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Finding the right house in France or other French property is easy with The French Property Shop...
Step 1:
Simply move your mouse over the areas on the map to view some helpful information on these areas of France.
Step 2:
Click on a region of the map to view available properties and homes for sale in that area.
And remember...
It costs nothing extra to view and buy your French house or other French property through "the French Property Shop" since we share the local agents fees, yet we will "hold your hand" through the entire "buying a french house" process.
We will help, guide and advise you on:
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Step 1:
Simply move your mouse over the areas on the map to view some helpful information on these areas of France.
Step 2:
Click on a region of the map to view available properties and homes for sale in that area.
And remember...
It costs nothing extra to view and buy your French house or other French property through "the French Property Shop" since we share the local agents fees, yet we will "hold your hand" through the entire "buying a french house" process.
We will help, guide and advise you on:
- the French conveyancing system
- the "unseen" costs you should be aware of
- how negotiable from the asking price owners may be
- which areas you should consider
- finding the right house from amongst the thousands we have available across France
- arranging your viewing itinery and where to stay
- negotiating your offer
- the "Compromis de Vente" including giving an overview of its content in English
- ensuring that any conditions within the contract are complied with
- cost effective Currency Exchange & Transfer
- French & UK Mortgages
- Removals
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Mortgage new-build problems!
Whisper it gently. The best value in the French property market is not the conversion of a ruined property or a ‘dependance' into a dwelling. The real value is in building your own large, character property. Unlike in the U.K. it is relatively easy to find a semi-rural building plot on which you can build a big house. In fact, there are some areas where there is no restriction on the size of the new house at all, and you can build the many bed-roomed houses of your dreams for fraction of the cost of a similar property in the U.K.
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French Properties and French Houses for sale in the Southern Poitou Charente department from French real estate agents:
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SOUTHERN POITOU CHARENTE
Charente Maritime; Charente - Cosmopolitan La Rochelle and the celebraty playground of Ile de Re. Roman Angouleme with its 'Round the Ramparts' motor race. World renouned Cognac.
Access:
By Air: La Rochelle, Poitiers, Bordeaux and rumoured to soon include Angouleme. TGV: Angouleme.
Climate:
A superb climate with 2000 to 2200 hours of sunshine- the highest outside the south coast!
Cities & Towns including:
Angouleme, Cognac, Confolens, Barbesieux St Hilaire, La Rochelle, Rochefort, St Jean d'Angely, Saintes, Jonzac, Ile d'Oleron, Chalais, Montguyon
Economy & Regional Features:
Gentle countryside leading to the sea. Foie Gras & Pineau de Charente.
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SOUTHERN POITOU CHARENTE
Charente Maritime; Charente - Cosmopolitan La Rochelle and the celebraty playground of Ile de Re. Roman Angouleme with its 'Round the Ramparts' motor race. World renouned Cognac.
Access:
By Air: La Rochelle, Poitiers, Bordeaux and rumoured to soon include Angouleme. TGV: Angouleme.
Climate:
A superb climate with 2000 to 2200 hours of sunshine- the highest outside the south coast!
Cities & Towns including:
Angouleme, Cognac, Confolens, Barbesieux St Hilaire, La Rochelle, Rochefort, St Jean d'Angely, Saintes, Jonzac, Ile d'Oleron, Chalais, Montguyon
Economy & Regional Features:
Gentle countryside leading to the sea. Foie Gras & Pineau de Charente.
French Properties and French Houses for sale in the Limousin department from French real estate agents:
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LIMOUSIN
Haute Vienne; Correze; Creuse - The green & verdant high country with 3400 kilometres of trout rivers and streams and thousands of lakes.
Access:
By Air: Limoges, Bergerac and rumoured to shortly include Brive.
Climate:
1800 to 1900 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Bellac, Limoges, Rochechouart, Guerat, Aubusson, Ussel, Tulle, Brive.
Economy & Regional Features:
Dairy country and increasingly popular with us Brits.
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LIMOUSIN
Haute Vienne; Correze; Creuse - The green & verdant high country with 3400 kilometres of trout rivers and streams and thousands of lakes.
Access:
By Air: Limoges, Bergerac and rumoured to shortly include Brive.
Climate:
1800 to 1900 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Bellac, Limoges, Rochechouart, Guerat, Aubusson, Ussel, Tulle, Brive.
Economy & Regional Features:
Dairy country and increasingly popular with us Brits.
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SOUTH & WESTERN AQUITAINE Gironde; Landes; Pyrenees Atlantiques - world renowned vineyards of the Gironde, the beaches of the Landes to the peaks of the Pyrenees.
Access:
By Air: Bordeaux, Pau, Biarritz, Bergerac. TGV to Bordeaux
Climate:
An average of 1800 to 2200 hours of sunshine with mild winters except in the mountains!
Cities & Towns including:
Blaye, Bordeaux, Libourne, Lesparre Medoc, Langon, Dax, Mont de Marsan, Bayonne, Oloron Saint Marie, Pau, Biarritz.
Economy & Regional Features:
Some of the best wines in the world! Armagnac brandy and its cousin Floc de Gascon.
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SOUTH & WESTERN AQUITAINE Gironde; Landes; Pyrenees Atlantiques - world renowned vineyards of the Gironde, the beaches of the Landes to the peaks of the Pyrenees.
