Traditional French property set in village locations is proving popular with investors seeking holiday lets, it has been claimed.

Greg Taylor, co-founder of creme-de-languedoc.com states that the world-class food and wine, temperate climates and opportunities for large rental returns offered by French property with a more rural flavour make it an attractive prospect to buyers.

Writing for French Property News, he states: ‘Overseas visitors love what the French call ‘vieilles pierres’ – stone-built period properties with character, located in rural settings.

‘This style of property often comes with outbuildings to renovate, providing extra accommodation and a potential business opportunity for those tempted to enter the holiday lettings market.’

He adds that the build quality of such French property is often of a very high standard, however, he does urge those considering a rental investment to consider the accessibility of their chosen village when picking a holiday home.

French property located in lesser-known ski destinations was recently recommended by the Ski Club of Great Britain as an excellent choice for British holidaymakers.