Dive into the heart of the regions where De La Cour au Jardin is established and let yourself be guided by our ambassadors, passionate real estate advisors, true experts of the area. More than just a service, they offer you a complete immersion in the environmental, climatic, cultural, and practical advantages of each territory. Between nature, heritage, gastronomy, historical personalities, and easy access, discover what makes these regions so unique and attractive.
Perpignan and the Pyrénées-Orientales
Climate and environment: Perpignan enjoys a Mediterranean climate, warm and sunny for most of the year, with mild winters. This geographical location at the foot of the Pyrenees and close to the Mediterranean Sea offers an exceptional setting blending beaches, mountains, and fertile agricultural plains.
Transport: The city is served by the Mediterranean TGV line which quickly connects it to Montpellier, Nîmes, and Paris (about 5h30). The A9 motorway links Perpignan northwards (Narbonne, Montpellier) and southwards to Spain.
Parks and nature: The nearby Pyrénées Catalanes Regional Natural Park offers vast protected areas for hiking, skiing, and wildlife observation. The beaches of the Côte Vermeille attract fans of relaxation and water sports.
Culture and shows: Perpignan hosts every summer the electronic music festival "Le Cabaret Frappé", as well as sound and light shows in the historic center, notably around the Palace of the Kings of Majorca.
Historical personality: The Catalan sculptor Aristide Maillol, born in Banyuls-sur-Mer, deeply influenced modern art and maintains a strong link with this region.
Gastronomy:
Savory: Boles de picolat (meatballs with olives)
Sweet: Bras de Vénus (rolled cake)
Montpellier and Hérault
Climate and environment: The Mediterranean climate, with its long, hot, dry summers and mild winters, supports typically Mediterranean nature, with vineyards, olive groves, and scrublands. The emblematic Pic Saint-Loup dominates the region and offers magnificent walks.
Transport: Montpellier is a major railway hub thanks to the TGV which connects Paris in 3h30. The A9 motorway crosses the region, facilitating travel to Spain and northern France. Montpellier Mediterranean International Airport serves numerous destinations.
Parks and nature: The Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park nearby is a natural haven, ideal for hiking, mountain biking, and discovering Mediterranean biodiversity.
Culture and shows: Montpellier is famous for its contemporary dance festival "Festival Montpellier Danse", and its city center regularly livens up with sound and light shows, notably around Place de la Comédie.
Historical personality: The philosopher and doctor Pierre Richer de Belleval, founder of Montpellier's Botanical Garden, is a significant local figure.
Gastronomy:
Savory: Tielle sétoise (spicy octopus pie)
Sweet: Fougasse d’Aigues-Mortes
Nantes and Loire-Atlantique
Climate and environment: Nantes benefits from a mild oceanic climate with rainfall distributed throughout the year. The region, shaped by the Loire River and the Atlantic Ocean, offers a wide variety of landscapes including marshes, vineyards, and coastal areas.
Transport: Nantes is served by several TGV lines connecting it to Paris in about 2h, as well as Rennes and Angers. Nantes Atlantique Airport is an important regional hub. The A11 and A83 motorways facilitate road access.
Parks and nature: The Briére Regional Natural Park, a vast classified marsh, is a privileged spot for traditional boat rides. The Atlantic coastline with its beaches and seaside resorts is nearby.
Culture and shows: Nantes is renowned for the "Machines of the Isle", a fascinating mechanical show, as well as its music and visual arts festivals. In summer, sound and light shows illuminate the quays and gardens.
Historical personality: The famous writer Jules Verne, father of science fiction, was born in Nantes.
Gastronomy:
Savory: Nantais beurre blanc sauce
Sweet: Nantes cake
La Rochelle and Île de Ré
Climate and environment: Temperate oceanic climate, tempered by the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean, with pleasant summers and mild winters. The landscape is marked by salt marshes, fine sandy beaches, pine forests, and wetlands.
Transport: La Rochelle is accessible via the TGV line from Paris (about 3h30), and by the A10 and A837 motorways. La Rochelle-Île de Ré Airport serves the region. The Île de Ré is accessible by a bridge from La Rochelle.
Parks and nature: The Gironde Estuary and Pertuis Sea Marine Natural Park protects marine biodiversity. Île de Ré is a paradise for cyclists with its dedicated paths and nature reserves.
Culture and shows: La Rochelle offers music festivals, historical shows on its old port, as well as very popular summer sound and light animations.
Historical personality: Samuel de Champlain, explorer and founder of Quebec, was born in Brouage, near La Rochelle.
Gastronomy:
Savory: Mussel éclades
Sweet: Tourteau fromager (cheese tart)
Dijon and Beaune
Climate and environment: Semi-continental climate with cold winters and hot summers. Burgundy is a land of vineyards, gentle hills, and forests, offering a peaceful and green environment.
Transport: Dijon is served by the TGV with direct access to Paris (1h40). The A6 and A31 motorways facilitate road connections. Beaune is accessible by car or via the TER train network.
Parks and nature: The nearby Morvan Regional Natural Park offers vast forest areas and many hiking trails. The vineyards of the Côte d’Or are also an iconic landscape.
