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! Rustic Cave House at the Foot of a Fortress, on Hilltop Village in the Heart of Spanish Wine Country – San Vincente de la Sonsierra, Spain – $22,656
Happy Bargain Friday! A rustic cave house at the foot of a fortress-castle, on a hilltop village in La Rioja, heart of Spanish wine country! This village is just gorgeous, it seems it hasn’t changed since medieval times. The countryside surrounding the village is full of beautiful vineyards. To enter the village, one must cross […]
Cozy Cotswolds Cottage in Pretty Village with Large Common, Grade II Listed – Selsley, England – $390,090
Happy Tuesday! I’m completely charmed by this cozy, Grade-II listed cottage in the Cotswolds! The cupboard full of china and the stained glass window in the dining room! The pretty kitchen windows! The vintage carpet patterns! That chunky, substantial old hearth in the living room! There are so many charming nooks and corners in this […]
Potential! Seven-Bedroom Townhouse to Renovate in Quiet Village Setting, Garden with Fruit Trees – Mialet, Dordogne, France – $88,248
Happy Monday! I missed Bargain Friday last week, so I’m making up for it today with this French townhouse to renovate with huge potential! Three floors, SEVEN bedrooms, beautiful façade! A small garden with fruit trees. Located in a quiet village near peaceful scenery in the Dordogne. From the listing on Leggett: Located in the […]
Characterful Stone House with Gardens and Pool, Beautiful Views of Ancient Cliff Village – Sauliac-sur-Célé, France – $494,775
Good Wednesday morning! Dream house alert! This gorgeous, characterful stone house in Sauliac-sur-Célé, France is surrounded by lush gardens, a large pool, and views of an ancient cliff village! The valley is known for a museum about medieval life in the area and there are many outdoor activities, like guided kayak tours down the Célé […]
Charming Café and Bar with Craft Shop On Cathedral Square in Historic Moissac, France – $94,858
Happy Bargain Friday! I hope you enjoyed this week focused on fascinating and dreamy business properties for sale! There are so many more out there, it’s hard not to post all of them. Today’s property represents a real dream of mine! Wouldn’t it be lovely to run a small, homely café and bar with a […]
French Bakery for Sale! Two Bedroom Cottage Attached! – Varen, France – $120,000
Good Tuesday morning! Ever wanted to sell everything, move to France, and own a bakery? Now is your chance. This adorable bakery in Varen, France is for sale, after the previous owners retired. There is a cute two bedroom cottage attached! I found a news article about the bakery here (via La De Peche): Translated […]
Lovely Old Former Vicarage At the Foot of Pretty Stone Church, with Bright Garden Studio Space – Ouville-la-Rivière, France – $369,870
This lovely old former French vicarage felt like a Thursday post to me – the kind of Thursday I’d love to be having – gardening with views of pretty stone churches, or in the bright cottage studio, creating paintings and illustrations! This house has such a peaceful, open ambiance surrounding it. From the Demeurs Cotiers […]
Cozy, Dreamy Four Bedroom Townhouse in Chartres, France – $462,000
This place is such a dream. It almost looks like something out of a Miyazaki movie – a picturesque cottage as backdrop to a tale of mystery and adventure! Truly I would love to live here with family, living and working in Chartres, France! From the listing: Town house of character entirely renovated, 184 m […]
Friday Bargain Bonus: Cozy Apartment in Ancient Tuscan Village – $91,000
Today is the summer solstice so I should probably post a sunny place, but this charming little two-bedroom village house in an ancient village in Tuscany is making me want to cook on the fire and cozy up with a glass of Chianti, enjoying the hilltop views. From the listing: Located on the first floor […]