Access:
By Air: Bordeaux, Pau, Biarritz, Bergerac. TGV to Bordeaux
Climate:
An average of 1800 to 2200 hours of sunshine with mild winters except in the mountains!
Cities & Towns including:
Blaye, Bordeaux, Libourne, Lesparre Medoc, Langon, Dax, Mont de Marsan, Bayonne, Oloron Saint Marie, Pau, Biarritz.
Economy & Regional Features:
Some of the best wines in the world! Armagnac brandy and its cousin Floc de Gascon.
French Properties and French Houses for sale in the Midi-Pyrenees department from French real estate agents:
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MIDI PYRENEES
Aveyron; Lot; Tarn et Garonne; Tarn; Gers; Haute Garonne; Hautes Pyrenees; Ariege - Superb rolling countryside ranging to picturesque ski resorts. Contrast between the traditional quiet pace of life to the high tech of Airbus.
Access:
By Air: Toulouse; Rodez RAIL Paris-Toulouse: 5h (5 TGV trains daily). Good Autoroutes.
Climate:
2000+ hours of sunshine. Snow on the mountains in winter.
Cities & Towns including:
Aubrac, Villefranche de Rouergue, Rodez, Nuces, St Georges de Luzencon, Figeac, Cahors, Montcuq, Puy l'Eveque, Cazals, Gourdon, Rocamadour, Saint Cere, Saint Antonin, Montauban, Albi, Castres, Cordes sur Ciel, Auch, Condom, Nogaro, Toulouse, Tarbes, Lourdes, Ax les Thermes, Foix,
Economy & Regional Features:
Airbus; Toulouse-Lautrec; Canal du Midi; Tourism
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MIDI PYRENEES
Aveyron; Lot; Tarn et Garonne; Tarn; Gers; Haute Garonne; Hautes Pyrenees; Ariege - Superb rolling countryside ranging to picturesque ski resorts. Contrast between the traditional quiet pace of life to the high tech of Airbus.
Access:
By Air: Toulouse; Rodez RAIL Paris-Toulouse: 5h (5 TGV trains daily). Good Autoroutes.
Climate:
2000+ hours of sunshine. Snow on the mountains in winter.
Cities & Towns including:
Aubrac, Villefranche de Rouergue, Rodez, Nuces, St Georges de Luzencon, Figeac, Cahors, Montcuq, Puy l'Eveque, Cazals, Gourdon, Rocamadour, Saint Cere, Saint Antonin, Montauban, Albi, Castres, Cordes sur Ciel, Auch, Condom, Nogaro, Toulouse, Tarbes, Lourdes, Ax les Thermes, Foix,
Economy & Regional Features:
Airbus; Toulouse-Lautrec; Canal du Midi; Tourism
French Properties and French Houses for sale in the Languedoc-Roussillon department from French real estate agents:
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LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON
Sunshine, fine wine, fairytale towns, a relaxed pace of life, and a unique mixture of Roman and Catalan (Spanish) influenced history all help explain why the Languedoc-Roussillon department is a popular with tourists and non-tourists.
Access:
By Air: Carcassonne (Salvaza), Montpellier, Nimes, Perpignan Airports (BA, Ryanair, Flybe.com, bmibaby); By Rail: TGV and TER services for all major towns with SNCF
Climate:
Average of 300 days of sunshine each year, hot summers and mild winters
Ecomony:
Producing table wines, tourism
Cities/Towns including:
Agde, Ales, Bagnols Sur Ceze, Bedarieux, Béziers, Carcassonne, Castelnaudary, Cazouls Les Beziers, Corbieres, Limoux, Magalas, Montpellier, Nimes, Perpignan, Pezenas, Quillan, Saint Chinian, Uzes
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LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON
Sunshine, fine wine, fairytale towns, a relaxed pace of life, and a unique mixture of Roman and Catalan (Spanish) influenced history all help explain why the Languedoc-Roussillon department is a popular with tourists and non-tourists.
Access:
By Air: Carcassonne (Salvaza), Montpellier, Nimes, Perpignan Airports (BA, Ryanair, Flybe.com, bmibaby); By Rail: TGV and TER services for all major towns with SNCF
Climate:
Average of 300 days of sunshine each year, hot summers and mild winters
Ecomony:
Producing table wines, tourism
Cities/Towns including:
Agde, Ales, Bagnols Sur Ceze, Bedarieux, Béziers, Carcassonne, Castelnaudary, Cazouls Les Beziers, Corbieres, Limoux, Magalas, Montpellier, Nimes, Perpignan, Pezenas, Quillan, Saint Chinian, Uzes
French Properties and French Houses for sale in the Pays-de-la-Loire (Vendee) department from French real estate agents:
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PAYS DE LA LOIRE (VENDEE)
Vendee - Wild, sandy coastline, the Poitevin marshes, inland cereal plains and fields sectioned by hedgerows. The offshore islands are full of charm. Many walking or cycle trails
Access:
By Air: La Rochelle, Nantes, Poitiers. TGV: Nantes, Angers
Climate:
Oceanic climate- warm summers & cool winters. 2000 to 2200 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Lucon, Fontenay le Comte, La Roche sur Yon, Les Sables d'Olonne, Ile d'Yeu, Noirmoutier, Montaigu, La Meilleraie Tillay, Soullons
Economy & Regional Features:
Coastal resorts- surfing to kayaking.
