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With their elegance, refined architecture and vast rooms, mansions offer a unique living environment. Whether in Poitou-Charentes, Aquitaine or Brittany, these residences are often located in the heart of magnificent landscapes, sometimes even within a superb estate with outbuildings, a swimming pool or a pond.
In Île-de-France, some properties combine old-world charm with modern luxury, while in Midi-Pyrénées or Languedoc-Roussillon, there are 19th-century châteaux and magnificent manor houses steeped in history. In Saint-Émilion, buying a characterful house can also mean buying a wine estate, offering a unique experience of hospitality and prestige.
Brittany is an ideal region for buying a farmhouse, an old house, a stone house or a mill, offering a preserved setting between green countryside and wild coastline.
The farmhouses, typical of Morbihan and Finistère, are often long, stone buildings with outbuildings, large plots of land and slate roofs. They appeal to those interested in renovation and agricultural projects or tourist accommodation.
The old houses of Finistère and Morbihan are recognisable by their thick granite walls, exposed beams and monumental fireplaces. They are located in towns and villages of character, such as Quimper, Pont-Aven or Vannes, and offer timeless charm.
The stone houses of Morbihan are ideal for those looking for a characterful home close to the ocean or in the countryside, with materials typical of Breton architecture.
Breton mills, often nestled by rivers or streams, are rare and sought-after for their bucolic setting, their history and their potential for renovation. They can be found in the Blavet and Oust valleys, among others.
Prices are generally affordable, with an average of €2,500 per square metre, although coastal areas (Morbihan, southern Finistère) are more expensive. Easily accessible by TGV (Rennes, Brest) and with several regional airports, Brittany also attracts visitors with its many activities: hiking on the GR34 trails, sailing and cultural festivals. Ideal for: lovers of nature, the coast and traditions.
Brittany is an ideal region in which to acquire a manor house or a castle, offering a unique architectural heritage and a preserved natural environment between wild coastline and legendary forests. In the Côtes-d'Armor, particularly in Guingamp, the Breton granite manor houses are characterised by their slate roofs, monumental chimneys and vast wooded estates.
Often steeped in history, these properties offer a rare authenticity, perfect for a prestigious residence or a charming accommodation project. The Breton châteaux, scattered throughout the region, bear witness to Brittany's noble history.
Whether in Morbihan, Ille-et-Vilaine or Finistère, these residences offer landscaped parks, outbuildings and breathtaking views of the countryside or the sea.
Brittany is a prime destination for buying an apartment, house or villa by the sea, offering an unspoilt coastline and a unique living environment of cliffs, beaches and characterful ports.
In Morbihan, seaside apartments, particularly in Vannes, Carnac or Quiberon, offer panoramic balconies, direct access to the beach and breathtaking views of the gulf. These properties are very popular as second homes or upmarket rental investments.
The seaside houses, located in Finistère, Morbihan, Côtes-d'Armor, Dinard or Saint-Malo, are appealing for their granite architecture, their vast gardens and their proximity to wild beaches. These typically Breton residences combine traditional charm and modern comfort, with breathtaking views of the ocean. The more exclusive seaside villas are nestled in privileged environments with swimming pools, panoramic terraces and private access to the beach. They can be found in particular in La Trinité-sur-Mer, Perros-Guirec and Belle-Île-en-Mer, true havens of peace for a clientele in search of prestige.
Brittany offers a wide choice of contemporary, manor, architect-designed and luxury houses, combining character and modernity.
With its emblematic pink brick architecture, Toulouse is full of old houses of character, often with inner courtyards and façades typical of the South-West. Nestled between the Garonne and the Canal du Midi, the city offers a dynamic setting combining historical heritage and green spaces.
The average price per square metre is around €4,000/m², but can be higher in sought-after areas such as Capitole or Saint-Étienne. With more than 500,000 inhabitants, Toulouse is well served: TGV station, Blagnac international airport 15 minutes from the centre, and quick access to the A61 and A62 motorways.
