8-Bed Group Gîte with 4.8ha Park & Pond in Vienne, Poitou — Vacation Home

Step out onto the terrace on a Saturday morning and the first thing you notice is the silence — not the dead kind, but the alive kind. Birds in the walnut trees, a faint breeze off the Dordogne valley, and the faint scent of woodsmoke from a neighbouring farm. That's Saint-Avit. And once you've stood here with a coffee in hand, watching the mist lift off the rolling Lot-et-Garonne hills, it's very hard to imagine being anywhere else. This three-bedroom stone house sits in one of the quieter, greener corners of Aquitaine — a region most people think they know from Bordeaux wine routes and the Périgord truffle markets, but which holds far more than that in its folds. Lot-et-Garonne is sometimes called the "garden of France," and it earns the name. Orchards line the roadsides in spring. The weekly markets in Villeneuve-sur-Lot and Monflanquin spill over with strawberries from the Garronne plain, foie gras from local farms, and cheeses you won't find behind supermarket glass. Life here runs at a pace that feels deliberate rather than slow. The house itself has the bones of something built to last centuries — because it was. Terracotta floor tiles throughout the ground floor, thick exposed stone walls, and chestnut ceiling beams that have absorbed decades of firelight from the wood burner in the main living and kitchen space. That open-plan room clocks in at nearly 28 square metres, big enough for a long Sunday lunch with family but intimate enough to feel genuinely cosy on a January evening when the burner is doing its job. The dining room opens directly onto the terrace through double doors — the kind of detail that becomes central to daily life from May through October, when you'll eat outside more often than not. The g ... click here to read more

On a clear morning in Vienne-en-Arthies, you open the French doors off the living room and the Vexin countryside rolls out in front of you — soft hills, open sky, not a rooftop in sight. Coffee in hand, the only sound is birdsong and the distant rhythm of a tractor somewhere beyond the tree line. This is rural Île-de-France at its most honest, and it's just 70 kilometres from Paris. Vienne-en-Arthies sits in the Parc Naturel Régional du Vexin Français, a protected landscape of limestone plateaus, wheat fields, and stone villages that feels like it belongs to another century. Five minutes down the road is Vétheuil, the riverside village that captivated Claude Monet before he ever reached Giverny — and you can see exactly why when you walk the Seine bank at dusk. The light here does something extraordinary in the late afternoon, the kind of golden slant that makes even a grain silo look like a painting. The house itself sits on around 1,500 square metres of land, and at 104 square metres of living space it strikes that rare balance — enough room for family and friends without becoming a maintenance burden. The ground floor revolves around a 29-square-metre living and dining area with an open-plan kitchen at one end and a fireplace with an insert at the other. In January, when the Vexin frosts bite, that insert earns its keep. Come July, the glazed doors fold back and the terrace becomes the de facto dining room, the garden stretching away toward open countryside. Upstairs, two generous bedrooms sit under partially mansard rooflines — the sloped ceilings give them a tucked-in quality that guests tend to love. The garden level adds real versatility: a third room currently configured as an additional bedroom, with an adjo ... click here to read more

Sunday morning in Bouquetot moves slowly. The smell of fresh bread drifts up from the boulangerie in Bourg-Achard five minutes down the road, church bells carry across flat green fields, and beyond the tall hedgerows that frame this property's 4,580 square metre plot, there's almost nothing to hear but birdsong and the occasional tractor on a distant lane. This is rural Normandy at its most genuine — not the postcard version, the real one. Built in 1960 and kept in consistently good condition by owners who clearly cared about the details, this 103 square metre house sits on a fully enclosed, tree-lined lot that feels more like a private park than a garden. Step outside on a June evening and the light stays golden until nearly ten. The flat lawn is wide enough for a game of pétanque, a badminton net, or simply a table long enough to seat the extended family for a Norman spread — think camembert straight from the market at Pont-Audemer, a terrine from the charcuterie in Bourg-Achard's Wednesday market, and a bottle of local Calvados to close things out. The entrance through the veranda-style extension sets the tone: this is a house that has been lived in and loved. The 26 square metre living room faces southwest, which matters enormously in Normandy — afternoon sun floods the room, and you earn every one of those winter hours around the fireplace insert. The tiled floors are easy to maintain, practical in the way that a proper country house should be. The fitted kitchen is ready to go from day one, no renovation project standing between you and your first summer here. Three bedrooms give the property genuine flexibility. Use it as a family holiday home and everyone gets their own space. Rent it out during peak summer we ... click here to read more

Step out onto the terrace on a Saturday morning in Riantec and you'll hear it before you see it — the low hum of fishing boats heading out across the Rade de Lorient, the calls of gulls cutting through salt-sharp air, and somewhere down the street, the mechanical clatter of a boulangerie shutter rolling up. This is not a postcard version of Brittany. It's the real thing. A working coastal town where the rhythm of the tides still shapes daily life, and where a five-bedroom house with this much space and this much potential doesn't stay on the market long. Built in the 1970s in a style typical of solid Breton residential construction, this 147-square-metre house sits in Riantec with a full basement, an attached garage, a proper garden, and a terrace that asks you to sit down and stay a while. The bones are good. The layout is generous. And the renovation opportunity here is exactly what buyers who know this part of Morbihan have been waiting for. The garden level does something rare — it allows genuinely comfortable single-floor living if you want it. An entrance hall opens into a bright living and dining room, there's a functional kitchen, two bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a separate WC. Come summer, with the terrace doors thrown open and the garden spilling light through the windows, this floor alone becomes a complete holiday retreat. Upstairs, a landing leads to three more bedrooms, two of which come with dressing areas — a detail that matters enormously when you're hosting family for an extended August stay. The second bathroom has both a bath and a separate shower, which anyone who's coordinated a full house of guests will appreciate immediately. The full basement is the kind of space that gets people thinking. ... click here to read more

