1.    What type of investment should you make?

There are three possible types of buying in the French Alps:

- The purchase of a holiday home for personal purposes exclusively
- A purely financial investment
- A mixed investment with profitability (by letting) and personal occupancy

2.   How would you use the apartment?

If you want immediate profit coupled with long term investment you should buy with a Leaseback scheme! It is the purchase of an accommodation in a new touristic residence, that is to say a residence with fully equipped apartments (kitchen and bathroom), ready to live in, usually offering recreational facilities such as sauna, swimming pool, fitness rooms, etc. The buyer signs a commercial lease with the residence manager for a minimum length of 9 years (renewable). During this time, the management company collects the rents, is in charge of the usual maintenance and everything that concerns marketing to find tenants. A share of the rents is then paid to the owner, according to the purchase agreement he chose: either a purely financial purchase (the owner receives therefore the maximum profitability for the accommodation) or a mixed purchase (the manager deducts the number of weeks the owner used for his own leisure from the rent he should have received with a pure investment option). The maximum occupancy rate is usually 8 weeks (but can be up to 6 months), but it is advised not to exceed too many weeks, otherwise the profitability become too low. These terms (number of week and their distribution) must be determined in the contract with the agent and the management company. It is important to note that there is a possibility at the contract renewal (after 9 or 11 years) to modify the personal occupancy and the rent paid accordingly.

With this type of purchase (LMNP), the property is financially depreciated because the leaseback enables to collect rents which will not be taxed for the next 20 years (it uses complex French tax calculation which is taken care of by a French accountant for €280/year).

With a French leaseback LMNP scheme, the owner can use his property up to 6 months per year.

3.   Which return do you expect from your investment?

Usually, the profitability fluctuates between 3.5 and 4.5% according to the development, the location and the potential future capital appreciation. The difference between the yields comes from the price of the lands, not the rents, which are roughly equivalents for the same types of estate with equivalent locations.

4.   Where to invest in priority ?

Be careful not to buy anywhere! Pay attention to investments in ski resorts where the prices rose sharply recently and are now at the “maximum of the maximum”. On the contrary, it is advised to look around alpine resorts at high altitude, where the prices haven’t reached their maximum potential yet, such as Les Arcs, Tignes, and Les Ménuires. Or the resorts linked to a major ski domain.

You should notably favour the resorts located at least 1,800m high. All the consulted experts agreed on this: it is necessary to give priority to the high altitude resorts, which will offer – a priori – a good snow cover for a long time again. Some prefer the North Alps (Haute Savoie), offering a better snow covering rate considering their aspect. The director of the Pierre-Simon Laplace Institute considers that if the weather becomes warmer, the average snow cover rate will raise from 100 to 150 metres every 1°C. According to him, 2°C temperature increase will be overtaken in 30 years.

Think about alternatives to ski. « People’s habits have completely changed » says Pascale Jallet. People skiing all day long become scarce. Consequently, you should better choose a resort which diversifies its activities.

5.   Finally, will your investment be as interesting as a seaside investment?

Despite the crisis, the resorts occupancies in the Alps are always close to 100%. Besides, as the buildable lands in the mountain become rare, mountain properties promise a good price resistance to economic fluctuations. It is possible to make interesting investment profits in ski resorts which are relatively preserved from the global warming: numerous tourists go there, and as a consequence, rents will rise in the future. It could be profitable as well to avoid some resorts in a too low altitude. Jim Beattie favours an investment combining pleasure and profitability, so that the owners also enjoy their holiday home.

Source : www.challenges.fr

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What is a leaseback re-sale?

A leaseback re-sale is a French new build investment property with a guaranteed income in a development that the current owners are keen on selling on. With the introduction of an addendum to one of the laws governing leaseback re-sales which was put into force in January 2007, when doing so, the seller is no longer required to pay back any of the VAT initially saved. The only condition is that the residence has to be classified with an official tourism star rating, and that the lease and conditions remain in place. As long as the purchaser retains the existing lease, and the associated terms and conditions, there is no ‘TVA Immobilière’ to pay by the seller.

Opting out- exit strategy

Opting out is generally not a good idea, as the leaseback development can only be a viable financial operation for the rental management company when around 70% of units are available for rent. If you decide to stop the lease once the first term (or the following ones) has ended, according to French law the management company can seek compensation.