In terms of local life, Toulouse seduces with its lively atmosphere, its markets, its Cité de l'Espace, and of course, its Stade Toulousain matches.
Toulouse is a dynamic city where you can find superb penthouses in contemporary buildings, particularly around the Capitole, Carmes or Saint-Cyprien district. These exclusive properties have spacious terraces with views of the Garonne or the city skyline.
With its canals, lively squares and green spaces, the city combines historical heritage and modernity. The average price per square metre for a penthouse varies between €5,500 and €9,500, depending on the location.
With gourmet markets, aeronautical industries and festivals, Toulouse is an ideal destination for a penthouse combining prestige and quality of life.
Toulouse, the Pink City, offers a wide range of exceptional properties, from townhouses steeped in history to ultra-modern contemporary residences.
With its authentic villages, the Vendée offers many old houses and typical buildings, often renovated with character. Between beaches, marshes and hedged farmland, the landscape is varied and pleasant. The average price per square metre is around €2,500/m², but varies according to the proximity to the coast.
With a population of nearly 700,000, the Vendée is well connected to Nantes and La Rochelle via the A83 motorway and has a TGV station in Les Sables-d'Olonne. In terms of local life, the Vendée is appealing with its fishing ports, Puy du Fou and popular beaches.
The Vendée is seductive for its unspoilt natural setting and architectural diversity, offering everything from sleek contemporary homes to prestigious mansions.
You'll find contemporary houses by the sea or in the countryside, these residences favour large openings, modern materials and light-filled spaces, particularly around Les Sables-d'Olonne or La Tranche-sur-Mer.
Master houses: character residences in stone or tufa, with large wooded parks and outbuildings, often located in the Vendée hinterland or near Fontenay-le-Comte and Challans.
The Gironde is full of blonde stone manor houses, often with tree-lined gardens, grand salons and stone staircases. These prestigious properties can be found in Bordeaux city centre or in the Médoc or Saint-Émilion vineyards.
With its Atlantic beaches, estuaries and forests, the region offers an exceptional natural setting. The average price per m² varies between €3,500 and €8,500/m² in Bordeaux, and €2,500 to €5,500/m² elsewhere. With a population of 1.6 million, the Gironde is well served by the A10 and A62 motorways, the TGV high-speed train station (Paris in 2 hours) and Bordeaux-Mérignac airport.
Burgundy is a popular destination for the purchase of a wine estate, a stone house or a mill, offering a preserved setting between prestigious vineyards, forests and rivers.
Burgundy is world-famous for its exceptional wines and is home to some of the most renowned wine estates, particularly in the departments of Côte-d'Or, Saône-et-Loire and Yonne. These properties offer classified vineyards, vaulted cellars and wine châteaux, attracting those who are keen to invest in wine heritage.
The stone houses, typical of the region, are mainly found in wine-growing villages and rolling countryside. Built in local limestone with glazed tile roofs, they are seductive with their rustic charm and authentic character.
The Jura mills, often located by rivers or in the heart of wooded landscapes, offer an exceptional natural setting, perfect for a second home or gîte project. Carefully restored, they have preserved mechanisms and large green areas.
Ideal for: lovers of the great outdoors and exceptional wines.
Burgundy is a land of historic and prestigious residences, ideal for the purchase of a manor house or a château. Known for its architectural and wine-growing heritage, it offers an elegant setting of green valleys, forests and prestigious vineyards.
Burgundian manor houses, often built of freestone with glazed tile roofs, can be found in sought-after areas such as the Côte-d'Or, Saône-et-Loire and Yonne. These properties generally have large, moulded reception rooms, wooded parks and outbuildings.
The châteaux, whether Renaissance or classical, are exceptional estates with vineyards, moats or vast French-style gardens. Burgundy is home to some of the most beautiful stately properties, particularly around Beaune, Dijon and Cluny.
Burgundy is home to elegant mansions, often with cut stone, glazed tile roofs and vast wooded parks. These properties offer spacious lounges, stone fireplaces and convertible outbuildings.