The church bells from the village of Ménéac carry just far enough on a still morning to reach the kitchen window — but you'd have to open it first, and by then the smell of coffee and woodsmoke from the stone fireplace has already pulled you firmly into the day. This is the kind of place that resets your clock. Six hectares of Breton countryside, two independent dwellings carved out of a grand old granite longhouse, and a second stone longère waiting in the wings. At €292,000 for the whole estate, it's not a fantasy — it's a real opportunity that doesn't come around often. Let's start with what's here right now. The main property is a large traditional Breton stone house, divided into two fully functional dwellings. Both are in good condition and ready to live in, which matters more than people realize when you're buying remotely from abroad. No months of waiting on contractors before your first stay. The first dwelling runs across two floors. Ground level gives you a living room anchored by a fireplace with a wood-burning stove — the kind you'll actually use from October through April — plus a proper kitchen, a laundry room, and a toilet. Upstairs, one bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom, there's a second bedroom, a family bathroom, and a room currently used as an office but flexible enough to become a third sleeping space when the cousins arrive in August. The second dwelling mirrors this layout almost exactly: a living room with its own fireplace and wood-burning stove, a kitchen-dining room (slightly more sociable in its configuration), a laundry room, a toilet downstairs, then an en-suite bedroom, another bedroom, a family bathroom, and an office upstairs. Two complete homes. Same stone walls, same slate roof, s ... click here to read more

Stand on the covered terrace on a clear October morning and you can see all the way across the Roussillon plain — the vineyards turning rust and gold, the Mediterranean a thin silver line on the horizon, and the Albères mountains pressing up close behind you. This is Laroque-des-Albères. Not the tourist brochure version of southern France, but the real, lived-in one, where the weekly market on the square smells of thyme and grilled blood sausage, where the locals drink their grenache at tables that have never moved, and where the light in late afternoon turns the stone walls the color of warm honey. The property itself is a two-part setup that gives you rare flexibility. A detached villa of around 95 square meters sits at the heart of the plot, solid in construction and in good condition throughout. Ground floor living is set up sensibly: two bedrooms, a shower room, a separate toilet, an independent kitchen, and a living room that opens directly onto a 30-square-meter covered terrace. That terrace is where life actually happens — morning coffee in the shade of the overhang, long lunches that drift into the afternoon, the smell of wild rosemary carried down from the hills above. Upstairs, a third bedroom, a mezzanine space, and an office give you room to spread out, whether you're working remotely for a week or hosting three generations of family across the summer. Beyond the villa, a completely independent T3 apartment changes the entire financial conversation around this property. Two bedrooms, a shower room, an open kitchen flowing into the living area, its own private terrace with that sweeping view over the plain, and a storage shed. The apartment is fully self-contained — guests, family members, or tenants have t ... click here to read more

Picture a Saturday morning in late September. You pull open the roller shutters and the light that floods the living room is that particular gold you only get this far south — thick, warm, almost edible. Outside, the vines on the Agly plain are turning amber. There's a market in Rivesaltes, twenty minutes on foot, where someone is grilling merguez next to a stall piled with Muscat grapes and local honey. This is not a fantasy. This is a regular weekend when you own this 233 m² villa on a quiet residential street in one of the most quietly compelling corners of the French Midi. Rivesaltes sits in the Pyrénées-Orientales department, tucked between Perpignan and the coast, flanked by vineyards that have been producing wine since the Romans passed through. The town's name is practically synonymous with the famous Muscat de Rivesaltes and the rich Rivesaltes Ambré, and the Cave de Rivesaltes cooperative — one of the largest in the region — welcomes visitors year-round for tastings that won't cost you a fortune. This is everyday life here, not a tourist attraction you visit once. The villa itself is a proper single-storey family home with a footprint that feels rare at this price point in southern France. At 233 m² of living space spread across one generous floor — plus a 16 m² upstairs office — the layout is genuinely practical rather than just spacious on paper. The main living room stretches to 38 m², and with the open-plan kitchen flowing into it, the whole social heart of the house breathes. Five bedrooms, two full bathrooms plus en-suites, a separate laundry room — this is a home that can absorb a large family or a revolving cast of guests without anyone feeling crowded. The 22 m² garage keeps a car out of the Roussill ... click here to read more

On a Sunday morning in the Périgord Vert, the church bell from Saint-Pierre de Brantôme carries across the valley before the rest of the world has stirred. You're standing at the veranda doors, coffee in hand, watching the light move across the pool. The figs on the old tree in the garden are almost ripe. This is what you bought it for. Just five minutes from the historic heart of Brantôme — the town they call the Venice of Périgord, carved around a loop in the River Dronne — this 120 m² stone house sits on a generous 1,863 m² garden plot and has been well maintained throughout. It's move-in ready, properly liveable from day one, and the kind of property that rewards you the longer you sit with it. The house itself tells you where it comes from. Original exposed stonework lines the living room walls, rough-cut beams cross the ceiling, and a working fireplace anchors the room when the evenings cool in October. That 30 m² living space is genuinely large enough for a family to spread out without getting on each other's nerves after a long drive from Bordeaux-Mérignac. The fitted kitchen runs practically — well-positioned, light, and leading directly into the veranda, which is where you'll end up spending most of your time anyway. The veranda looks out over the 10x4 swimming pool and the wider garden, and once you've had lunch out there under the afternoon sun with a cold glass of Bergerac Sec, going back to a city apartment feels like a genuine hardship. Three bedrooms across the house, one of them conveniently on the ground floor — a real advantage if you're hosting older family members or anyone who'd rather not deal with stairs. Two shower rooms keep the morning routine running smoothly when the house is full. The who ... click here to read more

On a still morning in the Périgord Noir, the only sounds you'll hear from this hamlet courtyard are birdsong, the faint echo of a church bell drifting over from Castels, and the soft splash of water in a 12-by-6-metre saltwater pool that looks straight out over a valley that hasn't changed much in centuries. That's not a selling point — that's Tuesday. This is a rare opportunity to acquire not one but two authentic Dordogne stone houses sitting side by side on roughly 8,000 square metres of grounds in the commune of Castels et Bézenac. A shared cobbled driveway and a gated private courtyard connect them, and together they form a property that functions equally well as a large family holiday compound, a multi-generational retreat, or a live-in renovation project with serious long-term upside. The asking price of €294,000 for the entire ensemble — pool, dovecote, garage, outbuildings, courtyard and all — is the kind of number that makes people do a double-take when they check it against what comparable Dordogne properties have been selling for. The larger of the two houses is the one that stops you at the door. Ground floor: a proper country kitchen with an adjoining shower room and WC, and a living-dining room anchored by a character stone fireplace and a pellet stove — the kind of room you want to be in when November rain is hitting the terrace outside and a cassoulet is on the hob. French doors open both toward the front courtyard and the rear garden, so the space breathes in summer and feels sealed and warm come autumn. Upstairs, two bedrooms and a small bathroom with WC. It's not complicated. It's exactly what a Dordogne farmhouse should be. The second house, slightly more compact, has its own kitchen, a living roo ... click here to read more

