Châteaux in Languedoc-Roussillon, architectural masterpieces in Occitania

Half-Provencal, half-Catalan, this region of South-West France is located between the Cévennes, the Pyrenean mountain chain, Camargue and the Mediterranea sea, with a solid upscale real estate patrimony. At the heart of these lovely cities showcasing art and history, where gastronomic venues are also hightly appreciated, the old stones of homesteads bathed in sunlight and bordered with gardens are filled with the charm of yesteryear. The Occitanian dialect is still widespread and all those seeking propereties with authentic character will be sure to find what they are looking for amongst the important catalogue of châteaux for sale in the Languedoc-Roussillon.

Proud properties along the path of the South

These historical landmarks are the symbols of strength and power, regrouped in five scenic departments: the Aude and its Romanesque abbeys, the Hérault with its resort areas, the Gard and its famous bridge, the natural wealth of the Lozère, as well as the mountains, the forests and the typical villages of the Pyrénées-Orientales. They enable vistors to dive back into the universe of local nobles who lived in strongholds or châteaux of leisure, still filled with the charm of yesteryear.

Châteaux highlighting sun-filled colors

On territories conducive to the culture of vineyards and olive trees, at springtime, this province showcases a festival of flowers and bewitching fragrances. In Summer, the Canal du Midi even becomes the favorite transportation mode of holiday-goers who navigate on comfortable barges.  It features many beautiful towns and countryside known as the garrigues, with 200 kilometers of coastline along which are nestled many  châteaux for sale in France.

A patrimonial meshing of landscapes 

Alas, the superb Cathar vestiges of Peyrepertuse, Quéribus, Lastours and Puilaurens, historical monuments open to tourism, are all out of reach, because they belong to the public domain. But this area comprises hundreds of old stone walls and crenelatted towers surrounding the former homesteads of aristocrats with famed coats of arms, many of which could indeed welcome your family without requiring too much renovation work. The châteaux for sale in Carcassonne, Nîmes, Sète, Montpellier, Beaucaire, Lodève, Alès, Perpignan, Béziers, Narbonne, Uzès, Agde, Mende, Le Grau-du-Roi, Argelès-sur-Mer or Canet-en-Roussillon form a mosaic of landscapes alternating between the Cévennes, the Canigou mountain range, Romanesque abbeys, agricultural plains and beaches of fine sand. So now, just make the best of this versatile geography to become a château owner and set forth your chivalrous saga.