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 7th September 2008
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Cantal PropertyFrenchEntrée offers a wide selection of property for sale in Cantal. Cantal is a department in the region of Auvergne, on the south west edge of the Massif Central.We can help you find the right property in Cantal and arrange viewings with our Premier Partner agents who have been carefully selected for their local knowledge and their friendly, English speaking customer service.   - +44 (0)1225 463752 - 24hrCantal can be easily reached from a number of airports, the nearest include Rodez, Limoges and Lyon. Cantal guideCantal is named after its volcanic mountain range and the rolling pastures of the department are home to the grazing cows which produce the famous Cantal cheese. This agricultural department is also known for its peaceful and unspoilt countryside, pretty villages, scattered chateaux, rivers, lakes and even extinct volcanoes.By winter, Cantal's majestic mountains transform into ski-slopes and visitors can warm up in mineral rich hot springs. Meals in the region are traditionally made with basic recipes; one such dish includes the Aligot made simply with cheese and mashed potatoes. Cantal does have some impressive cities too, including Aurillac the department’s capital city. Aurillac is a lively place which has sustained its local traditions. It has a bustling market twice a week where all kinds of gastronomic and household delights, and even livestock can be purchased. The atmosphere in the medieval centre is great, often having street theatre performers. Muariac on the tip of the plateau, is one of the busiest market towns in France and many of the buildings are built in local black lava stone rocks. The City of Saint-Flour is a medieval town on the edge of the planeze plate, founded in 4 AD and named after a preacher in the area. It is known for its 14th century, gothic style Cathedral San Pedro de Saint-Flour. Inside the Cathedral is an impressive fresco and wood carvings. Despite property prices increasing quite significantly in the department in recent years the active market offers good value for money. Cantal is cheaper than other parts of Auvergne including the Haute-Loire department. Buyers have the choice between living in a town house, in one of Cantal’s charming medieval towns or in a countryside villa – there are still some renovation projects to be found in the countryside. Flying to Auvergne? Visit the FrenchEntrée flight map to view the airlines flying to theAuvergne region of France, and the towns near Cantal. |
A selection of property in the Cantal
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