jabriju Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 We have a dream to move to France but where to begin? We have been looking at IFP (internet french propety) web site but not a lot comes in via their email.We do love the sea but don't want to be to close to the seaside as it's expensive. Love walking and a sense of space but don't want a very large property only say 100 to 120 sq m but needs to have parking for a 7m camping car. Plus we don't do renovation as we are two retired ladies. What are good ares to explore please, not North as it will ? be too cold :) Did think of Southern Brittany but might have too many of us Brits. Would like somewhere perhaps at edge of village and have things to do e.g like walking area, somewhere we could learn the language and of course go for a nice meal or two :)Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 I think the best way to start is to come over and spend at least a week driving around your chosen area, or longer if still not decided on an area. Look in the windows of the french estate agents in the main towns when you find the areas you like. Pat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave&Olive Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 hi ok ...........just a quote from your post ..... " please, not North as it will ? be too cold :) we live in deux-sevres 2 nd sunniest place in France long hot summers , text book spring and fall ..............sounds too good to be true , I have sat outside drinking coffe 1st january next day it can be like this.....[IMG]http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j311/daveolive/PDR_0004-2.jpg[/IMG]dave you want to come for a visit try here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hastobe Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 [quote user="Patf"]I think the best way to start is to come over and spend at least a week driving around your chosen area, or longer if still not decided on an area. Look in the windows of the french estate agents in the main towns when you find the areas you like. Pat. [/quote]I agree - you need to visit the areas and see some of the properties - photos in estate agents windows / websites can be very misleading. Also - don't just visit in the summer - make several trips at different times of the year. As Dave implied, the south can be very cold in winter (-10C for us the last two winters - makes for very beautiful hoar frosts but derned cold!!!)Kathie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabriju Posted March 25, 2007 Author Share Posted March 25, 2007 Kathie, Dave, Pat,Thank you for your posts, I certainly didn't realise the south got so cold, lovely photo Dave. France here we come, in 3 weeks anyway.[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athene Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Good luck with your search Rita! Maybe a new build would work well for you as they do carry builders' guarantees and you can have as many extras done as you wish to get it as you want it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabriju Posted March 25, 2007 Author Share Posted March 25, 2007 Thanks Athene,We have considered that but have noticed in a post that there can be issues with builders (arriving, start date, not doing as per contract etc) would hate to get in a pickle but on the other hand we can live in our camping car whilst the house is built (travelling around as I know we wouldn't be able to live on site). Still it is an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loire Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Hi jabriju. Have sent you a private message that I hope you will find helpful. Regards Loire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearly Retired (I am now) Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 A tried and much used method is as follows: Leaving Calais in the morning by car, turn right and keep driving as long as you reasonably can that day. Stop and buy house. Easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabriju Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share Posted March 26, 2007 Thanks Loire, nearly retired [:)]Getting excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliveau Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Have a look at my post of 11 March, under the thread 'Do you like where you live?' - It might help thin down the options.Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabriju Posted March 30, 2007 Author Share Posted March 30, 2007 Thanks again Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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