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PAYS DE LA LOIRE (VENDEE)
Vendee - Wild, sandy coastline, the Poitevin marshes, inland cereal plains and fields sectioned by hedgerows. The offshore islands are full of charm. Many walking or cycle trails
Access:
By Air: La Rochelle, Nantes, Poitiers. TGV: Nantes, Angers
Climate:
Oceanic climate- warm summers & cool winters. 2000 to 2200 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Lucon, Fontenay le Comte, La Roche sur Yon, Les Sables d'Olonne, Ile d'Yeu, Noirmoutier, Montaigu, La Meilleraie Tillay, Soullons
Economy & Regional Features:
Coastal resorts- surfing to kayaking.
French Properties and French Houses for sale in the North Eastern Aquitaine department from French real estate agents:
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NORTH EASTERN AQUITAINE
Dordogne; Lot et Garonne.
The lifestyle and scenery make this area amongst the premier destinations for expats.
Access:
By Air: Bergerac, Bordeaux, Toulouse. TGV to Bordeaux
Climate:
Hot summers and mild winters with 1800 to 2000 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Nontron, Brantome, Perigueux, Sarlat la Canada, Bergerac, Marmande, Villeneuve sur Lot, Agen, Nerac, Eymet, Duras, Lalinde, Beaumont. Mareuil.
Economy & Regional Features:
The valleys of the serpentine Lot, Garonne and Dordogne rivers dominate the region.
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NORTH EASTERN AQUITAINE
Dordogne; Lot et Garonne.
The lifestyle and scenery make this area amongst the premier destinations for expats.
Access:
By Air: Bergerac, Bordeaux, Toulouse. TGV to Bordeaux
Climate:
Hot summers and mild winters with 1800 to 2000 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Nontron, Brantome, Perigueux, Sarlat la Canada, Bergerac, Marmande, Villeneuve sur Lot, Agen, Nerac, Eymet, Duras, Lalinde, Beaumont. Mareuil.
Economy & Regional Features:
The valleys of the serpentine Lot, Garonne and Dordogne rivers dominate the region.
French Properties and French Houses for sale in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur department from French real estate agents:
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PROVENCE ALPES COTE D AZUR
Hautes Alpes; Vaucluse; Bouches du Rhone; Alpes de Haute Provence; Alpes Maritime; Var - Famed for its romance and climate. Fashionable coastal resorts. Sleepy hilltop villages in a rugged landscape. Aromatic lavender fields. Fishing harbours. Skiing. All watersports.
Access:
By Air: Toulon, Marseille, Nice, Lyon TGV: Avignon. Road: Calais c9 hours.
Climate:
Mediterranean- hot summers & mild winters. 2400 to 2900+ hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Gap, Briancon, Avignon, Carpentras, Apt, Digne, Barcelonnette, Forcalquier, Castellane, Nice, Grasse, Toulon, Draguignan, Brignoles, Aix en Provence, Marseille, Arles, Istres.
Economy & Regional Features
Provence's landscape is varied with the Camargue wetlands to the west, the Verdon inland river gorges, the Alps to the east and, of course, the sun-drenched beaches to the south.
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PROVENCE ALPES COTE D AZUR
Hautes Alpes; Vaucluse; Bouches du Rhone; Alpes de Haute Provence; Alpes Maritime; Var - Famed for its romance and climate. Fashionable coastal resorts. Sleepy hilltop villages in a rugged landscape. Aromatic lavender fields. Fishing harbours. Skiing. All watersports.
Access:
By Air: Toulon, Marseille, Nice, Lyon TGV: Avignon. Road: Calais c9 hours.
Climate:
Mediterranean- hot summers & mild winters. 2400 to 2900+ hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Gap, Briancon, Avignon, Carpentras, Apt, Digne, Barcelonnette, Forcalquier, Castellane, Nice, Grasse, Toulon, Draguignan, Brignoles, Aix en Provence, Marseille, Arles, Istres.
Economy & Regional Features
Provence's landscape is varied with the Camargue wetlands to the west, the Verdon inland river gorges, the Alps to the east and, of course, the sun-drenched beaches to the south.
French Properties and French Houses for sale in the Rhone-Alpes department from French real estate agents:
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RHONE ALPES
Ain; Haute Savoie; Rhone; Loire; Savoie; Isere; Ardeche; Drome - Some of the most breathtaking mountain scenery in France. 70 ski Stations including prestigious resorts as Chamonix, & Courcheval. Also the Rhone Valley, the gorges of the Ardeche. Lyon has renaissance architecture and fine museums. Elegant spa towns.
Access:
By Air: Lyon, Chambery, Grenoble, Geneva, St Etienne. TGV: Lyon. Snow train to Albertville. Road: Calais c 8 hours.
Climate:
Mountains- cool summers & cold winters. 1800 to 2200 hours of sunshine. Continental Climate in the Rhone Valley.
