Aquitaine Property France?

French Property is still the most popular in Europe. Information gathered from the currency exchange, french property agents, and google enquiries show Brits continuing to buy properties in France. As a property agent in the south of france we have noticed increasing interest in Aquitaine Property. It is no surprise as the standard of living, education and healthcare coupled with a stress-free way of life made easier still by local airport connections, fast trains and new motorways means its no wonder that Brits continue to want to buy Aquitaine property. Market stability offering steadily rising prices and an attractive range of off-plan leaseback schemes keep property investors interested in the Aquitaine property market. We look at why houses and apartments in the Aquitaine area are becoming so appealing to the British buyer.

Aquitaine is becoming one of the most desirable places to live in Europe, and variety seems to be its secret. Aquitaine is in the bottom right-hand corner of France with Bordeaux property n the north, Pau property in the east and the Pyrenees and Spain in the South. Within this huge area you will find the largest pine forest and the highest sand dune in Western Europe. You will even find a people who have their own language. This interesting and diverse part of the world which stretches South along the Atlantic Ocean is one of France’s most popular coastlines.

In Bordeaux not only will you be graced with some of France’s highest yearly averages of sunshine but you will find a vibrant and cosmopolitan atmosphere with people who value the finer things in life, thus a culture that makes time for them. From 250 000 euros you could be living in 4 bedroom luxury Bordeaux property near the vineyards that are responsible for producing arguably the best red wines in the world, like Pomerol, Saint-Emilion, Graves and the Médoc. According to the US State Department, 7 million hectolitres of wine are produced in Bordeaux every year, so top quality wine over the dinner table is the norm. Bordeaux is also just a half hour drive from Bassin d’Arcachon which will give you the best seafood from a huge natural saltwater lagoon, set back from the roaring Atlantic ocean this lagoon also provides ideal sailing conditions. Property in Arcachon has been favourite to the British buyer since the 1980s.

As you travel down the coast along 250 km’s of uninterrupted golden sandy beach, flanked by the majesty of the pine forest you will arrive at Hossegor and Capbreton; one of the busier areas along this stretch of the coast. Hossegor Property, and Capbreton Property are worth a look. There you will see the waves regarded as some of the best in the world, waves demanding such respect that they are one of just two spots chosen for the European leg of surfings much coveted World Championship Tour. The exposure this gives means it is never difficult to rent out a property over the summer leading up to the event in autumn, and if you are here over that time you will be treated to some of the best parties around. Despite the fame of the ‘Les Landes’ coastline house prices remain a bit lower than Biarritz property to the south, a luxurious 4 bedroom house in Les Landes being 200 000 euros.

The Aquitaine is a region that holds sport dear to its culture. It is the most passionate area of Europe for rugby union, takes great pride in its own regional sports and with all its breathtaking natural beauty golf has been a natural sport to become one of the most popular. Golf in continental Europe started in the Aquitaine. Pau Golf Club was founded in 1856 and was the first course built in Europe outside of the British Isles and Biarritz Le Phare (founded 1889) was the second. So golf has a long tradition in the area and many of the courses are first class. Property in Pau has increased by 12% in the 4th quarter of 2007.

Further towards Spain you will find the glamorous city of Biarritz that together with Bayonne is the start of the Pays Basque. The Basque country is an area that covers some of North Western Spain and South west France, the Basques are a distinct ethnic group in their native region, culturally and especially linguistically distinct from their surrounding neighbours. Basque contrasts with other European languages, almost all of which belong to the large Indo-European language family. Through the Basque culture you will enjoy incredible food and fast-paced regional Sports such as pelota. Biarritz's became more renowned in 1854 when Empress Eugenie (the wife of Napoleon III) built a palace on the beach (now the Hôtel du Palais) and European royalty such as Queen Victoria, Edward VII, and Alfonso XIII of Spain were frequent visitors. Although not quite as exclusive nowadays, the house prices are still impressive with a Biarittz property apartment costing about 200 000 euros a Biartittz property 4 bedroom house/apartment costing 450 000 euros plus and something very grand costing in excess of 1 000 000 euros. Further south from Biarritz through towns like St Jean de Luz and villages like Guethary, the scenic rugged coastline and beautiful Basque architecture leads you towards Spain and into the foothills of the Pyrenees, home to vultures, brown bears and eagles. Property for sale in St Jean de Luz are hard to come by.

The coastline of the Aquitaine provides more than enough inspiration to move here and as you turn east along the Pyrenees there is even more to discover and enjoy. If you are looking for a property in Aquitaine, whether it is Biarittz Property, Bordeaux Property, or Pau Property, please let the Home Hunts team know as they offer a free property search service.