August 31, 2009 at 12:01 pm
· Filed under Regions, Video
Thinking about buying or renting a property in Central France? The Auvergne offers the opportunity to get away from it all! Rugged and dramatic landscapes as a result of the volcanoes (extinct!!) – stretching from Moulins in the North down through the spa town of Vichy and the modern city of Clermont Ferrand (skiing nearby) to the wild extremes of the Massif Central. Get a flavour with our Auvergne Video (more French Videos).
Tourist France
New feature on 1st-for-French-Property.co.uk - regional videos! These introduce a region to you as a Tourist France so that you can see what the landscapes are like, places to visit and things to do. We have a selection of videos for each region.
Interested in Poitou Charentes Property <.....click title for details
A new study has revealed that Britons are flocking to buy French property thanks to a number of towns and villages reminding them of old-fashioned rural England.Far from heading across the English Channel for traditional French dishes and a change of culture on the continent, many are going abroad for.....click title for details
4-bedroom bungalow near Langon, Gironde (SW France)
Near Langon, pretty single storey house with 4 bedrooms, lounge with chimney, equipped kitchen, cellar, large veranda. Separate garage. Wooded enclosed grounds of 1550 sq metres
Price: €189,000
Best Value Region of the Week: Limousin Property Reduced Prices: 589 reduced prices on French Property
On 1st for French Property this week we have over 6250 properties for sale. Even in the middle of the World Cup campaign our Estate Agencies have been busy - 25 properties added so far today, 140 in the last week and 556 properties in the last month.
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It is a relatively new ski resort compared to the more famous counterparts, such as the Courchevel and the Val Thorens. But Meribel's new ski resort provides a different and perhaps more memorable experience for skiers. In fact, it is best to enjoy Meribel's new ski resort for at least.....click title for details
One of the loveliest areas of France in Autumn is the Champagne-Ardennes just as grapes are to be harvested. However, this year the financial crisis is having a great effect. The champagne houses are warning of huge cuts in this year's grape harvest as they battle with the impact of the financial crisis on consumers of luxury goods in Britain and the US.
Figures published show that exports of champagne fell significantly in the first six months of 2009, sending panic through an industry reliant on its international market. Exports were down 45% in value and 41% in volume on the same period last year.
While the crisis remains, there will be huge property bargains around – property from 20,000 euros. For example, here is a property to renovate within this budget!
We have another 150 new French property for you to choose from this week.
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Ref: 633 - An absolute bargain at 11,500 euros (that is about £8000). This will not be on the market for long - ring Didier now on +33 3 84 31 39 25......click title for details
....sorry for the pun but apparently Global warming is having an affect on the quality of the Champagne vineyards. As tempertatures increase by 0.5 degrees, this will have a deleterious effect on the quality.
As a result the big Champagne houses are looking to buy up large quantities of land in.....click title for details
Thinking about skiing in France this winter. Came across this new site: Leisure Direction is a self drive holiday specialist with accommodation in the French Alps and Pyrenees. They offer a selection of cross channel options including the Eurotunnel and a variety of ferry routes.
Investors are being advised to consider buying property in French ski resorts to take advantage of the growing popularity of the sport among holidaymakers.According to the latest figures, the number of people who are heading to the mountains for skiing and snowboarding holidays is on the up, which bodes well.....click title for details
It is a relatively new ski resort compared to the more famous counterparts, such as the Courchevel and the Val Thorens. But Meribel's new ski resort provides a different and perhaps more memorable experience for skiers. In fact, it is best to enjoy Meribel's new ski resort for at least.....click title for details
France's headline unemployment rose by a relatively mild 10,700 in July after falling for the first time in a year the previous month as the intensity of job cuts appeared to slow compared with earlier in the year.
Also, plans for a national loan to rebuild and redesign French industry were outlined yesterday by President Sarkozy of France.
Nicolas Sarkozy's election as French president is helping to drive a surge in the country's property market, website holidaylettings.co.uk has reported.Trevor Leggett, executive director of real estate firm Leggett Immobilier, commented to the site that new reforms by the incoming administration are helping to drive interest from overseas investors. Buy-to-let.....click title for details
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Outside a Paris dress shop: Dresses for street walking.
In a Paris hotel elevator: Please leave your values at the front
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Perhaps I am biased after owning a house in this delightful area of France. Situated on the Med Coast adjacent to the Spanish border, Pyrenees-Orientales offers a great diversity – from landscapes to culture.
We bought on the outskirts of Perpignan – so easy access to the sandy beaches and within 1 hr of the ski slopes. In April, we had a bizarre experience of walking in the snow on the ski slopes, and then later in the day sunning ourselves on the sandy beaches.
If you are visiting the area – as well as the beaches and fabulous walks in the Pyrenees with breath-taking views – be sure to check out Collioure, Perpignan, Sorede and Villefranche (and the yellow train).
Pyrenees-Orientales Property prices are expensive on the coast – although marina apartments are reasonable – but inland village property are competitively priced. Currently we have property from 40,000 euros.
Latest figures from French Ministry of Toursim reveal there are 2.9 million second homes in France with over 50% owned by foreigners (50% rise since 1997).
93% are European with the Brits topping the list with 28.5%. Then come the Italians (14%), Swiss (12%), Gerrmans (11%), Belgians (10%), Dutch (8%), Spanish.....click title for details
1st for French Property has seen a massive jump in sales and enquiries in the year ending 2004. So we offer two views of the market - one from our perspective, and another on general market conditions.
During 2004, we have increased the number of properties from less than 1000 to.....click title for details
