Many international buyers interested in country homes in France and the appeal of traditional French life.

Property Guides France’s most recent survey, buyers in France are seeking a house or cottage in the countryside, preferably within walking distance of the local boulangerie or bistro, close to a supermarket and not too remote.

Your place in the country

France is a great place to enjoy the peace and quiet, especially if you’re looking for a location with an abundance of country lanes, fields and friendly villages. This makes it no surprise that so many British people are interested in living there, especially when you consider than England has over 400 people per square kilometre, while France has less than 120.

The Dordogne and Charente departments, both in southwest France, are most popular country regions country homes in France.

Property in the Dordogne

The Dordogne lies between the Loire Valley and the Pyrenées mountains, and it features charming communes in hilltop villages, medieval towns, chateaux, and more.

Nouvelle-Aquitaine is extremely popular for country homes in France, particularly in the Aquitaine region. It’s a great place to enjoy a laidback lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty and unspoilt nature. You’ll find picturesque villages separated by lakes, meadows, and forests, making it a wonderful place to live if you’re into walking or hiking.

The average price for properties in Nouvelle-Aquitaine is around €1,000 per m2.

If you’re looking for a two-bedroom country home, expect to pay somewhere in the region of €150,000 – €300,000 depending on the size of the property you want and how much land you desire.

In the Dordogne, there are a large number of detached homes on the outskirts of villages, which are perfect for those who enjoy privacy without being entirely cut off from village life.

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Property in the Charente

The gorgeous Charente is abundant with some of the most charming country homes in France. Not too far from the Dordogne, the region of Nouvelle Aquitaine is extremely popular with international buyers.

The Charente has rolling hills, quaint French villages, and lots of variety when it comes to properties. There are village homes (often available for as little as €150,000), farmhouses, chateaux, apartments and houses.

Properties in the Charente are well priced and generally affordable for those looking to enjoy an authentic life in France.

The Charente is surrounded by the Bordeaux wine region, which makes it easy to find top-notch, locally produced wine. There are properties available near popular vineyards too, if that’s something you’d be interested in.

Property prices in the Charente are rather typical of France today. They’re cheaper than Paris, the south coast and French Riviera, but similar to northern areas like Brittany and Normandy.

The coastal area of the Charente-Maritime is a good spot for anyone who would like to live by the sea.

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Written by PropertyGuides for Rightmove

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