Moving to France: Why Languedoc Was the Best Decision Ever!

🌞 Welcome to my life in the South of France!

After nearly a year of living in the beautiful Languedoc-Roussillon region, I’m sharing my top 5 reasons why I absolutely love it here – from the peaceful Mediterranean lifestyle to natural beauty and everyday charm. Whether you’re considering a move to France or just curious about what it’s really like to live in this underrated region, I hope this video inspires you!

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:24 Reason 1 – Natural Beauty & Landscapes
00:55 Reason 2 – Rich History & Culture
01:42 Reason 3 – Delicious Food & Local Wine
02:55 Reason 4 – Relaxed, Family-Friendly Lifestyle
03:42 Reason 5 – Affordable Housing
04:00 Outro – Final Thoughts

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Bonjour, and welcome back to my channel. My 
name is Gabi, and I’ve been living in the Languedoc region in France for almost a year now. 
I can’t believe how quickly this time passed! So, if you are dreaming about a new place to 
call home, this video might just inspire you, because today I’m sharing five top 
reasons why I love living in this region. So let’s dive in. First up: The natural beauty here is 
unreal. It’s like a postcard come to life! You’ve got golden beaches, rolling 
vineyards, gorgeous rivers and cannas, and rugged mountains. Everywhere you go 
it’s absolutely stunning and I never get bored of it. The French takes such 
great care of their environment. Everything feels perfectly maintained. 
Driving through the countryside, you will see tree line roads that 
look like they are straight out of a painting. I don’t know how they do 
it. They must have an army of gardeners. Number two is history and culture. Every single 
village and town has its own historic center, and they are so well preserved. You can wander through 
fairytale like villages, explore ancient castles or Roman ruins. Each place has its own story 
brought to life by vibrant markets and festivals. The French government does an amazing 
job protecting these historic centers, keeping their old world charm. If you own a house in France, and you want 
to make any changes on it from the outside, first you have to ask permission from 
the mairie, which is basically the local government office. And they do that because 
they want to preserve the style of all these historic centers. And I think it’s pretty 
amazing, because it’s like, um, I don’t know. It’s like living in a history 
book. It’s pretty amazing.. Next, let’s talk about food and 
wine. Languedoc is a foody paradise. Groceries in markets and supermarkets 
are quite pricey, and in all honesty it’s a bit of a shock, but eating out 
can be a steal if you time it right. Many, many villages in the area offer amazing 
quality three course lunches. Quite often with a glass of wine for about 20 euro.   We’ve 
been told by the locals that this is thanks to a government scheme called Worksmen Lunches, 
where the government pays 10 euro per meal to the restaurant to support the local restaurants and 
encourage workers to enjoy their lunch breaks. And yes, it is perfectly okay here 
to have a glass of wine during lunch breaks. After living in London for 15 years, 
where I worked very, very long hours and ate at my desk this slower pace of life was a 
bit of a shock for me first, but honestly, I think the French are right! At the end of the 
day, you work to leave and not leave to work. The wines here are incredible and affordable too. You can grab a delicious local bottle in 
supermarkets for as little as five euro. If you were not a wine fan before l 
Languedoc might just change your mind. Number four: the lifestyle here is 
so relaxed. People here take time to enjoy life in everything they do. Could 
those be just strolling through markets or meeting up with friends or taking long 
lunch break. It is just amazing to watch. Almost every weekend there is a local fair in 
a nearby villages with live music, great food, dancing, and tons of entertainment 
for kids, which I absolutely love. When we moved here, I was worried about fitting 
in specifically because I don’t speak French yet. But honestly, the community here has 
been so warm and welcoming. In our village everybody smiles at you, 
and everybody say Bonjour, and it just make you feel so relaxed 
and welcomed really. This is a place that you just feel accepted from day one, 
and it just made our move so much easier. And lastly, affordable housing. Languedoc is a steal for both buyers and renters 
compared to Paris or a French riviera. For example, you can rent a three bedroom house or 
apartment for less than a thousand euro per month, and you can buy the same house or 
apartment for about 200,000 euro. So, amongst other things, those are the five 
main reasons why I love living in this area. Sure, there are things that, could improve and I 
will be making a video about those as well, but all in all, I think 
life here is pretty amazing. Drop a comment and tell me what do you 
want to see next? Do you want to hear more tips about living in France or you want to see 
beautiful places around the area where we live? But for now, if you like this video, please give me a thumbs up and subscribe, 
and see you in the next video, au revoir.