I am an Australian national with many European connections, particularly in France and GB.I have lived in France for over 6 years and my two children were born in Paris.
I have worked in Senior Management in USA/NYC & Finance & again on relocation to the UK. In addition to a varied career and life, my last (and still) professional work is in Medical Administration.
I and my family have long experience with renting properties, 25+ years, both short term and long term. The most successful and interesting of which was rental over many seasons for the Wimbledon Fortnight to Tennis Officials and the Top-seeded Tennis Players. All very exciting and hugely demanding as a Landlord.
I enjoy relaxed, outdoor life. I find that there is more than enough though to occupy myself, my family and friends with outddoor activities and visits to the museums here in PO and in Spain. In addition, I have friends in the region, both French, Catalan and English speaking and find everyone very welcoming and encouraging. We at the Residence frequently have informal gatherings to discuss how to best look after our guests, exchange advice and information. We can then recommend guests to our friends, knowing they will get the same quality, if our own apartment is already booked for their dates.
I have been renting properties/Gites from other owners (mostly French) for over 40 years in France, so have a good knowledge of 'how it works" I feel.
I can speak reasonable French, though sometimes with an Ozzie accent it has lead to some interesting interpretations!!

I am very keen that the property is well maintained & that guests are impressed and pleased with the quality of the furnishings and equipment. I chose this Residence also due to it's high standards & proximity to many interesting areas. It is considered a 'luxury' Residence according to French standards.

I first discovered this area many years ago and have visited often over the following decades.
It is an unique area of France in that it is at the foothills of the Pyrenees while having some of the best sandy beaches on the French Mediterranean coast.
There is so much to do and so many opportunities to partake in all types of outdoor activities, from water sports to land sports. Many historical monuments, museums, cultural activities, festivals that it is really quite impossible to do them all at one visit.
Most of all, it is the weather. Forecasts are for 300+ days of sunshine a year.No wonder the world's largest solar discs are located in the mountains nearby.Yes, we do have some windy cycles, but it is possible to shelter from these when outdoors. This is what keeps the air so pure.

I bought this particular apartment as it is very well located to transport amenities.However, the apartment itself is quiet,overlooking the marina/garden so although public transport is nearby, there is not the usual rushing and noise of passing traffic.
It's a great area for families. With many family centred activities.Numerous shops 2 mins walk from the front door.
More activities and shopping than can possibly be explored in one or two stays.
The mountain valleys are spectacular, particularly in Spring, with plenty of walks all levels, also all areas-along seacoasts to mountain peaks.The nearby bus can, with a connection, take you to the Perpignan airport.It can also take you to the RR at Perpignan where you can take the TGV to Paris/Barcelona. Via train from Narbonne and Montpelier it is possible to connect to many other areas of France. There is water, water everywhere, with a large pool, lagoon and sea. Sailors can hire a boat easily and golfers can try out the challenging St Cyprien Golf Course. Not to mention the numerous seafood restaurants and local produce for 'foodies' . There is also, by the way, a very good selection of gluten free and vegetarian products in the supermarkets and there are in fact, 'Bio' shops around which cater to both person's wanting organic products of all types and those on vegetarian diets.
But what we all like the best is the wonderful blue skies and mild weather. A note on the wind, being near several mountain ranges with wide valleys there is the inevitable Tramontana which does blow, mostly in March and November. This is true for both the north and south of the Pyrenee mountains in this region. However, when it does, the skies are always cloudless and it is possible to find a sheltered area to explore when this happens. Collioure is one such place. Beaches are best visited in the morning and then the pool in the afternoon. For market information: http://anglophone-direct.com/markets-in-perpignan/