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Discover the two new “most beautiful villages in France”

For towns and villages in France, there is no greater accolade than winning the revered title of one of the “Plus Beaux Villages de France” (the most beautiful villages of France). In 2024, two new villages were added to the prestigious list.

Finding affordable property in France

France is not an expensive country for buying property and it is certainly possible to find what most international buyers would regard an affordable property. You just have to know where to look, do your market research so you know what is a fair price, and be ready to snap up that bargain before someone else.

Choosing where to buy in France

When choosing a location there are a few things to consider, such as the purpose of your property purchase (holiday home, permanent home, place to retire or investment property), what local amenities you need, and the lifestyle that you’d like to pursue.

Can I gain residency in France if I buy a property?

You can gain residency in France and buy a property in France, but the two are separate processes and not connected. Buying a property in France does not grant you automatic residency rights. There is no such route to residency via a “golden visa” in France and there are no current plans to alter this.