Buying a house in France

Dubois
New Member



Joined: 25 Jan 2006
Posts: 1
Location: PEI, Canada

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 1:13 pm

 

---

I've travelled in France last year....from Paris to Nice and to Bordeaux.
I love the country side...but love Paris too. Can't afford to buy in Paris...any suggestions?

A la prochaine!

---

miellavande
Junior Member



Joined: 11 Sep 2007
Posts: 10
Location: Ontario

Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 2:10 pm

 

---

try some of the smaller cities in France. The less touristy spots will be cheaper, but if you're looking for a charming town than I would suggest maybe Perpignan or Carcassonne
_________________
The traveler sees what he sees. The tourist sees what he has come to see. ~G.K. Chesterton
<3

---

CanaDave
New Member


Canadian, 9 years in Paris

Joined: 25 Feb 2008
Posts: 8
Location: Paris

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 8:56 am

 

---

You still need to see the Basque country, Britany, Alsace and Normandy. After that you'll have enough material to start thinking. And you'll probably want to buy a house in every region !

---

Etobicoke31
Junior Member



Joined: 06 Feb 2008
Posts: 15
Location: Sutton - UK

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 10:20 am

 

---

I will suggest Toulouse or the ''pink city'' (a loooooot students), an amazing night life and a lot people coming from around the world (airbus industry is there). Bordeaux is a very nice, clean city and close to the Atlantic ocean (1 hour trip) or the Basque Country as mentioned above by CanaDave (Biarritz, St-Jean de Luz, Hendaye). You are close to Spain (San sebastian). Alsace is very nice as well however they are not easy ti understand because they are speaking a dialect in the street. Very nice villages and close to Germany. Toooo much suggestion(s) in France!

---

Halfwaythere
New Member



Joined: 11 Aug 2008
Posts: 2
Location: Calgary&Normandy

Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:37 pm

 

---

Hi there,

Just joined this Forum. Not sure if you have decided where to buy yet, but I purchased a beautiful property in Normandy in September 2006 and LOVE the area. I now spend 6 months per year there and am always heartbrokenb when I have to leave. Need to stick to the plan thought, 2 more years and will be there permanently. good luck to you in your search and hope you find your piece of paradise as I did.

---