Cities & Towns including:
Lyon, Grenoble, Aix les Bains, Albertville, Annecy, Bourg en Bresse, St Etienne, Vienne, St Chamond, Romans sur Isere, Valence, Montelimar, Chamonix Mont Blanc, Chambery, Thonon les Bains, Nantua, Roanne, Die, Nyons, Largentiere.
Economy & Regional Features
Tourism in the Alps. Industry and commerce in Lyon.
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RHONE ALPES
Ain; Haute Savoie; Rhone; Loire; Savoie; Isere; Ardeche; Drome - Some of the most breathtaking mountain scenery in France. 70 ski Stations including prestigious resorts as Chamonix, & Courcheval. Also the Rhone Valley, the gorges of the Ardeche. Lyon has renaissance architecture and fine museums. Elegant spa towns.
Access:
By Air: Lyon, Chambery, Grenoble, Geneva, St Etienne. TGV: Lyon. Snow train to Albertville. Road: Calais c 8 hours.
Climate:
Mountains- cool summers & cold winters. 1800 to 2200 hours of sunshine. Continental Climate in the Rhone Valley.
Cities & Towns including:
Lyon, Grenoble, Aix les Bains, Albertville, Annecy, Bourg en Bresse, St Etienne, Vienne, St Chamond, Romans sur Isere, Valence, Montelimar, Chamonix Mont Blanc, Chambery, Thonon les Bains, Nantua, Roanne, Die, Nyons, Largentiere.
Economy & Regional Features
Tourism in the Alps. Industry and commerce in Lyon.
French Properties and French Houses for sale in the Auvergne department from French real estate agents:
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AUVERGNE
Allier; Puy de Dome; Cantal; Haute Loire - A mix of extinct volcanoes, thick forest, rivers, lakes and mountains. Part of France's largest national park, the Parc Naturel Regional des Volcans d'Auvergne. Romanesque churches and medieval castles. Skiing, hand-gliding & walking.
Access:
By Air: Rodez, Lyon. Road: Calais c 6_ hours.
Climate:
Mountains- cool summers & cold winters. 1800 to 2000 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Moulins, Montlucon, Vichy, Riom, Thiers, Clermont Ferrand, Ambert, Issoire, Mauriac, Aurillac, St Flour, Brioude, Yssingeaux.
Economy & Regional Features
One of the poorest regions in France, locals rely on dairy farming and the production of cheeses such as Bleu d'Auvergne and Cantal. Vichy spa town.
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AUVERGNE
Allier; Puy de Dome; Cantal; Haute Loire - A mix of extinct volcanoes, thick forest, rivers, lakes and mountains. Part of France's largest national park, the Parc Naturel Regional des Volcans d'Auvergne. Romanesque churches and medieval castles. Skiing, hand-gliding & walking.
Access:
By Air: Rodez, Lyon. Road: Calais c 6_ hours.
Climate:
Mountains- cool summers & cold winters. 1800 to 2000 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Moulins, Montlucon, Vichy, Riom, Thiers, Clermont Ferrand, Ambert, Issoire, Mauriac, Aurillac, St Flour, Brioude, Yssingeaux.
Economy & Regional Features
One of the poorest regions in France, locals rely on dairy farming and the production of cheeses such as Bleu d'Auvergne and Cantal. Vichy spa town.
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FRANCHE-COMTEE
Haute Saone; Territoire de Belford; Doubs; Jura - A region of mountains, woods, plateaus, lakes, waterfalls and pastures and is renowned for its natural beauty. Probably one of the least explored regions in France, there are opportunities for canoeing and hiking.
Access:
By Air: Geneva, Mulhouse, Lyon. TGV: Dijon, Besancon. Road: Calais c 5_ hours.
Climate:
In the lowlands, a Continental climate - hot summers & very cold winters. In the Mountains- cool summers & cold winters. 1800 to 2000 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Vesoul, Lure, Belford, Montbeliard, Pontarlier, Dole, St Claude, Lons Le Saunier.
Economy & Regional Features
Jura mountain range which is famous for its cross-country skiing and gentle slopes. Metabief Mont d'Or & some of the smaller ski stations make a change from the more traditional French Alps.
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FRANCHE-COMTEE
Haute Saone; Territoire de Belford; Doubs; Jura - A region of mountains, woods, plateaus, lakes, waterfalls and pastures and is renowned for its natural beauty. Probably one of the least explored regions in France, there are opportunities for canoeing and hiking.
Access:
By Air: Geneva, Mulhouse, Lyon. TGV: Dijon, Besancon. Road: Calais c 5_ hours.
Climate:
In the lowlands, a Continental climate - hot summers & very cold winters. In the Mountains- cool summers & cold winters. 1800 to 2000 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Vesoul, Lure, Belford, Montbeliard, Pontarlier, Dole, St Claude, Lons Le Saunier.
Economy & Regional Features
Jura mountain range which is famous for its cross-country skiing and gentle slopes. Metabief Mont d'Or & some of the smaller ski stations make a change from the more traditional French Alps.
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French Properties and French Houses for sale in the Burgundy department from French real estate agents:
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BOURGOGNE (Burgundy)
Yonne; Cote d'Or; Nievre; Saone et Loire - Burgundy is a wine lover's dream with some of the world's most celebrated wines. It is still one of the most prosperous regions in France. A serene, fertile land of rolling hils, vineyards and over 1,000km of navigable but sleepy canals & rivers.
