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Buying Property in Poitou-Charentes

Where to buy property in Poitou-Charantes

Tourists and property buyers from France and overseas have been drawn to the coastal resorts of this sunny Atlantic region for many years. Properties by the sea at resorts such as La Rochelle and Royan attract premium prices and there is a wealth of small ports, harbours and beaches stretching along the coast in addition to the larger towns.

Move inland and there is plenty of more affordable property for sale in Poitou-Charentes. The areas inland have pine woods, vineyards, canals and the meandering River Charante and offer a laid back lifestyle to property owners in the region, which has proven popular for family holidays as well as for retirement and property buyers looking to move to France permanently.

The pretty town of Coulon is the 'capital' of the Marais Poitevin, an extensive area of marshlands (also known as 'Green Venice') which is navigable by car but better by bike, boat or on foot - a diverse and abundant natural haven and very popular with visitors. For those who prefer a more urban environment, Poitiers has many of the benefits of a large city but on a small scale, and with history and culture in abundance, an energetic student population (a good source of rental income) and the Futuroscope attraction.

This region has a few golf courses, for example one at La Rochelle, and other outdoor pursuits such as horse riding, cycling and sailing are very popular in the area too. It's a gourmet's paradise too, with fantastic seafood and cognac the particular regional highlights.

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