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T
he Limousin area in
the centre of France is
part of the super region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine and
has three departments
- Haute-Vienne (87), Creuse (23),
and Corrèze (19). They all share an
outstanding natural landscape of
woodlands, green pastures, and
deep valleys. And all of them offer
a laidback rural lifestyle.
The primary industry is
agriculture - potatoes, Charolais
and Limousin cattle, and wood.
A roll-out of high-speed fibre
optic in Limousin, along with
Government support for the area to
be rejuvenated as a potential tech
centre, has increased the number of
buyers in the least populated region
(circa population 740k) in mainland
France.
Limousin benefits from long
hot summers and clearly defined
seasons. The region is best known
to holidaymakers for its year-round
outdoor pursuits, including cycling,
hiking, and plenty of water sports.
It is one of the best areas of
France for affordable property, with
106 towns and 747 municipalities
and excellent transport links. For
those seeking the good life and to
earn an income, there are plenty
of properties that can be used for
a B&B or gÎte business and many
with barns that can be used as
workshops.
Kevin Andrews, Leggett
Immobilier's area coordinator,
says, "The Limousin is up and
coming. It's an area that benefits
from excellent weather and has
the history and leisure activities
of the Dordogne and Languedoc -
but it's a lot cheaper, with average
property prices of €118,000. It's
also accessible and central - around
a 5 hour drive to the ferry at Caen,
and there are international flights
from Limoges, as well as not too far
away from Bordeaux, La Rochelle,
and Clermont-Ferrand.
You can reach the coast, go
skiing, or easily access Spain from
Limousin. This area offers a relaxed
lifestyle; it is like stepping back in
time to a place where no one locks
their doors, and the most important
decision of the day is "what to have
for lunch!"