On a Sunday morning in Louignac, the only thing that wakes you is birdsong. Not traffic, not neighbours, not the hum of a city that never quite switches off. Just the breeze moving through the oak trees at the edge of your garden, and the faint smell of damp grass catching the early light. That's what life feels like in this four-bedroom stone house in the Corrèze — and once you've felt it, it's hard to unfeel. This is rural France as it actually exists, not as it's romanticised on a postcard. Louignac sits in the rolling green Limousin countryside, a place where the land hasn't been manicured for tourists. The fields are real working fields. The stone walls lining the roads are a few centuries old. The weekly market at Objat — just twenty minutes away — sells duck confit, walnuts, and cheeses from farms you could cycle to. This is the kind of France that people spend years searching for, and rarely find still available at a price that makes sense. The house itself is solid and full of character. Stone construction throughout, which means thick walls that keep rooms cool in July and hold the warmth of the pellet stove through January without breaking a sweat. The ground floor is anchored by a generous kitchen-dining room — genuinely fitted and equipped, not the vague claim you see on listings where the "equipped kitchen" turns out to be a single plug socket. This room opens directly into the living room, so the whole social heart of the house flows together as one connected space. In winter, the pellet stove becomes the gravitational centre of every evening. In summer, the doors open and the room breathes out into the garden. Behind the kitchen, there's a laundry room that has a second life waiting for it. The proport ... click here to read more

Saturday morning in the Dordogne, and the air through the kitchen window carries woodsmoke and the faint sweetness of walnut orchards baking in September sun. You're putting on coffee, the terracotta tiles cool underfoot, and through the sitting room's old beams you can hear absolutely nothing except birdsong and the occasional tractor two fields over. This is what you came to France for. Set in Parcoul-Chenaud, a quiet commune in the northern Dordogne where the pace of life has been politely ignoring the 21st century for decades, this four-bedroom Périgord-style house sits on roughly 5,000 square metres of garden and land that gives you genuine room to breathe. At 190 square metres of living space spread across two naturally separated levels, it's a house with real character — not the kind manufactured by a renovation company, but the kind accumulated over generations of French rural life. The layout deserves a proper explanation, because it's one of the property's most interesting qualities. The upper entrance level holds a welcoming hall, a dining room, a fully equipped kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. So far, so practical. But descend to the lower level and the house opens up into something altogether more generous: a large sitting room with original terracotta floor tiles and a beamed ceiling, a proper fireplace for January evenings when the Dordogne mist rolls in, and a staircase climbing to two further bedrooms and a second spacious bathroom. The split-level configuration means a family of six or eight could live here without anyone getting in each other's way. Or you could use the lower level as a self-contained space for guests — the bones are clearly there. A study, utility room, cave, and an oversized g ... click here to read more

Sunday morning in rural Vienne, and the only sound you can hear from the kitchen window is birdsong and the distant clank of someone's tractor heading up a dirt track. That's not a fantasy—that's a Tuesday. This three-bedroom character house in a quiet hamlet outside Civray sits on 2,500 square metres of wooded land, and the second you step through the gate, the outside world drops away entirely. The house itself stretches across more than 200 square metres of living space, with three en-suite bedrooms—a layout that already hints at something versatile. Live in one half, let out the other. Run it as a chambres d'hôtes. Install family in their own wing and keep yours private. The floorplan makes all of this genuinely workable, not just theoretically possible. One portion of the home sits entirely on a single level, which opens up options for guests with mobility considerations or older relatives who want their independence without the stairs. Character houses with this kind of built-in flexibility don't come up in this part of France very often, and when they do, they rarely stay on the market long. Then there's the 40-square-metre workshop—a proper one, not a glorified shed. For anyone with a woodworking habit, a restoration project, a ceramics practice, or simply a stash of tools that deserves a real home, this space is genuinely exciting. Add in the woodshed and the Alpine-style chalet on the grounds and you've got an ensemble that feels more like a small rural estate than a single-family home. Civray itself sits in the Vienne department of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, roughly equidistant between Poitiers and Angoulême—two cities worth knowing. Poitiers is about an hour north and carries real historical weight: th ... click here to read more

Picture a Sunday morning in the Périgord Vert. The kitchen window is open, a coffee is brewing, and the only sound reaching you from outside is birdsong and the faint rustle of the walnut trees at the edge of your enclosed garden. No traffic. No crowds. Just 1,560 square metres of private land, a covered pool glinting under its dome, and a pace of life that feels like it belongs to another century — the good kind. This fully renovated three-bedroom house sits in a quiet hamlet just ten minutes from Nontron, a town that punches well above its weight for a place of its size. Nontron is the capital of the Périgord Vert, the green and deeply underrated northern pocket of the Dordogne département, and it wears that title with quiet confidence. The old knife-making tradition still lives here — the Nontron knife, with its boxwood handle and distinct silhouette, has been crafted in the same spot since the 15th century, and you can visit the workshop on Rue Carnot and watch blades being finished by hand. It's the kind of place that reminds you France hasn't been entirely swallowed by modernity. The house itself spans 185 square metres across two levels and has been renovated to a standard that means you genuinely can walk in, unpack, and spend the first evening by the pool rather than drawing up a list of contractors. That matters enormously for buyers coming from the UK, Ireland, or northern Europe who want a second home without a five-year renovation saga attached to it. Good condition here means good condition — solid roof, clean interiors, functional systems. Downstairs, the scale of the living spaces is the first thing that catches you. A single-story living room of 58 square metres flows openly into a 28-square-metre din ... click here to read more

