The demand for equestrian property in France is on the increase and its not just hunt enthusiasts who are fed up with the recent British laws that are making the move.

The North of France is particularly inundated with large equestrian studs and although the market is quite small, there is still a wide choice to choose from.

Buying an equestrian property in France is also potentially a great investment. Adding stables on-site can have a positive effect on the price of a property when you come to sell.

With the current ban on fox hunting in Britain, it is predicted that the British hunting fraternity will venture over to France to continue the sport. Stag and wild boar hunting is common in the Dordogne and Charente areas. However Pau and Gascony are becoming more popular with British buyers as areas to hunt in.

Horse-riding is a fantastic way to leave the hustle and bustle of tourist areas and auto roads behind for a relaxing jaunt through the French countryside. The countryside in many parts of France is unspoiled and beautiful with many rights-of-way kept open which makes riding through it on horseback a real pleasure.