LANGUEDOC PROPERTY

Languedoc is one of the most charming areas of France. The southern-central region is bounded by the region of Auvergne, to the north, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, to the east, the Mediterranean to the southeast, Spain to the south, and the Midi-Pyrénées to the west.

HOMEHUNTS specialise in luxury property for sale in Languedoc Roussillon within the five different Languedoc departments: property in Aude (Carcasonne property), property in Gard (Nimes property), property in Hérault (Montpellier property), property in Lozère (Gabales) and property in Pyrénées-Orientales (Perpignan property).  The region is not as developed as neighbouring Provence however it by no means lacks dramatic natural landscapes, a rich medieval history with chateau in Languedoc , world renowned vineyards, quaint haute villages and tranquil seaside towns.

This region was one of the earliest to be inhabited by humans.  Testament to this is the names of towns, the Catalan language, the region's heady wines and olive-oil dishes all illustrate the lasting influence of 400 years of occupation. Languedoc's name was derived from the name of the traditional language of southern France, Occitan.  Specifically, the name is derived from the phrase 'langue d'oc', where the Latin word 'hoc' means 'yes'.  From the 13th century the name applied to the entire area in which the Languedoc, or Occitan, language was spoken. The Occitan Language is a Romance language which continues to be spoken around Nîmes and Uzès, in the Haute-Loire and Ardèche by more than 1,500,00 people.

Languedoc Roussillon benefits from an exceptional Mediterranean climate. The coastal plains are typically Mediterranean, rarely freezing in winter, and enjoying average high summer temperatures of nearly 30 C (86F). It is during the summer months that Languedoc Roussillon really comes alive with local Mairies organising numerous cultural activities and events.  Local festivals range from bull-running, to sea-jousting in the north, to jazz festivals to extreme sports shows, to local fêtes displaying French regional food specialities and Languedoc wines.  

As in Provence, wine has been produced in Languedoc for more than 2000 years.  Four departments of the Languedoc-Rousillon, Gard, Herault, Aude and Pyrenees Orientales share the biggest French vineyards. The diversity of soils makes it possible to produce wines of different types, and the differences are carefully maintained, with a constant eye to quality.

In recent years Languedoc Roussillon has become a popular French holiday destination with long sunny days, Mediterranean beaches, tourist facilities and local wine and food that makes everyone's mouth water.

HOMEHUNTS have partnerships with immobilier in Languedoc so our property consultants can hand pick  property and properties for sale in Languedoc. Languedoc Roussion properties have become more and more popular in recent years and we have a good selection of luxury houses and homes for sale in Languedoc. Browse ourselect Languedoc properties on the right hand side of the page, select from Carcassonne property, Avignon property, Montpellier property, or Perpignan property in the menu, or connect to our luxury property search on the left hand side.