Stately Early 20th Century Four-Bedroom Home in Small Town of L’Aigle, France – $480,000
What a charming home this is! This four-bedroom home in the small town of L’Aigle, Normandy, France was built in the early 20th Century – around the same time that the American Craftsman movement was taking place. Perhaps it’s unrelated but I feel like I can see the influence of that era in the quality […]
Monumental, Imposing 17th Century Mansion with 29 Bedrooms, Courtyard For Sale – L’Aigle, France – $542,000
Starting off this Monday with a bang! This 29-bedroom mansion in L’Aigle, France has to be seen to be believed! It’s a nudge over the Escapist budget at $542,000, but with TWENTY-NINE bedrooms to spare, surely it could be converted into a profitable business of some sort! What a fabulous opportunity! The building is laid […]
Gorgeous 17th Century Manor House in Redon, France – $480,000
Good Wednesday morning! Today I am posting a gorgeous manor house dating back to the 17th century for sale in northern France – a 5 bedroom home set in 7 acres of tranquil countryside. A dream property, for the amount you would pay for a suburban home in many major US cities. The architectural features […]
Elegant and Imposing Chateau to Renovate – Alencon, France – $420,000
Good Thursday! Take a peek at this stunningly imposing chateau for sale in Alencon, Normandy, France, built in the 18th century. The exterior is impressive and the interior is full of gorgeous wood and original features. The herringbone floors!!! I cannot. From the listing: This property is located in the beautiful wooded area of Pays […]
Chic and Lovely 18th Century Mansion for Sale in Rugles, France – $350,000
Good Tuesday morning. This beautiful and shockingly affordable 10+ bedroom mansion in Rugles, Normandy, France has me longing today. What a genteel and chic place to live! From the listing (translated to English): Near Verneuil-sur-Avre and 1h20 from the Porte d’Auteuil, beautiful 18th century mansion of nearly 400 sqm on a plot of 800 sqm […]
Pretty Old Half-Timbered Forest Cottage – Normandy, France – $298,000
This misty forest cottage is really speaking to me this morning. I’m not sure of the specific age of this house but would estimate it was built sometime in the 1600-1700s based on the style of construction, known as half-timbered in English, or colombage in French. Learn more about old timber framing architecture here! This […]
Luxurious 5 Bedroom Maison in Center of Gisors, Normandy – $362,000
Good Wednesday morning! Today I continue exploring beautiful old chateaux and maisons for sale in France. This 5 bedroom home is in need of some love and restoration, but is luxurious and beautiful with so many historical details intact. It’s located in the center of Gisors, France – a small town in Normandy, complete with […]