French Property News Issue 388 (July/August 2024)

Trying to decide where to buy in France? Take inspiration from one of the fascinating location features in our latest issue. The beautiful Loire Valley is where many kings of France chose to build their homes, so if it's good enough for them... ok, so you might not have the budget for a chateau but you'll be pleasantly surprised by the range of property on offer in this scenic corner of France. Closer to home (for UK buyers anyway), the Pas de Calais area is often overlooked by househunters but it has so much to offer, as you'll discover. If it's affordable property and gentle scenery you're after, then look no further than the Limousin region, with its pretty villages and tranquil waterways. Perhaps you're looking for a charming and lively village to base yourself in – don't miss our feature on three 'Petites Cités de Caractère'. And for petrolheads, we look at locations close to some of France's famous motor-racing tracks. As always, the issue is chockfull of advice about French property and life in France. Find out about everything from new recycling rules to running gîtes, and motoring rules to integrating into your new French community - as well as all the usual legal and financial guidance. Then meet the expats who've brought a little bit of Britain to France, the Londoner who's opened a pub in Paris, and the holiday-home owners joining in with grape-picking at their local vineyard in Provence. All that and our regular picks of the best properties for sale right now.