Good deals

Leaseback re-sales often offer very good deals for buyers- sellers are often in a hurry to sell meaning the price can be negotiable, and in order to attract clients, high rental yields are key, with can mean sellers having to put their prices down a little.

We’re seeing a lot of re-sales coming in, as people come into financial difficulties or due to circumstances decide that the leaseback scheme is no longer for them. Now is the time to make your move, whether you’re seeking to start up a portfolio of investment properties, or simply want to purchase one solid investment with the possibility of a few weeks stay and good rental returns. For example we have a studio apartment  in a 4 star residence right on the famous Promenade des Anglais in Nice, for 135,000€. The yield is 3.81% so a good return. If you are looking to invest near Paris, we have a 1 bed apartment in a modern residence near La Defense, with 4.72% return, on the market for 104,760€.

We thus offer a selection of properties throughout France, from apartments in the Alps to the French Riviera, Golf resorts and business residences near Paris, there’s something to suit every investor.

You can also have a look at our list of French resale leasebacks

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Why were leasebacks introduced?

The initial aim of the scheme was not only to create new jobs, but also to increase the supply of holiday homes and, consequently, improve tourism in France. After the start of the Cold War in the early 50’s, the Suez Canal crisis in 1958 and the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, the world entered into a ‘Thaw’ period in the late 60’s. People wanted to experience something new, and this is how the great expansion of tourism happened. Around 1968-69, following the increasingly large number of tourists visiting France, the French government recognised the real need to develop investment in the construction of tourist residences.

How were leasebacks introduced?

In the early 80’s, the French government launched the LMNP (Location en Meublé Non Professionnel) which is a fiscal system to build wealth in real estate on favourable terms. The purpose of this system is to increase the quantity of accommodation on the market. Little by little, the famous motto ‘BUY TO LET’ appeared. The ‘lease’ concept was officially born when the French government decided to introduce the ‘leaseback’ model in the late 80’s to augment the amount of quality holiday accommodation available in areas capable of attracting more tourists. This strategy worked very well, all the more so as this concept appeared and began developing at a time when the country’s construction industry needed a boost.

As an incentive to investors, the government allowed the VAT (19.6% for new build properties in France) on the purchase price of properties built for tourism or ‘leaseback’ purposes, to be recovered, representing a significant saving on the purchase price. This incentive, combined with massive investments in roads, trains and supporting infrastructures, as well as climatic, culinary and cultural benefits, led France to become the world’s most visited country!

What about leasebacks today?

Nowadays, leasebacks represent an important and strategic area not only for the real estate market but also for tourism. Indeed, If you regularly have a look at our French leasebacks, you’ll see they are located in or close to tourist areas (often near the seaside or ski resorts…) For example, they’re often located in the French Alps and in the south of France (to be more accurate along the French Riviera and Languedoc region).

Leasebacks properties have a lot of advantages such as:

- Low risk investment

- Hassle free maintenance

- Financial (tax) advantages

- The investor can use the property himself (depending on the terms of acquisition)

- Possible good returns

- The asset will be well looked after

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Today, leisure extends into all sectors including real estate. During your French holidays, it is now very easy to take part in an activity even if you have never practised it before: it is an opportunity to discover France as you’ve never seen it before.

Whether indoor or outdoor, in summer or winter, here is a list of activities you could enjoy:

=> In the countryside:

Country leasebacks are also often close to the seaside. Hence, you can find many leasebacks on the French Riviera set at most 30 miles away from the sea. With good weather, you will find residences where you can find the following:

-          Football pitches

-          Badminton courts

-          Tennis courts

-          Dance floors

-          Swimming pool: either for swimming, diving or water polo…

-          Horse-riding: particularly when your apartment is located near a forest and part of a beautiful landscape, as local tourism is working well these days thanks to such small scale attractions.

Should you have a river or lake a stone’s throw from your residence, you could even practise canoe, kayak, rafting or pedalo boat…

=> In the ski resorts:

In the mountains whether in the summer or the winter, you’ll always be able to enjoy what nature has to offer.

Winter activities:

Of course, the first activity that comes directly to mind is skiing or snowboarding. Moreover, 99% of French ski resorts also offer sleigh rides! It is an opportunity to discover the mountainous landscape in an entirely new way  . And when it’s cold outside, luxury leasebacks often include well-being centres with fitness, spa, sauna and hammam.

