To Shelia's list I would suggest also considering Boulogne sur Gesse, Mane, bSalies du Salat/b--really there are so many possibilities. My entry into France was eased because my husband has a UK passport. I did not need to apply for a long b...../b it would behoove you to find out exactly where the Southwest TGV line to Toulouse is going to be built. Now is the time to buy property near one of the future stations. Real bestate/b has skyrocketed everywhere the TGV has been built. ...