Best Places to Buy A Second Home in France

France is one of the most beautiful places in the world to vacation in, so why should where you stay be any less spectacular! We’re taking a close look at some of the best places in France to own a second home. Proximity and area are absolutely key when it comes to where you should stay and the convenience it makes to its owner. Each region of France offers a variety of culture, dining, and entertainment. Hotels are always a nice stay, away from home, but to call something other than a hotel room your own makes any stay even more extraordinary. We’ve broken it down by region on where we consider the best places to own a second dwelling when in the great country of France.

Cannes

Situated just south of Monaco and on the coast of France, this resort town is amazing when it comes to owning a property as well as renting it out during the peak season of the well known Cannes festival, should you not be enjoying it yourself! Not only is Cannes known as a great resort town in France, it is also known for some of its great beaches that line the shore of the city. One of the great aspects of Cannes is that most of the properties and homes are already move-in ready with no need for renovations, rebuilding, etc. Just like most of France, Cannes also offers great proximity to some of the best fine dining one can find, especially being close to the Mediterranean, this area boasts some great seafood cuisines. This lively town always seems to be alive and buzzing, and is truly a metropolitan of glamour, luxury, and for those looking, a posh lifestyle! Cannes, of course, plays host to the Cannes Film Festival each year, which within itself is something magnificent to attend, especially when you have the luxury of already living in the city itself. If you haven’t seen already, take a look at this gorgeous apartment in Nice that still offers its residence close proximity to the amazing city of Cannes.

Brittany

Though it is not known for warm temperatures, it is definitely on the radar for quaint villages, beaches, and great seafood cuisines! Brittany is not only great for what it offers to its tourists and locals, but its ability to get its populous any and everywhere efficiently. This area of France has a top notch transportation system that offers any occupant of the city the ability to travel from different areas of the region, offering the ability to see the sights this gorgeous city has to offer without even having to break out the AMEX to refill gas! For those more apt to the outdoors, this area of France is also well considered for its amazing hiking trails that stretch from the west to east end of Brittany’s coast, offering more sights than the imagination. Owning a home here gives its occupant the great variety of culture that France has to offer. Take a peek at some of the properties we represent pretty close to Brittany!

Provence

Known for its gorgeous historic villages and warm climate (not too far off from that of Cannes), Provence is truly visionary when it comes to a place in France that is filled with gorgeous lavender fields as well as an amazing selection of wines from its region. This area is well known to tourists which gives any homeowner in the region the ability to rent it out during peak seasons to gain some profitability when their property is not being occupied by none other than themselves! Similar to that of other regions of France, Provence is likewise a great area for shopping, dining, and sight-seeing, however, the one thing Provence triumphs over most other areas of France (not including Paris) would be its nightlife, especially that of the southern port of Marseille. Provence is a great place to take to a second home, given its ever-expanding scene and its ability to incorporate the history of its villages with a mix of modern metropolis cities. When it comes to this area of France, we’ve got you covered with some Handsome Properties if you ever want to consider Provence the next place to have a second foot in!

Languedoc-Roussillon

Located in the south of France, this charming cobble-stoned, wine-making, darling area of France is a great place for those looking for a less costlier alternative to Cannes, given its great location. Languedoc-Roussillon is located on the coastline of Southern France, and has some great prices when it comes to real estate. This region is not as well known to tourists as other parts, which explains its amazing pricing in real estate. Not only will occupants have the beauty of being in the south of France, but also close proximity to Spain as well. Languedoc-Roussillon also has a bountiful number of gorgeous boutiques, taverns, beaches, and some great sailing as well. For anyone looking to buy a second home, and perhaps partake in some wine-making, this region is one of the best in France for it’s full bodied red wines with subtle fruity taste.