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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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Reference 159512
French Chateau in St Andre de Lidon
6 bathrooms

800 sqm (8608 sq ft) floor size
Swimming Pool

Description
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Reference 159169
Villa in St Georges de Didonne
3 bathrooms

235 sqm (2528.6 sq ft) floor size

Description
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Reference 150120
Manor House in Saintes

380 sqm (4088.8 sq ft) floor size
Gite
Equestrian Facilities
Lake, Pond or River
Skiing
Golf Facilities
Vineyard

Description
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House in Cozes, Poitou-Charentes for sale  with 48070m2 of land
Reference 156078
House in Cozes

300 sqm (3228 sq ft) floor size

Description
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5 bedroom House in Saintes, Poitou-Charentes for sale  with 821m2 of land
Reference 157785
House in Saintes
5 bathrooms

400 sqm (4304 sq ft) floor size
Swimming Pool

Description
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5 bedroom House in Meschers sur Gironde, Poitou-Charentes for sale  with 1524m2 of land
Reference 158081
House in Meschers sur Gironde
2 bathrooms

361 sqm (3884.36 sq ft) floor size

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...

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11 bedroom Hotel in Dompierre sur Charente, Poitou-Charentes for sale  with 50000m2 of land
Reference 150117
Hotel in Dompierre sur Charente
6 bathrooms

700 sqm (7532 sq ft) floor size
Gite
Equestrian Facilities
Lake, Pond or River
Skiing
Golf Facilities
Vineyard

Description
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5 bedroom House in Croix Chapeau, Poitou-Charentes for sale
Reference 159854
House in Croix Chapeau
2 bathrooms

386 sqm (4153.36 sq ft) floor size
Swimming Pool

Description
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6 bedroom Farmhouse in Meursac, Poitou-Charentes for sale  with 55000m2 of land
Reference 159868
Farmhouse in Meursac
3 bathrooms

310 sqm (3335.6 sq ft) floor size
Swimming Pool
Equestrian Facilities
Lake, Pond or River

Description
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4 bedroom House in St Palais sur Mer, Poitou-Charentes for sale with 418m2 of land - 988,000 EUR

4 bedroom House in St Palais sur Mer, Poitou-Charentes for sale  with 418m2 of land
Reference 159869
House in St Palais sur Mer
3 bathrooms

258 sqm (2776.08 sq ft) floor size
Swimming Pool

Description
Charm and authenticity in the heart of St Palais S / Mer, overlooking the sea. Superb 19th century stone building with 3 levels each with 6 rooms and a large basement. Courtyard and garden of 418 m²,...



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