Stand on the patio on a still September morning and watch mist lift off the surface of your own one-acre lake. The water lilies have opened. A kingfisher cuts across the far bank. The only sound is the creak of the old oak at the water's edge. This is not a postcard. This is Tuesday. That is the kind of morning that comes with this four-bedroom house on the quiet edge of Dournazac, a compact, self-sufficient little village deep inside the Perigord Limousin Regional Natural Park. The property sits on just over two hectares — roughly 21,283 square metres — and includes not one but two private spring-fed lakes. That detail alone puts this in a completely different category from almost anything else available in this price range in southwest France. The house itself was built in the mid-1970s to an individually commissioned design, and the quality of its construction is still obvious today. Solid materials. Wide windows that pull in far more light than you'd expect from a house of this era. The rooms feel generous without being cavernous, and the whole place has been kept in good condition — move-in ready while leaving room for a buyer who wants to put their own stamp on the interior. Think of it as a sound, well-maintained canvas rather than a renovation project. Ground floor living revolves around a large lounge with a proper wood-burning stove and a dining area that opens directly onto the patio through French doors. On a warm evening, that threshold between inside and out effectively disappears. You're eating outside, the lake thirty metres in front of you, the sun dropping behind the treeline. A well-equipped modern kitchen sits just off the main living space, practical and ready to use from day one. Two bedrooms and ... click here to read more

On a clear morning in Louignac, before the rest of the world has quite caught up, the view from the pool terrace is the kind that stops you mid-coffee. Rolling green hills, not another rooftop in sight, just the odd buzzard circling over the tree line and the faint mechanical hum of a tractor somewhere far off in the Corrèze countryside. This is rural France doing what it does best — unhurried, unfiltered, and quietly extraordinary. This four-bedroom stone house sits at the heart of one of the Limousin's most genuinely peaceful corners. The region doesn't shout about itself the way Provence or the Dordogne do, and that's precisely the point. Property prices here still reflect reality rather than hype, the markets are full of locals rather than tourists, and the land rolls on in every direction without apology. For buyers chasing authentic French country life — not a postcard version of it — Louignac delivers. Step inside and the kitchen-dining room sets the tone immediately. It's a proper working kitchen, fitted and equipped, with enough space that Sunday lunch becomes an event rather than a logistics challenge. This room opens directly into the living area, where a pellet stove anchors the space — genuinely efficient, low-maintenance, and exactly what you want when October mist rolls in off the hills. The view through the back windows is the kind interior designers try to replicate with wallpaper. You won't need to. Behind the kitchen, a laundry room gives you the practical backbone every country house requires. But it's also a flexible space — with the right desk and a decent internet connection (fibre has arrived in much of rural Corrèze), it converts into a quiet home office without much effort. Remote workers and ... click here to read more

Step through the wide sliding door of a former barn on a quiet hillside above Morlhon-le-Haut, and the first thing that hits you is the scale of the place. That 65-square-metre living room opens up before you like the inside of a cathedral — timber overhead, light slanting in from the south-facing terrace, a wood-burning stove already crackling on a November afternoon. It smells faintly of oak and old stone. Outside, the orchard is dropping its last apples into the wet grass, and across the flat, open grounds you can count two wells and a fish pond without taking a single step. This is the kind of property that takes a few minutes to fully comprehend. At just under ten kilometres from Villefranche-de-Rouergue and a short drive from Rieupeyroux, the address sits at a genuinely quiet crossroads of rural Aveyron — a département that most international buyers haven't yet discovered but seasoned France-watchers have been quietly watching for years. The land here is a deep, folded green, crossed by the Dourdou de Conques river valley and threaded with country lanes where you might go twenty minutes without seeing another car. The nearest TGV connection runs through Figeac or Rodez, both reachable in under an hour, and Toulouse-Blagnac Airport — the main gateway for international arrivals — sits roughly two hours southwest. You're remote enough to properly decompress, close enough to civilisation that it never becomes inconvenient. The main house, the converted barn, is where the real story of this property begins. The original structure — massive, honest stonework dating back generations — has been carefully opened up rather than gutted. Entering via a sloping ramp that still echoes the barn's working past, you arrive in the ... click here to read more

On a still April morning in Lussac-les-Églises, the fields around this old stone farmhouse turn into something you'd struggle to describe to someone who hasn't seen it themselves. Wild orchids push up through the grass in clusters, the kind of thing you read about in nature guides but rarely actually stumble upon. Swallows cut low over the carp lake. The only sound from inside the kitchen is the creak of a wooden beam settling in the warmth. This is what 4.7 hectares of organically managed Limousin countryside looks like when no one's been rushing it. This is a four-bedroom house in genuinely good condition, sitting on land that's been farmed without chemicals for fifteen years, with a small carp lake, maintained paddocks, a polytunnel, and a converted bread oven that serves as one of the most characterful ground-floor bedrooms you're likely to find anywhere in rural France. At 238 square metres, it has enough room to breathe — and enough quirks to make it feel like somewhere, not just somewhere else. The entrance hallway sets the tone immediately. Original encaustic floor tiles run the full length from front door to back, the kind that would cost a fortune to source and lay today. To the right, the living and dining room opens up around a proper fireplace fitted with a wood-burning stove, with exposed timber beams overhead that have been doing their job for well over a century. This is a room for long winter evenings, for board games with the grandchildren, for the specific kind of quiet that only deep countryside delivers. Then comes the bread oven room. Fully restored, converted into a ground-floor bedroom, and genuinely unlike anything else in a comparable property. The curved stonework has been kept intact. It's ... click here to read more

Friday morning. You unlatch the kitchen door and step out into the courtyard while the coffee is still brewing. Somewhere beyond the old gates, the weekly market on the Grande Rue is already in full swing — the baker from Rue du Marché has set up his table, and the smell of warm bread drifts over the stone walls. This is what life looks like in Richelieu, and this house puts you right at the centre of it. Cardinal Richelieu didn't just build a palace. He built an entire town from scratch in the 1630s — planned streets, a grid layout, arcaded market halls, and ramparts that still stand. It remains one of the most complete examples of 17th-century French urban planning in existence, and this three-bedroom house sits within those original walls, in the historic heart of it all. You're not on the edge of somewhere interesting. You are somewhere interesting. Step through the large gates into the shared courtyard and the house opens directly into a fitted kitchen of 12 square metres, tiled underfoot and practical in the best French sense — not a showroom, a room for actual cooking. A couple of steps up and you're in the dining room, 24 square metres with a fireplace and the kind of wooden floors that creak just enough to feel alive. Wall panelling in the reception rooms gives everything a settled, unhurried quality. A small door leads to a ground-floor WC, then along to the living room — another fireplace, more wooden floors, another reason to stay inside when October turns the town amber. Upstairs, the landing splits left and right. To the left, a 16-square-metre bedroom with fitted cupboards. To the right, a second WC. Keep going and you reach the shower room — a generous 15 square metres with shower, sauna, and sink. The ... click here to read more