Culture and shows: Beaune hosts every summer the famous Fête de la Vigne, as well as sound and light shows in the Hospices, highlighting the historic heritage.
Historical personality: The painter Gustave Courbet, born in Ornans in the neighboring Franche-Comté, influenced the local art scene.
Gastronomy:
Savory: Beef bourguignon
Sweet: Gingerbread
Bordeaux and Saint-Émilion
Climate and environment: Temperate oceanic climate with maritime influence, warm but moderate summers, and mild winters. The landscapes alternate between vineyards, pine forests, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Transport: Bordeaux is an important hub served by the Atlantic TGV (2h from Paris), A10 and A63 motorways, and its international airport. Saint-Émilion is easily accessible by car or bus.
Parks and nature: Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park with its endless pine forests, and the proximity of the ocean offer many outdoor activities.
Culture and shows: Bordeaux livens up its historic center with sound and light shows, notably during the Nuits de Bordeaux. Saint-Émilion also offers cultural events around wine.
Historical personality: The philosopher Montesquieu lived and worked in this region.
Gastronomy:
Savory: Bordelaise-style rib steak
Sweet: Canelé
Haute-Savoie
Climate and environment: Mountain climate with cool summers and snowy winters. Majestic Alpine landscapes between crystal-clear lakes, snow-capped peaks, fir forests, and flower-filled meadows.
Transport: Chamonix is accessible by road and train from Saint-Gervais, while Annecy is connected to Lyon and Geneva by TGV. The A40 and A41 motorways facilitate road access.
Parks and nature: Massif des Bauges Regional Natural Park, Bout du Lac d’Annecy nature reserve, and the famous Mont-Blanc massif offer varied activities all year round.
Culture and shows: The region hosts alpine music festivals, traditional markets, and summer sound and light shows, notably in Annecy.
Historical personality: The scientist Horace Bénédict de Saussure, pioneer of mountaineering, is a major local figure.
Gastronomy:
Savory: Tartiflette
Sweet: Rissoles
Paris
Climate and environment: Temperate oceanic climate, with warm summers and cool winters. Paris, a garden city, features many green spaces (Tuileries Garden, Buttes-Chaumont Park) providing freshness and softness in the urban environment.
Transport: Exceptional transport network with RER, metro, TGV trains (Montparnasse, Gare de Lyon), motorways A1, A6, A10. Two international airports: Charles de Gaulle and Orly.
Parks and nature: Numerous parks, botanic gardens, and the banks of the Seine offer pleasant green escapes.
Culture and shows: Capital of culture par excellence with countless theaters, opera houses, museums, and famous sound and light shows like the illuminations of the Eiffel Tower.
Historical personality: The writer Victor Hugo, emblematic figure of French literature and Parisian identity.
Gastronomy:
Savory: Duck confit
Sweet: Macaron
Normandy
Climate and environment: Temperate oceanic climate, cool and humid, which favors lush nature, hedgerows, sandy beaches, cliffs, and estuaries rich in biodiversity.
Transport: Normandy is well served by the road network with the A13 (Paris-Caen), the A28, and several TER train lines. Trains connect Paris to Rouen, Caen, and Le Havre. Deauville Airport serves the region.
Parks and nature: The Normandy Seine Loops Regional Natural Park, Suisse Normande with its hills and rivers. The D-Day landing beaches are also a major historic site.
Culture and shows: Normandy offers several sound and light shows, notably in Rouen (Illuminated Cathedral), as well as music, theater, and cinema festivals.
Historical personality: William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy and King of England, is an emblematic figure of the region.
Gastronomy:
Savory: Normandy-style escalope
Sweet: Teurgoule (rice pudding with cinnamon)
Limousin
Climate and environment: Temperate oceanic climate with continental influence, favoring an environment of wooded hills, rivers, and meadows. An ideal region for lovers of wild and preserved nature.
Transport: The TER line connects Limoges to Paris in about 3 hours via TGV, and the A20 motorway crosses the region facilitating travel.
Parks and nature: The Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park offers preserved nature with forests, lakes, and typical villages.
Historical personality: The poet and playwright Jean Giraudoux is from Limoges.
Gastronomy:
Savory: Savory vegetable clafoutis
Sweet: Saint-Émilion macarons (near Périgord)
Périgord
Climate and environment: Temperate oceanic climate, with warm summers and mild winters. Rolling landscapes rich in forests, rivers, and medieval castles, Périgord is a natural and historic gem.
Transport: The region is served by Périgueux station (TER and Intercity trains) and by the A89 motorway which facilitates access to Bordeaux and Clermont-Ferrand.
Parks and nature: The Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park is a remarkable nature reserve with caves, forests, and prehistoric history.
Historical personality: The painter Henri Cazalis, influential in the region, celebrated its landscapes in his works.
Gastronomy:
Savory: Foie gras
Sweet: Canelé (influence from nearby Bordeaux)
We hope this discovery of our regions will inspire you to settle there, invest, or simply spend unforgettable moments. Our real estate advisors, true ambassadors of De La Cour au Jardin, are here to support you at every step.
