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When buying property in France, few places offer a wider choice amid such breathtakingly diverse scenery as Charente-Maritime property for sale. From picturesque seaside villages to historic riverside towns, and from traditional chalets in the heart of majestic forests to grand chateaux surrounded by vineyards, a spectacular Charente-Maritime property can be found to suit every taste and requirement.

Charente-Maritime is known for its sunny climate where rain is infrequent and winters are remarkably mild. The magnificent weather and unspoilt scenery draw tourists from all over Europe and beyond, making Charente-Maritime property for sale an excellent investment, whether as a rental opportunity or a second home.

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The department of Charente-Maritime lies on the west coast of France, boasting a vast and largely unspoilt coastline and several sun-drenched islands where Charente-Maritime property for sale can also be found. For millennia the history of the area has been inextricably linked to the sea, not just for fishing and the other seafood for which the department is famous around the world, but also for trade and exploration. This proud nautical tradition can be seen in the modern name of the department, alongside the name of the major river that flows gracefully through the area, the Charente. With its tributaries, estuaries and salt marshes, coupled with the extensive coastline, Charente Maritime property for sale often has outstanding views across tranquil waterways, and often within picturesque towns and villages nationally recognised for their beauty.

With the extensive coast of Charente-Maritime facing out into the Atlantic Ocean, there are many spectacular landmarks that dot the shoreline, from historic fortresses to imposing lighthouses that rise majestically from the rocks. These exist alongside the traditional marine practises long used by the people of the area, such as the carrelets (fishing huts on stilts), ‘fish locks’, and the famous oyster and mussel farms. The area’s seafood is still sold in an array of traditional markets and harbourside restaurants, and alongside the local production of cognac, dining out is always a pleasure in Charente-Maritime, whether al fresco, overlooking a moonlit harbour, or in a traditional bistro surrounded by vineyards. Today, the sleepy harbours where Charente-Maritime property for sale can be found leave room for pleasure craft of all shapes and sizes, and excursions by boat are a popular pastime for locals and tourists alike.

Of course, the calm seas were historically not just a source of fresh seafood, but also a link to the rest of Europe and the world, and trade has been an important part of life in Charente-Maritime since prehistory. Since man first learned how to sail the seas, explorers have set off from the Charente-Maritime coast to search for new lands and peoples with which to trade, and the area boasts several famous explorers, including Samuel de Champlain, the founder of Quebec. Many fascinating museums can be found in the area documenting all aspects of Charente-Maritime’s history, including the life and work of its most famous explorers and the Paleosite in Saint Cesaire with its interactive prehistory centre, famous for the discovery of a young Neanderthal girl, found in 1979 on the site.

Just off the coast, the department’s four islands offer a wide range of Charente Maritime property for sale. Arguably the most famous, Ile de Re, with its uniform whitewashed buildings and traditional harbours, offers a chance to get away from it all amid beautiful scenery and sleepy villages, while still maintaining good links to the mainland. In contrast, nearby Ile d’Aix is only accessible by boat, providing a true haven for nature lovers amid the untamed countryside, and possesses a rare peace that is maintained by a ban on motor vehicles. L’Ile d’Oleron is gifted not only with long sandy beaches, which draw watersport enthusiasts to the extensive facilities, but also magnificent oak and pine forests, which offer a beautiful setting for rest and relaxation. Finally L’Ile Madame is the least well known of the four islands and is accessible only at low tide via the quaintly named ‘cow pass’. Almost untouched, this small island near the Charente estuary has long been a centre for fishing, and boasts many of the traditional carrelets.

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French Chateau in St Andre de Lidon, Charente-Maritime 17 for sale with 814m2 of land - 1,500,000 EUR

French Chateau in St Andre de Lidon, Charente-Maritime 17 for sale  with 814m2 of land
Reference 159512
French Chateau in St Andre de Lidon
11 bedrooms
6 bathrooms
800 sqm (8608 sq ft) floor size
Swimming Pool
814 sqm of land
(0.1 hectares / 0.2 acres)

Description
Located between Gemozac and Cozes, 20 minutes from the beach and just 10 minutes from the motorway. Superb property on 8 hectares and with 800m2 of living space (total of 4 dwellings) + 800m2 of ou...

