Black Perigord, in the department of the Dordogne in south-west France. Famous for the discovery of pre-historic skeletons, the area around Les Eyzies is now a world heritage site.
LIBOURNE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Libourne, the wine making capital of the Gironde department in Aquitaine, lies on the confluence of the Isle and Dordogne rivers. A large, attractive town with some fine architecture, Libourne is an interesting place which hosts no less than three markets each week in its central square.
MARMANDE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Marmande, which is found in the Lot-et-Garonne department of south-west France, is a large bastide town known for its excellent tomatoes. It lies on the confluence of the River Garonne and the River Trec.
MERIGNAC PROPERTY GUIDE
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Merignac, which lies on the western flank of the great city of Bordeaux, in south-western France, is known to many as the airport town for Bordeaux. The town, however, deserves more than a passing glance as you leave the airport. It is a town of character, with some lovely historic architecture and fascinating sights, and it offers plenty of interesting places to visit without heading into the centre of Bordeaux at all.
MIRAMONT DE GUYENNE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Miramont de Guyenne is one of the Lot-et-Garonne's pretty bastide towns, situated in the lovely rolling countryside of south-west France. It also hosts an exceptional Monday morning market, which is extremely popular with both locals and visitors.
MONPAZIER PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Monpazier, which is located in the beautiful and sought after Dordogne department of south-west France, is said to be one of the best preserved bastide towns in the country. With its lovely central square and grid patterned street plan, Monpazier is a superb example of a bastide, and a deeply attractive place to visit, or in which to live.
MONT-DE-MARSAN PROPERTY GUIDE
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Mont-de-Marsan is the principal town of the Landes department of south-west France. Known as the 'city of rivers', this elegant and cosmopolitan city lies on the confluence of the Douze and the Midou rivers, and is surrounded by the lush forests of the Landes.
MONTPON MÉNESTÉROL PROPERTY GUIDE
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Montpon Ménestérol, although it may sound like something your doctor may write you a prescription for, is a very charming town situated in the glorious Dordogne department of south-west France. This delightful amalgamation of the market town of Montpon and the pretty little village of Ménestérol could be just what the doctor ordered!
MORLAÀS PROPERTY GUIDE
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Morlaàs is a charming small town that is found in the far south-west of France, in the region once known as the Béarn. The town retains visible evidence of its past with interesting historic buildings, yet it has a dynamic approach to modern life and offers all services and amenities you could expect in the 21st century.
MUGRON PROPERTY GUIDE
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Mugron is a small town that lies in the south-west of France, in the beautiful and unspoiled department of the Landes. Although the popular tourist towns of Dax and Mont de Marsan are only a stone's throw away, Mugron is little known to tourists, and so remains tranquil and authentic. A perfect getaway!
MUSSIDAN PROPERTY GUIDE
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Mussidan is a town that lies in the Dordogne department of the Aquitaine region of south-west France. Surrounded by the beautiful countryside and famous vineyards of the region, Mussidan is a lively and thriving market town with excellent facilities.
NAVARRENX PROPERTY GUIDE
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Navarrenx is an old military town that is located in the south-west of France, in the department of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. The town has many fascinating features and lies amidst glorious countryside, on the Gave d'Oloron River close to the Spanish border and the Pyrénéan Mountains.
NONTRON PROPERTY GUIDE
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Nontron is the capital of Green Perigord, so called because of its picturesque rolling valleys and cascading rivers. The town makes an ideal break or retirement for those seeking a peaceful refuge.
OLORON-SAINTE-MARIE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The lovely old town of Oloron-Sainte-Marie is found in the Basque region of south-west France. The town lies on the confluence of the Rivers Gave d'Aspe and Gave D'Ossau, and occupies a unique and important geographical position. The high parts of the old town also provide remarkable views of the unusual deep clefts carved into the land by the rivers.
