If you’ve ever dreamt of a french property with a sea view, a home by a lake or a bolt-hole by the river to watch the world go by, here is a selection of properties that will offer some food for thought. Here are our favourite properties by the water this month....
A recent study from the University of Exeter has shown the full extent of the emotional and physical benefits of living by the water. The perfect tonic to the scrabble of daily life, waterside properties hold particular appeal for people looking for an active retirement as living by the water encourages a more active lifestyle as well inspiring time to think and reflect. Not to mention an ever changing view, plenty of wildlife to observe and a cooling place to dip your feet on a hot summers’ day.
We have selected some of our best waterside properties in France:
Click on any of the properties below to see further details:
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Immaculate detached house in Brittany with beautiful gardens and lake frontage
3-bed Bretonne house Walking distance to local shops and restaurants Large sitting room and dining room Garage and private driveway Less than an hour from Roscoff ferry €267,750 |
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Riverside Property with Private Fishing & Boating
7 acres of communal grounds with heated swimming pool 2-bed/2-bath cottage Private garden and terrace Walking distance from shops and restaurants One hour from La Rochelle Perfect lock 'n' leave property
€149,950
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Pretty 2-bed Riverside Cottage in Normandy
Good-sized garden with river frontage 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 reception Some finishing work required Close to Medieval town 100km from Caen ferry port
€44,500 |
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Sunny Waterside town house with private mooring
Double-Aspect house for all day sunshine in Port Grimaud Situate right by the marina with 10m private mooring Dedicated car parking space Terrace garden - perfect for BBQ's Easy access to St Tropez ferry Approx 1hr 15mins to Nice airport €780,000 |
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Superb, Riverside Country house & Gîte
One hour from Bordeaux and Bergerac 4 bedrooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 receptions Just under an acre gardens Large in-ground swimming pool Fabulous river and countryside views Excellent road and rail links to Bordeaux €333,900
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Impressive 16th Century Manor House with Mill House
Substantial property in Normandy coastal town 3 acres of land with fishing lake and fountains Heated swimming pool & close to the beach Potential for use as boutique hotel One hour from St Malo €1,164,800 |
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Fancy a B&B in a classic french riverside town?
8 bedrooms & a beautiful walled garden Walking distance from the riverside shops and restaurants 4 bedrooms ready for refurbishment Mains drains, double glazing & central heating Lots of potential for a fantastic B&B business 45mins from Roscoff ferry €282,900
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