Summer activities:

It is worth trying paragliding or hang-gliding in summer to take in the landscape as well as to literally get a breath of fresh air (in summer, temperatures in the mountains can reach up to 40 degrees in the shade). Another way to admire the landscape is by  helicopter ride, an experience you shouldn’t miss.

If you are used to teeing off like Lee Westwood or Ian Poulter, you will find a golf course in every ski resort in the French Alps. Unfortunately, on account of the huge amount of space needed for a golf course, it is still rare to find an 18-hole in a resort.

=> By the seaside:

By the seaside, apart from the pleasures of sunbathing, there are various clubs offering afternoons of deep-sea diving! Discover the ocean floor and observe marine animals in their natural environment (fishes, algae, coral reefs…).

If you are ready to show off your prowess, show off by windsurfing, water skiing or kite surfing along the beaches.

-> Don’t believe that these sports are reserved for a certain category of people who can afford them. You can actually take lessons at prices far lower than you’d think. You don’t have to go to every class if you don’t want to. Although the more you go the quicker you’ll pick up the sport.

You’re on holiday, so have fun!

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We would like to share some good news with you – if you are a British resident and own a property in France (or in the EEA) or are thinking of buying one, and if it qualifies for Furnished Holiday Lettings status (rented out for a minimum of 70 days a year on holiday lets or a French Leaseback) – there is a tax break that you may not know about.

This tax break helps to claim back substantial Capital Allowances - letting you save on a huge amount of tax.

You could also save a lot of money but to take full advantage you need to act quickly as there is a deadline of the 5th April 2011.

To give you an idea of the potential tax saving: if you bought a property for 500,000 euros and you are a higher rate UK tax payer the tax saving is in the region of UK £35,000.

Approximately UK£15,000 can be repaid by the UK tax authorities from tax previously paid with the balance coming from savings tax that would otherwise be paid in the future.

Even though many of us might have bought our apartments a while back, we can still claim these Capital Allowances for the last few tax years as well as the current and future tax years.

This is something that you need to move fast on, as many of the benefits are reduced from April 2011 and in some cases, the savings will be even higher if you submit your claim by the end of this month.

If you think this could apply to you, please contact Quintin Bull.

His email address is q@quintinbull.com

Telephone number +44 7796 695750

Finally, if you buy another property before the end of this current tax year and already have a Furnished Holiday Letting or a Leaseback, you can also obtain this same amount of UK tax refund against your income tax being paid on your total earnings in the current tax year ending 5th April 2011.

So we thought we would make a couple of suggestions of potential properties you could buy that the tax break will massively facilitate.

Here are some suggestions of examples that qualify for this scheme:

Leaseback in La Plagne:
Leaseback in Briancon:
Leaseback in Provence:
Leaseback in Fayence:

For more information and news about buying a property in France, visit the Sextant website at www.sextantproperties.com

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You know it’s that time of year again when we start mentioning the first snow of the season. Often it falls a little later in the year, towards the end of November or the beginning of December, so could we see this as an auspicious sign for a good ski season in the Alps?

The honour of the first snow this year fell to Risoul, a ski resort in the Hautes Alpes, part of the Foret Blanche domain with neighbouring Vars. The 185 km domain (108 runs taking in 20 green, 43, blue, 35 red and 10 black) is one of the most beautiful skiable areas of the southern Alps, with over 300 sunny days a year, stunning panoramas and recent modernisation meaning queues are a thing of the past. Indeed its 50 ski lifts (ski tows, chair lifts and a cable car) make sure of that. Here you can practise alpine skiing, snowboarding, snow shoeing, sledging, dog sledding, and test out the snow park and snow mobiles in winter. In summer try horse riding, trekking, mountain biking, tennis, archery, volley ball, paragliding and rock climbing.

In these stunning surroundings, Sextant brings you a unique ski in ski out leaseback residence of chalets, complete with pool and fitness centre (ref 34208). It offers you a great investment with up to 4% yield, guaranteed rental income, VAT cash back and the possibility of occupancy too.
However if you sign today you will probably not be able to make use of it this coming February in the school holidays, but will have to wait until next ski season.

If you’re impatient to get out onto the slopes, then how about one of our apartments in Les Arcs, for instance a studio apartment with pretty views in a ski in/ski out residence, priced at €55,500 (ref 33076)? If you’re after slightly more space, a 2 bed apartment with balconies and views over the slopes could be ideal, and is a reasonable €220,000 (ref 19216). Tignes also has a number of ski in/ski out apartments, such as a studio apartment to refresh, ideal as a first investment at €55,000 (ref 33324), or a studio with a mezzanine, a balcony and ski locker at €85,000 (ref 29551).

