The Notaires de France recently highlighted Creuse as the top property hotspot for overseas buyers - if you'd like to read more about this unspoilt corner of France, our buying guide covers it and fellow Limousin departments Corrèze and Haute-Vienne. Creuse is actually the cheapest place in France to buy a property, however, one reader on a quest to find a home for under £50,000 headed to neighbouring Auvergne for his house hunt - find out if he finds what he's looking for. We have plenty more location inspiration too - head to Orne in Normandy to discover three specialist confectioners and sweet properties to match, or if you're looking for a vibrant city atmosphere, Bordeaux, France's wine capital, will woo you with its wealth of restaurants, nightlife, shops, museums and culture, not to mention elegant buildings. Brittany and Avignon come under the spotlight too, and you can find out how enjoying mini-breaks is the ideal way to decide where to buy in France. Those who've embraced the wild swimming trend will love our focus on three natural swimming spots in the south of France (and the property opportunities close by) - but if you prefer the security of a swimming pool, we have that covered too, in our guide to installing a pool at your French home. We also bring you features on energy-efficient homes; super-commuters who live in France and work in the UK; 'apéro' etiquette; renovation tips; an LBGTQ+ couple's story of settling in Dordogne; as well as our regular property picks and the usual legal, financial, relocation and property advice.
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