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AGON COUTAINVILLE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Agon Coutainville is a lovely beach resort that is found in the Lower Normandy department of Manche, in northern France. Blue Flag beaches and all the usual fun of the seaside is on offer in this attractive town, with excellent facilities and easy access from the UK all adding up to a very appealing package. The resort is actually a combination of two towns: Coutainville on the coast, and Agon set slightly inland.
ALENCON PROPERTY GUIDE
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Alençon, the principal town in the department of the Orne, in lower Normandy, is a busy and lively large market town set in picturesque Normandy countryside. The town has many lovely historic buildings in excellent condition, and its position in northern France means it is easily accessed from the UK.
ARGENTAN PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Argentan lies in the north of France in the Lower Normandy region. It is a thriving and developing centre of tourism today, although it was once almost decimated by war damage. The town has plenty of charm, however, and retains some of its old buildings and historical architectural interest. Argentan's two elegant cathedrals continue to attract visitors, as does the lovely and diverse countryside around the town.
AVRANCHES PROPERTY GUIDE
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Avranches is a lovely old market town that is situated on the Cotentin Peninsula on France's northern coast, in the region known as Lower Normandy or Basse Normandie. It is a popular seaside town that buzzes with life, especially in the summer season. Full of ancient buildings and atmosphere, Avranches lies close to another major tourist attraction, Mont St Michel.
BAGNOLES DE L'ORNE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Bagnoles de l'Orne is a spa town renowned for its thermal waters which are said to be a cure for many complaints, and local legend has it that they have some quite magical rejuvenating qualities! Bagnoles is an attractive old town with some interesting examples of architecture from both the Belle Epoque era and from the Art Deco trend of the 1920s. The town lies in the lovely green and wooded region of Lower Normandy, in the north of France.
BARENTON PROPERTY GUIDE
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The small rural town of Barenton is found sleepily nestling in the green countryside of the lovely Manche department, in Lower Normandy in northern France. Easily accessed for weekends and short breaks from the UK, Barenton is also close to many of the region's best attractions.
CAEN PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Caen, the capital city of Basse-Normandie in northern France, is a beautiful and fascinating historical port town. Caen is both a lively and thriving centre of industry and also a tourist haven, combining cultural magnificence with more modern pleasures.
CARENTAN PROPERTY GUIDE
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Carentan is an attractive town that lies beside the famous Normandy landing beaches in the Manche department of Lower Normandy, northern France. The town occupies an interesting location in the unusual marshlands of the Carentan Marais, a fascinating area of marshes, narrow waterways, peat bogs and nature reserves that links the land to the estuary.
CARROUGES PROPERTY GUIDE
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Carrouges is a very pretty small market town that is found in the undulating countryside of Basse Normandie (Lower Normandy) in the north of France. Notable for its elegant chateau, the town has a terrific traditional French market every Wednesday where local produce, and of course local cider, can be purchased.
CHERBOURG PROPERTY GUIDE
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Cherbourg is a busy, historical port. Its history of warfare and seafaring make it an interesting place to visit.
CONDÉ SUR NOIREAU PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Condé sur Noireau lies in the Basse-Normandie (Lower Normandy) region of northern France. It is a market town with excellent shopping facilities and a popular market.
COUTANCES PROPERTY GUIDE
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Coutances, which lies in northern France in the department of Manche, is considered to be the prettiest town in Normandy. With its superb Gothic cathedral, delightful houses and gardens and air of peace and contentment, Coutances embodies all the best of Normandy.
DEAUVILLE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Deauville is often thought of as the Northern Riviera. It is an affluent seaside resort with many casinos, a renowned horse racing track and a very popular beach. Many homes are owned by wealthy Parisians and prices are high.
DOMFRONT PROPERTY GUIDE
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Domfront is a delightfully well-preserved mediaeval fortified town lying in Basse-Normandie, or Lower Normandy, in the department of the Orne. Easily accessible from the ferry ports of Cherbourg, St-Malo and Le Havre, the town is a great location for property seekers who want a slice of beautiful historical France, but don't want to travel for days to get there.
FLERS PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Flers, in Basse-Normandy in northern France, is a large and historic town with a sizeable commercial centre. The rail station links to Paris, making rail travel to and from the capital a simple matter, taking around two hours and making commuting a possibility.
GER PROPERTY GUIDE
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The attractive, small market village of Ger is found in the lush, green Normandy countryside of the Manche department in Lower Normandy. Ger is conveniently close to the ferry ports for ease of travel, and also within easy reach of the main attractions of the region.
GRANVILLE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Granville is a good sized seaside town situated in northern France, in the Manche department of Normandy. The town has a turbulent history, and there are still visible signs of its role in the Second World War. The town has good beaches and all facilities making it an ideal family destination, easily accessible from the UK.
