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Property in the Midi-Pyrenees

The Midi-Pyrenees is the largest region of France and has a varying landscape. The mountainous landscape of the Haute-Pyrenees is made up of many ski resorts, which makes this area popular with people looking to buy property to rent, while the hills and gorges of the Tarn is the perfect place for hikers, campers and canoeists and has made it very popular – hence, anyone looking to buy property in the Tarn will find that prices have gone up recently. The rolling hills and picturesque villages of the Gers are a pretty contrast.

For people looking to buy property in the Midi-Pyrenees, going further south, where agriculture is in a decline, means you will find areas of very reasonably priced property. Temperatures are also very pleasant wit very warm summers with cool breezes.

Some of the famous foods of this area are cassoulet and magret de canard, foie gras and Roquefort cheese. Although the foods mentioned are very rich, people in the Midi-Pyrenees generally enjoy one of the healthiest diets in France.

Transport links to the Midi-Pyrenees have recently improved, with budget airlines flying to Toulouse and Rodez and also Carcassonne and Montpelier just across the border in Languedoc-Roussillon. Also, the new A20 motorway means driving down from the North is much easier.

Property in the Midi-Pyrenees is steadily becoming more expensive as the region is taking the overflow of buyers from nearby Languedoc-Roussillon. The Gers is the most expensive department in the Midi-Pyrenees, although bargains can still be found there, mainly further away from its capital, Auch. For buyers looking for the challenge of a renovation project, there are plenty available in the Haute-Pyrenees. However, real bargains can be had in the Aveyron and the Tarn.

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