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Dear Readers, This edition of the JPF newsletter lists some of the main cultural events and fairs across the Languedoc (and slightly beyond) this summer. Top property is a large former winemaker's house with mature garden. Set in a small village it is a half hour drive from Montpellier and Nimes. Should you wish to be removed from this mailing list, please use the link provided at the bottom of the page. Otherwise, kindly read on. Theme of the fortnight: Summer Cultural Calendar in the Languedoc -- Montpellier -- "Cinévin" Cinema and Wine Festival in the vineyards of the Pic St Loup, north of Montpellier - 29th and 30th June, 7th July http://www.vitisphere.com/agenda.php?lemois=2007-7&id_agenda=52732  Impressionism seen
from the United States - a temporary exhibition at the Musée Fabre>From June 9th to September 9th, the Musée Fabre will hold an exhibition organised by the French Regional and American Museum Exchange http://www.montpellier-agglo.com/1143214656947/0/fiche___article/&RH=1140901109908/  "Le Printemps des
Comediens"Theatre festival from 1st to 26th June 2007 http://www.printempsdescomediens.com/ -- Uzès --  "Festival du Conte
en Uzège">From June 6th to the 17th, Uzès plays host to a festival of Cuban culture with readings, concerts and exhibitions Danse Festival June 16th to 23rd Tel: 04 66 03 15 39 Music festival Various classical concerts from July 19th to 29th July http://www.nuitsmusicalesuzes.org/flash/fr/flash-fr.html Jewelry day on the Place aux Herbes Sunday June 10th Tel: 04 66 03 18 59 Sculpture Day on the Place aux Herbes Sunday June 17th Tel: 04 66 03 18 59 -- Pont du Gard -- The Roman aqueduct is the site of various cultural events through out the summer - in particular a pyrotechnics show and numerous concerts http://www.pontdugard.fr/ -- Arles --  "Les Suds à Arles"A World Music Festival - 9th to 15th July http://www.suds-arles.com/  Numerous photography
exhibitionshttp://www.rencontres-arles.com/index.php/home/en "Journées de la Harpe" Thirteenth edition of the Harp music festival from the 27th to the 30th of October http://www.festival-harpe.com/site/site_en_r01_festival/0101.htm -- Avignon -- The annual theatre festival in Avignon, the biggest of its kind in France takes place from the 6th to the 28th of July For information on the main festival (the "in") in the Palais des Papes: http://www.festival-avignon.com/index.php?lg=fr and the "off": http://www.avignonfestivaletcompagnies.com/ -- Pezenas --  Gastronomic tour of
Pezenas with fine wining and dining on the evening of July 19thhttp://www.pezenas-tourisme.fr/sortir.php?activite=1 -- Sète --  "Acte III, scène 7"Amateur theatre festival from the 13th to the 23rd of June http://www.ot-sete.fr/index.php3?id_gmenu=3723&code_menu=italia&PHPSESSID=f891b6bdca7d7f8753e39489d28cf9a2#  "Jazz à Sète"Jazz festival held from 13th to 18th July http://www.jazzasete.com/ "Fiest'à Sète" World Music Festival, from the 3rd to the 9th August tourisme@ot-sete.fr or tel: 04 67 74 71 71 -- Frontignan -- Muscat Festival >From July 20th to 22nd -- Aniane --  9th Wine Fair>From July 21st to 22nd http://www.salondesvinsdaniane.com/ Top Property Large winemaker's house (Maison de Maître) at the heart of a village a half hour drive from Montpellier, Nîmes and Alès. This three storey property has a considerable interior surface area of approximately 330m² and being practically fully restored is immediately habitable. The property has a pleasant garden to the rear offering tranquility and the opportunity to install a pool with difficulty. Floors alternate tiling and oak parquet. Many walls are in exposed stonework. The staircase is built in stone from the nearby quarries. First and second floors have new double glazed windows. On the ground floor are a large garage, a summer use kitchen, workshop and storage room. On the first floor are a living room (30m²) with fireplace, dining room - kitchen with terrace, a laundry room and a first bedroom with ensuite shower room. On the second floor are three large bedrooms, each 15-16m² of which one has an ensuite bathroom, an additional bathroom and a home cinema room with mezzanine (40m²). The asking price is 520,000€. Further details can be found here.        +33 467 297 068 +33 626 581 415 Contact: http://www.jamespropertiesfrance.com/message.php http://www.jamespropertiesfrance.com About James Properties France: Based in Montpellier in the south of France, bringing to you a carefully picked selection of properties within a 70 mile radius - with the occasional more distant exception - that are chosen for their combinations of attributes, most notably: - Setting of outstanding natural beauty - Distinct character or unusual features - Quality of renovation or authenticity - Value for money James Properties France (JPF) serves primarily an English speaking, though often highly Francophile clientele looking to move or own a second home in the south of France around such places as Uzes, Nîmes, Montpellier, Anduze, St. Hippolyte du Fort, the Southern Cevennes, Gignac and Clermont l'Herault and the Hauts Cantons. The property selection proposed by JPF is targeted to fit buyers from abroad in terms of types of location, accessibility, environment / landscapes, and types and formats of construction. Besides bringing you a wide array of properties, JPF helps by running specific searches in the Gard and Hérault. JPF acts as an intermediary between you and a number of regional estate agencies, at no extra charge. Selections of properties that meet your criteria can be established prior to your visits, any linguistic issues totally alleviated, questions about French procedures and legislation addressed quickly, and information on prices and property details addressed plainly by all parties. JPF also presents a wide selection of off plan properties throughout France. If you are thinking about a leaseback operation, traditional buy-to-let or an apartment or villa for personal usage, JPF can help. Regions where JPF is particularly present include Paris / Ile de France, Languedoc Roussillon, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur, Aquitaine and Brittany. Please browse options on the Off Plan Property Page. JPF helps you with your purchase from the beginning to the end of the process, often communicating with the assigned notary to make sure that content and conditions of sale are correctly documented, ensuring all is in order for completion, and keeping you informed of progress. Insurance and utilities can also be arranged. Should you wish to have assistance in maintaining or making alterations to your house, or any formalities associated with property ownership or financing in France, JPF can give assistance on an hourly basis. Finally, if you are looking to sell your property in the south of France, JPF can also help. If you would like to unsubscribe from this newsletter, please click on the following link: http://www.jamespropertiesfrance.com/newsletter.php |