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Soak up the morning sunshine rays whilst enjoying an al fresco breakfast on the terrace of your newly renovated French manoir or manor house nestling deep in the rolling hills of the Dordogne countryside; take a leisurely stroll through the ancient olive groves and trees bursting with ripe oranges and lemons surrounding your 16th Century stone manoir and enjoy the fabulous views of distant hazy mountains and a hint of sparkling blue sea; enjoy a relaxing afternoon messing around in boats on your own private lake before returning to your stylish French manoir for a chilled glass of champagne whilst watching the sun set through the dark green pine trees of the surrounding forest. Mostly located in beautiful locations, there is a wide range of French manoirs for sale throughout France providing investors with a very real opportunity of owning a property that has instant caché whether it is a stylishly renovated 18th Century stone manoir sitting in acres of woodland, a more rustic 16th Century manoir complete with traditional wooden beams and stone floors or a charming modern manor house surrounded by landscaped gardens and rolling green lawns.

A French manoir or manor house was a strongly fortified manor-house, which may include two sets of enclosing walls, drawbridges, and a ground-floor hall or salle basse that was used to receive peasants and commoners. The salle basse was also the location of the manor court, with the steward or lord of the manor’s seating location often marked by the presence of a crédence de justice or wall-cupboard (shelves built into the stone walls to hold documents and books associated with administration of the demesne or droit de justice). The salle haute or upper-hall, reserved for the lord of the manor and where he received his high-ranking guests, was often accessible by an external spiral staircase. It was common to "open" up to the roof trusses, as in similar English homes. This larger and more finely decorated hall was usually located above the ground-floor hall. The lord of the manor and his family's private chambers were often located off of the upper first-floor hall, and invariably had their own fireplace (with finely decorated chimney-piece) and frequently a latrine. In addition to having both lower and upper halls, many French manoirs also had partly fortified gateways, watchtowers, and enclosing walls that were fitted with arrow or gun loops for added protection. These defensive arrangements allowed these French manoirs to be safe from any local uprisings or armed rebellions which often happened during the troubled times of the Hundred Years War and the wars of the Holy League; however it would have been difficult for them to resist a siege undertaken by a regular army equipped with siege engines.

The traditional French manoir is nowadays a very sought-after type of property both as a second home and for holiday rentals and across France there is a healthy supply of French manoirs for sale. The larger properties – those with five bedrooms or more - offer excellent opportunities for holiday rental income with some having been converted into individual apartments or operating as a ‘bed and breakfast’.

There is a wide variety of styles and locations throughout the whole of France and prices range from around 350,000 EUR to over 2m EUR for the very top end of the market. Tucked away between the Pyrenees and the Loire Valley is the beautiful region of the Dordogne. Named after the river that runs through it, the region is home to truffles, foie gras, peppery Bergerac red wine and fabulous hiking and biking scenery. There are French manoirs for sale in the heart of this region overlooking tranquil valleys and secluded woodland. All renovated to a very high standard but retaining original features - some with additional guest accommodation and swimming pools - they offer superb accommodation for families and/or holiday rentals. Moving more south west to Gascony, the region of sunflowers and gently rolling hills, medieval bastide towns and classic French farmhouses, vineyards and typical French country restaurants, all set against the dramatic backdrop of the Pyrénées mountains. The elegant manoirs of Gascony are grand residences usually dating from the 18th and 19th century but designed on a more intimate scale than the Chateaux, often for landowners who lived from agricultural rents. Most are very symmetrical with grand entrances and hallways, sweeping wooden staircases, high ceilings and tall windows with either exterior or interior shutters. Distinctly different – Brittany’s northern border of beautiful jagged coastline and golden sandy beaches gives way to a mysterious, spell-binding land of myths and legends brimming with meandering canals and rivers, romantic chateaux and charming, picturesque towns. Here the manoirs are varied in style; choose a 15th Century renovated stone manoir set in acres of parkland resplendent with its great hall adorned with granite fireplaces, wooden floors and spiral staircases or an elegant 18th Century manoir with its beautiful original entrance hall with wood panelling, original decorative tiled floor and ceiling rose and polished parquet flooring, wood panelling and decorative tiled floors throughout.

French manoirs are special; evoking the traditions and romance of a bygone era yet providing all the convenience and luxury of modern day living, they are becoming increasingly popular as an investment both as a residence and also as holiday rental accommodation. There are French manoirs for sale throughout the whole of France and for the wise investor, these properties can provide an excellent investment opportunity.

1. Signing the Agreement (Compris)

On finding a property you wish to purchase you will need to negotiate the terms, price and conditions of the sale with the owner.

