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France has a vibrant past and history, and its chateaux are a testament to that past. Among the 40,000 or so chateaux scattered throughout the country, two stand out as the oldest of them all; Chateau de Langeais and Château…
  • 17th May 2024
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France boasts more than 40,000 châteaux and fortresses built between the 9th and 21st centuries. These exceptional residences have stood the test of time as historical landmarks, having witnessed many historic events…
  • 24th Oct 2023
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Following on from Sharons successful chateau story, this weeks' article is from a couple of happy France loving American customers who secured their dream chateau in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes this year. Their love of France,…
  • 8th Dec 2022
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This month the latest piece from Beth is about one of those very old and special places that defies time, like so many others in this amazing area in southwest France. It's not until you are there  in person, soaking…
  • 4th Oct 2022
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It's always great to receive feedback from satisfied buyers, this is especially true after a very long time searching for that dream historic property in France. This special property is a restored 19th century French chateau…
  • 15th Sep 2022
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This lovely and spacious stone chateau with land to be finished renovating is a rare opportunity being offered for sale in the Tarn area in southwest France. The property is well placed strategically being situated close…
  • 17th Nov 2021
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After generating thousands of page views, dozens of enquiries and double digit bidders, this amazing chateau auction opportunity in the glorious Loire Valley is now gone with the deposit secured via our currency exchange…
  • 22nd Jul 2021
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By comparing the luxury real estate listings on its website, the SeLoger Group has calculated the average selling price of a castle in France. As usual, location remains the main valuation factor for this type of real estate.…
  • 3rd Dec 2020
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Moving to France is a lifestyle choice for most expats and finding a property that can become a home and a source of income is the perfect way to begin a new adventure and achieve the change that so many people crave. When…
  • 13th Apr 2019
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Anyone who has watched TV programmes about escaping to a Chateau in France to follow their heart for a new life will be fascinated by the Feely family’s story. They were one of our very first clients and moved to France…
  • 13th Mar 2019
Image for "Escape to the Chateau: How to Buy and Renovate a Castle" blog post
They say an Englishman's home is his castle – but for many Brits, Americans and others, the real dream is to buy a piece of history in the form of a French chateau. Over the last couple of years, television audiences…
  • 15th Jun 2018
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For many, buying a French property is a dream – something they plan for over many years. That is never more the case than when the property you have in mind is a château full of style and history. Buying a French…
  • 29th Mar 2018
Image for "What's in the Name? Do you know a Castle from a Château?" blog post
When you’re searching for a property in Britain the label of a “detached” house can often feel cold and uninspiring, but travel across the water to France, and properties there fill you with excitement…
  • 22nd Oct 2015
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Not that customary in other countries, châteaux are relatively easy to find in France. If you have a generous budget and you are perhaps seeking some sort of project, a château could be just what you’re…
  • 23rd Apr 2015
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The calm and understated rural landscape of the Loire Valley is the perfect backdrop for this region’s impressive collection of more than 300 historic chateaux. An ideal place to unwind, this picturesque area is dissected…
  • 14th Sep 2012