We have two properties here in the South of France, which we use ourselves and also let out as holiday homes. Both properties are quite different - click on the pictures at the head or foot of this page to see the web sites we use to advertise them to potential holiday makers, and see for yourself if they might be suitable for you and your family.

The Pyrenees-Orientales is in the far south of France, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrenees mountains. Here people remain proud of their traditions, still speaking Catalan, the language of both the tiny independent state of Andorra and northern Spain, their neighbours.

Admire the beautiful scenery ranging from high snow-capped peaks to miles of safe, sandy beaches - as well as valleys, lakes, rolling hills and rocky coves. Or have a day in Perpignan with its pavement cafes and medieval centre; take a mountain trip on The Little Yellow Train; see the nearby Cathar Castles or the 450,000 years old Tautavel Man.

As for sports, everything you could possibly want is probably here - skiing, both Alpine and cross-country, swimming, walking, horse riding, microlight flying, go-karting, golf, cycling, climbing, fishing - under a glorious southern sun (300 days per year, according to official records).

Not to mention wonderful food and wines - this is one of the largest areas of wine production in France - in reasonably priced restaurants, many offering freshly caught fish straight out of the Mediterranean.

If you prefer the Mediterranean waterfront click on this picture to see all about our Seaside flat in Port-Vendres

or are you a lover of countryside and mountains? Then click on this picture to see full details of our home in Serralongue