Welcome to a charming slice of tranquility nestled in the heart of the picturesque Valence-en-Poitou, located in the Vienne department of France. This delightful country home is an enchanting escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, perfect for those who cherish peace, serenity, and the timeless beauty of the countryside. With a rich history dating back to the late 19th or early 20th century, this house is truly a piece of art, offering both comfort and character. As a busy real estate agent, I can assure ya there's truly a lot to uncover about this gem. With a spacious 290 square meters at your disposal, this home boasts 5 cozy bedrooms and 2 well-appointed bathrooms, striking a balance between family-friendly and comfortably spacious. It's the ideal setting for creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere where you can entertain family and friends alike. Let me walk you through the house in my own style. Picture this: you enter through a welcoming entrance that immediately sets a homey tone. You’ll find a fully equipped kitchen where culinary dreams come to life, paired with a practical back kitchen for those who love to cook without limits. A comfortable living room awaits to provide the perfect backdrop for cozy evenings on the couch. Additionally, on the ground floor, there is a convenient shower room and toilet alongside three welcoming bedrooms. Climb up to the first floor, and you'll be greeted by a large living room, ideal for gatherings or just unwinding after a long day. Here, you'll discover two additional bedrooms alongside another shower room and toilet, ensuring ample space for everyone. Altogether, it's a home that thrives on the essence of comfort and ease. Now, let’s talk about the spectacular ex ... click here to read more

Nestled in the charming town of Brux, this quaint three-bedroom house promises a blend of comfort and potential, making it an intriguing proposition for those looking to immerse themselves in the peaceful rural landscapes of Poitou-Charentes, Vienne, France. Priced at €196,000 and covering an area of 110 square meters, this property extends a warm invitation to both overseas buyers and expats to experience the tranquility and homely ambiance of this region. The ground floor of this traditionally styled home includes a brightly lit living room equipped with a cozy wood stove, perfect for chilly evenings. The fitted and well-equipped kitchen adjoins a dining area, providing a functional space for daily meals and family gatherings. In addition, the ground floor features two bedrooms, a versatile office space, and a utility room, accommodating a range of activities and needs. The layout is complemented by a bathroom complete with all necessary fixtures, and a separate WC for convenience. Ascending to the upper floor, a spacious 50-square-meter bedroom awaits, complete with an en-suite bathroom, offering a private retreat for parents or visiting guests. This ample space could easily be transformed into a luxurious master suite or divided to create additional rooms, depending on the new owner's requirements. What truly sets this property apart is its generous outdoor space. The house boasts a vast 2722-square-meter garden, enclosed to ensure privacy and security. The presence of multiple outbuildings, including a shed, barns, a workshop, and an old house, present multiple possibilities for renovation and personalization. These spaces are ideal for those who may wish to engage in creative or agricultural projects, or simply ... click here to read more

Imagine waking up on a Saturday morning to the faint toll of church bells drifting across the rooftops of Brux, pulling on a linen shirt, and walking two minutes to the local boulangerie for a still-warm baguette before the rest of the village stirs. That's the pace of life here. Quiet, unhurried, and real. This four-bedroom renovated stone house in the Vienne department of Poitou-Charentes isn't just a property — it's a doorway into one of rural France's most genuinely liveable corners, at a price that makes it one of the smartest second home opportunities in the country right now. The house itself pulls you in from the street. The traditional stone façade gives nothing away — you have to step through the front door to understand what's been done here. Whoever renovated this place clearly loved it. Exposed stone walls run through the open-plan living and dining room, where timber beams cross the ceiling overhead and wide wooden floorboards run underfoot. A wood-burning stove anchors the room, and on a cool October evening with the fire lit and a bottle of local Charentais Pineau opened, you'll understand exactly why people fall for French country houses and never quite recover. The kitchen is the kind that makes you actually want to cook. A central island, generous worktop space, well-thought-out storage, and a direct door out to the courtyard — so you can hand plates through to guests without navigating a corridor. The materials are authentic: stone, wood, solid fittings. Nothing feels like a shortcut. On the ground floor, there's a bedroom with its own modern shower room. For families with older parents or guests who can't manage stairs, this is genuinely useful. Upstairs, three further bedrooms hold onto the build ... click here to read more

Welcome to the beautiful region of Poitou-Charentes, specifically, the charming town of Brux in the Vienne department of France. We proudly present an appealing offer for overseas buyers: a spacious, 10-bedroom property set in more than a hectare of lush private grounds. This property promises the quintessential French lifestyle combined with the charm and tranquillity of an authentic, rural setting. The heart of this property is undoubtedly the large and characterful main house. This charming abode is brimming with endearing features such as rustic stone walls and wooden beams that conjure a truly idyllic living environment. On the ground floor, a fully-equipped kitchen, an expansive living and dining room, a cosy lounge, a convenient office space, a boiler room, and a water closet await you. Upstairs, four distinctly designed double bedrooms each provide a sanctuary for rest and relaxation. The master bedroom is enhanced by the inclusion of a spacious dressing room and an ensuite bathroom featuring a separate shower unit. The other three double bedrooms are each complemented with ensuite shower rooms. Storage will never be an issue here because there is a triple garage accompanied by a full-length room above that will easily accommodate all your extra belongings. A property of this stature is an opportunity to enjoy the best of both: a rural setting coupled with comfortable living. In addition to the main house, this property boasts three fully equipped guest houses, ready to be occupied. Each of these cozy dwellings features an open plan lounge/dining room and kitchen on the ground floor. The two, 2-bedroom guest houses have en-suite shower rooms in both bedrooms while the 1-bedroom guest house has a separate ba ... click here to read more

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque region of Poitou-Charentes, you'll find a unique opportunity—a lovely stone house located in Brux, France. Imagine waking up to the serene sound of birds chirping, with a freshly brewed coffee in hand, enjoying your breakfast while gazing out over lush woodland views. This property offers that and much more, perfect for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Offering 142 square meters, the main house provides ample room for creativity and comfort. As you arrive, a private gated lane welcomes you to this exquisite property. The stone structure standing proudly, showcasing rustic authenticity yet harmoniously intertwined with modern living comforts. The house exudes a sense of warmth that only a well-loved home can provide. Let's start with a stroll through the ground floor. First, you enter a welcoming hall—this sets the tone as a home that embraces you as soon as you walk in. Toward the end of the hall, there's a comprehensive bathroom equipped with laundry facilities, paired nicely with easy access to a sizable cellar perfect for extra storage or those vintage wine collections you might start accumulating. A well-fitted kitchen rests to the left, where culinary adventures await. On the right is an expansive living room featuring a delightful fireplace that offers a cozy gathering place, especially during those chilly winter evenings. The soaring ceiling allows for a delightful mezzanine, creating an additional airy dimension to this living space. Change the scenery with a quick jaunt up the staircase, where two comfortable bedrooms offer an inviting respite after a long day. You'll also find another bathroom here, adding convenience to your daily routine. ... click here to read more

