Live Your Best Life… in France. Purchasing property in a foreign country can be an exciting adventure, but it can also be quite intimidating for many. France is a great choice for either a holiday home or a permanent country move. With a good supply of affordable property, excellent long-term fixed mortgage deals and convenient travel, conditions are optimal.
Kind of property
Part of the appeal of buying in France is the chance to acquire properties with completely different styles and often much larger and more affordable. Much of France remains rural, featuring traditional accommodations such as cottages, farmhouses, and barns. Often made from local materials, these properties may require renovation and are typically cheaper than if they were already restored. The unique charm of a chateau, village house, or townhouse may attract those seeking something quintessentially French yet more luxurious. These properties can range from dilapidated to grand and often offer versatile accommodation due to the number of bedrooms. If you prefer modern conveniences, consider a villa or apartment, which are commonly found along the coast, in tourist developments, or residential areas. Leisure resorts offer alternative lifestyle options too. Luxury chalets, whether new builds or traditional, often have flexible accommodation across several floors but come with a high price tag.
Rural stone building-Bastide vineyard
Vernacular architecture provides valuable insights into environmental adaptation. Traditional houses in Provence feature a simple, typically rectangular design to maximize exposure to the sun and scenic views while shielding from the wind. These houses generally have one floor. The roof is gabled, with more elaborate hipped roofs reserved for large bastides on extensive estates.
The preferred orientation for these houses is south or southeast. They are constructed thoughtfully to harmonize with the landscape and neighboring buildings. The main structure often has smaller secondary buildings attached, either aligned with or projecting from the main facade, or extending laterally to form an L-shaped courtyard.
Chastle-Chateau
Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000, the Loire Valley is the heart of its surrounding region. Often called the Valley of the Kings, it boasts numerous châteaux, including fifteen designated as “Great Sites of the Loire Valley,” such as the Château of Chambord and the Château of Chenonceau. Before Versailles, the Kings of France resided in the Loire Valley.
The Loire Valley is also known as the “Garden of France” due to its fertile soil and diverse soil types, which are perfect for growing fruits and vegetables and producing a wide variety of wines. Whether red, white, rosé, sparkling, dry, or tannic, there’s something to suit every palate!
Luxury Villa
Escape to a distant haven that feels so close…
Perched between sky and sea, villas promise an unparalleled escape: private pool and garden, Mediterranean views, tranquility… Each villa is unique, yet all share the same refined elegance, featuring spacious, luminous interiors adorned with light colors and premium materials. The villa with the terrace, where you can admire the Mediterranean’s natural beauty in full bloom. Meanwhile, children will enjoy playing hide-and-seek in the flower-filled garden and taking dips in the private heated swimming pool.
The beauty and serenity of the estate might make you want to stay put, but there are plenty of nearby adventures to explore from the uncrowded beaches to the charming villages, there is much to discover.
Luxury chalets
Whether you’re thinking about buying a second home or relocating, the Alps offer endless opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, and entertainment year-round. Mountains, rather than beaches, have become trendy as families pursue healthy lifestyles and take advantage of the long summer break to learn new skills and hobbies like glacier skiing, bouldering, or paragliding.
Passenger traffic at Geneva and Lyon airports is now higher in the summer than in the winter overall, while Chamonix records over 2 million overnight tourist stays each summer. This is great news for second home owners, and we expect this trend to continue as transportation links and the range of activities and amenities continue to improve.