The next step, once you are in agreement, is to sign the preliminary contract (Compromis de Vente). This is a legal document and after ten days will be binding on both parties. Rules change frequently in France and it is best to consult with your notary about when this period starts. Generally the compris will be signed in France with the Agent.

Variants can be included in the compris, for example an Acte (clause) can be added if the name or names to go on the title deed have not been finalised. If a mortgage will be required to purchase the property, the details for this, including the name of the mortgage company, must be on the compris.

2. Paying the Deposit

Generally the deposit will be 10% of the agreed purchase price. This will normally be paid to the notaire. There are exceptions to this, if the agent holds a carte professionelle, is bonded and fully registered then you may pay them, but do not hand over the deposit to anyone else. If for some reason the purchase does not go through, for example, if you write to the notaire and the agent that you do not wish to go continue with the purchase before the contract is binding (within seven days of signing the compris), then your deposit would be repaid. This would also apply if a condition had not been met, or the mayor or S.A.F.E.R. (a government agency that has the right of first purchase on most rural property that comes onto the market in France) could oblige the purchaser to give way. If you decide after the seven days 'cooling off' period that you do not wish to complete the purchase and pull out of the sale you would lose your deposit. If however the vendor pulls out of the sale then you will receive your deposit back plus the same amount from the vendor.

3. On Completion

Generally it will take around two or three months to complete the purchase.

During this time the balance of the purchase money must be paid into the account of the notaire, this must be done well ahead of the completion date. The notaire will prepare the documents, check that the deed of sale (Acte de Vente) is in order and have the legal title ready to be signed over. It is possible to have someone sign on your behalf if you give them power of attorney. An interpreter may be of use at this point if your French is not very good and many Notaires will suggest (or insist) that an interpreter is with you.

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Exclusive 3 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Aix en Provence, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Absolutely exceptional 3 bedroom luxury Provencal bastide set in lush mature gardens with pool, located near all amenities in Aix en Provence. Surrounded by a veritable postcard of olive groves, v......

Enquire For PriceREF: 242120

Beautiful maison de maitre in Grasse, the perfume capital in the heart of Provence, w ith an estate of over 16 acres including a century-old olive grove, mature gardens and lovely swimming pool. ......

5,950,000 EURREF: 250855

Elegant 8 bedroom Manor House for sale in Pers Jussy, Rhone-Alpes

Full of character and charm, this stunning 8 bedroom home is ideally situated in a quiet setting in Pers Jussy and just 20 minutes from the centre of Geneva. This stunning property with historical......

5,250,000 EURREF: 243634

7 bedroom Manor House for sale in Normandy, Normandy

PRICE REDUCED - Stunning and completely restored, this substantial mansion, which dates from 1838, is located in the north of Burgundy, within a beautiful landscaped garden of 7,845m2 which is com......

Enquire For PriceREF: 196482

Exceptional Nineteenth Century Bourgeois property set in 13 acres of mature wooded parkland which is the origin of a nestled on 20 acres of wooded park. The renowned gated domain features a beaut......

4,250,000 EURREF: 251387

Stylish 10 bedroom Manor House for sale with panoramic view in Bargemon, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Ideally situated in a quiet setting, yet just a few minutes from the charming village of Bargemon, this captivating property spans approximately 58.5 acres of private grounds. With its origins da......

3,950,000 EURREF: 242266

Enjoying breathtaking countryside views from its peaceful location in Seillans, is this exquisite 5 bedroom, 18th Century Provencal bastide, nestling in over 25 hectares of glorious land with pool......

3,900,000 EURREF: 245834

Renovated 12 bedroom Chateau for sale in Valence, Rhone-Alpes

Beautiful and sympathetically restored French Nineteenth Century manor house with gites in a very popular area close to Valence, set in manageable grounds of over 2 acres with swimming pool. The ......

2,980,000 EURREF: 243724

Magnificent 11 bedroom chartreuse, which was built in the late 17th Century, which has been carefully and tastefully restored and offers 420m2 of living space. This historic property, which beauti......

2,950,000 EURREF: 249513

Elegant and authentic 7 bedroom mansion, which is ideally situated right in the heart of La Rochelle. This elegant and spacious private mansion gracefully combines the richness of the past with t......

2,940,000 EURREF: 249994

Magnificent property dating back to the Fifteenth Century and located in one of the most sought-after settings of Lake Bourget, in Chindrieux. Nestled in an exceptional environment, this charming......

2,900,000 EURREF: 250546

6 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Le Beausset, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Steeped in history, this 17th Century Manor house is located close to the village of Le Beausset, with 478m2 of living area on grounds of 3,300m2 with swimming pool, tennis court and caretaker's ho......

