Property in Brittany France - Range of Properties for Sale and Rent in Brittany

The Facts

Departments - Finistere (29), Cotes-d-Armor (22), Ille-et-Vilaine (35), Morbihan (56).
Access – The easiest way to access Brittany is by ferry on a western channel route to Roscoff, St Malo or Cherbourg. The main airport in the Brittany region is Rennes, which is in the east, and others further away are: Nantes, Dinard - Saint-Malo, Saint-Brieuc, Quimper, Morlaix, Rennes and Brest. The high speed TGV Atlantique connects Paris to Rennes in two hours. Toll free 4 lane motorways connect Brittany in three hours with Paris. Most towns are connected from Rennes by motorway.
Climate – Since Brittany is on the west coast of France, it has a warm temperate climate. It does rain sometimes, which is one of the reasons its countryside is so green and wooded, but it would be an unusual week if there was not more sun that cloud.
Well known for – Cote de Granite Rose, its megalithic monuments, pottery, crepe and Galettes.

About the Region

Côtes-d'Armor lies on the North coast of Brittany. It has a rugged coastline with steep cliffs and is dotted with quaint, medieval towns. Côtes-d'Armor is home to the river port of Dinan, which sits on the river Rance.

Finistère is the department on the west coast of Brittany. Oceanopolis is the main attraction in Brest, a huge marine theme park.

Ille-et-Vilaine is the region in the East of Brittany. The emerald coast stretches from the bay of Mont St Michel to St Briac sur Mer linking the ports of Cancale, St Malo and Dinard.

Morbihan is the region in the South of Brittany. The huge number of menhirs and dolmen in this area make the department one of the most impressive megalithic sites in the world – said to more than match Stonehenge.

Brittany is well known for its Breton rivers and canals. Today, Breton rivers and canals constitute a network of more than 600 km of navigable waterways reserved for leisure activities and boating.

This is a region proud of its roots and has successfully retained its customs and traditions. History and legend have given rise to an outstanding artistic heritage.

It is however the sense of magic pervading Brittany which makes it a place apart and somewhere unique. Impossible to describe, its special atmosphere is instantly recognisable and quite unforgettable.

Property for Sale in Brittany France

If you fancy buying a property in Brittany you will find plenty of choice including the typical Breton farmhouse, a long low building of local granite and slate roofs.

Prices are not the cheapest and the supply of properties for renovation reduces year by year. This is a popular area for retirees and holiday-makers. Nevertheless it is still good value compared to the UK and if you put the time into doing the right research and work with the right agents, you may just come across your dream house.

The region has so much to offer, especially for families, walkers, cyclists and seafood lovers that it will always be popular. It is reported that UK buyers now account for the vast majority of rural property purchases.

As a rough guide figure, two bedroom properties can be bought for around €100,000. The website has a few properties for sale in Brittany, with the list changing frequently.