Villa in St Georges de Didonne, Charente-Maritime 17 for sale with 1,300m2 of land - 1,442,000 EUR

Villa in St Georges de Didonne, Charente-Maritime 17 for sale  with 1,300m2 of land
Reference 159169
Villa in St Georges de Didonne
4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
235 sqm (2528.6 sq ft) floor size
1,300 sqm of land
(0.1 hectares / 0.3 acres)

Description
50's villa with sea view and 1,300m2 park, situated just 50m from the beach, in a quiet district. With 230m2 of living area, with 8 rooms, of which 6 have sea views. In need of redecoration and reo...

Saintes Manor House For Sale - 1,358,240 EUR

Saintes Manor House For Sale
Reference 150120
Manor House in Saintes
5 bedrooms
bathrooms
380 sqm (4088.8 sq ft) floor size
1,807 sqm of land
(0.2 hectares / 0.4 acres)
Gite
Equestrian Facilities
Lake, Pond or River
Skiing
Golf Facilities
Vineyard

Description
Superb and authentic 19th Century luxury villa, located in Saintes city centre, with a garden of 1,807m2 and a living area of 380m2 which features entrance hall, dining room, living room, double recep...

House For Sale Cozes - 1,290,000 EUR

House For Sale Cozes
Reference 156078
House in Cozes
bedrooms
bathrooms
300 sqm (3228 sq ft) floor size
48,070 sqm of land
(4.8 hectares / 11.5 acres)

Description
• Living space: 300m2 • Land area: 48,070m2 • Floors: 2 • Rooms: 9 • Parking places: 2 • Facing: east, west...

House For Sale Saintes - 1,200,000 EUR

House For Sale Saintes
Reference 157785
House in Saintes
5 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
400 sqm (4304 sq ft) floor size
Swimming Pool
821 sqm of land
(0.1 hectares / 0.2 acres)

Description
With south exposure this house of 400m2, built in 1850, on 3 levels, with a land size of 821m2, has 10 rooms including 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 shower rooms and 4 WC's. It has a garage and a parking...

Meschers sur Gironde House For Sale - 1,196,000 EUR

Meschers sur Gironde House For Sale
Reference 158081
House in Meschers sur Gironde
5 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
361 sqm (3884.36 sq ft) floor size
1,524 sqm of land
(0.2 hectares / 0.4 acres)

Description
Delightful two storey XVIIIth house of 361 m2 - 5 bedrooms, office, library, sitting room and dining room, living room, games room and 5 cottages from 32 to 94 m2 of habitable living space available...

Saintes Hotel For Sale - 1,144,000 EUR

Saintes Hotel For Sale
Reference 150117
Hotel in Saintes
11 bedrooms
6 bathrooms
700 sqm (7532 sq ft) floor size
50,000 sqm of land
(5.0 hectares / 12.0 acres)

Description
Presently operating as a hotel, with 11 bedrooms, including 1 for the disabled. Ideal for meetings/conferences. Lift and restaurant (all provided). This ultra modern property has underfloor heat...

Charming French Chateau in Jonzac area - 1,060,000 EUR

Charming French Chateau in Jonzac area
Reference 159280
French Chateau in Jonzac
7 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
450 sqm (4842 sq ft) floor size
Swimming Pool
25,000 sqm of land
(2.5 hectares / 6.0 acres)
Equestrian Facilities

Description
This is a beautiful 17th-19th Century chateau and family house in the Poitou-Charentes/Bordeaux region . This desirable property includes 450m2 of living space, with 20 rooms including 7 bedrooms, ...

Large Gite Complex with Great Potential - 972,400 EUR

Large Gite Complex with Great Potential
Reference 150116
Manor House in Saintes
bedrooms
bathrooms
370 sqm (3981.2 sq ft) floor size
Swimming Pool
55,000 sqm of land
(5.5 hectares / 13.2 acres)
Gite

Description
Large gite complex on a beautiful plot of about 5.5 hectares, with the possibility of extension. 14 lodgings, 7 houses, (possibility of 3 additional lots), swimming pool, owners house of 360m2 with ...

House For Sale Saintes - 936,000 EUR

House For Sale Saintes
Reference 150862
House in Saintes
9 bedrooms
8 bathrooms
600 sqm (6456 sq ft) floor size
353 sqm of land
(0.0 hectares / 0.1 acres)

Description
This house(residence) of 600 m2 (about 6450 ft2), with a land size of 353 m2 (about 0,09 acres) has 19 rooms including 9 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 1 shower room and 2 wc. The property includes 5 Bed and...



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Last update: 22 May 2013 at 11:54

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