Access:
By Air: Lyon, Paris. TGV: Dijon, Chalon sur Saone. Road: Calais c 5 hours.
Climate:
Mainly a Continental climate - hot summers & very cold winters. 1800 to 2000 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Dijon, Autun, Auxerre, Beaune, Chalon sue Saone, La Charite sur Loire, Fontenay, Macon, Nevers, Paray le Monail, Sens, Vezelay, Sens, Avallon, Montbard, Clamecy, Cosne sur Loire, Chateau Chinon, Charolles, Louhans.
Economy & Regional Features:
The local cuisine is also phenomenal including snails stuffed with garlic and shallots, boeuf bourguignon (beef stew in red wine) and pochouse (fish stew with white wine).
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BOURGOGNE (Burgundy)
Yonne; Cote d'Or; Nievre; Saone et Loire - Burgundy is a wine lover's dream with some of the world's most celebrated wines. It is still one of the most prosperous regions in France. A serene, fertile land of rolling hils, vineyards and over 1,000km of navigable but sleepy canals & rivers.
Access:
By Air: Lyon, Paris. TGV: Dijon, Chalon sur Saone. Road: Calais c 5 hours.
Climate:
Mainly a Continental climate - hot summers & very cold winters. 1800 to 2000 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Dijon, Autun, Auxerre, Beaune, Chalon sue Saone, La Charite sur Loire, Fontenay, Macon, Nevers, Paray le Monail, Sens, Vezelay, Sens, Avallon, Montbard, Clamecy, Cosne sur Loire, Chateau Chinon, Charolles, Louhans.
Economy & Regional Features:
The local cuisine is also phenomenal including snails stuffed with garlic and shallots, boeuf bourguignon (beef stew in red wine) and pochouse (fish stew with white wine).
French Properties and French Houses for sale in the Alsace department from French real estate agents:
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ALSACE
Bas Rhin; Haut Rhin - Franco-Germanic culture. Today known for its stork's nests and half-timbered towns surrounded by forests and gentle mountains. Ideal for outdoor activities including hiking, skiing & mountain biking.
Access:
By Air: Strasbourg, Basle Mulhouse, Zurich. TGV: Opening in 2006 to Strasbourg. Road: Calais c 5_ hours.
Climate:
Continental climate - hot summers & very cold winters. 1600 to 1800 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Wissembourg, Haguenau, Saverne, Strasbourg, Molsheim, Selestat Erstein, Ribeauville, Colmar, Guebwiller, Thann, Mulhouse, Altkirch.
Economy & Regional Features:
flowery white wines and sauerkraut! The Rhine.
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ALSACE
Bas Rhin; Haut Rhin - Franco-Germanic culture. Today known for its stork's nests and half-timbered towns surrounded by forests and gentle mountains. Ideal for outdoor activities including hiking, skiing & mountain biking.
Access:
By Air: Strasbourg, Basle Mulhouse, Zurich. TGV: Opening in 2006 to Strasbourg. Road: Calais c 5_ hours.
Climate:
Continental climate - hot summers & very cold winters. 1600 to 1800 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Wissembourg, Haguenau, Saverne, Strasbourg, Molsheim, Selestat Erstein, Ribeauville, Colmar, Guebwiller, Thann, Mulhouse, Altkirch.
Economy & Regional Features:
flowery white wines and sauerkraut! The Rhine.
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LORRAINE
Meuse; Meurthe et Moselle; Moselle; Vosages - Famous for its quiche and De Gaulle's double-barred cross, La Croix De Lorraine. Battle of Verdun. Maginot Line. Walk unspoiled countryside or relax at one of the many spas.
Access:
By Air: Metz, Luxembourg. TGV: Opening in 2006 to Nancy & Metz. Road: Calais c 4.5 hours.
Climate:
Mainly Continental climate - hot summers & very cold winters; except in the Mountains - cool summers & cold winters. 1600 to 1800 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Metz, Bar le Duc, Briey, Nancy, Verdun, Epinal, Commercy, Toul, Luneville, Thionville, Boulay Moselle, Forbach, Sarreguemines, Chateau Salins, St Die, Neufchateau
Economy & Regional Features:
Moselle white wines. 700km of navigable waterways. Numerous Golf Courses.
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LORRAINE
Meuse; Meurthe et Moselle; Moselle; Vosages - Famous for its quiche and De Gaulle's double-barred cross, La Croix De Lorraine. Battle of Verdun. Maginot Line. Walk unspoiled countryside or relax at one of the many spas.
Access:
By Air: Metz, Luxembourg. TGV: Opening in 2006 to Nancy & Metz. Road: Calais c 4.5 hours.
Climate:
Mainly Continental climate - hot summers & very cold winters; except in the Mountains - cool summers & cold winters. 1600 to 1800 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Metz, Bar le Duc, Briey, Nancy, Verdun, Epinal, Commercy, Toul, Luneville, Thionville, Boulay Moselle, Forbach, Sarreguemines, Chateau Salins, St Die, Neufchateau
Economy & Regional Features:
Moselle white wines. 700km of navigable waterways. Numerous Golf Courses.
