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Ariège and Haute-Garonne Property FinderWelcome to Foothills of France, a property finder for the Ariege and Haute Garonne in the Midi-Pyrenees region of South West France. We are an independent property search agent working solely on your behalf to help you find the perfect French home of your dreams.We are not an estate agent, nor do we have a list of houses to sell. We do not work for the seller, only for you, the buyer. Our aim is to find the best property for you and to negotiate the best possible price on your behalf, giving you a saving which is usually enough to cover our fees. Tell us what you want and we will find it for you. For further information please contact us:   +33 (0)5 61 66 70 11 +33 (0)6 45 23 62 48 View from the Foothills Blog Visit the View from the Foothills blog.Testimonials"Without Nadia’s love of the area, dedication to her clients and absolute professionalism, I would not now have a little piece of paradise that one day I will call home."Pete Rawlinson, Middle East "Thank you Nadia for finding us the property. If anyone is looking for a property finder in France, Nadia is the best!" Gavin & Nicole Erasmus, South Africa More... FrenchEntrée Property ServicesFoothills of France is run by Nadia Jordan, a commercial agent working on behalf of FrenchEntrée Property Services. |
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The Ariège and Haute Garonne stretch south between Toulouse and the Pyrénées to make up one of the most enticing and enchanting regions in France. This is an area that really does have it all: the urban sophistication of Toulouse, traditional French villages and the unspoiled landscape of the Pyrénées.
We Brits are known as both courageous and slightly bonkers in France thanks to our penchant for buying complete wrecks and spending immense amounts of time, effort and money in restoring them. Here are 10 factors to consider before taking the plunge...
Paragliding or parapenting as it is known in France, has recently emerged as the most popular way to take to the skies and is one of the fastest growing, year-round sports in the Midi-Pyrénées.
The quiet country towns of the Ariege are full of character with a rich history. Many are just as they always were; you won’t find big, countrywide chain stores, only quirky boutiques and charming cafes, hidden squares and beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.
The Haute Garonne has numerous historic and interesting towns. Some are influenced by the architecture of its capital, Toulouse, with its red brick buildings and Romanesque churches... others by the mountain lifestyle of the south of the region.
In the Ariège Pyrénées, you can find the perfect location for a ski chalet/mountain property for €20,000 if you are prepared to restore the shepherd’s hut that comes with said location – that’s everything, including installing electricity and plumbing.
Once your offer on a French property has been accepted, you will sign a Compromis de Vente with the vendor drawn up by the local Notaire. This is a written document and binding agreement between the vendor and the buyer which means that gazumping is pretty much non-existent in France.
Nadia Jordan offers the benefit of her experience as a property finder in the Pyrénées and reveals 10 of the most important questions to ask of an agent when searching for your ideal home in France.