Introducing an appealing country home set on the tranquil, scenic landscape of Brux, Poitou-Charentes, in France. Comprising two beautifully stone-structured properties, this enticing offering is seated on a generous plot of woodland, presenting captivating vistas to its lucky inhabitants. This neatly sized, 142 sqm, two-bedroom property is just more than a home. It’s a quintessential embodiment of rural French charm. As you approach, a courteously private and gated lane will guide you to this sanctuary of peace and tranquility. The main house, meticulously renovated, offers comfortably sized bedrooms that echo a sense of modern rustic taste. Welcome guests into your house through a welcoming entrance hall, which leads to a large bathroom, conveniently combined with a laundry room. Nestled at the end of the hall, discover the hidden potential of a sizable cellar - ideal for storing wines or changed into a cozy retreat. Centrally located, an efficiently equipped kitchen sits ready to cater to your culinary needs. Adjacent, find the heart of the home: a spacious living room that ignites comfort and warmth, completed by an elegant fireplace and a practical mezzanine. Upstairs, two spacious bedrooms promise peaceful slumber. The house also boasts a second bathroom complete with WC, for comfortable living. For added convenience, every window within the home comes with electric solar shutters, ensuring the ideal balance of natural lighting and privacy. In close proximity, hosting potential for renovation, is a separate annex of two rooms. This fixer-upper benefits from existing water and electricity supply and has potential for loft conversion (subject to necessary permissions). A cellar sits underneath, presenting add ... click here to read more

Nestled in the quaint town of Romagne in the picturesque region of Poitou-Charentes, this delightful 2-bedroom house invites you to embrace the charm and serenity of French countryside living. With a generous living space spanning approximately 180 square meters, this property offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for those looking to settle in a peaceful community. The house itself presents a good condition but maintains a rustic appeal that grants it distinct character and potential for custom enhancements. The ground floor hosts a well-equipped kitchen with ample space for dining, making it perfect for family meals and entertaining guests. Adjacent to this is a convenient laundry room, while the spacious living area exudes coziness, featuring natural light that bathes the room throughout the day. Ascending to the first floor, you’ll find two large, light-filled bedrooms that offer generous storage and serene views of the surrounding landscapes. Completing this level is a well-maintained bathroom, serving both bedrooms efficiently. One of the unique features of this property is its external space. The garden provides a private oasis, ideal for leisurely afternoons, gardening, or simply enjoying the fresh air and tranquility of the region. Additionally, an adjoining barn presents ample opportunities—whether you envision an expansion of the living space, a creative studio, or a storage solution, the possibilities are plentiful. Living in Romagne offers residents a blend of restful rural life with the convenience of nearby amenities. The area is rich in culture and history, highlighted by local markets, vineyards, and traditional festivals that provide a deep sense of community and the French "joie de vivre. ... click here to read more

Located in the tranquil setting of Romagne in the Vienne department, this charming 2-bedroom farmhouse offers a picturesque rural lifestyle coupled with modern comforts, perfect for those who are looking to immerse themselves in the French countryside. Thoughtfully renovated to maintain its original charm, this detached home features 91 square meters of living space and a delightful plot perfect for gardening or simply enjoying the peaceful outdoors. The farmhouse is surrounded by soft rolling hills and vibrant sunflower fields during the summer, setting a scenic backdrop for living. Within a few minutes’ drive, you reach the village of Romagne where you can find essential shops including a bakery for fresh bread and a grocer for daily needs. The larger towns of Couhé and Civray are easily accessible, offering more comprehensive shopping, dining, and recreational activities. For those with a fondness for historical architecture and nature, this area does not disappoint. You can explore local markets, historic sites, and take advantage of the many walking and cycling routes crisscrossing the region. The proximity to Poitiers, only 40 minutes away, ensures easy access to a TGV station and an airport, making travel convenient for those visiting from abroad or planning trips around Europe. Property Features: - 2 Spacious bedrooms with original windows and pine flooring - Cosy living area with a stone fireplace and log burner - Large farmhouse kitchen complete with a traditional Charentaise fireplace and modern appliances - Refreshing bathroom equipped with essential amenities - Garden surrounding the home with additional land across suitable for a vegetable patch - A quaint covered terrace area, ideal for outdoor dining a ... click here to read more

The wood-burning stove in the kitchen is already lit when you picture yourself here on a grey November morning, a pot of something slow-cooking on the range, the smell of oak smoke drifting through the ground floor, and nothing outside the window but your own seven thousand square metres of French countryside. That's the pull of this place. It doesn't try to impress you. It just quietly gets on with being exactly what rural France is supposed to feel like. Set in the village of Messé in the Deux-Sèvres département of Poitou-Charentes, this three-bedroom house sits on a generous plot that extends well beyond 7,000 m² — land that includes a large barn ripe for conversion, several outbuildings, a workshop, and a wood store. For buyers hunting a proper second home in France with room to grow, this is a rare find under the €200,000 mark. The property is in good condition and liveable right now, but the real story here is what it could become over time. Walk through the front door and the entrance hall opens into a kitchen that makes you want to cook. Not open a packet — actually cook. It's fitted, it's generous in size, and it has both a range-style cooker and a wood-burning cooking stove that doubles as the heart of the home on cold evenings. The living and dining area flows from here with its own wood-burning stove, creating the kind of ground-floor warmth that central heating alone never quite manages. A shower room with WC completes the downstairs layout, practical and neatly arranged. Upstairs, a landing connects three comfortable bedrooms and a family bathroom with WC. The heating system is cleverly thought through: the stoves handle the ground floor, while an air-to-air heat pump covers the upper level — a mixed sys ... click here to read more

