Town and City Living

More and more people, as working days become longer and lives increasingly stressful, look to having a French bolt-hole to relieve the pressure. If you simply don’t have the time to lose on a two-day return journey to a home in the countryside, or you just don’t want to chill out that much, the answer for many is a house or apartment in a major town or city. With good air links, travel from a UK regional airport to your holiday or short-break haven only takes a couple of hours, and after a short taxi ride you are through the door and already slowing down. And when you’ve taken a breath or two, there’s all that tempting vibrant French life going on around to distract you from life’s worries and tension - a change is as good as a rest..

What about the financial side though – is buying in town a better bet than in the country? The answer depends of course on how you want to use it, what you buy and how you buy it. 

Larger, older properties in towns are significantly less expensive than their counterparts in the country, the reason being simply that the French often cannot afford, or don’t want to afford the relatively higher living costs of a large house in town – higher taxes and of course the decoration/refurbishment and heating costs - especially if the children have already flown the nest. So it isn’t too difficult to pick up, say, a 4 bed house in town for 250,000€ with a short walk not just to ‘the boulangerie’ but to the market, shops, doctor, cinema, - everything. The only drawback may be that will usually come with smaller gardens than their country cousins – but then you don’t have the upkeep! Renting a property whilst you are not there is a good way of putting it to work for you financially but it may not be too easy with a house to ensure it will be available when you want to use it. Have a look at our selection of town houses by entering ‘town’ in our search facility.

So what about a nice apartment then, perhaps previously occupied or maybe off-plan. Right in the heart of the town or city, or maybe overlooking a river or pretty canal, or perhaps with a view of the sea and a stunning coastline or marina where your boat lies at anchor. Apartments are often placed just where you would like to be if you could instantly transport yourself from your office to a place of relaxation – seaside, golfcourse, marina, city centre life, the snowslopes, mountain views. Appealing isn’t it? Of course, that’s why they build them there! And no work to do, just relax! And if you want the facility for a management company to rent it out when you aren’t there, that can often be arranged as part of the purchase, with a guarantee that it will be available for your holiday dates! Depending on how much time, if at all, you want to occupy it there are some very special, tax and income efficient, purchase options available – see our investment section and talk to our advisor partners. And now that there are low price fights from the UK covering the whole of France, practically every major town and city is accessible within a couple of hours. Sounds good doesn’t it?  So whether you want close-by market stalls; city theatres and restaurants; seafront or boating marina; river fishing, golfing, mountains for walking and skiing; have a look at our developments section. Whatever you want, France has it, you just have to choose where and when. And we’re here to help you do that.