To find out more about our extensive portfolio of properties in the Alps, from studios to chalets and investment developments, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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Because the stock is limited per location we advise you to register your interest early

Prices from €105,000

Guaranteed rental income

Personnal occupancy available

Possibility to swap occupancy weeks between Ski / Sea / Country

Residence Le Domaine de Fayence

Location: Fayence (Cote d’Azur)

Google street view

Price: €245,000 (N’ 354)

Type: 2 bedrooms

Habitable surface: 52.7m2

3 weeks personal occupancy per year

Rental yield: 3.56% (€8,724/year)

Residence opened from May to November

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Residence Le Carre Beauchene

Location: St Maxime (Cote d’Azur)

Google street view

Price: €768,000 (N’ 11)

Type: 3 bedroom villa with private pool

Habitable surface: 125.7m2

8 weeks personal occupancy per year

Rental yield: 3.36% (€25,835/year)

Year built: 2005 (reduced notaire fees)

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Residence Le Domaine des Vignes

Location: La Croix Valmer (near St Tropez)

Google street view

Price: €140,000 (N’ 125)

Type: 1 bedroom cab

Habitable surface: 30m2

Rental yield: no lease contract

Residence open all year round

Year built: 1990

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Residence Le Hameau du Rocher Blanc

Location: Serre Chevalier(French Alps)

Google street view

Price: €350,000 (N’ 131)

Type: 3 bedrooms

Habitable surface: 63.5m2

4 weeks personal occupancy per year

Rental yield: 2.07% (€7,232/year)

Year built: 2007

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Residence Les fermes de Samoens

Location: Saomens (French Alps)

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Price: €160,000 (N’ 253)

Type: 2 bedrooms

Habitable surface: 42.2m2

2 weeks personal occupancy per year

Rental yield: 3.56% (€5,700/year)

Year built: 2005 (reduced notaire fees)

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The Management company:

• The company exclusively managing this development was created in 1976 and has been operating in the tourism sector for the last 40 years. The current European leader for self-catering holidays, this company manages 75,000 beds in 178 leaseback residences across France. Their property catalogue is used by 8000 travel agencies, with over 3 million holiday brochures being distributed each year.

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With 15 million tourists each year, the Languedoc-Roussillon is a beautiful region in the south of France. A few years ago, only the Cote d’Azur was prized by buyers and tourists. However, this trend is changing and moving to the Languedoc area, which is well appreciated by workers and retired people. Situated between Spain and Provence, the Languedoc Roussillon is split in five departments: Aude, Gard, Herault, Lozere and Pyrenees Orientales.  With 300 Sunny days a year, the Languedoc Roussillon area is now one of the most popular areas of France as it is the fourth touristic destination of the country.
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Here are some numbers regarding the Languedoc Roussillon area:
•    1st French area for open-air hotels.
•    2nd French area for holiday homes in residence.
•    4th Touristic French area, after Provence Cote d’Azur, Rhones-Alps and Ile de France.
•    15 million tourists each year.
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Integrated in a project linking Spain, France and Italy, the Languedoc Roussillon has developed the Mediterranean South Europe LGV (high speed railway) project. Due in 2015-2020, this great achievement will definitely revitalize the area. Languedoc Roussillon is also well served in terms of airports as there are five main commercial airports- in Beziers, Carcassonne, Montpellier, Nimes and Perpignan. At the end of the building of the Mediterranean South Europe LGV, Paris will be easily linked to Madrid via Barcelona.  Consequently, this large European axis will be a huge benefit for the whole continent. Montpellier will be only 3 hours away from Paris. (Currently Marseille is also 3 hours away from Paris). But one of the major objectives of this project is a strong development of rail freight in order to decongest the French motorway network, mainly along the Rhone Valley.  Moreover, the travel times between French and Spanish cities will be reduced by half.  The future TGV will serve eight cities in Catalonia and the south of France: Barcelone, Béziers, Figueras, Gérone, Montpellier, Narbonne, Perpignan, and Toulouse. Thus the lettings market, which is already quite important, will be consistent in the coming years.
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Attractive for touristic activities, the area is also important in term of employment. The Languedoc Roussillon is the second French region for growth in employment. Various sectors are represented in the area like construction, trade or personal services and multinationals choosing to set up their offices like IBM, Dell or Sanofi-Aventis. Regarding agriculture, the sector has always been rewarding as it is ranked as the first in France and boasts the largest vineyard area in the world with well known rosés such as Cotes du Roussillon, Corbieres or Saint Chinian. The area is also well known for the quality of its cuisine. Traditional dishes are based on olive oil, honey, cheeses and wines. The Mediterranean-influenced cuisine includes brandade de morue, encornets farcis and cassoulet.
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The Languedoc Roussillon area benefits from numerous tourist attractions thanks to its important cultural and historical heritage. The evolution of the Languedoc Roussillon’s coastline is linked to the renovation of the area. In the sixties, the French government created major regional development projects involving tourism and equipments. Legislations have been introduced to assist in the respect of the coastline and the mountain.  The coastline offers amazing resorts with beautiful sandy beaches and marinas in Port-Camargue, La Grande Motte, Gruissan, Saint Cyprien or Port Barcares, all rewarded by the Blue Flag  the award given to beaches and marinas regarding the environment (“pavillon Bleu”). Some of them offer traditional fishing ports like in Sete or Collioure where it is possible to buy fish and shellfish directly when the boats came back from fishing in the morning. Also, with 30,000 mooring rings and 27 marinas, the Languedoc Roussillon opens on the Mediterranean Sea, Europe and Africa.

