French Region - Loire valley
( Cher, Eure-et-Loir, Indre,
Indre-et-Loire, Loiret, Loir-et-Cher, Loire-Atlantique, Maine-et-Loire, Mayenne,
Sarthe, Vendée)
The Loire valley region of France covers many departments and includes
11 departments, the Cher, Eure-et-Loir, Indre, Indre-et-Loire,
Loiret, Loir-et-Cher, Loire-Atlantique, Maine-et-Loire, Mayenne, Sarthe,
Vendée.
Weather: The coastal climate of mild winters and long,
warm or hot summers is very pleasant. Further inland it can be cooler and
wetter during the winter, and hotter and more changeable in the summer.
The Region: The Loire valley has been a romantic destination
for centuries. With the lush scenery and hundreds of fairy tale châteaux,
it is easy to see why. There is also the coastline, with huge stretches of
sandy beaches, and all the vineyards inland.
Agriculture is very successful here, due to the highly fertile soil. Although
all sorts of fruit, cereals and vegetables are grown in the Loire, and livestock
raised there, the most famous product is the wine. Th whites tend to be floral
and crisp, and seems to reflect the atmosphere of the region itself. There
are also lots of rosés and reds, such as the famous Saumur.
Nantes is the capital of the Loire region, and is a huge, quintessentially
French city, which is close to the coast, and easily accessible from the
UK.
Gastronomy: A significant product of Nantes is butter biscuits,
which are advertised and on sale all over the region. But the rich soil of
the Loire valley produces wonderful fruit and vegetables, which are combined
with fresh seafood in the local cuisine.
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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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