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thoughts.... The warmer weather has arrived in Sussex - well for a few days anyhow - and thoughts turn towards Easter and Summer holidays. We have noticed on our property sales sites how the nature of the enquiries have changed. Instead of properties for holidays and rental income, people are buying to leave the UK. Of course, properties in France, Spain, Italy are still cheaper than UK prices. But property inflation in Spain is high in many locations, and even France has seen an acceleration in property prices. Normandy, Brittany, and the South Coast have seen substantial price increases. Where is there good value? Well for warmer climes the Charentes offers excellent value, and the Limousin really has some bargain price properties. Since the beginning of the year - the real boom has been in the number of enquiries for gites or gites complexes with established rental income. So many people are looking for an alternative lifestyle. They are releasing the capital in their UK homes and buying large properties in France. We have had so much interest that we have added a sales area on Gites-in-France.co.uk for Gite properties only. Click here for a list of our current Gites properties. Where better to advertise your Gites or French property or Service? Your advert working 365 days a year, every day, every hour for just £25 per year. A big request- STILL!: We need articles for this newsletter!!
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This month we are pleased to announce our partnership with two agencies in Tuscany, Italy. We have over 40 properties in this beautiful region of Italy. From properties requiring serious renovation to those grand villas with fantastic views over the countryside. For our selection of Italian properties please - click here Properties start from just 25,000 Euros for "In the outskirts of the town Pieve Santo Stefano, on a wonderful hill-site, totally immersed in a really unspoilt landscape there are the ruins of an old stone farmhouse...." To such magnificent properties such as .."Only 15 kilometres away from Arezzo and about fifteen minutes drive from the medieval village of Anghiari there is a wonderful farm estate, set on a sunny hill-site and surrounded by 80 hectares of land with a stunning view on the two wonderful valleys below.." |
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| Feature Article..... Lyon: France's Best Kept Secret |
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French Capital of Gastronomy is UNESCO World
Heritage City
Lyon, France, has long been known to
sophisticated travellers as the culinary capital of France. It is now
emerging as a "must-do" destination for a broader range of American
travellers because of the many attractions it offers and its easy access
from other popular destinations in France. Just two hours from Paris on
the high-speed TGV train, it is the gateway to Provence and the Rhone
Alps region. Savvy travellers know that Lyon is a gem of a city not to
be missed.
Recently named a World Heritage City by
UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization) because of its illustrious 2,000-year history, France's
second-largest city is brimming with activities and attractions. With
its world-renowned cuisine, historic architecture, wealth of museums,
music, dance and art festivals and picturesque nightly lighting of
monuments, Lyon is renowned for its quality of life.
Historic Lyon:
Built by Caesar in 43 B.C., in ancient times
Lyon, then known as Lugdunum, was the capital of Gaul. The past is alive
in such Lyon landmarks as the Gallo Roman amphitheatre, now a site for
outdoor concerts, and the Croix-Rousse hill, which was the center of the
silk industry in the 1800s.
Its Renaissance quarter, the second largest
in Europe after Prague, still thrives with daily activity. Old Lyon was
the capital of the silk, finance and print trades in the 16th century.
Today, travelers can stroll through its unique "traboules" (networks of
covered passageways) to visit shops, restaurants, art galleries and the
breathtaking Cathedral St. Jean, sister cathedral to St. Jean the Divine
in New York, with its astronomical clock.
Culinary Lyon:
Most travellers automatically think of Paris
when they think of wonderful French food, but Lyon is actually the
gastronomic capital of France. Bordering the vineyards of the Beaujolais
and the Cotes du Rhone, as well as an area that produces a wealth of
fresh produce, Lyon is an essential pilgrimage for any gourmet.
Lyon is famous for its traditional
restaurants known as "bouchons," where travellers can feast on local
specialties such as rosette, salami, quenelles and andouillette
sausages. Lyon is also known for its regional cheeses, such as Saint
Marcellin, and its locally made chocolates.
Lyon also has an impressive restaurant
scene, including restaurants with internationally known chefs such as
Paul Bocuse, the inventor of nouvelle cuisine. Since eating is taken
seriously in Lyon, travellers are sure to have a pleasurable experience
no matter where they choose to dine. It is also the site of a renowned
professional cooking school , which also offers daily and weekly classes
for tourists.
Cultural Lyon:
Lyon's role as the centre of the silk
industry in the Middle Ages led to the rise of Renaissance fairs and
extensive industrial development. This in turn gave rise to a major
artistic community and a culture which is still vibrant today.
Among the many notable museums are the
historic cloth museum, the Musée des Tissues, which houses the
International Centre for the Study and Conservation of Ancient Textiles.
Lyon, which was the centre of the French Resistance in World War II, is
also home to the moving Museum of History of the Resistance and
Deportation.
Of special interest to film buffs is the
Institut Lumière, which retraces the history of the invention of the
cinema. The Lumière brothers, born in Lyon, filmed the world's first
movie in Lyon. A wall by the site of the first movie bears plaques
marking the visits of famous directors from all over the world.
Lyon is famous for events which attract a
world-wide audience. The Biennial Dance Festival makes Lyon the dance
capital of the world for a few weeks each year, when professional dance
companies from all over the globe parade in the streets. The Fourvière
and Old Lyon music festivals and the Biennial Contemporary Art festival
also draw performers and artists from around the world.
Nightly Illumination:
Since 1989, Lyon has been implementing a
unique concept in urban lighting. Because of its exceptionally rich
architectural heritage, rooted in the city's 2,000-year history, Lyon's
urban lighting features more than 200 buildings which are floodlit every
night according to a specific design, providing an enchanting sight for
the city's citizens and tourists alike. And every December, for three
nights, the Festival of Lights showcases the grace and beauty of Lyon by
lighting its buildings and homes with 1,000 brightly coloured and
changing lights.
Sensational Shopping:
The shops of the Presqu'île, the peninsula
between the two rivers, offer world-class shopping at a bargain price,
thanks to the favourable exchange rate for the UK £.
Lyon's shops and markets also offer a warm
welcome, delicious local food and interesting crafts. Some shops where
travellers can purchase gifts include Les Halles, the renowned market
where celebrated chefs and local cooks shops for pork, meats, cheese,
fish and fresh vegetables; bookstalls along the Saône; the Sunday
morning craft market at Quay Fulchiron; or the Rue Auguste Comte, an
antique market with 80 shops.
To learn more about Lyon, visit
www.mairie-lyon.fr.
About The Author
This article courtesy of ARA Content, http://www.aracontent.com e-mail: info@aracontent.com |
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