Nestled in the charming hamlet near the quaint village of Champagne-Saint-Hilaire, in the serene region of Poitou-Charentes, this appealing two-bedroom stone house presents a wonderful opportunity for those looking to immerse themselves in French country life. This property uniquely combines the rustic charm and potential for creative personalization, ideal for overseas buyers or expats seeking a tranquil retreat or a permanent residence amidst the French countryside. The house offers a generous space of 108 square meters spread across two floors. On the ground floor, you'll find a welcoming dining kitchen that promises warm family meals and gatherings. Adjacent to this is a spacious lounge, enhanced by a traditional fireplace that adds character and coziness to the room—a perfect spot for relaxing evenings at home. Additionally, the ground floor includes a practical storage area and a functional shower room with toilet facilities. Moving to the first floor, there are two comfortably-sized bedrooms and a bathroom equipped with a toilet. The layout is complemented by a large hallway area which holds the potential to be transformed into an additional bedroom, making this home a suitable choice for families, subject to obtaining the necessary permissions. The exterior of the property is equally inviting. A charming courtyard garden graces the front of the house, offering a delightful outdoor space for dining al fresco or hosting friends. Across the small hamlet road, included in the property, is a more extensive piece of flat, mainly lawn-covered land. This area features a hangar, a garage, and some outbuildings providing ample storage solutions or spaces for various activities. Attached to the house, there is a large ba ... click here to read more

Nestled in the picturesque village of Messé amidst the serene landscape of the Poitou-Charentes region, this delightful 5-bedroom house presents a wonderful blend of modern convenience and rural charm. Purchased and fully refurbished by the current owners in 2019, this property has been thoughtfully designed to offer both comfort and functionality, making it ideal for a family seeking a tranquil lifestyle or those looking to capitalize on potential rental opportunities. The house spans an impressive 442 square meters, providing ample space for family living and entertaining. The interior embraces an American-style setup, with each bedroom boasting its own en-suite bathroom, ensuring privacy and ease for all residents. The standout feature is the main bedroom located on the third floor, complete with a walk-in closet, offering a luxurious and private retreat within the home. Central to the ground floor is a spacious, modern kitchen fitted with high-quality American appliances and designed to be the heart of the home. It includes a large dining area, perfect for family meals or hosting dinner parties. Additionally, the first floor houses a convenient laundry room and two of the bedroom suites, while another bedroom suite sits quaintly above the sitting room, providing unique and separate living quarters. For those considering extended family living or seeking extra income, the property includes a self-contained annexe and a fully equipped guest cottage. These additions offer great flexibility and independence, ideal for multi-generational families or as a rental proposition. Emphasizing the lifestyle offered by this residence is the converted barn, now a vibrant entertainment hub with a bar area, stage, and snooker tab ... click here to read more

Nestled in the picturesque region of Poitou-Charentes, Vienne, in the quaint village of Champagné-Saint-Hilaire, this delightful stone house offers an incredible opportunity for those dreaming of a tranquil life in the French countryside. With a price tag of just €56,000, it's an appealing option for overseas buyers and expats looking to make their dream of living in France a reality. As a busy agent who understands the intricate needs of global clients, I am enthusiastic about presenting this property. Looking for a place that combines quiet charm and accessibility? This 108-square-meter home may be just what you’re after. Set in a small hamlet, it's not far from the bustling market towns of Gençay and Vivonne, where local culture, fresh produce, and daily necessities abound. Entering the house, you’re greeted by the kitchen and dining area, a perfect spot for whipping up meals with local ingredients. The spacious lounge, complete with a cozy fireplace, sets the scene for relaxed evenings. A storage area and a handy shower room with a WC complete the ground floor layout. Upstairs, find two good-sized bedrooms and a bathroom with a WC, along with a large hallway that holds potential. With the right permits, you could easily convert this space into another bedroom or a home office, adding more functionality. Stepping outside, the property features a quaint courtyard garden. While it's an ideal space for entertaining or enjoying your morning coffee, it’s worth noting that across the hamlet road lies an additional large parcel of land. This flat land, mostly lawn with outbuildings, could host weekend picnics or even small gatherings. For those thinking of potential renovation, there's a large barn attached to the house. ... click here to read more

Welcome to this inviting 4-bedroom house nestled in the tranquil hamlet of Romagne, located in the picturesque region of Poitou-Charentes in the Vienne department of France. As a bustling real estate agent dedicated to connecting buyers from around the globe with their dream homes, I’m excited to introduce you to this property that perfectly blends comfort, potential, and an authentic French experience. Perched in a peaceful corner of Romagne, this home offers an ideal size for those seeking a family residence or a spacious retreat in the French countryside. Boasting 150 square meters of living space, this property invites you to imagine the lifestyle it promises for you and your loved ones. Upon entering, the ground floor unveils a functional layout designed for both convenience and charm. The kitchen awaits your culinary adventures, fostering a hub of activity in this family-friendly setting. Adjacent is the living room—a cozy spot perfect for family gatherings, weekend relaxation, or simply enjoying a quiet moment with a view of the lush surroundings. The dining room, with its expansive windows, allows you to enjoy meals with ample natural light filtering through, enhancing the warm ambiance. Also on this floor is a bedroom, ideal for guests or as a home office, along with a shower room and a separate toilet for added practicality. Venture upstairs, and you’ll find three bedrooms that provide generous space for growing families or visiting friends. Additionally, the attic space holds great potential; whether you plan to turn it into a playroom for the kids, a private study, or additional storage, the opportunities are abundant. Another shower room and toilet ensure that family and guests can coexist comfortably wit ... click here to read more

Nestled in the charming town of Chaunay, Vienne, 86510, France, sits this magnificent 4-bedroom farmhouse. The property offers more than just a house; it's a chance to embrace a spotlight of tranquility in the French countryside, where gentle rolling hills and stunning landscapes are part of your everyday view. Radiating rustic charm and warmth, this farmhouse has been beautifully maintained while preserving its historical and architectural integrity. The property covers more than a hectare of land, home to an incredible garden boasting an impressive collection of almost 1200 different species of trees. Away from the main house, the land unfolds into a breathtaking mix of a pond, a thriving vegetable garden, partly wooded areas, and a 15th-century dovecote. As you step into this property from its main entrance, you're greeted by a generously proportioned living room (33 m2), radiating warmth with its beam details, French window and a stove. Adjacent to the living room is a roomy, fitted Kitchen (35 m2) with a stove and a French window. The ground floor is completed by a laundry room (10 m2), hall (9m2), WC (1m2), and Shower room (5 m2). Climbing up to the first floor, you will find a spacious Mezzanine/Living room (24 m2) and two bedrooms, 34 m2 and 16 m2 respectively, all with parquet floors and beams. The bathroom (8 m2) showcases elegance with a tiled floor, an indulgent 2-person bathtub, double washbasin, shower, and WC. The house also has a studio with an additional two bedrooms and a shower room. Features of the farmhouse include: - Tiled floors - Window treatments - Four generous-sized bedrooms - Two ample bathrooms - A separate studio with additional bedrooms And lastly, consider this: a spa room. T ... click here to read more