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CHAMPAGNE-ARDENNE
Ardennes; Marne; Aube; Haute Marne - Ardennes- named after the Celtic word for forest. Champagne along the 'route touristique du champagne'. To the south are oak forests, rivers and rolling hills known as the 'lake district'. One of the least expensive property markets in France.
Access:
By Air: Paris Charles de Gaulle, Luxembourg. TGV: Planned. Road: Calais c 3 hours.
Climate:
On the edge of oceanic/continental climates- warm summers & cool winters/hot summers & very cold winters. 1500 to 1900 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Reims, Troyes, Charleville Mezieres, Chaumont, Chalons en Champagne, Langres, Sedan, Rethel, Vouziers, Saint Menehould, Vitry le Francois, Nogent sur Seine, Bar sur Aube.
Economy & Regional Features:
Parc Naturel Regional de la foret d'Orient. Largest artificial lake in Europe. Water sports, cycling, hiking, horse riding.
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CHAMPAGNE-ARDENNE
Ardennes; Marne; Aube; Haute Marne - Ardennes- named after the Celtic word for forest. Champagne along the 'route touristique du champagne'. To the south are oak forests, rivers and rolling hills known as the 'lake district'. One of the least expensive property markets in France.
Access:
By Air: Paris Charles de Gaulle, Luxembourg. TGV: Planned. Road: Calais c 3 hours.
Climate:
On the edge of oceanic/continental climates- warm summers & cool winters/hot summers & very cold winters. 1500 to 1900 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Reims, Troyes, Charleville Mezieres, Chaumont, Chalons en Champagne, Langres, Sedan, Rethel, Vouziers, Saint Menehould, Vitry le Francois, Nogent sur Seine, Bar sur Aube.
Economy & Regional Features:
Parc Naturel Regional de la foret d'Orient. Largest artificial lake in Europe. Water sports, cycling, hiking, horse riding.
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NORTHERN POITOU CHARENTE
Vienne; Deux Sevres - Lesser known than its southern neighbours and perhaps better value with its more gentle countryside. Futroscope. La Vallée des Signes
Access:
By Air: La Rochelle, Poitiers. TGV: Poitiers.
Climate:
1900 to 2200 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Poitiers, Chatellerault, Montmorillon, Niort, Parthenay, Bressuire.
Ecomony:
Mainly agricultural, Cognac producing, summer property rentals
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NORTHERN POITOU CHARENTE
Vienne; Deux Sevres - Lesser known than its southern neighbours and perhaps better value with its more gentle countryside. Futroscope. La Vallée des Signes
Access:
By Air: La Rochelle, Poitiers. TGV: Poitiers.
Climate:
1900 to 2200 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Poitiers, Chatellerault, Montmorillon, Niort, Parthenay, Bressuire.
Ecomony:
Mainly agricultural, Cognac producing, summer property rentals
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CENTRE
Eure et Loir; Loir et Cher; Loiret; Indre et Loire; Cher; Indre - The Loire Valley with its lavish chateaux built by kings and the aristocracy. History and culture of the Middle Ages. Superb Gardens. Fine Cathedrals. Fine Wines.
Access:
By Air: Tours, Poitiers.
Climate:
Oceanic climate- warm summers & cool winters. 1800 to 1900 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Dreux, Chartres, Nogent le Rotrou, Chateaudun, Pithiviers, Montargis, Orleans, Vendome, Blois, Romorantin Lanthenay, Tours, Chinon, Loches, Le Blanc, Chateroux, Le Chatre, Issoudun, Vierzon, Bourges, St Amand Montrond.
Economy & Regional Features:
Wine-tasting is a must - Vouvray, Sancerre, Valencay and Montlouis Goat's cheese- Crottin de Chavignol. Gardens at Villandry.
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CENTRE
Eure et Loir; Loir et Cher; Loiret; Indre et Loire; Cher; Indre - The Loire Valley with its lavish chateaux built by kings and the aristocracy. History and culture of the Middle Ages. Superb Gardens. Fine Cathedrals. Fine Wines.
Access:
By Air: Tours, Poitiers.
Climate:
Oceanic climate- warm summers & cool winters. 1800 to 1900 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Dreux, Chartres, Nogent le Rotrou, Chateaudun, Pithiviers, Montargis, Orleans, Vendome, Blois, Romorantin Lanthenay, Tours, Chinon, Loches, Le Blanc, Chateroux, Le Chatre, Issoudun, Vierzon, Bourges, St Amand Montrond.
Economy & Regional Features:
Wine-tasting is a must - Vouvray, Sancerre, Valencay and Montlouis Goat's cheese- Crottin de Chavignol. Gardens at Villandry.
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BRETAGNE (Brittany)
Finistere; Cote D'Armor; Morbihan; Ille et Vilaine - Rugged coastline. Steeped in Celtic history, myths & legends. White sandy beaches, majestic cliffs and tiny fishing villages. Legendary forests, moors & castles.
Access:
By Air: Brest, Nantes, Dianard, Rennes, Lorient. TGV: Rennes, Brest, Quimper. Ferries: St Malo, Roscoff, St Brieuc.
Climate:
Oceanic climate- warm summers & cool winters. 1700 to 1900 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Rennes, Fougeres, Redon, Vannes, Lorient, Pontivy, Belle Ile, Ile de Croix, St Malo, Dinan, St Brieuc, Guingamp, Lannion, Morlaix, Brest, Chateaulin, Quimper, Ile d'Ouessant
Economy & Regional Features:
Crepes, cider and traditional Breton lace.