2,800,000 EURREF: 172787

Beautiful French Chateau in the Loire valley, 20km north of Tours nestled in the countryside in a quiet and private location yet with excellent access to autoroutes, TGV stations and Tours airport.......

2,790,000 EURREF: 248952

Income Potential 12 bedroom Hotel for sale in Vallon Pont d'Arc, Rhone-Alpes

An enchanting historical property with huge potential, located in pretty village in the South of Ardeche / Northern Gard area. This character Seventeenth Century building is steeped in history, ......

2,625,000 EURREF: 243726

Beautiful and impressive chateau in the heart of Bouliac, with a commanding view over the magnificent city of Bordeaux and the serene banks of the Garonne. This exceptional residence offersan unp......

2,595,000 EURREF: 248744

Magnificent 11 bedroom 19th Century Chateau, which is ideally located in the immediate vicinity of Cognac, within an exceptional setting with panoramic views over the Charente valley. Thoroughly ......

2,438,000 EURREF: 247951

Charming 13 bedroom Loire chateau set in a 15 acre estate in a peaceful rural location on the outskirts of a vibrant village with amenities and very well placed for making the most of all the Loi......

2,430,000 EURREF: 250577

Beautiful family-size chateau with Medieval origins, providing an exceptional place to live in a historic and natural setting, full of charm and history. Set in almost 6 acres of land, the estat......

2,340,425 EURREF: 251041

Renovated 7 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Bordeaux, Aquitaine

Stunning and historic 5 bedroom manor house and 2 bedroom guest/staff accommodation with pool, having a total spacious living area of around 530m2 which is currently under complete renovation, boas......

Enquire For PriceREF: 234949

Grand and spacious bastide, which is beautifully nestled within an authentic and picturesque Provencal village, which is renowned for its tranquility and rich historical heritage, exuding a serene ......

2,300,000 EURREF: 249458

Full of character and charm, this superb 15 bedroom stone built mansion is ideally situated in a quiet setting in Orange, which is a tourist attraction area in Provence, with Roman monuments and lo......

2,250,000 EURREF: 249423

Income Producing 14 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon

Substantial 14 bedroom wine estate, which is ideally situated on the edge of a charming village with all amenities, right in the heart of wine country in southern France, less than an hour from sev......

1,979,000 EURREF: 236008

Enchanting French chateau in a delightful wooded estate near Blois. This spacious property dates back to the Sixteenth and Nineteenth Century with 4 separate guest lodges in wooded parkland of 19......

1,960,000 EURREF: 250868

Impressive chateau in the Correze, a lovely land of rolling hills and valleys, pretty villages, numerous lakes, nature parks, forests and meadows. Approached through the entrance gates, stone ste......

1,950,000 EURREF: 249688

Full of character and charm, this superb 6 bedroom historic property is situated in a quiet setting in Parmain, within a mature manicured plot of 3,904m2 with lovely countryside views. Ground flo......

1,945,000 EURREF: 246904

Remarkable 7 bedroom stone built manor house, which beautifully and seamlessly combines historic grandeur with modern luxury. Nestled within 40 acres of picturesque parkland, which is dotted with......

1,837,000 EURREF: 246805

Charming and spacious 9 bedroom property, set within around 15 hectares of land, located in a quiet setting in Lesparre Medoc. Features include a manor house of 450m2 with a total of 8 bedrooms a......

1,800,000 EURREF: 248268

Full of character and charm, this striking property is ideally situated in a quiet countryside setting, yet just 10 minutes from Libourne. Completely renovated with care and good taste, this super......

1,800,000 EURREF: 248062

Full of charm and character is this authentic 3 storey, 7 bedroom house with garden, ideally located near all amenities in the sought-after district of Saint Genes, Bordeaux. Close to the town's m......

1,785,000 EURREF: 251645

Beautiful and historic property just 10km from the beaches of the Cote de Beaute set in over 9 acres of parkland in a beautiful rural setting. This noble 14th-century logis is set in almost 3.......

1,785,000 EURREF: 248776

Enchanting French chateau, full of character and history with spacious accommodation, a chapel and over 9 acres of mature landscaped grounds. At the heart of this pre-Napoleonic ensemble of buil......

1,768,000 EURREF: 247042

Beautiful and spacious Nineteenth Century village house with panoramic views of the Luberon and Alpilles mountains, in an idyllic setting in which to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of the regi......

1,750,000 EURREF: 250729

An impressive, Bourgeois-style property, with its stream, parkland, swimming pool and renovated stone buildings, surrounded by fields and meadows and on the edge of a delighful Aveyronnais village.......

