20 of the most beautiful properties for sale across France, as seen in Country Life

Alpes de Hautes Provence, France – €580,000

An exceptional 17th century property featuring a terrace, garden and pool. Located on the ramparts of a typical medieval hillside village with a bi-weekly market and all amenities.

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Calvados, France – €620,000

Built in 1731 this elegant 5 bedroom Chateau has been renovated with modern comforts. It lies close to the famouse town of Balleroy and just 15 minutes from historic Bayeau.

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Charente, France – €840,000

Napoleonic period logis with riverside front- age, a private island, 1.7Ha and in a stunning location. Private moorings, a groundsman’s cottage and ancient distillery with chai.

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Creuse, France – €1,890,000

This classical château has been partly renovated and includes many original medieval features. It also features a gatehouse, barns and orangerie, set on 12.5Ha of land.

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Dordogne, France – €725,000

Characterful 4 bed chartreuse retaining many original features. The property sits in 23Ha and benefits from 2 beautiful tobacco drying barns and a small river running beside it.

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Gironde, France – €1,200,000

A striking 4 bed hillside estate benefiting from a 4 bed gîte, stables, pigeonnier and stunning pool area. Excellent connections to Bordeaux and Bergerac airports.

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Isere, France – €649,000

Fantastic 4 bed triplex ski chalet apartment in a small co-ownership and located in a quiet area close to the pistes and local amenities.A rare opportunity in Les Deux Alpes.

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Orne, France – €1,627,500

Stunning château built in 1761 set in 17 hectares of beautiful parkland, with wild flower meadows and river frontage.

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Paris, France – €1,170,000

Typical 2 bed Parisian apartment situated on the 5th floor of a well kept 17thC building with a lift. Great location in the heart of the Marais district full of restaurants and shops.

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Paris, France – €965,000

A chic and stunning 2 bed ‘artist’s studio style’ duplex apartment with balcony in the sought after Montmartre neighbourhood, walking distance from famous Sacre Coeur.

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Pyrenees Orientales, France – €1,207,500

This beautifully renovated 4 bed / 4 bath villa is completely private, yet well situated at just 8km from the coast and only 17km from the city of Perpignan with its airport and TGV.

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Var, France – €810,000

Fantastic 3 bed residence with superb pool area. Situated in a sought after coastal location in 1.5Ha and boasting panoramic views of vineyards and mountains.

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Var, France – €850,000

Gorgeous 6 bed / 4 bath luxury villa in the famous village in the sky,Tourtour with its restaurants, school and shops. The property benefits from a large plot, garage and pool.

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Maine et Loire, France – €1,500,000

Stately 16th century, 10 bed / 7 bath château set in 27.5Ha of grounds including woodland and with substantial outbuildings. Situated in the historic Anjou region of Pays de la Loire.

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Hautes Alpes, France – €649,000

Stunning villa at Savines le Lac, comprising owners apartment, 2 rental apartments and a guest room which create a substantial income. Close to the main town with all amenities.

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Vendee, France – €742,000

Impressive château set in private grounds of over 1Ha, with a caretaker’s house to renovate, outbuildings, pigeonnier, orangerie and pool. Within walking distance of the town.

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Vienne, France – €858,600

Impressive 10 bed / 4 bath manor house plus a 1 bed guest house. Also featuring almost 3Ha of land with numerouse outbuildings, a private chapel and pool.

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Yonne, France – €482,000

A charming maison de maître, impeccably re- stored with river views and set in a delightful garden. Located in the centre of a medieval market town close to amenities and train.

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