How about a dose of inspiration for your French property search? There’s something for every budget. France is the world’s number one tourist destination. It offers an incredible variety of landscapes and lifestyles.
To give you an idea of the bargains available, we have selected a few properties for sale, but this is just a small sample –there are many more on our database.
If you are dreaming of a home in the French countryside, you’re not alone, it’s a popular choice for foreign buyers in France. Stunning landscapes, sunshine, rolling hills, history, good food, wine, and a slower pace of life, a home in the country always retains a timeless appeal.
A Watermill in Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes

Outside the sweeping formal gardens, which include an orchard, lead to a stream and river which cross the property. There is a fabulous pool area with heated 12m x 6m salt water swimming pool with cabana and a spacious jacuzzi ideal. A terrace area with stone BBQ and an ancient working bread oven makes this an ideal area for entertaining guests. There is an illuminated fountain and both the gardens and house can be floodlit with hidden up-lighters, creating a lovely atmosphere for hosting parties on a summer evening.
This is a great area for tourism, with its proximity to La Rochelle, the Atlantic beaches and two major airports. There is great potential here to create a luxury Bed and Breakfast or boutique hotel. Its idyllic setting would also work well for use as a wedding venue. The appeal of this charming mill and ideal situation offer a perfect business opportunity and healthy potential income from the versatile accommodation.
Price reduced by over €350k for quick sale! Now €885,100
Two Houses, 6 Bedrooms, Barns, Land and Stream in Côtes-d’Armor, Bretagne

The longère has been fully refurbished to a high standard and just needs a small amount of D.I.Y. finishing, the odd window sill, door trims, tiled edges here and there, but in the main it is ready to go. This longère also benefits; broadband, ‘A’ grade double glazed windows and on the south side fitted solar pipes for water heating. Due to the use of the solar and wood burning stove to for the radiators, the electricity bill for this property in Jan/Feb 2014 was just 25 euros!!!
The second stone cottage is very much liveable, but would benefit from some updating to the electrics and plumbing as well as general up dating. On the ground floor there is a central entrance hall with doors off to a sitting room and a kitchen with space for a table and an inset log burner.
Within the garden area of 2.5 acres, three outbuildings including an open barn, two dry workshop / garages make it very flexible with endless possibilities.
Away from the main garden (around 80m down the country lane, is a field with a very pretty stream as well as your own private forest of around 2.7ha in total. Price reduced to €189,900
Amazing riverside retreat in Haute-Vienne, Limousin

Brand new septic tank in 2016.
Oil central heating.
Beautiful surroundings.
Lively village close by.
Amazing riverside retreat at a bargain price !
Set in a beautiful location where the river meanders by at the bottom of the garden, this 3 bed property is an absolute delight.
Ready to move into, with a spacious open plan kitchen lounge area and a separate dining room. Off the lounge is a raised wooden decked veranda overlooking the rear garden and the river. There are 2 generous sized cellars and also a huge barn opposite.
This is a very tranquil spot and would make an ideal getaway or the perfect permanent residence, with the local village just 2 minutes away. Visits are highly recommended ! Reduced to €133,750