Dreaming of a new life in sunny southern France? The Languedoc Roussillon region is home to stunning landscapes, charming medieval towns, and a rich cultural heritage. Known as France’s largest vineyard, Languedoc is a haven for those seeking a beautiful, diverse region with plenty to explore.

Why Languedoc is a great place to live

Languedoc, the sunniest region in France, is framed by two mountain ranges – the Massif Central to the north and the Pyrénées to the south. Between them, you’ll find forests, meadows, and a stunning stretch of coastline. Whether you’re seeking outdoor adventure, busy city living, or a slower pace of life, this area offers it all, with a perfect blend of natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture. Towns like Toulouse, Béziers, Montpellier, Carcassonne, Albi, and Narbonne are filled with history and unique attractions. From cobblestone streets and medieval fortresses to buzzing markets and delicious restaurants, there’s something to delight everyone. The region is dotted with towns perched high on cliffs, offering breathtaking vistas and a truly dramatic landscape. The region is popular with expats from around

Townhouse Beziers, Herault (Ref 34500)

the world including Brits, Americans, Belgians and Dutch. With excellent transportation links, including 5 international airports: Perpignan, Carcassonne, Béziers, Montpellier, and Nîmes, with others just across the border at Nice, Toulouse, Toulon and Marseille, high speed trains to Paris and excellent autoroutes.Many properties are large, character-filled stone houses with high ceilings, original oak beams, tiled floors, and open fireplaces. These charming homes, built with traditional materials like canal roof tiles, offer the perfect canvas for creating your dream French home.Anna Sirinides, Carcassonne-based agent with Agence Hamilton says “In this region it’s all about the lifestyle – living well, great

Gorgeous stone house, Les Angles, Gard (Ref 30133)

gastronomy, wine, sunshine, and plenty to do. And there’s just so much choice when it comes to finding your dream home.”Selection Habitat Béziers agent Claudia Götting adds: “I feel privileged to introduce buyers from around the world to the beauty of this region. Helping them find their ideal home and immerse themselves in a new life here is the best part of my job.”

The best areas for value for money according to Anna and Claudia:

Montpellier: Montpellier, the largest and most cosmopolitan city in the region is a vibrant university city with a young population, Montpellier has a good mix of historic charm, culture and modern amenities. Prices are high in inner Montpellier, but there are still value options available, especially in outlying neighbourhoods such as Les Cévennes.

Nîmes: Known for its Roman history and architecture, Nîmes offers more affordable housing compared to nearby cities such as Aix-en-Provence.

Carcassonne: This UNESCO World Heritage site is famous for its stunning medieval fortress. There are plenty of cultural events, cafés, restaurants and sporting activities

16th century chateau, with gites, Castelnaudary near Carcassonne (Ref 11400)

year-round, plus a superb market in the picturesque lower town which is skirted by the Canal du Midi. While touristy – which pushes prices up – there are still affordable properties in the surrounding areas. The average 3 or 4-bed house with a pool, or a character apartment will set you back between 285,000€ to 325,000€. A Maison de Maître and large character properties start at about 495,000€

Béziers: With its rich history and beautiful scenery, the city has a lovely canal, is just 15km from the beaches of the Mediterranean, and is surrounded by breath-taking countryside and vineyards. Béziers is becoming more and more popular and that’s caused prices to climb. A realistic average price for a 3-bed house in good condition with a garage or outdoor space is between 250,000€ and 300,000. Larger 4-bed houses start at around 420,000€.

Agde: Known for its beaches and historical sites, Agde can offer great deals, especially if you look at properties slightly away from the coastin the neighbourhoods of La Pinède, L’avant-porte and L’Île de Pêcheurs.

Sète: A picturesque port town with a unique atmosphere, property prices in Sète have increased but the town still offers good value formoney compared to othercoastal towns in the south of France for example a home here