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BRETAGNE (Brittany)
Finistere; Cote D'Armor; Morbihan; Ille et Vilaine - Rugged coastline. Steeped in Celtic history, myths & legends. White sandy beaches, majestic cliffs and tiny fishing villages. Legendary forests, moors & castles.
Access:
By Air: Brest, Nantes, Dianard, Rennes, Lorient. TGV: Rennes, Brest, Quimper. Ferries: St Malo, Roscoff, St Brieuc.
Climate:
Oceanic climate- warm summers & cool winters. 1700 to 1900 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Rennes, Fougeres, Redon, Vannes, Lorient, Pontivy, Belle Ile, Ile de Croix, St Malo, Dinan, St Brieuc, Guingamp, Lannion, Morlaix, Brest, Chateaulin, Quimper, Ile d'Ouessant
Economy & Regional Features:
Crepes, cider and traditional Breton lace.
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NORMANDIE BASSE
Calvados; Manche; Orne - The land of Calvados & Camembert, timbered farmhouses and seemingly endless pasture. Ferries direct to UK. D-Day beaches.
Access:
By Air: Rennes. Ferries to Cherbourg and Caen.
Climate:
1700 to 1900 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Caen, Lisieux, Bayeux, Vire, Argentan, Alencon, Mortagne au Perche, Cherbourg, St Lo, Coutances, Avranches, Honfleur, Deauville.
Economy & Regional Features:
D-Day Beaches.
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NORMANDIE BASSE
Calvados; Manche; Orne - The land of Calvados & Camembert, timbered farmhouses and seemingly endless pasture. Ferries direct to UK. D-Day beaches.
Access:
By Air: Rennes. Ferries to Cherbourg and Caen.
Climate:
1700 to 1900 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Caen, Lisieux, Bayeux, Vire, Argentan, Alencon, Mortagne au Perche, Cherbourg, St Lo, Coutances, Avranches, Honfleur, Deauville.
Economy & Regional Features:
D-Day Beaches.
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NORMANDIE HAUTE
Seine Maritime, Eure - Unspoilt countryside and notable beaches. Very accessible from the UK. Seine Valley.
Access:
Air: Paris Charles de Gaulle; Ferries: Dieppe, Le Havre. Within 1.5/2 hours of Calais.
Climate:
1600 to 1800 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Rouen, Dieppe, Criel sur Mer, Saint Valery en Caux, Le Havre, Evreux, Balines, La Foret du Parc
Economy & Regional Features:
Rouen Cathedral, Pay de Caux, Pays d'Couche, Alabester Coast, Le Pays de Bray, Vexin Normand, La Valle de la Seine, Forests of Vernon, Louviers, Brotonne
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NORMANDIE HAUTE
Seine Maritime, Eure - Unspoilt countryside and notable beaches. Very accessible from the UK. Seine Valley.
Access:
Air: Paris Charles de Gaulle; Ferries: Dieppe, Le Havre. Within 1.5/2 hours of Calais.
Climate:
1600 to 1800 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Rouen, Dieppe, Criel sur Mer, Saint Valery en Caux, Le Havre, Evreux, Balines, La Foret du Parc
Economy & Regional Features:
Rouen Cathedral, Pay de Caux, Pays d'Couche, Alabester Coast, Le Pays de Bray, Vexin Normand, La Valle de la Seine, Forests of Vernon, Louviers, Brotonne
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PARIS & ILE DE FRANCE
Ville de Paris; Hauts de Seine; Essonne; Seine et Marne; Seine Saint Denis; Val d'Oise; Val de Marne; Yvelines - City of Romance. A Fusion of Culture, History and Nature. The Louvre, Eiffel Tower & Pompidou Centre. Versailles. Surrounding countryside rich with forestland and fields of corn and wheat.
Access:
By Air: Links to most parts of the World. TGV: hub. Road: Centre of the Autoroute system.
Climate:
Oceanic climate- warm summers & cool winters. 1600 to 1900 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Paris, Pontoise, Mantes la Jolie, Argenteuil, St Germain en Laye, Versaillles, Rambouillet, Palaiseau, Melun, Evry, Etampes, Provins, Meaux, Montmorency, Arrondissemments.
Economy & Regional Features:
A World Class Capital served by superb transport links. Fontainebleu with its forestland - popular with walkers, cyclists and rock climbers.
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PARIS & ILE DE FRANCE
Ville de Paris; Hauts de Seine; Essonne; Seine et Marne; Seine Saint Denis; Val d'Oise; Val de Marne; Yvelines - City of Romance. A Fusion of Culture, History and Nature. The Louvre, Eiffel Tower & Pompidou Centre. Versailles. Surrounding countryside rich with forestland and fields of corn and wheat.
Access:
By Air: Links to most parts of the World. TGV: hub. Road: Centre of the Autoroute system.
Climate:
Oceanic climate- warm summers & cool winters. 1600 to 1900 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Paris, Pontoise, Mantes la Jolie, Argenteuil, St Germain en Laye, Versaillles, Rambouillet, Palaiseau, Melun, Evry, Etampes, Provins, Meaux, Montmorency, Arrondissemments.