With its renowned vineyards, green valleys and winding rivers, Burgundy seduces with its peaceful and authentic setting. The average price per square metre varies between €2,500 and €5,500, depending on the condition of the property. With a population of around 1.6 million, the region is accessible via the A6 and A31 motorways, the TGV stations in Dijon and Mâcon, and Lyon airport nearby.
With prestigious wine tastings, hikes in the Côte-d'Or and historical heritage, Burgundy is an ideal region for a mansion full of character.
If you want to enjoy the charm of the countryside while remaining close to the capital, the Île-de-France region may be an option. There are renovated farms, millstone houses and detached houses with large gardens. Even in Île-de-France, it is possible to find an old mill, often nestled on the banks of the Seine, the Marne or in the Chevreuse Valley. These rare properties offer a bucolic setting while remaining close to Paris. However, the property market is tight and prices are high, often exceeding €10,000 per square metre in Paris and €5,000 in the outer suburbs. Fortunately, some rural areas such as Gâtinais, Brie or Vexin offer more affordable prices.
The Île-de-France benefits from a dense transport network (metro, RER, TGV) and two international airports (Roissy-CDG and Orly).
Ideal for: those who want a compromise between nature and accessibility to Paris.
The Ile-de-France region is home to many prestigious châteaux, ranging from historic residences to fully renovated estates, often with landscaped parks and outbuildings. These properties, steeped in history, are particularly prized for their proximity to Paris while offering an exclusive and green living environment.
The landscape alternates between forests, valleys and vast estates, with emblematic sites such as Fontainebleau, Rambouillet or Chantilly, where some of the most beautiful castles in the region can be found. The average price per square metre varies considerably, ranging from €3,500 per square metre for properties in need of renovation to €15,000 per square metre for exceptional châteaux close to Paris.
With more than 12 million inhabitants, the region is extremely well served, with a dense motorway network (A1, A6, A10, A13), several TGV stations (Paris, Marne-la-Vallée, Massy) and the international airports of Roissy-CDG and Orly.
The Île-de-France offers a prestigious living environment, with cultural events, state-owned forests, golf and horse riding, making this region a prime destination for investing in a characterful château.
In Île-de-France, contemporary and architect-designed houses are appealing due to their sleek design, large bay windows and high-end materials. There are ultra-modern cubic villas, glass and concrete houses and contemporary extensions to classic buildings.
In Paris, architect-designed houses are becoming increasingly rare but stand out for their bold integration into the urban fabric, often with green roof terraces and private patios. In the inner suburbs, municipalities such as Neuilly-sur-Seine, Boulogne-Billancourt and Saint-Cloud offer avant-garde residences combining space and light.
The North is a region where you will find many bourgeois mansions, often built of red brick with high ceilings and marble fireplaces. These properties are very common in cities such as Lille, Roubaix and Valenciennes.
With its green plains and rich industrial heritage, the region offers a dynamic living environment. The average price per square metre varies between €2,500 and €5,000, depending on the city and the size of the property. With 2.6 million inhabitants, the Nord benefits from excellent accessibility via the A1, A25, TGV (Paris in 1 hour) and Lille-Lesquin airport. Between museums, cultural life and proximity to Belgium, it is an ideal region to acquire a mansion with a unique character.
Alsace is renowned for its half-timbered farmhouses, often surrounded by vineyards or orchards. A region of character, it offers landscapes of rolling vineyards, the forests of the Vosges and villages in bloom.
The average price per square metre varies from €2,500 to €3,500, depending on proximity to Strasbourg or Colmar. With over 1.8 million inhabitants, Alsace is very well connected thanks to its TGV stations (Strasbourg, Mulhouse) and the Basel-Mulhouse airport.
Festivals, wine routes, hikes and Christmas markets are among the many activities that give Alsace a unique charm all year round.
Alsace offers elegant mansions, often half-timbered with sloping roofs and beautiful old wooden floors. These residences are generally located near vineyards or in the heart of historic towns.
With its wine-growing hills and the Vosges mountains, the region offers a natural and dynamic living environment.
