Are you thinking of buying a property in France but not sure where to look?

Why not incorporate a weekend away with property viewing! France’s railway system is a great way to get around the country quickly and visit more places in less time. Get out and about on the train in France, and experience countryside and property that will inspire you; perhaps you will find a place you never even knew existed.

There are over 29,473 kilometres (18,314 miles) of railway network in France, all of which are operated by SNCF, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer français (French National Railway Corporation). The SNCF is the second largest railway network in the whole of Western Europe, second only to Germany, so you will never be stuck for ideas of where to go next!

Hop on the Eurostar from the UK to France to explore the possibilities property-wise, and don’t forget to indulge in the quaint French cafes and bars between stops. From Paris, head south for Lyon where you will discover modern apartment buildings, then further south to Marseille to find houses and villas, perhaps stopping at Avignon on the way.

Whatever your taste in property, the train is a great way to get around the country find your ideal home.

To understand the full step-by-step process to buying a property in France, collect The Overseas Guides Company’s ‘France Property Buying Guide’