subject: 10 More Popular Property Destinations In France [print this page] After last week's look at commonly chosen real estate hotspots in France, TheMoveChannel.com delved deeper into its bag of listings to work out where else in the country was catching investors' eyes.
The result is wide-spanning list of locations that spans from the capital of France itself to the stunning South coast.
Here are 10 more popular French property destinations in France:
French Riviera
When it comes to buying real estate abroad, particularly in France, buyers think of one word: Riviera. Indeed, France's South coast (the "Cote d'Azur" or "Azure Coast") was one of the first modern resort areas, established in the 1700s. Today, it stays one of the most desirable, home to celebrities as well known as Elton John and hotspots as glamorous as Nice, Monaco, Cannes, Saint-Tropez and Mougins.
What can be said about Paris that has not already been said? The French capital is as high profile as it gets for overseas investors, standing alongside New York, London and Hong Kong as one of the world's most important prime and luxury property markets. High-end real estate is popular in the city centre, while prices get cheaper as buyers move towards the outer arrondissements.
Languedoc-Roussillon is one of the most-visited regions of France owing to its sunny coasts, green countrysides and warm climate. It is equally popular among house hunters, with almost one in five French real estate enquiries going towards real estate in the region.
The Provence-Alpes-Cte d'Azur (or PACA) region is nestled between the Mediterranean coast and the Alps - a loation that makes it idyllic for investors and holiday home hunters. Home to the French Riviera, the breathtaking area is without a doubt the most attractive French real estate destination on TheMoveChannel.com accounting for almost one in five enquiries.
One of the biggest regions of France, Aquitaine's astonishing landscapes range from the hills of the Dordogne to the beaches of St Jean de Luz and ski slopes of Biarritz. Whatever seasonal real estate takes your interest, Aquitaine has it on offer, along with all the lifestyle elements that make French real estate so appealing to buyers around te world.
Sometimes named "Little Britain", Brittany has a temperate climate similar to Cornwall. House hunters can expect rainfall but as a result can enjoy lush, green scenery all year round. Sunny days are equally common, while the plethora of beach resorts, which fill up with British tourists on a regular basis, are a trustworthy opportunity for buy-to-let investors.
Named after the river running through the middle, the Dordogne is a sprawling expanse of rolling hills and ancient castles. Holiday homes can be found in any one of the area's traditional villages, promise buyers - or letters - a quiet retreat in a relaxing, beautiful natural environment. Cyclists welcome.
Like the Dordogne, Herault takes its name from its central river but unlike the Dordogne, Herault also offers a sizeable coastline. Its Mediterranean beaches are a huge attraction for tourists and property buyers, along with the region's stunning caves, which line the valley further inland.
One of France's inland regions, Limousin is a more traditional destination than the French Riviera. Beachfront real estate is out from the question for investors, but second home hunters can find a peaceful getaway amongst the farms and, occasionally, winerys.
Midi-Pyrenees is a rural region in the South of the country, offering the traditional peace and quiet of a French holiday home. Toulouse is the principal urban hub, but away from the city residents are surrounded by gentle hills, beautiful valleys and plentiful vineyards and farm land opportunities.