ORTHEZ PROPERTY GUIDE
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The ancient market town of Orthez lies in the far south-west of France, not far from the border with Spain. In fact, Orthez, being situated in the centre of the department of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques is equally well placed for accessing Spain, the Pyrenean Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean!
PAU PROPERTY GUIDE
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Pau has been molded by its hot climate. With almost a Spanish atmosphere, the town hold many historical delights. The traditions of the town are also prominent.
PÉRIGUEUX PROPERTY GUIDE
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The dynamic town of Périgueux is a fantastic mix of historical architecture with a picturesque setting. The town is also home to one of the region's best museums, which means there's no excuse for not learning more about this intriguing area.
PIÉGUT-PLUVIERS PROPERTY GUIDE
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The market town of Piégut-Pluviers lies in the south-west of France, in the ever popular Dordogne. Surrounded by the lush greenery of the Dordogne countryside, it sits in a region blessed with lakes, rivers and the prettiest of villages and towns, a good climate and plenty of interesting places to visit.
PINEUILH PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Pineuilh is located in the Gironde department of the Aquitaine region, not far from the great wine city of Bordeaux. Lying in glorious countryside by the River Dordogne, the town is surrounded by typical peaceful Gironde landscapes of vineyards and elegant chateaux. Pineuilh has all the shops and amenities that you might need, and is within easy reach of Bordeaux and Libourne for great access to the UK.
POMPORT PROPERTY GUIDE
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Pomport is a beautiful old gated village which is located in the stunning countryside of the Dordogne department of south-west France. Sitting on a hillside just south-west of the wine town of Bergerac, Pomport is surrounded by the celebrated vineyards of the region, and has a history dating back to the 12th century.
RIBÉRAC PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Ribérac, which lies in the west of France, in the popular Dordogne department, is said to have the largest and best market in the region. The town is set in the beautiful White Perigord section of the department, which covers the area to the west, close to the border with the Charente.
SAINT EMILION PROPERTY GUIDE
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Saint Emilion, which is found in the south-west of France near Bordeaux and the Atlantic coast, is a name that is inextricably connected to fine wine. The label decorates many a bottle of the good stuff that appears on our tables in top restaurants and in the cellars of quality wine merchants. Hence it is no surprise to find that Saint Emilion is surrounded by beautiful, extensive vineyards and wine estates, and although these are a vital part of what makes Saint Emilion a unique and fascinating place, there is more to the town than just wine.
SAINT MÉARD DE GURCON PROPERTY GUIDE
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Saint Méard de Gurcon is a lovely little village with some historical features to add interest and character. It is located in the Dordogne department of south-west France in the Aquitaine region. The village sits in a delightful position on a hill, surrounded by the vineyards that produce some of the region's most prestigious wines.
SAINT PALAIS PROPERTY GUIDE
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The pretty town of Saint Palais lies near the magical Pyrénéan Mountains, close to the Spanish border in the far south-west of France. The town is important in that it is the capital of the old province of the Pays de Mixe, and it is also a strong agricultural centre for the region, with a Friday market bringing together a large number of farmers from the region. Saint Palais is very attractive, and typically Basque both in its architecture and lifestyle.
SAINT SEVER PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Saint Sever stands on the left bank of the River Adour in the lovely rural department of the Landes in south-west France. Set against a backdrop of deep pine forests, Saint Sever is full of history and character, and is located conveniently close to many places of interest such as the beautiful town of Mont de Marsan, the Pyrénéan Mountains, and the Atlantic coast resorts.
SAINTE FOY LA GRANDE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Sainte Foy la Grande, which lies in the Gironde department in the south-west of France, is a beautiful example of a bastide town, the "new towns" of the 13th century. Typical of the genre, Sainte Foy la Grande has an arcaded central square, and streets that radiate outwards following a carefully designed grid pattern.
