Jan
18

Reasons for Purchasing Property in Cannes

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Cannes is one of the most popular towns on the French Riviera. It is blessed with wonderful weather, stunning scenery and beautiful beaches. Cannes also offers amazing restaurants, excellent places for shopping and a buzzing night life. As such, it is not surprising that the demand for properties in Cannes is high.

Natural Beauty

The old town of Cannes overlooks the Bay and the Lerins Islands. The Mediterranean coast line, golden sands and turquoise waters create a stunning and mesmerizing visual. The Palais des Festivals is located at the heart of the city. The city is a popular hangout of the stars, especially during the Cannes film festival. A walk down the well known La Croisette promenade may bring you face to face with a celebrity. The boulevard is lined with a number of cafes, restaurants and boutiques. Whether you are a nature lover, a shopping enthusiast or a foodie, Cannes is an ideal destination. read more

Jan
17

Historic chateaux in France

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Castles and magnificent mansions have always been the homes for the rich and the famous. In the yester years these same homes needed protection from various enemies and their artilleries and therefore, had walls and towers and moats built around them. These fortified castles were seen from the middle ages in France and the numbers grew with time. read more

Jan
13

Reasons to Invest in French Property

Do you want to live somewhere that has everything, hillsides, mountain tops, valleys, open spaces, great food and wine – then try a property in France? French property continues to be a stylish investment for several years now and France still remains among the list of favourite places to relocate just like the United kingdom, not every qualities in France are possessed through the French.

Regardless if you are purchasing French property like a vacation home, a property to reside in or perhaps a farm house like a DIY project, you will find various kinds of French qualities available on the market. France has all of them from barns & gites to French manor style houses and also the grand French chateaux. read more

Jan
11

Famous chateaux in France

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Millions of tourists each year visit the castles on the Loire Valley, the former capital of France during the Valois dynasty. A region of superlatives where you will find numerous castles in one of the most visited country’s in the world.

France is home to the most famous chateaux in the world, but nowhere are there as many as in the Loire Valley. One of the main reasons is because during the Middle Ages, here were located the most prosperous cities, thanks to the commerce on the Loire River, and which were protected by solid fortresses. Moreover, the fertility of this region brought to itself the name of “garden of France” which changed later into “garden of kings”. read more

Jan
3

Purchasing a Vineyard in Bordeaux

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Life on a vineyard is far-off dream for many people. Who can afford to pick up and relocate to a different state? Scarier yet, who can afford moving to an entirely different country? While France may be the most beautiful country in Europe, learning a new language and carrying out the rest of your days on a vineyard just isn’t possible. Right? Well, maybe not.

The price of French real estate, including vineyards, may be much less than you expect. It’s possible that you’ll be able to afford your international dream property even before that huge inheritance comes in. Plus, the value of French property tends to rise with time, making a vineyard purchase a solid economic investment. read more

Dec
19

French Property Set to Prices to Fall

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With the recent eurozone crisis many people are worried, and it has been predicted that this uncertainity will spill over and effect the French property market in 2012. There is talk that transaction rates and property prices will be set to fall. Some have said that these price falls could result in up to 6% with a drop of 8% in sales. However, there are also many analyst’s who are hopeful that the French property market will remain attractive to foreign investors. read more

Oct
19

Chateau du Feuga in Gascony For Sale

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There are many famous chateaux and historic castles throughout the world, especially in France and this week I noticed that the beautiful Chateau du Feuga in Gascony was featured for sale on the UK’s telegraph website.
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Oct
10

The Cote d’Azur continues to be popular

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TheMoveChannel.com recently released figures which revealed that the Cote D’Azur region of France is the most popular area with those looking to steak their claim and invest in French Property.

Amongst the five most popular regions Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur was shown to be the most popular with 25% of people looking to invest in this area, this was closely followed by Rhone-Aples with 21%, Languedoc-Roussillon with 14%, the south western region of Aquitane with 8.5% and midi-Pyrenees 7%. read more

Sep
22

Nice – Home of Architectural Elegance and Charming Landscapes

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Nice is one of the most popular French destinations that has a lot to offer to holidaymakers. The capital of the French Riviera, the city bustles with an exuberance that is sure to draw you to it. The city earned its claim to fame when a few English aristocrats made it their home. In the late 19th century, Nice fostered the talent and brilliance of architects that gave it some of the best structures in its history. These still stand tall in homage to a wonderful city that is home to them, as well as the skill of the architects that created them. Nice has so much more to offer those who visit it. Here are some options that you should explore when you visit the city. read more

Sep
19

Why Visit the Loire Valley

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The Loire Valley is situated in central of France and is quite aptly known as ‘The Garden of France’. Compared to the south of France the Loire is much more relaxed, greener and not as hot as the Mediterranean areas. The region is littered with vineyards, fruit orchards, hisortic castles and chateaux which as a reminder of its past where key figures and noblemen of history made the area their playground and homes. read more