The average price per square metre varies between €3,000 and €6,500, depending on the location. With 1.8 million inhabitants, Alsace benefits from rapid access via the A35 motorway, the TGV stations in Strasbourg and Mulhouse, and the Basel-Mulhouse airport.
With its wine route, Christmas markets and hiking in the Vosges mountains, Alsace is a perfect destination for a stately home with character.
In the Charente, the manor houses have an elegant and sober style, often in white stone with large grounds and outbuildings. These properties are particularly sought-after in towns such as Angoulême and Cognac.
With its vineyards, valleys and rivers, the Charente offers a setting conducive to relaxation and the art of living. The average price per square metre varies between €1,800 and €3,500. With 350,000 inhabitants, the region is well served by the A10 motorway, the TGV station in Angoulême and Bordeaux airport nearby.
With Cognac tastings, walks along the banks of the Charente and festivals, it is an excellent choice for an authentic mansion house.
A popular destination for the purchase of a farmhouse or an old house, offering an authentic living environment between green valleys, medieval bastides and listed villages.
The farmhouses, typical of the Périgord Noir and Périgord Vert, often consist of long, white stone farmhouses with slate or tiled roofs and large agricultural outbuildings. Located in a preserved natural setting, these properties are perfect for a second home, agritourism or rural gîte project.
The old houses, particularly in towns such as Sarlat-la-Canéda, Bergerac or Périgueux, combine exposed stone walls, wooden beams and imposing fireplaces. These charming residences, often located in historic villages, offer a medieval atmosphere and a peaceful setting
Ideal for: lovers of heritage and unspoilt nature.
Country houses for sale in the Dordogne
The Dordogne, a land of history and nature, is a favourite destination for those looking to buy a manor house or a château, offering an unspoilt setting of green valleys, rivers and medieval bastide towns.
In Bergerac, the manors in blond Périgord stone are characterised by their flagstone roofs, wooded parks and vast interiors with monumental fireplaces. These charming residences are often located in the heart of wine estates or along the Dordogne, perfect for an exceptional residence.
The châteaux of the Dordogne, particularly in Bergerac and Périgueux, offer remarkable architecture with moats, medieval towers and period reception rooms. Many are surrounded by forests, farmland or vineyards, ideal for a family home or a prestigious hotel project.
The Dordogne is renowned for its blonde stone houses, often nestled in the heart of green estates, with large gardens and interiors of noble architecture.
Between valleys, rivers and forests, the region offers an exceptional natural setting. The average price per square metre varies between €2,000 and €4,500, depending on the location and surface area of the property. With a population of around 410,000, the Dordogne is well served by the A89 motorway, Périgueux railway station and Bergerac airport.
The Landes offers a preserved natural environment, ideal for buying a house by the sea, often contemporary wooden villas or Basque-Landes houses with large wooded grounds. With its endless beaches, dunes and pine forests, the department appeals to lovers of surfing and wild nature.
The average price per square metre varies between €4,000 and €7,500 on the coast. With 420,000 inhabitants, the region is well connected via the A63 motorway, the Dax TGV station and Biarritz airport. With surfing in Hossegor, walks in the forest and local markets, the Landes region offers an ideal setting for a house by the sea.
In Les Landes, the elegant architecture of the manor houses, a blend of stone and wood, is particularly striking. They are often set in the heart of vast wooded parks and bordered by pine forests. These properties are spacious, with high ceilings, and often have outbuildings that can be converted as required. Between the ocean, the dunes and the immense wooded expanses, the setting is ideal for a peaceful and refined life.
A true symbol of refinement, a large building with a majestic hall, a spacious ground floor and a well-appointed first floor will charm you with its generous proportions. Some properties even have a second floor, convertible attic space and a superb glass roof that floods the rooms with light.
In Limousin, Lower Normandy and Auvergne, there are many such properties on offer, particularly for those looking for a peaceful location with a large plot of land and a garage. With their stone staircases and period architecture, these properties are ideal for a main residence or heritage investment project. All that remains is to find the house that matches your vision and write a new chapter in an exceptional setting.