Sunday morning in the Vienne countryside has a specific quality to it. The air smells of cut grass and woodsmoke, the church bell in the village of Blanzay carries clear across the fields, and your kitchen — with its log burner crackling and coffee on the stove — is warm in a way that proper stone walls make it. That's what owning this barn conversion actually feels like. Not a brochure fantasy. The real thing. This is a proper barn conversion sitting in a quiet hamlet just outside Blanzay, a five-minute drive from the market town of Civray and its Friday morning market stalls selling Charentais melons, local goat's cheese, and honey from the Vienne valley. The building has been thoughtfully transformed from agricultural outbuilding into a genuinely liveable home — 130 square metres of interior space spread across a layout that manages to feel both open and intimate at once. Walk into the kitchen-dining room first, because that's where the life of this house happens. There's a log burner, solid fitted units, and enough room that eight people can eat together without anyone feeling squeezed. Behind it, a dedicated utility room houses the central heating boiler and the solar hot water system — practical infrastructure that keeps running costs down and, for a second home in rural France, matters more than most buyers initially realise. A pantry and a separate WC complete the ground floor's working zone. Then comes the double-height living room, and this is the room that stops people mid-stride. The ceiling goes straight up, exposing the original barn volume, with a mezzanine gallery spanning part of it. A chimney anchors one wall. Light from high windows falls at angles that shift through the day. Next to this space sits ... click here to read more

Nestled in the tranquil heart of Blanzay, a charming village in the Vienne department of Poitou-Charentes, France, lies a spacious 4-bedroom house waiting to offer a new family its welcoming embrace. This property, situated in an idyllic countryside setting, promises a blend of peace, history, and convenience that many seek when considering a life in France. Perfectly suited for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, yet still stay connected with community life and local amenities, this home beckons. Blanzay, however small, is an ideal spot for families or individuals keen on integrating into a tight-knit community while enjoying the awe-inspiring landscapes that surround them. With its warm summers and mild winters, the climate here invites you to enjoy all four seasons without extremes. Its picturesque fields, gentle rolling hills, and inviting forests make it a haven for any nature lover. Imagine starting your mornings with a leisurely stroll or cycle on one of the many paths that meander through this beautiful landscape, exploring traditional French life like never before. Upon entering this property, you are welcomed into a generously sized dining room, approximately 33m², warmed by a pellet burning stove. This space can comfortably accommodate family gatherings, ensuring many memorable meals. Adjoining this area is a kitchen, fully fitted and equipped with modern appliances, including a range cooker, extractor hood, and dishwasher, covering 18m². An attached utility room, with doors leading to the rear garden, provides all the necessary functionality. Let your imagination flow as you envision countless home-cooked meals shared amidst loved ones in these spaces. Stepping further inside, you f ... click here to read more

Discover the quintessential charm of rural France with this delightful 3-bedroom country home situated in the picturesque village of Messé in Poitou-Charentes, Deux-Sèvres. Surrounded by tranquil landscapes, this well-maintained property presents a perfect blend of comfort and potential, occupying a generous plot of 1521m². The authenticity of this property is retained through its rustic old stone walls and exposed wooden beams, capturing the character of traditional French country living. The house spans a total built area of 211m², with a welcoming living space of 32m² that features a cozy mezzanine, ideal for a quiet reading nook or extra storage. The layout cleverly allows for division into two separate living units if desired, each with its own staircase and entrance, offering great flexibility for families or those considering rental opportunities. Property Features: - Kitchen: Functional space of 22.50m² - Boiler Room: Efficient 14m² area - Lounge: Spacious 32m² with wood burners for a warm ambiance - Reception Room: Generous 26m² area - Dining Room: Cozy 14m², perfect for family gatherings - Bedrooms: Three sizeable bedrooms including the master of 17.50m² on the ground floor - Bathroom Facilities: Well-appointed shower room of 6m² with WC - Heating: Fitted with central heating ensuring warmth throughout the seasons - Outdoor Areas: Includes an open barn for storage and undercover parking, stone outbuildings, a dining terrace ideal for outdoor entertaining, and mature gardens with fruit trees The home's serene environment is complemented by its convenient proximity to the market town of Sauze-Vaussais, providing access to local amenities, dining options, and shopping. The area is known for its rich agricultura ... click here to read more

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Poitou-Charentes region, this enchanting country home in Messé, Deux-Sèvres, offers a unique blend of rustic charm and modern convenience. Perfectly suited for those seeking a second home or a holiday retreat, this property promises a lifestyle of tranquility and opportunity. Imagine waking up to the gentle sounds of nature, surrounded by lush greenery and the serene beauty of the French countryside. This property is more than just a home; it's a gateway to a new way of living, where every day feels like a holiday. Property Highlights: - Spacious Living: The main house boasts four bedrooms and five bathrooms, providing ample space for family and guests. - Charming Gîtes: Two additional single-bedroom gîtes offer potential for rental income or guest accommodation. - Wellness Center: A dedicated space featuring a sauna and Jacuzzi, perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation. - Expansive Grounds: With a plot size of 5193m², the property includes a 6-pitch campsite, complete with electrics, water, and shower facilities. - Outdoor Amenities: Enjoy the above-ground pool, mini bar, and a large secure barn for storage. - Accessibility: Conveniently located near Poitiers and Limoges airports, making travel easy for international visitors. - Investment Potential: The combination of gîtes and campsite offers excellent rental opportunities, enhancing the property's investment appeal. Living in Messé, Deux-Sèvres: Messé is a charming village that embodies the quintessential French countryside experience. Known for its rolling hills, vineyards, and historic architecture, the area offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. The climate is mild, with warm summers and cool ... click here to read more