French Regions - Franche-Comte
departments - Doubs, Haute-Saône, Jura, Territoire-de-Belfort
The Franche-Comte region of France consists of 4 departments,
the Doubs, Haute-Saône,
Jura and the Territoire-de-Belfort.
Weather: This is the coldest region of France. The winters
are long and harsh, but there is plenty of sun in the summer, which is strong
due to the altitude.
The Region: Franche-Comte is on a natural border, and lies
on the Jura and Alpine mountain ranges, with Switzerland next door. Consequently,
it has had lots of foreign influence over the centuries, with passing trade
and peoples, including the Romans.
Nevertheless, the geology of the region means that it is quite remote in
places, where spectacular scenery is only broken by occasional family farms.
More than half the region is covered in woodland, their are hundreds of lakes,
and rivers and waterfalls spill from the rocks wherever you go.
For a bit of civilisation, try the two week music festival in Besançon,
every september.
Gastronomy: Similar to the alpine region of Savoie, the
food here is rich and warming mountain food. Fondue, raclette and tartiflette
are the most famous regional recipes. There are many more, but they do carry
on the general theme, and tend to be bolstering and tasty mountain dishes,
based around local cheeses (Morbier, Vacherin du Haute-Doubs, Comte, Raclette,
Cancoillote and Bleu de Gex), potatoes, onions, garlic, cabbage, morel mushrooms
and bacon/ pork. Veal and trout cooked in local white or ‘yellow’ wine
are also often seen on menus.
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Dordogne south west France
French Property of the month
Very special French property, built before the 14th century, in a small hamlet
near Cubjac. Approx 2700m2 of land, including a productive vegetable garden,
stone barbecue, stone well (water tank), 2 terraces and a meadow. The garden
is full of charm, with low stone walls here and there, and lots of mature
trees. The house is full of original features, exposed stonework and beams,
and has light, airy rooms.
Location:
This property is in a tiny, stone-built, hill-top hamlet, with spectacular
views over the verdant valley. Brouchaud is 1km away, and has a post office,
and the beautiful village of Cubjac is 6km down the road. Cubjac has a weekly
market, bakers, bars, shops, doctors, a school and various other conveniences.
Périgueux is 20 minutes' drive west.
Accommodation:
2 bedroom, a bathroom, kitchen and lounge, plus plenty of space which could
be converted. See 'special features' for details
Price: € 220000.00 ( £ 150920.00 )
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