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28th August 2008

Normandy Property Guide

Here you can find all sorts of tips and advice on Real Estate in Normandy. If you are looking for guidance on buying property in Normandy, information on running a gîte business,the lowdown on property prices in the region or an update on the latest property market trends, then this is the place to come.

Normandy Weather

SoleilWant the latest weather in Normandy or a forecast? Want to find out about historic rainfall or sunshine hours for the 5 départements? It's all here...

Normandy Food & Drink

A guide to Normandy’s Culinary Delights

Find out more about Normandy’s food delights by visiting our Food&Drink guide. Typical dishes of Normandy, markets across the region, local recipes, seafood vocabulary – it’s all in FrenchEntrée Normandy’s Food&Drink guide

Normandy Beach Guide


Check out our guide to beaches in Normandy covering the three departments of Basse-Normandie and Haute-Normandie that share this magnificent coastline. European blue flag beaches, surfing beaches, facilites on offer at each resort and even a battlefield guide to the D-Day landing beaches - we've got it all covered here !

Normandy Property

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Property market slow-down – it’s all about location

© Christos Georghiou - Fotolia.com2007 saw the property market slow down in France and Normandy was no exception. But whilst some property prices dropped, others actually rose. It’s all about location... and price.
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Property Trends 2007/2008

Estate marketFrenchEntrée Normandy is pleased to announce the results of this year's property trends survey based on interviews with property experts across Normandy. We look back at 2007 and forward to 2008 to see what we can expect from the year ahead.
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Tonight With Trevor McDonald visits Honfleur

Follow one young couple in their quest to buy an investment home in Honfleur in this video tour, as featured on the flagship ITV news programme ‘Tonight With Trevor McDonald'
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So how affordable is it to buy a house on the Calvados seafront?

The Calvados coast is conveniently located for quick and easy access by both Parisians and British in search of a holiday home by the sea. But not all properties come cheap in Normandy. So how affordable is it for a house on the Calvados coast and how realistic is it to assume that you can buy a seafront property even if you have the money?
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Property Prices in Saint-Lô

Saint LoOver the last two years, house prices have started to stagnate in France so how has this affected the Saint-Lô property market and what are house prices like now in the Manche capital?
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Managing a gite business in Normandy - top tips

Holiday RentalsIt might be the end of this year's rental season but now's the time to start planning ahead for next year's. Check out our top tips to running your gite effectively and don't miss out on FrenchEntrée's free gite advertising - extended until February 2008!
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Buying euros - how much will your property really cost?

Advertorial from Currency Specialist First Rate FX

Judy MansfieldJudy Mansfield, Normandy-based currency specialist lets us in on the secret of how private individuals and businesses can save money on currency transactions, and shares some success stories with us…
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Property Market Slows Down in the Orne

Property prices continued to rise in the Orne in 2006 but not to the same extent as in previous years and less than in other regions...
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Property Prices in the Manche

Price Increases Show Signs of Slowing

The latest figures on property prices in the Manche were recently released by the Chamber of Notaires. Property prices continued to rise in 2006 but prices have started to ‘level off’ since the beginning of 2007…
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Property Prices in the Calvados

Price Rises Slow Down

Take a look at the latest figures on the property market in the Calvados. House prices continued to experience double-digit increases throughout 2006 but price growth rates started to slow down towards the end of the year...
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Equestrian property in Normandy

Top tips for choosing your equestrian property

Normandy is renowned as a Mecca for horses and attracts many equestrian enthusiasts to buy property in the region. But whilst having a free rein to put all your horsey dreams into action is appealing, keeping horses can become daunting if you don’t choose the right property…
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Normandy property in the Eure

An overview of Real Estate in the Eure

A Norman house in the EureLearn more about the property that the Eure has to offer and the sort of price you will have to pay for your dream home in the Eure département of Normandy...
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Normandy property in the Calvados

An introduction to Calvados property prices

A ChaumiereLearn more about the property that the Calvados has to offer and the sort of price you will have to pay for your dream home in the Calvados département of Normandy...
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Find an English-speaking notaire in Normandy

An introduction to the Notaire's role and English-speaking notaires in Normandy

notaireYou've probably heard of the French notaire or notary. But how much do you know about what a notaire actually does? Learn more about the role of the notaire in property transactions and find an English-speaking notaire in Normandy to facilitate your property purchase...
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Property prices continue to rise in Lower Normandy

An overview of property price variations in Lower Normandy

Property RatesFrom April 2005 to March 2006, property prices in Lower Normandy continued to rise due to high demand for property and low interest rates, encouraging buyers to borrow. And the trend looks set to continue as the market continues to be a 'buyer's market'.
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British property owners in Lower Normandy

What, where and why do the British buy in Lower Normandy

Union JackA recent study carried out by the local authorities of Lower Normandy shows some hard figures on British-owned property in Normandy. Find out what sort of properties the British buy, which areas they are attracted to and why they choose the region. This might help you decide if this is the right region for you too...
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Normandy, the 21st district of Paris?

An overview of property prices in the coastal towns where Parisiens buy

The Effeil TowerNormandy is the countryside of Paris and second home to many a Parisien. In fact, Parisiens refer to Normandy as the 21st district of Paris! So the Brits are not the only ones interested in the region...
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Top ten tips when looking for your dream property in Normandy

By George East

TipsFrenchEntrée Normandy has teamed up with author George East to provide a list of top tips when looking for your dream home in Normandy. George has written a series of books describing the adventures of him and his wife as they try to realise their dream of living the good life in rural Normandy. His experiences may serve you well...
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An introduction to the Normandy property market

A brief outline of Normandy and the types of property it has to offer

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

Estate agentIf you are organising a house hunting trip to Normandy, it may be advisable to book appointments with Estate Agents prior to your arrival. Check out our list of Estate Agents and get those dates in your diary.

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Real Life Stories

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