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Gironde - Aquitaine €766,500 In one of the most exclusive areas of bordeaux 2 storey mansion house 220 m² habitable space Price reduced from €787,000 to €766,500 ! This stylish mansion house is located nearby the Parc Bordelais. French property in Aquitaine Ref: 9334FC33 The French Estate Agents for property and houses available in Bordeaux, Gironde, Aquitaine, France Charente - Poitou Charentes €189,000 Fully renovated townhouse in the heart of old angouleme Situated in the Heart of Old Angouleme, on the Plateau itself, giving the best of quality French City Period Living. The accommodation is set out on four levels. There are three Bedrooms, first floor Salon, two wc's, new bathroom and stunning location. Fully modernised,with all new electrics, plumbing and new roof timbers, and some period features. In addition there is a huge stone-vaulted... property entered: 10 Oct 2008 Ref: 9885JW16 The French Estate Agents for property and houses available in Angouleme, Charente, Poitou Charentes, France Lot et Garonne - Aquitaine €439,900 Sleek & contemporary this luxury villa must be seen to be believed Price reduced from €450,000 to €439,900 ! AMAZING NEW LOWER PRICE - DON'T MISS THIS ONE ITS PRICED TO SELL QUICKLY 6 BEDROOM luxury with panoramic views over Agen and Sun drenched rooms open out onto a conservatory & terrace French property in Aquitaine Ref: 7373DW47 The French Estate Agents for property and houses available in Agen, Lot et Garonne, Aquitaine, France Lot et Garonne - Aquitaine €371,000 Art deco and the city - elegant detached property - must see Price reduced from €461,000 to €371,000 ! THIS FABULOUS PROPERTY HAS JUST BEEN REDUCED IN PRICE FOR A QUICK SALE Elegant styling with a hint of glamour makes this Art Deco house stand out from the rest, situated close to cosmopolitan city of Agen, in the department of Lot et Garonne. French property in Aquitaine Ref: 7376DW47 The French Estate Agents for property and houses available in AGEN, Lot et Garonne, Aquitaine, France Charente - Poitou Charentes €278,200 Large house on the outskirts of angouleme with a seperate annexe and secret garden Price reduced from €371,000 to €278,200 ! Great reduction Beautifully finished and full of class, this house is very grand. It sits within minutes of the city centre and all the amenities are to hand yet once you walk through the door you enter a different world. It has a huge private garden behind an annexe which would be ideal for extra accommodation, B+B or... French property in Poitou Charentes Ref: RBC5827 The French Estate Agents for property and houses available in Angouleme, Charente, Poitou Charentes, France Herault - Languedoc... €162,000 Superbly renovated 2 bedroom apartment in montpellier’s historic les arceaux quarter. Entirely renovated in 2007 from floor to ceiling, this apartment is in fabulous condition. It has a very modern yet comfortable feel. Windows in every room allow the light to pour into the apartment giving it an airy ambiance. The master bedroom and the living room both open onto the balcony. The kitchen is well equipped with new appliances as well as plenty of cabinet space.... property entered: 11 Nov 2008 Ref: 10210RO34 The French Estate Agents for property and houses available in Montpellier, Herault, Languedoc Roussillon, France Herault - Languedoc... €310,300 Spacious apartment in the centre ville of montpellier with unique large terrace - great potential! This stylish 1 bedroom apartment is right next to the historic district of Montpellier. The unique aspect of this apartment is the very large terrace space, which is rare to have in the middle of the city. There is huge potential to form this space as you’d like it. The apartment is located on a quiet street, which is currently only accessible to buses. The plans in progress... property entered: 29 Oct 2008 Ref: 10102RO34 The French Estate Agents for property and houses available in Montpellier, Herault, Languedoc Roussillon, France Tarn et Garonne - Midi Pyrenees €508,000 Less is certainly more with this luxury property in cosmopolitan montauban Luxurious new detached villa set in 2.5 ACRES with stunning far reaching views, pool & stables close to the cosmopolitan city of Mountauban- ski- ing just 90 minutes away! French property in Midi Pyrenees Ref: 7293DW82 The French Estate Agents for property and houses available in Montauban, Tarn et Garonne, Midi Pyrenees, France Herault - Languedoc... €266,430 Charming 2 bedroom apartment on a quiet street in the center of montpellier What a surprise to find such a calm and tranquil apartment less than a 10 minute walk to the Place de la Comedie (the central square in Montpellier). This 2 bedroom apartment (72 m2) occupies the ground floor of a house, and has the benefit of a garden (40m2) area in the courtyard that is accessible only to the occupants of this apartment. The open plan living room and dining... French property in Languedoc Roussillon Ref: 9589ROG34 The French Estate Agents for property and houses available in Montpellier, Herault, Languedoc Roussillon, France Herault - Languedoc... €267,500 3 bedroom apartment with lots of character and potential in the heart of the centre ville of montpellier This 3 bedroom apartment is wonderfully situated in a lively quarter of Montpellier’s historic center. It has the charm of being in the pedestrian district, yet only a 2 minute walk to the tram and close to the city parking. The apartment has lots of character with the exposed stonewalls, wooden ceilings, it’s own little courtyard and the 3 huge vaulted stone cellars. The... French property in Languedoc Roussillon Ref: 9590ROG34 The French