Spring 2022

We have more than our fair share of glorious
châteaux, sumptuous country estates and
swanky ski chalets and you will find some of
the lowest priced, best value, property
in France.
Much of this area is rural France at its best.
With unspoiled views, peaceful towns and
villages, where “local produce” means that the
person selling the fruit and veg probably dug it
up or picked it that morning.
Ignoring the newly created map of France,
we’re labelling central France as the four
traditional regions of Centre, Limousin,
Auvergne and Burgundy. Each of them has a
very different landscape and “feel” but all share
the common traits of beautiful countryside,
friendly locals, historic towns and great value.
Centre
Centre is renowned for having the most
beautiful collection of historic châteaux in
the world. Scattered along the lovely river
Loire they seem to dominate the landscape
and provide a stunning backdrop to the
countryside. The popular towns of Orléans and
Tours are welcoming, pretty and packed full of
historic buildings. Buy a house within striking
distance of either and you’ll never be short of
something to do on a rainy day.
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