Aquitaine

General
The Aquitaine region of France is in the South west and boarders the Atlantic, the Pyrénées, and Spain. It is a vast and varied region, with mountains, plains, and coast coast. All types of industry prevail, including markets, cereal, wine, gas and petrol. Historically Aquitaine is important and independant of France. It is the French Basque region (fortunately the area has missed most of the Basque terrorist incidents). The climate is very wet, with rainfall exceeding 120 inches per year in the mountains.

Towns and Cities
Main towns in Aquitaine are Périgueux, Pau, Bordeaux, & Agen.

Access
The area far From the UK and is possibly one of the hardest regions of France to access from the UK. The area's main airport is Bordeaux-Mérignac.

Places of Interest
Biarritz - Popular resort near Spanish border
Arcachon - Seaside resort with a casino
Dax - Spa with hot springs and mud baths
Périgueux - the capital of the department of the Dordogne



Things to do
The is plenty of sporting activities available in Aquitaine region including fishing, walking, golf, wine tasting and more.


Property
Aquitaine and the Dordogne region has seen an increase iin popularity with UK citizens in recent years due to the relatively low prices and the rural setting. Prices are much higher then before now, pushed up in no small part due to the British! Bargains in the area are becoming much harder to fiind

Property Investment Value
Property has risen in the area recently. The signs are that it may continue to rise, but at a slower rate than before. If you are looking for an investment then Aquitaine could be a decent bet, but there are probably better bets in France (e.g the Alps) if it is just an investment you are looking for.

Cuisine
As with other areas of France the Aquitaine is famous for its own cuisine. Bordeau wine is very well known. Other dishes include oysters, sea food, and foie gras.




To Conclude
Aquitaine has become increasingly popular over the last few years. On the plus side the area does boast a peaceful country setting. The negatives are rain, comparative, inaccessibility, and distance from the UK. The area has aquired a decent reputqation with UK property seekers, and there are attractions, but it may be best to visit a few other areas in France before you decide to settle iin Aquitaine.