Estate Agents for property and houses available in Montpellier, Herault, Languedoc Roussillon, France Ariege - Midi Pyrenees €162,000 Stunning 18th century watermill to renovate This wonderful and original property has bags of character and charm and is located just south of Foix, in the Ariege. It sits amongst almost 9 hectares of woodland on the outskirts of a small village, and is waiting for the right person to come along and restore it. French property in Midi Pyrenees Ref: 8518NK09 The French Estate Agents for property and houses available in Near Foix, Ariege, Midi Pyrenees, France Creuse - Limousin €328,600 Large 5 bedroom detached stone limousin property with many outbuildings in great condition great views, price negociable This is a lovely character french property. Stone built and full of charm. Very suitable for operating as a bed and breakfast or creating a gite complex with the numerous outbuildings included. Over 3.5 acres of land surrounds the property. The property enjoys an elevated position overlooking the lovely Limousin countryside and is well placed for access to all facilities. French property in Limousin Ref: 9488KP23 The French Estate Agents for property and houses available in Peyrabout, Creuse, Limousin, France Charente - Poitou Charentes €147,150 Spacious 3 bed apartment in the centre of angouleme with great views over the city and river charente. Situated in the old town, just below the covered food market. This 4th floor apartment offers spacious accommodation and good rental income. French property in Poitou Charentes Ref: 9512JD16 The French Estate Agents for property and houses available in Angouleme, Charente, Poitou Charentes, France Charente - Poitou Charentes €92,650 Spacious 2 bed apartment in the centre of angouleme with great views over the city and river charente. Situated in the old town, just below the covered food market. This 4th floor apartment offers spacious accommodation and good rental income. French property in Poitou Charentes Ref: 9513JD16 The French Estate Agents for property and houses available in Angouleme, Charente, Poitou Charentes, France Vendee - Pays de la... €134,600 4 star golf and spa resort - la roche sur yon, vendée(85), pays de la loire. Price reduced from €153,000 to €134,600 ! We are pleased to offer an exciting range of villas, self-catering apartments and condo-apartments set on a luxurious 4 star golf complex close to the Atlantic Coast. Luxury hotel with 60 rooms, 60 further apartments and 15 villas...all complete with on-site spa and swimming facilities as well as access to some fantastic... French property in Pays de la Loire Ref: RRVA85000 The French Estate Agents for property and houses available in La Roche sur Yon, Vendee, Pays de la Loire, France Gard - Languedoc... €3,120,000 Two splendid provence properties close to nimes Two provencal mas just 10 mins from Nimes located in a quiet rural environment, one currently rented as a holiday property, the other a permanent residence. Around 500m² of habitable living space - enormous! 5 hectares of land, great for horse enthusiasts. French property in Languedoc Roussillon Ref: P54CI The French Estate Agents for property and houses available in NIMES, Gard, Languedoc Roussillon, France Pyrenees Orientales - Languedoc... €194,400 Attractive apartment with stunning views in the centre of perpignan Perfectly placed in the historic centre of Perpignan this 2 bedroon apartment in excellent condition with large shared garden would make the ideal base to explore the region. Close to the Spanish border and the sea with excellent rail (TGV) and airport links. French property in Languedoc Roussillon Ref: 9036NH66 The French Estate Agents for property and houses available in Perpignan, Pyrenees Orientales, Languedoc Roussillon, France Aude - Languedoc... €339,200 A rare opportunity to own a piece of french history! beautiful 16th century historical house set in the bastide of carcassonne. Price reduced from €403,000 to €339,200 ! fantastic reduction for this outstanding and truly original property. From the moment you step through the large wooden entry door, this wonderfully renovated house, which has kept many original listed features, envelops you in history and charm and transports you back in time. The lay out of rooms is centered on a majestic... French property in Languedoc Roussillon Ref: CKA5833 The French Estate Agents for property and houses available in Carcassonne, Aude, Languedoc Roussillon, France Charente - Poitou Charentes €455,000 Attractive town house with superb views, peaceful position garage and garden in the centre of angouleme Great views, edge of town centre, good position, walk to the market in two mins yet maintaining tranquillity. Impressive property, with garage and good sized garden. Great friendly city, popular destination, fly in from Stanstead Uk land 10min away French property in Poitou Charentes Ref: 7362SH16 The French Estate Agents for property and houses available in Angouleme , Charente, Poitou Charentes, France Aude - Languedoc... €932,800 Business development opportunity Set in an old wine domain just 5 minutes from Carcasonne, this sale will include two attached houses which will need renovation and have a total of 8 bedrooms. They come with just over 5000m2 of land. In addition there is a massive opportunity to own a barn of around 1200m2 (yes, you read the size correctly!) which has electrics but will need converting into something amazing.... French property in Languedoc Roussillon Ref: 7994JB11 The French Estate Agents for property and houses available in Carcassonne, Aude, Languedoc Roussillon, France

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