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French Property by Region

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Alsace

On the Eastern border of France adjacent to Germany.  Semi-Continental climate. Main city Strasbourg - Alsace Properties here.
 

Aquitaine

On the Western Atlantic coast - the Dordogne department is a favourite destination. Mild coastal, humid weather. Property expensive on the coast and in the Dordogne valley. Aquitaine Property here.
 

Auvergne

Rural Central France with some unusual scenery - lunar appearance from the eroded extinct volcanoes. Climate: Cold on high ground during the winter, warm summers. Auvergne Property here.
 

Brittany

North and Western France surrounded by water on 3 sides - Channel and Atlantic Ocean. Wet and windy in the winter but fresh summers with sun. Property more expensive on the coast but rural central Brittany much cheaper. Brittany Property here.
 

Burgundy

Vineyards, and rural retreats are popular - can be expensive in popular Tourist areas. Cold, sharp winters - good Summers. Burgundy Property here.
 

Champagne-Ardenne

Champagne flows here(!) but prices can be much cheaper in the rural areas. Diverse landscapes. Cold in winter but plenty of sun in the Summer. Champagne-Ardenne property here.
 

Centre

Popular Loire Valley with lovely chateaux and good warm sunny Summers. Property can be more expensive along the Loire but property prices much cheaper in the South of Centre. Centre Property here.
 

Corsica

Island in the Mediterranean - mild sunny winters and hot summers. Property can be expensive but it is worth it! Corsica Property here. We have villas and plots of land with sea views on the glorious Mediterranean.
 

Franche-Comte

Spectacular scenery but can be very cold in the winter. Lovely warm sunny Summers. Plenty of property bargains in this region. Franche-Comte Property here.
 

Ile-de-France

Paris - need we say more. Investment property in Paris popular - prices reasonable for a capital city. Ile-de-France Property here.
 

Languedoc-Roussillon

Growing in popularity with skiing on the Spanish border, and miles of sandy beaches. Prices have been rising here - property cheaper away from the coast. Mild winters and 300 days of sunshine. Languedoc-Roussillon Property here.
 

Limousin

Central France but with many lakes and lovely Summers but short sharp cold winters. Up and coming area - house prices are beginning to rise. Limousin Property here.
 

Lorraine

North and Eastern France - not especially popular as a holiday destination. Cold winters but plenty of sun in the Summer. Rural property cheap. Lorraine Property here.
 

Lower Normandy

Very popular with the Brits and as a result property prices have risen. Green rolling landscapes with plenty of popular beaches. Rural property prices still very attractive. Lower Normandy Property here. Still many barns for renovation - this region also know as Basse Normandie.
 

Midi-Pyrenees

Down on the Spanish border - huge variation in scenery. This region has plenty to offer with lovely warm summers, and skiing in the winter. Property prices are reasonable with plenty of bargains in the countryside. Midi-Pyrenees Property here.
 

Nord Pas-de-Calais

Just across the Channel with easy access by ferry and tunnels, this remains a popular area. Climate similar to south of England. Plenty of sandy beaches and green rolling landscapes to the south. Rural property prices have risen but plenty to choose from. Nord Pas-de-Calais Property here.
 

Picardy

Property around the Somme and close to the beach popular. Again climate similar to South of England. Picardy Property here.

Poitou-Charentes

Growing in popularity - excellent climate (on coast similar to south of France). Gently rolling landscapes with rivers running across the region. Coastal prices expensive but further inland they drop substantially. Poitou-Charentes Property here.
 

Provence (PACA)

Has been popular for many years even before Peter Mayle - excellent all year around climate (apart from the Mistral). Property very expensive on the Med coast and certain inland areas. Away from these areas property prices reasonable. Provence Property here.
 

Rhone-Alpes

Dramatic spectacular variations in scenery - cold (snow) in the winter but glorious summers. Ski area property can be very expensive but in more remote rural areas properties cheaper. Rhone-Alpes Property here.
 

Upper Normandy

With its close proximity to Paris, the most sought after areas can be expensive. Climate similar to south of UK. Coastal property prices surprisingly reasonable.  Upper Normandy Property here. Easy access from the channel ports, and lots of quaint market towns - this region also known as Haute-Normandie.
 

Western Loire

Although it can be more expensive on the Atlantic coast, rural property prices are still very attractive. Mild winters and long sunny summers close to coast.  Vendee and Mayenne are very popular. Western Loire Property here.

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