Regions of France

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Property Guides to the Regions of France

Why Burgundy is still the 'warmest' region in France

Burgundy is friendly to foreigners, says an ex-pat

If you thought that the sunny South of France was the warmest region in France, think again, says one British ex-pat... more...

I fell in love with the Creuse. Will you?

The Creuse? What and where’s that? The Creuse along with the Correze and Haute-Vienne is one of the departments that make up the Limousin Region of southwest central France. Wanda Glowinska-Rizzi, the Creuse Tourist Board's English Press Agent takes us on a tour... more...

82 maps of France to choose from

Don't leave home without one!

The FrenchEntrée.com online bookshop has no less than 82 maps for you to choose from when planning your property-buying trips or holidays to France. Everything from national roads to département maps and walking itineraries.

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Provence - a property finder's view

Provence is a vast area and house styles and price vary considerably. I am based in the Vaucluse but am often asked to find houses for people in the Var and the Alpes-Maritimes. I have noticed that the trend seems to have changed over the last year... more...

Deux Sevres

Deux-Sevres (Departement 79) is the next departement inland from the Vendee and below the Loire, in the region of Poitou Charente in Western France. It is so called because of the two rivers running through it, the Sevre Nantaise in the north ... more...

Charente Maritime - a property finder's view

Charente Maritime boasts the second longest hours of sunshine after the Côte d’Azur and summer here seems to stretch from April to October. With over 70 beaches to enjoy you will rarely feel crowded and you can almost have the place to yourself out of season. more...

A Little Stone Cottage in the South of France

Are they still out there?

It’s every chilly Northern European’s dream. A little cottage, full of character, metre-thick stone walls and a glorious view over the vineyards or sunflower fields.

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Property Guide - Normandy

Regional Factfile

Thinking of buying a property in Normandy? This article is an introductory guide to the region covering climate, landscape, attractions, access, property styles and prices. more...

Property Guide - Aquitaine

Regional Factfile

Property Guide - Centre

Regional Factfile

Property Guide - Rhône-Alpes and Franche-Comté

The region of Rhône-Alpes is one of France’s largest. Like neighbouring Burgundy, it has an important oenological heritage - Côtes-du-Rhône and Beaujolais are names that trip off most tongues – and this goes hand in hand with its renowned restaurants more...

Property Guide - Pays de la Loire

Regional Factfile

Yonne

French Magazine takes a tour around this département

The roll-call of Yonne’s most important tourist destinations must make some other départements turn green as a Burgundian vine leaf with envy: Auxerre, Chablis, Joigny, Tonnerre, Vézélay, Noyers and Avallon between them hold enough interest to keep even the most hard-to-please visitor amused... more...

Cher

French Magazine take a tour around this département

Controversy abounds in Cher, the rustic département bursting with tradition that forms half of the old province of Berry. From the age-old assertion by no fewer than three different villages that they should be acknowledged as the bona fide geographical centre of France, to the tongue-in-cheek ... more...

Nord

French Magazine takes a tour around this département

Now that Eurostar trains can speed through the Kent countryside at a record-breaking 186 miles per hour, weekenders can reach Lille in 100 minutes flat from Waterloo. This means, of course, that they have more time for the usual urban indulgences ... more...