Normandy - Brittany - Calais - Picardy - Paris
Properties in Northern France for Sale
Architectural Styles of Houses for Sale in Northern France
Properties in Central Northern France: Pas de Calais, Picardy, Paris
Nord & Pas de CalaisProperties and Houses for Sale in Normandy & Brittany
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Normandy – Northern France
Property & Architectural Styles in Normandy
Brittany – North West France
Property & Architectural Styles in Normandy
Properties in Northern France for Sale
Properties in Northern France for sale have a special appeal to UK purchasers, due to the close proximity of northern France to the south coast of England and easy access by air, ferry, train or road as well as miles of beautiful coastlines, fishing villages and beautiful countryside.
Architectural Styles of Houses for Sale in Northern France
There is enormous variation in both the architectural styles and prices of houses in northern France, and each region has distinct variations in culture, food and amenities - so if one area does not have property that is appealing to you or within your budget, it is well worth looking at an adjacent area for homes for sale.
Whether you are looking for a farmhouse or cottage, a townhouse or apartment, new property or land, you are bound to find details of property for sale in northern France that will suit your needs.
You can read more about each area of northern France on our Area Information pages, and it is worth looking through all the properties and houses for sale to get a feel for the architectural styles and price ranges of properties in each region. Once you have a better idea of what you are looking for, you can refine your search. Simply add any properties of interest to your basket, or contact us for more information or assistance.
Properties in Central Northern France: Pas de Calais, Picardy, Paris
Nord & Pas de Calais - North Central France
There is something for everyone in Calais as soon as you get beyond the port. Whilst much of the city of Calais was destroyed in the two world wars, travel a little further and you will find contrasting forests, gentle meadows, and rolling hills dotted with windmills. Sandy beaches and imposing cliffs make up the 150-mile stretch of coastline, dotted with quaint and beautiful villages the length of its coastline.
Picardy - Northern France
Picardy is steeped in French history and is home to Amiens, the birthplace of gothic architecture. With miles of unspoilt countryside, all areas are only a short drive from Paris. Northern Picardy is a vast flat plain of open fields with the south of Picardy (historically part of Île-de-France) offering a scenic hilly area with large forests.
Paris - Capital of France
The cosmopolitan, cultural home of France: full of diversity, history, art, and the French national capital. Need we say more?
Properties and Houses for Sale in Normandy & Brittany
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Normandy - Northern France
With ferries running directly to Caen Cherbourg and Le Havre, there is good access to the region along with regional airports. Normandy is steeped in history both modern and ancient, and boasts a varied coastline and rich countryside.
Famous for its world war II landing beaches, museums and memorials, the area is also home to the Normans of William the Conqueror and the Bayeux Tapestry. The pretty harbour of Honfleur, Claude Monet's gardens in Giverny and the world-famous Mont Saint-Michel with its breathtaking views from the ramparts are just a few of the sites of Normandy that add interest to the area.
Property & Architectural Styles in Normandy
With a history dating back to Norman times, houses in Normandy tend to be half-timbered buildings with widespread use of granite as a building material. However, as there was much destruction and rebuilding following the second world war, there are many newer properties that were built during post war reconstruction.
Brittany - North West France
Brittany is slightly more difficult to access, but with 800 miles of rocky, rugged coastline peppered with small fishing villages, a strong Celtic influence and distinct local traditions it is popular location for house purchases, holidays and lettings. The influence of the Gulf Stream makes the area surprisingly warm for its latitude, and Brittany is renowned for its cuisine and especially its seafood.
Property & Architectural Styles in Normandy
Brittany has a wonderful diversity of properties for sale on offer, and a wide range of architectural styles. It you agree that it is the buildings that give a region its character, in Brittany, you can find it in the castles, châteaux, manor houses, countless chapels and old villages that are found throughout the region.
Property for Sale | Northern France | Normandy - Brittany - Calais - Picardy - Paris
