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Ancient French City
Known for its Fine Porcelain Also Offers Excellent Real
Estate Deals
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In southwestern France, about three hours
from Paris, is the ancient city of Limoges
(10 B.C.), birthplace of Impressionist painter Renoir
and a locale known for its manufacture of fine
porcelain and detailed enamel carvings on
copper. The residents of this peaceful
metropolis (population 240,000) enjoy a relatively
mild climate and a high quality of life, thanks in
part to the local government imposing strict
environmental regulations on industry. Trolley
cars run on electricity, and the city is
"green," graced with more than 1,500 acres
of parks, grassy areas and flowering gardens.
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While it does not have the sophistication of Paris,
Limoges has its own allure. Dining options are many
and quite excellent, and the city is safe so strolling through
its historic center on a balmy Sunday evening is not a
problem. Perhaps, though, its most appealing draw is the low cost of
real estate (the average home price is just $168,000 USD). Who has not dreamed of owning a home in
France, perhaps as a summer get-away or as a base for
further European travels? Within the city, very small
condos (300 sq. ft.) are for sale for $79,000 USD; larger units
with 500 sq. ft. to 750 sq. ft. (one to two bedrooms) are
readily available for $100,000 to $125,000 USD. We
also found a town home with 1,700 sq. ft., three stories,
six bedrooms, a terrace and a yard for $236,000 USD.
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countryside, real estate deals are just as good, maybe
better. We found a small, absolutely charming country
cottage with two bedrooms, one bath, a wood burning stove, a
tiled entrance, original wood floors and a small yard with a
garden for $110,000 USD. Thirty minutes from
Limoges in the town of Châteauponsac we found a stone
house with a barn and a garden (but needing a bathroom) for
$54,000 USD. Although generally tranquil, Limoges is a university town
(site of the University of Limoges) which brings a youthful
air to the city. In late September
residents enjoy concerts and drama productions as writers,
dramatists and musicians gather at the Festival des
Francophonies. The
Musée National Adrien Dubouche is home to a vast collection
of porcelain and enamelware and holds some of the finest
works ever produced in France. Limoges also has five
municipal cultural centers, an opera company, a large
library, ten theater companies, sixteen dance schools and
eighteen exhibition halls.
This
2,018 year old city
is located in the Limousin region of France, a
hilly, rural area
known as "the land of a thousand lakes," many clean enough and clear enough for bathing.
Medieval towns, cathedrals, ancient churches (and herds of
cattle) dot the
countryside, and the area is becoming popular with
second-home buyers, many of them English. The
cost-of-living here remains, at least so far, lower than in may other parts of
France.
Keep in
mind that nearly 70% of real estate transactions in France
are conducted without realtors. Negotiations take
place between the buyer and seller, each with a notaire, a
public official who oversees contract executions. As a
foreigner, it is also a good idea to have an avocat (a
lawyer), someone that understands property law and speaks
French, on your side.
When
searching on Google or Yahoo for property in Limoges or in
the surrounding countryside, use the keyword phrase "limoges
limousin france real estate."
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