| The Herault is a spectacular Department in the | | | | great base and starting point to commence your |
| Languedoc Region of France. It gets it's name from | | | | exploration of the area, be it by car or rail. |
| the beautiful River Herault, which meanders through | | | | The major towns and villages of Beziers, Marseillan, |
| it. | | | | Sete, Agde, Meze, Pezenas and lots more, each with |
| The French, when it comes to where they would | | | | their own unique style and character are all within an |
| most like to live, permanent or retirement, opt for | | | | hours journey by rail or car. |
| the Herault, it's their favorite location in all of France! | | | | You can experience the breath taking landscape of |
| Many buy homes in the area and house prices are | | | | small villages nestled and embraced by dramatic |
| rising steadly. Lots of foreigners have also discovered | | | | mountains and vineyards. Take a stroll along the |
| this and bought vacation or permanent homes in this | | | | many rivers and canals, relax on the banks of the |
| tranquil area, where the main concern of the day can | | | | Canal du Midi watching the colorful barges quietly |
| often be "what will I do today?" The pace is slower, | | | | float by. Let the day drift along, picnicking on the |
| the food healthier, life expectancy is longer, the | | | | shores of serene lakes. |
| worries are less...yes it's tough. | | | | The Herault Department is well known for its miles |
| Real estate prices are still pretty reasonable, in the | | | | and miles of clean, sandy, sun drenched |
| Languedoc region, making it a good time to buy. You | | | | Mediterranean beaches. With over 300 days of |
| can choose from a chalet, apartment, village/town | | | | sunshine per year it's a magnet for holiday makers, |
| house, or luxury villa with swimming pool. Prices vary, | | | | especially the French themselves, (need I say more?) |
| depending on how close to the sea or a particular | | | | Every village and town in the Herault has at least one |
| town or village. Each village or town has Estate | | | | market a week, selling breads, cheeses, meats, fish |
| Agent's Offices (Immobiliers) with plenty of photos in | | | | and vegetables along with clothes, bric a brac and |
| their windows, call in and have a chat, more than | | | | the kitchen sink. They are lively and colorful events |
| likely they'll show you properties that same day. | | | | with plenty of bargains. No matter how small the |
| When buying real estate in France you can save | | | | village or town you're in, you'll find copious amounts |
| paying the agents fee's. Just travel around and find | | | | of shopping malls, nearby or a short distance away. |
| properties being sold privately by their owners. In | | | | For the young and not so young, there's plenty of |
| most cases you will see a hand written sign saying "A | | | | things to keep you occupied. Theme and safari parks, |
| Vendre". If you have the time, travel from town to | | | | water sports, cycling/walking trails, museums, |
| village looking for your potential dream home, if | | | | galleries, golf, tours, bullfighting and the best cuisine |
| possible staying overnight, meeting the locals and | | | | and wines in the world. Visit some super ancient |
| experiencing the place. | | | | castles, forts and chateaux, marvel at the original |
| It's easy to understand why the Herault is so popular. | | | | roman viaducts bridges and towers, still in a state of |
| Montpellier is the major city in this department, with | | | | great preservation. Walking around the villages your |
| it's international airport and first class train service, | | | | sense of smell will be charged by the local cuisine...bon |
| this beautiful historical and modern city, offers an | | | | appetite. |
| abundance of places to see and things to do, it's a | | | | |