Economy & Regional Features:
A World Class Capital served by superb transport links. Fontainebleu with its forestland - popular with walkers, cyclists and rock climbers.
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PICARDIE (Picardy)
Somme; Oise; Aisne - Fine cathedrals. The Somme River valley -home to extensive wildlife & estuary land. In southeast- wooded hills. Historical towns. Royal palace. Historic Battlefields incl First World War. Ease of access from UK.
Access:
By Air: Paris Beauvais. Charles de Gaulle. Calais, Boulougne & Dunkerque within 1.5/2 hours.
Climate:
Mostly oceanic climate- warm summers & cool winters. 1500 to 1700 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Amiens, Beauvais, Abbeville, Noyon, Laon, Compiegne, St Quentin, Soissons, Chateau Thierry, Peronne, Montdidier, Clermont, Senlis, Vervins.
Economy & Regional Features:
Parc Asterix. Peronne - the Historial de la Grande Guerre. Parc Ornithologique de Marquenterre, a bird sanctuary.
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PICARDIE (Picardy)
Somme; Oise; Aisne - Fine cathedrals. The Somme River valley -home to extensive wildlife & estuary land. In southeast- wooded hills. Historical towns. Royal palace. Historic Battlefields incl First World War. Ease of access from UK.
Access:
By Air: Paris Beauvais. Charles de Gaulle. Calais, Boulougne & Dunkerque within 1.5/2 hours.
Climate:
Mostly oceanic climate- warm summers & cool winters. 1500 to 1700 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Amiens, Beauvais, Abbeville, Noyon, Laon, Compiegne, St Quentin, Soissons, Chateau Thierry, Peronne, Montdidier, Clermont, Senlis, Vervins.
Economy & Regional Features:
Parc Asterix. Peronne - the Historial de la Grande Guerre. Parc Ornithologique de Marquenterre, a bird sanctuary.
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NORD PAS DE CALAIS
Pas de Calais; Nord - Gateway to France. Like England was 30 years ago. Beaches hidden valley and history around every corner- Crecy, the Somme, Arras.
Access:
By Air: Le Touquet; Paris Charles de Gaulle; Rail: Eurostar to Lille. Car: Eurotunnel, Ferries to Calais, Boulogne; Dunkirk.
Climate:
1500 to 1600 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Calais, Boulogne sur Mer, Wimereux, Bethune, Lens, Arras, Hesdin, Saint Pol sur Ternoise, Montreuil sur Mer, Le Touquet Paris Plage, Auxi-le-Chateau, Lille, Dunkerque, Cambrai
Economy & Regional Features:
Eurotunnel; Eurostar; Ferries; Le Manche, Ternois, 7 Vallees, Vimy Ridge
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NORD PAS DE CALAIS
Pas de Calais; Nord - Gateway to France. Like England was 30 years ago. Beaches hidden valley and history around every corner- Crecy, the Somme, Arras.
Access:
By Air: Le Touquet; Paris Charles de Gaulle; Rail: Eurostar to Lille. Car: Eurotunnel, Ferries to Calais, Boulogne; Dunkirk.
Climate:
1500 to 1600 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
Calais, Boulogne sur Mer, Wimereux, Bethune, Lens, Arras, Hesdin, Saint Pol sur Ternoise, Montreuil sur Mer, Le Touquet Paris Plage, Auxi-le-Chateau, Lille, Dunkerque, Cambrai
Economy & Regional Features:
Eurotunnel; Eurostar; Ferries; Le Manche, Ternois, 7 Vallees, Vimy Ridge
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PAYS DE LA LOIRE (NORTH)
Loire Atlantique; Maine et Loire; Sarthe; Mayenne - France's second most important agricultural area. Renowned for appealing to cyclists, walkers and the equestrian set. Le Mans 24 hour race. Wine varieties of wines. Mighty Loire Valley.
Access:
By Air: Nantes, Rennes, Tours. TGV: Nantes, Angers, Le Mans
Climate:
Oceanic climate- warm summers & cool winters. 1800 to 2000 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
St Nazaire, Nantes, Cholet, Ancenis, Chateaubriant, Saumur, Angers, Segre, La Fleche, Mamers, Le Mans, Chateau Gontier, Mayenne, Laval.
Economy & Regional Features:
Motor racing, shipbuilding, agriculture, vineyards. Lower Loire Valley.
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PAYS DE LA LOIRE (NORTH)
Loire Atlantique; Maine et Loire; Sarthe; Mayenne - France's second most important agricultural area. Renowned for appealing to cyclists, walkers and the equestrian set. Le Mans 24 hour race. Wine varieties of wines. Mighty Loire Valley.
Access:
By Air: Nantes, Rennes, Tours. TGV: Nantes, Angers, Le Mans
Climate:
Oceanic climate- warm summers & cool winters. 1800 to 2000 hours of sunshine.
Cities & Towns including:
St Nazaire, Nantes, Cholet, Ancenis, Chateaubriant, Saumur, Angers, Segre, La Fleche, Mamers, Le Mans, Chateau Gontier, Mayenne, Laval.
Economy & Regional Features:
Motor racing, shipbuilding, agriculture, vineyards. Lower Loire Valley.
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