Your heart may fall in love with the limestone turrets of the chateau, the views of vines from your terrace and the natural undulations of the golf fairways. But what about your head? Does purchasing luxury houses at the Domaine de Lavagnac in the south of France make financial sense?

The short answer is an emphatic 'Yes'. The development offers superb levels of quality, luxury and natural beauty - only 15 minutes from the Mediterranean. Languedoc is the fastest-growing region in France - and house prices have risen, and continue to rise here, faster than neighbouring Provence and the Côte d'Azur.

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Finally 'discovered' - Languedoc is also experiencing a boom in tourists - many of whom are high-spending visitors happy to pay a premium for top-quality holiday homes. And don't forget, you're buying in France - a country with a tight regulatory framework that offers unrivalled protection to buyers. Strict planning laws also ensure your property (and the entire estate) are protected from over-development.

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