Hire a Motorhome or Campervan to go house hunting in France

house hunting in France with a motorhome

House hunting in France can only really be described as challenging! If you want to truly find all the properties for sale in any given area, there is no single source to look at and there are lots of things you need to know before you set about trying to arrange viewings.

Having said it is difficult, it can also be incredibly rewarding as there are so many charming properties to choose from and some real bargains to be had if you conduct a thorough search.

We cannot profess to offer you up to date advice on the legal issues, logistics or expenses involved in a property purchase in France and our aim on this page is simply to give you a few tips on how to search for the right property. However, there are plenty of good books on the subject and a couple of great web resources to give you find more in depth information (listed below). We strongly suggest you are well researched on the process of buying here before you even set foot in France or start looking at individual properties.

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