Gorgeous, Tranquil Manor House Circa 1903 in the French Countryside of the Loire-Atlantique Region – Plessé, France – €233,200
Good Tuesday morning! A gorgeous, tranquil manor house circa 1903 in the French countryside of the Loire-Atlantique region! A beautiful home at an attractive price! I’d happily spend my quarantine enjoying the countryside, the house with plenty room to enjoy, a few small improvements to be made, and a large and pleasant garden to improve […]
Double Bargain Friday! French Village Duplex – One Home in Move-In Condition and One to Renovate with Fenced Garden – Charroux, France – €93,500
Happy DOUBLE Bargain Friday! I couldn’t choose! Property ONE is a French village duplex, with one home in move-in condition and one to renovate, with large fenced garden! This may not be the prettiest or most rustic property but it is a FANTASTIC deal. Two three-bedroom homes with a large garden plot – sustainable living […]
The Coziest French Village House in Small Village With Baker and Restaurants – Meyrals, France – €147,150
Good Wednesday morning! The coziest French village house in a small village with boulangerie and restaurants! This house emanates coziness, from the heavy beams to the fireplaces, to the airy attic atelier – I would love to live here. I highly recommend taking a Google Maps tour of the village to peek at the local […]
Operational Windmill Circa 1836 and Miller’s House in Beautiful Area of the Loire Valley – Gennes, France – €369,000
Happy Tuesday, Escapists! An operational windmill circa 1836 and three-bedroom miller’s house in beautiful area of the Loire Valley! This property is so interesting! The windmill is still operational, so you could continue producing flour. The old miller’s house is snug and cozy. It’s in a well-traveled area of the Loire Valley, in the Parc […]
Perfect French Country Village House – Six Bedroom 16th Century Home – Pas de Calais, France – €364,999
Good Thursday morning! The perfect French country village house – a six bedroom 16th century home in Pas de Calais, France! This might be my new favorite house in a while. It’s elegant, light, and cozy, homey, spacious, snug. It’s perfect. From the listing on Leggett: MAGNIFICENT MANOR HOUSE, XV1st century. (Wood panelling, moldings, parquet […]
Five Bedroom Brick Home in Neo-Flemish Style with Separate Workshop and One-Bedroom Apartment, Close to French-Belgian Border – Thiérache, France – €215,000
Good Wednesday morning! A five-bedroom brick home in the Neo-Flemish style with separate workshop and one-bedroom apartment, close to French-Belgian border! This old home is beautiful and to me, somewhat melancholy. I’ve thought of posting it before but I feel like today is a good day for it. Stunning exterior façade! Interior full of character! […]
Interview: Frugal Living in the French Countryside
Good morning! Is moving to the French countryside something you’re dreaming about? Read on for the story of someone who did! I hope it inspires you. After posting an old 13-bedroom hotel for sale for only €55,000 in Bujaleuf, France several weeks ago, I began browsing the geotag and discovered Laura’s account @frugalfrance. Her bio […]
Bargain Friday! Village House in the South of France with Terrace Looking Out to Charming Views – Lunas, France – €66,600
Happy Bargain Friday! A village house in the south of France with terrace looking out to charming views! The listing mentions this village is admired by artists, and now I am dreaming about moving here and supporting myself solely through the sale of paintings. For the price of the property, and with enough digital savvy, […]
Bargain Friday! Cute and Practical Village House with Garden in Quiet Hamlet Close to Picturesque Town with Shops, Schools, and Services – St Martial de Valette, France – €88,000
Bargain Friday! A cute and practical village house with garden, close to shops, schools, and services in picturesque area of the Dordogne! This house has me dreaming of a real, full life in France. I can imagine moving here with a young family, and settling fully into French life. For the price, it would be […]
French Potential! Village Home with Shop and Two Beautiful Apartments! – Charroux, France – €162,000
Happy Wednesday! Beautiful village home with shop and two apartments! Live in France affordably! Charroux is a small village in the countryside with two boulangeries, a market day, and several little cafés and restaurants. The property has been immaculately maintained by the current owner! With this property, you could set up your own shop on […]