Why British property buyers love the Vendée
The Vendée is a beautiful rural ‘département’ located in the famous Pays de la Loire. Life here is lived in the slow lane, and hundreds of British buyers have fallen under the spell of its tranquil lifestyle.
Swapping the city for the French countryside
Looking for a lifestyle change or a new way of working and living? Particularly for those of us who hail from big towns and cities in the UK, living in rural France is literally a breath of fresh air!
Where are the best places to buy a home in the Charente-Maritime?
If you love the sea or the countryside, then look no further. Full of culture, history and magnificent scenery, it’s no wonder that so many buyers look for property for sale in the Charente-Maritime.
5 brilliant bastide towns for property buyers
Bastide towns date from the Hundred Years’ War between England and France. Essentially they are walled towns set around a central market square, often on a grid, mainly in Southwest France. Today, their character and beauty make them hugely popular with overseas buyers looking for a French home.