SALIES DE BÉARN PROPERTY GUIDE
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Salies de Béarn is a small country town that lies on the River Saleys in the south-west of France, in the mountainous department of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. Famous for its hot mineral waters and for its salt, the town dates back to the Middle Ages, and retains many historic and beautiful features.
SAMADET PROPERTY GUIDE
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The pretty little town of Samadet is found in the rural beauty of the Landes department in south-west France. Full of traditional charm, Samadet is a perfect peaceful retreat, yet situated within striking distance of many of the attractions of the region, including the Atlantic beaches, the Pyrénéan Mountains and even Basque Spain.
SARLAT LA CANÉDA PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Sarlat la Canéda is believed by many to be the most beautiful mediaeval town in France. Situated in the south-west of the country, in the region known as the Perigord Noir, Sarlat la Canéda is full of charm and history, and richly deserves its place as one of the best loved and most visited towns in the country.
SAUVETERRE DE BÉARN PROPERTY GUIDE
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The fortified town of Sauveterre de Béarn is found in the south-west of France, close to the Spanish border and the Pyrénéan Mountains. It is a beautiful and historic town with a fascinating and sometimes violent history, and although, sadly, the turbulence of past times destroyed some of this lovely town, there are some of its original architectural features surviving today.
SAUVETERRE DE GUYENNE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The pretty bastide town of Sauveterre de Guyenne is located in the south-west of France, in the affluent department of the Gironde. Situated not far from Bordeaux, the village benefits greatly from this proximity to the great city, yet retains a peaceful rural aspect, lying among some of the most famous vineyards in the world.
THIVIERS PROPERTY GUIDE
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The attractive market town of Thiviers lies in the Dordogne, an area which has long held an appeal for British seekers of French property. Thiviers is a lively yet essentially rural community, with an idyllic setting in the unspoiled countryside of the northern Dordogne.
TONNEINS PROPERTY GUIDE
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Tonneins is a medium-sized town that is located in a peaceful corner of south-west France, in the department of Lot-et-Garonne. It sprawls attractively along the banks of the River Garonne, with a delightful promenade now in place where the old tobacco boat quays once sat.
TRÉMOLAT PROPERTY GUIDE
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Trémolat lies along the Dordogne River in the area of south-west France known as the Black Perigord, in the delightful department of Dordogne. A pretty town, rich in history and close to the pre-historical sites of Bara-Bahau and Gouffre de Proumeyssac, Trémolat has charm, interest and a lovely location in one of France's most sought after areas.
VILLEFRANCHE DE LONCHAT PROPERTY GUIDE
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Villefranche de Lonchat is a lovely little bastide village that is located in the rich winelands of Bergerac and not far from Bordeaux in south-western France. Villefranche was built on the classic lines of a traditional bastide, but sadly, many historic features of the town have disappeared, decimated by the ravages of war which raged in this region perhaps as savagely as anywhere in France.
VILLEFRANCHE DU PÉRIGORD PROPERTY GUIDE
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Villefranche du Périgord is a pretty and peaceful bastide town that is located in the Dordogne department of Aquitaine, in the south-west of France. It lies in beautiful wooded countryside, and affords a real taste of the delights of Perigordian country life.
VILLENEUVE DE MARSAN PROPERTY GUIDE
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Villeneuve de Marsan is a charming small bastide town that is located in the department of the Landes, in the south-west of France. It lies in the heart of Armagnac country, with its typical landscapes of vast pine forests and farmland, and close to the famous tourist town of Mont de Marsan, said to be one of the most beautiful towns in the region.
VILLENEUVE SUR LOT PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Villeneuve sur Lot lies in the department of Lot-et-Garonne, in the south-west of France. Attractive and historical, the town is bisected by the lovely River Lot, and the two parts of the town are linked by an imposing arched bridge.
VILLERÉAL PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Villeréal is located in the Lot-et-Garonne department of south-west France. It is a pretty bastide town, typical of its area and period, and lies in the lovely countryside of this pretty rural area.
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