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Thus, if you are looking for an investment in an area of France, Languedoc Roussillon is the new favourite FRENCH region. Linked to all the major developments, new real estate projects are constantly arising. Just 10 km away from Montpellier, Juvignac is ideally located between Nimes and Beziers. Here Sextant New Build proposes the Domaine de la Valadiere (1) set in 445 acres of green surroundings, on the edge of the 18-hole international golf de Fontcaude offering furnished two bedroom apartments with gardens or terraces. Following the Languedoc coastline, Pezenas is a small and pretty medieval town where you can find a great leaseback opportunity with Les Templiers (2) resort consisting of luxury apartments from studio to two bedroom apartments with Mediterranean gardens, spa and swimming pool.
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With views on the Languedoc Corbieres Mountains, the Saint Benoit Gardens residence (3) draws its inspiration from the nearby Saint Laurent de la Cabrerisse picturesque village and consists of luminous one bedroom houses with private Mediterranean gardens. Situated in a picturesque village along the Canal du Midi and restored with taste and quality, the Chateau de la Redorte (4) is a luxury complex offering studio to three bedroom apartments. The centrepiece of this unique project is the fully restored Chateau presenting classic French elegance with a modern twist with   an outdoor pool and a magnificent spa with an indoor Roman bath.
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The Perpignan area is a beautiful cultural mix between France and Spain. This southern area of the Languedoc Roussillon has beautiful seaside towns such as Argeles sur Mer, a traditional small village. A beautiful residence allows you to make a great investmentt with the leaseback of Les Demeures de la Massane (5), a new residence offering apartments and villas. Pure Mediterranean in style, its architecture is a harmonious blend of wood, light coloured stone and ochre shades.
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So if one of these Languedoc investment properties interests you, don’t hesitate to contact one of our consultants and visit the Sextant New Build Website.
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Our weekend started early, on Thursday in fact, with a morning flight from London to the compact airport in Beziers. We left the English capital under rain and arrived, as we had so fervently hoped, under a haze of glorious sunshine. There was no time to enjoy it yet though, as we had a busy schedule ahead of us.
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Our first stop was to the site of the future tourist residence in Juvignac- set in 445 acres of land it will offer furnished apartments and a swimming pool, close to Fontcaude golf course (ref 30871). Speaking of golf, we moved on to the leaseback development Domaine du Golf Fabregues (ref 14161), where we stayed the night. The residence offers a range of facilities, including of course the golf course (excellent for a novice like me as it is only 6 holes) and a pool, but it also includes a spa and a restaurant, perfect for a relaxing mini-break. Before our evening meal we met a new partner of Sextant’s, who showed us the location of a new leaseback project near Beziers.
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Our stomachs rumbling, we proceeded into Beziers itself in search of our evening meal. Strolling along the beach we found the answer to our prayers- a paillotte, or beach hut. These delightful structures pop up over the summer and serve the freshest seafood around, then like some fragile flower, they vanish for the winter only to reappear again the following year. I feasted on fresh prawns and bourride, the popular fish stew with chilli and garlic mayonnaise. Rosé was on tap to wash it all down, as the sun set, framing the local fairground in the background, a sort of Mediterranean Coney Island.
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Friday was another sunny day. We decided to breakfast in Montpellier, the capital of the Languedoc-Roussillon. It is a vibrant city with a beautiful old town, bursting with history. The architecture especially is interesting, and a real mix, including an 18^th century water tower, an aqueduct, the medieval Ancient Courrier and a host of delightful narrow streets. It’s also mainly pedestrian, making strolling along even more pleasant. Bakeries and cafes are a dime a dozen here, with enticing smells of freshly ground coffee and croissants wafting through the air. In the afternoon, we drove to a superb development near Carcassonne, a magnificent vineyard and spa estate (ref 24659). The collection of intimate houses, stylishly decorated and furnished to the highest standards really compliments the use of local materials (flagstones, wrought iron and stone). The reception house in particular took our breath away, with its beautiful Spa, Hammam and pool, the chic bar and restaurant and panoramic views from the terraces. Carrying on with the luxury feel, we headed to the La Redorte chateau (ref 26624), currently languishing in faded grandeur but soon to be rehabilitated into a stunning development of apartments and villas. Recalling its glorious wine producing past, the red liquid will flow once again, with 12 bottles of wine a year to be offered to each owner! We even visited the secret tunnel where the process will begin anew. Following this visit we felt a little parched ourselves and decided we wanted to experience wine tasting too. We found a charming local producer and a wizened old lady with a sale’s technique to beat any property mogul had me surrendering my hard-earned cash in exchange for a few bottles.
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Dinner was a glorious affair in the attractive town of Pezenas. I supped on breast of duck in a succulent fig sauce, one of the best meals I’d had in a long while. We chose to visit the place properly the following day, and returned, tired but satisfied, to our living quarters in Herepian. The former convent here has been delightfully renovated now offering six contemporary yet classic suites. Needless to say, we slept well.
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On our final day, we woke early to properly explore Pezenas. Its Saturday market seemed to attract the whole region, and for good reason. The array of mouth-watering produce on offer was staggering- cheeses, sausages, fresh fish, fruit (watermelon, cherries, apricots, nectarines…) and vegetables (the asparagus is renowned). Quaint squares are to be seen at every turn, with cafes and restaurants each more appealing than the next. The birth place of Moliere (France’s answer to Shakespeare), the playwright is celebrated in many ways, notably in street and cafe names and every summer impromptu plays are staged in courtyards for the delight of locals and tourists alike. We took the opportunity to view a development near Pezenas, which offers furnished luxury apartments in restored 19^th century buildings. At its heart lies a swimming pool and spa with a tiled Mediterranean courtyard, with full guest services and conference rooms, ideal for investors (ref 24697).
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Along from Pezenas lies Marseillan, a picturesque fishing port by the lagoon. Here the Port Rive Gauche development is entirely sold out- a charming rustic decor and uninterrupted sea views made sure of that.
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We managed to pack a lot into our morning, and after a lovely lunch on the promontory with views over the bay and the beach, we drove to Sete, known as the Venice of Languedoc. We took in a hotel residence right by the sea (ref 29546), and slightly further out a modern residence set in the hills with a pool and landscaped gardens (ref 14243). La Grande Motte, a seaside resort 45 minutes east of here offers a leaseback development nestled in a large landscaped park with swimming pools and leisure facilities, ideal for investment as the resort is very popular among the French (ref 30108).
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Finally, for a bit of relaxation, we headed 15 minutes east to Aigues Mortes. This beautiful fortified medieval town is set between the sea and lagoons, making for spectacular scenery. The development in the Aigues Mortes marina doesn’t disappoint (ref 27053), with small but perfectly formed Mediterranean houses, reminiscent of fishermen’s dwellings, some with their own moorings. Inside the town walls, the plethora of cafes, boutiques and restaurants see life go by at a slow, relaxed pace. It really is the perfect place to unwind. We enjoyed a leisurely meal of pizza with an ice cold beer, a lovely end to our trip.
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On Sunday morning we flew back from Montpellier airport. Our flight was at 10 am and we were back on British soil by 1pm, so quickly it felt like we’d never left…
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If you’re still unsure where to buy in the Languedoc, and weighing up the pros and cons of Sete, Marseillans, Aigues Mortes or any other town, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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Jim Beattie
Direct line: 020 7428 4915
jim@sextantproperties.com
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