Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.

Apart from Languedoc being thought to be the only place where the end of the world is not going to happen on December 21st, there are plenty more reasons to visit this heartland of ancient cultures and civilisations, much older than that of the Mayans.

With the dollar and pound getting stronger, owning a property in France gets more attractive. How about this barn on offer in Languedoc (the Real South of France), with approval for use as a home, for 19,000 euro? http://www.buymybarn.co.uk/ a private sale, direct from the owner.

Flying to the South of France – Ryanair – you either love them or hate them, but they offer a fantastic deal to get to the South of France with many fares through till March for under £10, come to Languedoc for some winter sunshine. There is talk of big fare increases and very big baggage handling charges, so book early and avoid bringing suitcases. – Beziers airport is only 20 minutes from our front door and Carcassonne, Montpellier and Perpignan all under an hour from us.

But coming on vacation with just hand baggage is not possible, is it?

Well, yes, it can be if you stay with us, we provide everything you need for a vacation, all linen and towels of course is part of the accommodation, but we also provide beach towels, beach equipment, a lot of leisure equipment such as golf clubs, bikes, fishing tackle, picnic items, guide books and maps – we have a library of thousands of books and videos – rent a car and we can provide car seats for kids etc – we pick you up from the airport or station – we can provide a computer for you. Let us know any special needs or equipment and we will try to provide it. We make no added charges for any of these services.

Many guests send a suitcase on ahead by courier at a much lower cost than the airlines are charging. You also don’t have to lug cases around the airport, check luggage, collect baggage from the carousel (or lose it) and perhaps have to unpack at customs. You do have to plan ahead a few weeks and we will look after your cases or baggage when it arrives here. We can also arrange for the collection by the courier whan you leave.

For twelve years now I have sent out notes and comments about our life in France, to share with readers our pleasure of living near the Mediterranean in Languedoc, the problems, pitfalls and perils of paperwork and bureaucracy and the joy of seeing our family grow and blossom. Over 2000 articles and stories are in various archives and blogs scattered all over the Internet.

We offer accommodation in our home and can help and advise with property purchases in France, no fees, no charges, no hassle, just sharing over 20 years of my experience buying, renovating and selling property in the South of France.

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– By reading the same lines? O then come hither,

And lay my Book, thy Head, and Heart together. –