‘Au bord de la mer’ is often one of the first phrases you learn in French at school. What does it mean? ‘By the seaside,’ of course.

Au bord de la mere is a place where families enjoy hot summer days, where produce markets sell the freshest goods and where the sun always* shines. If you’re looking to find your home in France au bord de la mer, where better than Le Midi?

*300/365 days of sun a year

Le Midi is a colloquial term for the south of France. It’s a property hotspot for both international and French buyers who head to the area to enjoy its year-round sun, luxurious lifestyle and picturesque surroundings.

If you’re looking to get on the French property ladder with your very own home in Le Midi, discover 10 gorgeous properties on the market right now with Your Overseas Home.

These homes are in no particular order….

Gorgeous home in Quinson, Alpes

€399,000 Quinson, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Just a short walk from the Luberon National Park and the world-famous Gorges du Verdon lies this beautiful, traditional, semi-detached farmhouse. Overlooking Provencal vineyards, this property has five bedrooms and three bathrooms. It comes with several large outbuildings, including two barns which could be converted for guest accommodation.

The home next door is a holiday home, so won’t always be in use and Quinson Village is just a 10-minute drive away, where you’ll find all essential amenities.

Nice apartment with great views for sale

€228,000 Nice, Alpes-Maritimes

If it’s a one-bedroom property or holiday home you’re looking for, this apartment is a wonderful option. Sitting between the Nice town centre and Old Town on Place Garibaldi, this spacious studio apartment is an ideal pied-a-terre. It has a south-facing balcony, a fully fitted bathroom, an elegant interior, and air conditioning. Find out more using the link below.

Could you call Avignon home?

€272,000 Avignon, Vaucluse

Here we have a three-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment in the heart of Vaucluse’s historic Les Halles. The apartment has been fully renovated and features three double bedrooms, two reception rooms, a terrace and a balcony. The property is both spacious and light, thanks to its south-facing design. The apartment is within walking distance of all essential amenities and would make a fine rental investment or pied-a-terre.

For just €307,000, this could be yours.

€307,000 Antibes, Alpes-Maritimes

This Antibes property is in a hugely desirable location, within walking distance of the harbour in a sought-after development. This property has one bedroom and one bathroom, however, there are larger apartments available at a higher price point.

The appeal of this property is its elegant design, investor potential and fantastic location (just a 20-minute drive to Nice Airport and a few minutes from the beach).

This property has ample gite potential

€320,945 Gourdon, Valbonne

This lot is made up of three properties – two four-bedroom homes and one one-bedroom home. The current owners rent out the two larger properties all year, running their own gite business. Each has its own patio, BBQ area and garden, which backs onto farmland.

The interior is bright and spacious in the one-bedroom property, which would make a charming home for a couple.

This bright villa in Arles-sur-Tech is right near the Spanish border!

€275,000 Arles-sur-Tech, Pyrenees-Orientales

Here we have a two-bedroom, two-bathroom detached villa in Arles-sur-Tech, a town just a 15-minute drive away from the Spanish border The property is in immaculate condition and features a modern, spacious and bright interior. It also has an adjoining garage, terrace and garden.

Fancy your own private pool and courtyard?

€379,000 Carcassonne, Aude

This six-bedroom property comes at a fantastic price. Nestled in a peaceful village in the Aude, this large village home features a private courtyard, swimming pool and a landscaped garden. The property has three levels, six bedrooms, one bathroom, three shower rooms and several entertaining rooms.

The current owner runs the property as a gite, which would be easy to do again should you gain the necessary permissions. It also has plenty of potential for a large family home.

Don’t judge this home by the exterior – it’s beautiful inside!

€425,000 Carcassonne, Aude

Just a 10-minute drive from Carcassonne Airport and 45 minutes from the Mediterranean lies this stunning six-bedroom home. Located in a peaceful Languedoc village, the spacious and bright home is just a stone’s throw from the centre of Carcassonne, where you’ll find all the essential amenities. The property has a large outdoor pool, outdoor terrace and BBQ area, large lawn and private driveway. Inside, there is a spacious living/dining room and further reception rooms – tow of which are currently set up with a spa and sauna!

This won’t be on the market for long. Enquire today if you’re interested.

Could you call Carcassonne home?

€895,000 Carcassonne, Aude

Not too far from the above property lies this impressive four-bedroom home with two independent gites. It sits on a large and well-maintained plot with gorgeous gardens in a private setting. Outside, there’s a 10x5m heated pool, terrace, garage and storage area.

The property has room for up to six cars and is near Carcassonne Airport.

This beautiful home could be yours for less than €300,000!

€299,000 Puycelsi, Tarn

Slightly further north of Carcassonne lies this three-bedroom property in the hamlet town of Puycelsi. The property is split into two independent levels. Downstairs, there are two bedrooms, a lounge, a shower room, a WC and a utility. Upstairs, there’s a spacious living room with a wood burner, a fitted kitchen and a large bedroom with an ensuite and dressing room.

This is a beautiful property at a brilliant price and would make a fine family home or lock-up-and-leave holiday home.

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