From an elegant apartment inside a Chateau to a pristine bungalow in the heart of Bordeaux wine country, here are our top properties for expats looking to retire in France this month.
2 bedroom house in a pretty village with a grocery store, restaurant and an active community centre, close to some of the most famous tourist towns in France. Requires some renovation work, perfect for dexterous retirees looking to put their unique stamp on their new home.
Close to: walking distance to village amenities, 30 min drive to tourist towns of Gourdon, Rocamadour and Cahors. 45 min drive to La Roque-Gageac or Sarlat-la-Canéda, 40 min drive to Brive–Souillac Airport, 90 min drive to Bergerac airport.
1 bedroom duplex apartment set within 8 hectares of stunning parkland, with original architectural features and a sunny private terrace offering lovely views of the golf course.
Special features: communal pool, private terrace, shared tennis courts, boules court and conservatory with billiards table and small library, overlooks a golf course, original design features.
Close to: walking distance to local shop, restaurant, bar and the largest golf course in Deux-Sevres, 5 min drive to town of Vasles and all amenities, 40 min drive to Poitiers (small airport, currently served by Ryanair), 80 min drive to La Rochelle and the west coast.
4 bedroom villa in a quiet village that’s home to the Museum of Culinary Art, close to a golf course, the Dordogne river (and its river beaches) and some of the Dordogne region’s most famous towns, including Saint Cyprien and Sarlat-la-Canéda.
Special features: good-sized garden with fruit trees, electric window shutters (run on solar power), large cellar, workshop, garage.
Close to: walking distance to town centre and all amenities including a delightful river beach, 5 min drive to a highly rated golf course, 30 min drive to Sarlat-la-Canéda, 70 min drive to Brive-la-Gaillarde airport.
Set in an idyllic location surrounded by vineyards and wineries and not far from the ski resorts of the Pyrenees, this character-filled 3 bedroom bolthole comes with gorgeously renovated interiors, and a cellar that could be converted into further accommodation, a home office or whatever you like!
Gorgeous 4-bedroom house with a wine cellar on edge of the lively village of Aubeterre-Sur-Dronne, famous for its spectacular underground church and delightful eateries and shops.
3 bedroom bungalow with low maintenance garden with room for a pool or an allotment, set amongst the stunning scenery of Gers and just 2km to the shops and restaurants of the stunning town of Condom.
Tastefully renovated 4 bedroom home with a 2 bedroom guest house, covered terrace, allotment area and plenty of room for a pool, this is a perfect property to host friends and family or run a small gite business (self-catering cottage) if you’re looking for extra income during your retirement.
Perfect for expats with green fingers, this traditional 3 bedroom bungalow has lovely mature gardens with many possibilities, and it's close to a lovely village with shops, a doctor's surgery, a bar and a restaurant.
Special features: terrace/balcony, sea views, communal gardens, garage, elevator, video surveillance.
Close to: within walking distance of all amenities, including restaurants, a supermarket, bus stop and train station, 30 min drive to Cannes, 40 min drive to Nice (airport), 1 hour drive to Italian border.
Beautifully renovated Corscan home currently divided into 3 apartments - perfect if you plan to have friends and family stay with you regularly - packed with style, charm and authenticity.
Can’t decide if you want to retire to France or Spain? How about this unique 4-bedroom countryside property perfect for outdoor entertaining, not far from the Spanish border?
Special features: swimming pool, gardens, terraces, equestrian facilities, and outbuildings.
Close to: 5 min walk to town centre and all amenities, 10 min bike ride to nearest beaches, 20 min drive to Perpignan (nearest airport), 45 min drive to Spanish border.
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