YOU would be forgiven for thinking that a blog is pointless on a website that advertises property for sale in the Dordogne.
However, at premierfrenchproperty.com, we like to think of the blog as an innovative twist to marketing property and commenting on all things France.
Traditionally, property websites took a presciptive approach to advertising. For the most part they still do.
THE classified ad in the Property Wanted section of a popular Dordogne expat forum read:
"WANTED: Land WITHOUT CU for growing vegetables and chickens. Very close to Eymet preferred. Up to 1 hectare. Riverside or with water source preferred. " and a contact email address.
AS estate agents we're often asked for our opinions and advice on not just buying french property but a host of other topics that interest people about the lifestyle in France. Of couse, a favourite topic of discussion is wine.
In this part of the country, the south of the Dordogne and north Lot-et-Garonne, there's a vineyard in almost everyone's back garden.
Some of the the best known are St Emilion, Pomerol, Sauternes and Médoc around Bordeaux.
With so many more people now choosing to buy homes in France, prices are rising and it is becoming more difficult to find locations in truly rural parts of the country. Eymet in the Dordogne is a beautiful, traditional town and is an ideal spot to look if you’re thinking of buying property in France. A Dordogne holiday home is a great investment as this is such a sought after region for people wanting to experience the slower pace of French life. However, the area is one of the most popular, and Dordogne property for sale at the moment is more expensive than five years ago.