Train speeds up French property hunt

October 24, 2007 at 12:10 am · Filed under Living in France

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Heading across France to find Dordogne properties for sale or that perfect cottage in Provence has just got that bit easier.

Driving through France from the UK just to go house hunting can be a tiring undertaking but the opening of a new high speed train could make all the difference.


Railways make France more accessible


The service between Paris and eastern French cities will not only cut down on travel times but will offer a much wider range of destinations for Brits hoping to buy French property.

Cities which are now accessible via the new Train a Grande Vitesse(TGV) …

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