Why Americans Are Moving to This French Department: Property Listing Included
Thinking about moving to France? Charente-Maritime is quickly becoming a top destination for American retirees and expats! In this video, we explore why this stunning coastal department offers the perfect blend of affordable housing, low cost of living, excellent healthcare, and a relaxed lifestyle. From the best towns for expats like La Rochelle and Royan to property prices, food costs, safety, and local festivals, we cover everything you need to know. Plus, we’re including property listings to help you see what’s available! If you’re considering retirement in France, don’t miss this essential guide—like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more insights on expat life in France! 🇫🇷✨
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THIS VIDEO IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. THE EURO PATS ARE NOT REAL ESTATE AGENTS AND WE ARE NOT COMPENSATED FOR SHARING THIS PROPERTY. CREDIT GIVEN TO REAL ESTATE AGENT BELOW.
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https://www.green-acres.fr/en/properties/house/nere/Aupsy6nb6gt6j9nm.htm
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Prefecture of La Rochelle By Pertuisallionis – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=97370088
By Oie blanche – Gouvernemens généraux du Poitou, du pays d’Aunis, et de Saintonge-Angoumois, Robert de Vaugondy, 1753.Derivative works of this file: Blank Map of Charente-Maritime Department, France, with Communes.svg by Poulpy, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=25951130
By Marmelad – Own work based on: Départements de France-simple.svg:, CC BY-SA 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2710704
La Rochelle By Gilbert Bochenek – Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2675237
Port Royan – By Cobber17 – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4067511
Cabanes – By Philippe Rio – Le chatau Oléron, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11111429
By Olivier Letourneux – originally posted to Flickr as Talmont sur Gironde, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7844014
Jonzac – By Photo: JLPC / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=24805212
Fort Boyard – By Fabien1309 – Own work, CC BY-SA 2.0 fr, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1051529
Old harbor – La Rochelle – By Mister Brown – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=21538420
Tour St. Nicholas – By Alf van Beem – Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=28189451
La Rochel Railway Station- By Florian Pépellin – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=134508554
Iconoclasm at Eglise_Saint_Sauveur, La Rochelle – By World Imaging talk – Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6949432
Panaramic View of Harbor – By William Scot – Own work, made with Hugin., CC BY-SA 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1440479
Harbor Towers – By Jebulon – Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=46279660
Grosse Horloge Tower – By Jochen Jahnke, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=12238283
The Tour de la Lanterne- By Jebulon – Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=43181842
Marennes – By © Salix / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3073259
Jonzac Chateau – By rosier – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3099639
Royan Castle – By Cobber17 – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4028081
Meschers Plage – By Jack ma – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7015772
Saintes Panoramic – By Kokin corrected version Cobber17 – Commons -Image:Panorama Saintes.JPG, CC BY-SA 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6324704
Saintes Arc – By Xfigpower – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=62075670
Saintes Hotel – By Ulfer – Own work, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3064049
Rochefort Port – By CaptainHaddock assumed based on copyright claims. – No machine-readable source provided. Own work assumed based on copyright claims, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=738289
By Ulfer – Own work, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3839940
By Bianco – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2874007
By Cobber17 – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7028629
By Serge Lacotte – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=20663675
By Florian Pépellin – Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6800532
4 Comments
Please let us know here in the comments what you think of the property listing and what you think of Charente. Is this a place you could retire to? We should could. it is BEAUTIFUL!!
Nice property. Seems well cared for and requiring minimal changes. I like the outdoor areas. Brittany has lots of lovely areas. I think Normandy might be too rainy/cold for me, so I rarely seriously look in that region. A few of the channels I watch that are Normandy-based seem to have a blip of not-winter weather. They start saying oh spring is here, then a week of summer and then I hear the cold weather is moving in and I'm like wait, what? Meanwhile, I'm baking for endless months in 110F+ heat here in Arizona.
Suggesting a banner/caption of Places and towns, as you mention them that’s difficult to hear and understand which places, towns you are referring to in Charente. Info and tips are quite useful , thank you!
Hello to both of you in Texas! You are right about the climate, but, in this region they have lots of rain on and off a lot. And in the winter they have the so called strong mistral winds. So winter could feel a lot colder due to this taking place.
Very important all over Europe: Inspect a house in detail before buying or renting, mold is a big issue. And asbest roofs on older houses, garages etc. It is very expensive to hire a company to remove it. If you purchase something, have a building professional check the house in detail for setting issues, and also the area that wraps around the house. Especially if you have a basement, you want to make sure there is no water going underground. That also could create mold issues.
I don´t know if France does that (or other european countries), but usually city hall has a building department. Before signing a contract, make sure there are no liens or other unpleasant surprises and ask if there will be any street repairs/renewals in the future where your house would sit. In Germany, for example, if that is the case, the city will charge all owners for the cost for renewing the street they live on.
Have a nice weekend!