1,750,000 EURREF: 247534

Historical 32 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Beziers, Languedoc-Roussillon

Grand, spacious and unique 19th Century manor house, with a vast total living area of around 1,400m2, currently split into 11 apartments including a unique dwelling of 400m2 and another house, set ......

1,740,000 EURREF: 224952

Private 11 bedroom Manor House for sale in Issigeac, Aquitaine

Charming character manor house, beautifully restored and renovated, with gites, swimming pool, and set in 22 acres of land in the heart of beautiful Dordogne countryside. LE MANOIR - The Main ......

1,700,000 EURREF: 241750

Fabulous French character property, newly renovated to offer modern comfort in a beautiful setting in the Tarn et Garonne region. Set in over 20 acres of magnificent parkland with two-hundred-yea......

1,699,500 EURREF: 247756

Charming 6 bedroom home, situated in a quiet setting close to the town centre of a charming small city in the Luberon. This beautiful 1920s house is unique by its quality and environment. Set i......

1,690,000 EURREF: 249187

Full of charm and character is this enchanting 10 bedroom Manor House nestling in 4 hectares of beautiful landscaped gardens with pool and Jacuzzi, meadows and woodland, enjoying far reaching count......

1,657,000 EURREF: 246957

In excellent condition throughout and totally renovated, this authentic 19th Century stone built property features 10 bedrooms with 9 shower rooms divided into main dwelling and 2 apartments, an or......

1,595,000 EURREF: 249532

Great opportunity to own a well maintained manor house, plus a separate house that can also be used as 5 self-contained gites, if required and subject to necessary permissions, set within a vast pl......

1,588,000 EURREF: 246070

Impressive 9 bedroom chateau near Hautefort with origins dating back to the Seventeenth Century, set in 4.5 acres with panoramic countryside views. The spacious 905m2 property has been the subject......

1,500,000 EURREF: 245919

Elegant and modern 6 bedroom renovated Manor House with garden, located near all amenities in Bordeaux. This sumptuous mansion situated near public transportation, has undergone a complete renova......

1,495,000 EURREF: 248925

A rare opportunity to purchase a unique 19th century manoire and barn built at the highest point of Montcel in Auvers-sur-Oise, where the Impressionist artists found inspiration and a town that wil......

1,490,000 EURREF: 248428

Beautifully restored 6 bedroom Manor House with separate 3 bedroom guest house and 2 bedroom apartment, nestling in over 11.5 acres of glorious land with mature gardens and expansive pool, enjoying......

1,462,900 EURREF: 248623

Belle Epoque 11 bedroom Chateau for sale in Carcassonne, Languedoc-Roussillon

Fabulous Belle Epoque with 11 bedrooms in a great location close to the Canal du Midi, vineyards and situated in the beautiful historic Languedoc region. This spacious 455m2 property combines a t......

1,400,000 EURREF: 243258

Historic and beautifully presented 10 bedroom stone built manor house, part of which dates back to the late 14th and early 15th Centuries, although it is thought that the origins of a dwelling in t......

1,395,000 EURREF: 249176

Located just 10 minutes from Barjac, this exceptional Eighteenth Century property has been completely renovated with high-quality materials and preservation of its authentic elements. This is an ......

1,330,000 EURREF: 248975

Character 7 bedroom Chateau for sale with panoramic view in Mont de Marsan, Aquitaine

Rare residence in an idyllic setting, completely renovated with taste and style and with strong potential for guest rooms. There is also a large reception room of 320m2, which is fully equipped f......

1,280,000 EURREF: 243841

A beautifully renovated medieval chateau in the West Deux Sevres region, full of charm and character, set in about 23 acres of private parkland, close to a village with shops and a bakery. Built......

1,278,000 EURREF: 247863

8 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Cajarc, Midi-Pyrenees

Full of charm and character is this beautifully renovated 4 storey, 6 bedroom historic Manor House with separate 2 bedroom cottage, nestling in over 3 acres of glorious landscaped gardens with poo......

1,312,500 EURREF: 244376

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Elegant 8 bedroom Manor House for sale in Pers Jussy, Rhone-Alpes

7 bedroom Manor House for sale in Normandy, Normandy

Stylish 10 bedroom Manor House for sale with panoramic view in Bargemon, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Renovated 12 bedroom Chateau for sale in Valence, Rhone-Alpes

6 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Le Beausset, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

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Renovated 7 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Bordeaux, Aquitaine

Income Producing 14 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon

Historical 32 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Beziers, Languedoc-Roussillon

Private 11 bedroom Manor House for sale in Issigeac, Aquitaine

Belle Epoque 11 bedroom Chateau for sale in Carcassonne, Languedoc-Roussillon

Character 7 bedroom Chateau for sale with panoramic view in Mont de Marsan, Aquitaine

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