Buying French Property Think Loire Valley

Buying French Property Think Loire Valley
Buying property in France is still a desire by many
overseas property buyers this is despite the rise of
cheaper markets such as Bulgaria. The French way of life,
countryside and low property prices puts France on the map
for international property buyers. The UK overseas buyer
has traditionally been the middle classes seeking
retirement however recent evidence now suggests a change.
First time buyers unable to afford UK house prices are now
heading to France. Many see this as a way of getting on the
property ladder whilst still living and working in the UK.

France is a vast country and the first thing a buyer needs
to do is identify which region they favour. One region that
is becoming increasingly popular is the Loire Valley Region.

Covering much of two French regions and a number of
departments, the Loire River has several large cities along
its banks and not far from it. For centuries, the Loire was
one of the major highways of France, transporting goods and
people from the heartland of the country to the coast and
beyond. Although it is not the transportation route it once
was, the valley still holds a distinct place within the
country. The major part of the Loire valley runs through
the Centre region and westward through the Pays de la Loire
region to the ocean. The principle economic activities are
tourism focused on the chateaux and historic sites,
agriculture ' particularly vineyards and wines ' and light
to medium industry.

The Loire River is the longest river in France, beginning
in the southeast part of the country not far from the Alps.
It runs northward and then westward to the Atlantic Ocean.
The area that is commonly called the Loire Valley is
located along the central and western stretches of the
river, from Nevers to Orleans, then through Tours, Angers
and Nantes before emptying in the ocean. This is the part
of the river that has hundreds of the most famous and
spectacular chateaux in the world, as well as many other
historical and cultural sites and wineries.

The Loire Valley has enough major cities, countryside and
small towns to give just about anyone what they want for
real estate. Land, apartments, condominiums, country houses
and inexpensive places to spend a few nights a month or
year are all available here. Being such a popular area with
many well known historical areas and wineries, much of the
property is not cheap, though. Housing can be found in
cities such as Nantes, Le Mans and Tours, as well as the
many small towns in the country. Getting something along
the river will be more expensive, as the climate makes it
great wine country and the land comes at a premium.

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Expert Author Nicholas Marr is the CEO of overseas property
portal

http://www.homesgofast.com and has a passion for
his subject. His views are formed from his numerous
relationships with real estate agents who are experts in
their own regions.http://www.frenchhomes4sale.com/