HONFLEUR PROPERTY GUIDE
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Honfleur is a lively and colourful fishing port town lying in the Calvados department of Basse Normandie, or Lower Normandy. The town has a rich heritage in many fields, including its fishing traditions, its maritime trades in salt and other goods and its artistic links with impressionism.
ISIGNY LE BUAT PROPERTY GUIDE
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Isigny le Buat is a large village found in the green countryside of the Manche department of Lower Normandy in northern France. The village is well equipped with all basic services and amenities, and is handily located for getting to all the major tourist attractions of the region.
JUVIGNY SOUS ANDAINE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Juvigny sous Andaine is a village which is found in pretty countryside close to the popular spa town of Bagnoles sur l'Orne, in the Orne department of Lower Normandy in northern France. The village is perfectly located for enjoying the beaches and the sea, the heritage towns and battlefields for which the area is so notable, and the unspoiled Norman countryside.
L'AIGLE PROPERTY GUIDE
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L'Aigle is a lovely, historic town which is situated in the Orne department of Lower Normandy, in northern France. The town is named for an eagle (the translation of L'Aigle), found nesting while the castle was being built. L'Aigle has a stunning setting, being located in a glorious countryside of rich, rolling meadows and woodlands, yet only a short drive from the coast.
LA FERTÉ MACÉ PROPERTY GUIDE
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La Ferté Macé is a lively small market town that is situated in the Orne department of the Basse Normandie (Lower Normandy) region of northern France. With its unusual twin spired church and pretty lakeside setting, the town also makes a great base for further exploration of the Lower Normandy region.
LE MÊLE-SUR-SARTHE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe is a pretty little village which sits in the green heart of southern Normandy, in the ancient region of Perche. Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe has only 644 inhabitants, but its traditionally constructed stone and timber houses and farmsteads in the beautiful countryside surrounding the village, offer some great opportunities for property seekers.
LE TEILLEUL PROPERTY GUIDE
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The lively village of Le Teilleul lies in the Manche department in Lower Normandy in northern France. Its location, amid peaceful countryside and close to the lovely coast, as well as being within easy reach of the ferry ports and the main attractions of the region, makes it a perfect place to find a weekend bolthole to escape the stresses and strains of life in modern Britain.
LISIEUX PROPERTY GUIDE
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Lisieux, a city in Lower Normandy, is the second most visited religious site in France after Lourdes. The home town and resting place of the relics of Sainte Thérèse, Lisieux has a stunning Basilica which draws lovers of beautiful architecture as well as pilgrims to the town. Lisieux is also easily accessible from the UK, with the port of Le Havre lying just half an hour's drive away.
MORTAGNE-AU-PERCHE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The market town of Mortagne-au-Perche lies in the north of France, in the region of Lower Normandy. It is a haven for lovers of beautiful countryside and especially for admirers of the wonderful French heavy horse, the Percheron, for whom this town is home. Historic and very beautiful, Mortagne-au-Perche is a treasure waiting to be discovered.
MORTAIN PROPERTY GUIDE
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The market town of Mortain is found in the Manche department of Lower Normandy in northern France, close to the many attractions of this lovely area. The town itself is beautiful and historic, with several sights of interest in addition to a great range of shops and services. It lies within easy reach of the wonderful Normandy coast, making it a great location for holidays.
OUISTREHAM PROPERTY GUIDE
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Ouistreham is a harbour town that not only provides the port for the ferries travelling to and from the important town of Caen, but is also part of the northern French Riviera... the collection of lovely Normandy beach resorts offering sun and fun holidays with a touch of class and oodles of history.
RÂNES PROPERTY GUIDE
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The peaceful and pretty village of Rânes is found in the Orne department of Lower Normandy in the north of France. Easily accessed from the UK, Rânes is an ideal spot for weekend breaks, and this coupled with its low property prices makes it a very desirable spot for British property seekers. Although Rânes is inland, the coast is within easy driving distance.
SAINT GERMAIN DE TALLEVENDE LA LANDE VAUMONT PROPERTY GUIDE
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Saint Germain de Tallevende la Lande Vaumont is found in the Basse-Normandie department of northern France. Despite its enormous name, it is actually a very small place, just a friendly rural village of less than 2,000 inhabitants. Saint Germain de Tallevende la Lande Vaumont lies in the beautiful countryside of the Virois Bocage, an area of rolling hills and meadows, orchards and forests that is typical of the Calvados department of Normandy.
SAINT HILAIRE DU HARCOUET PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Saint Hilaire du Harcouet is found in the Lower Normandy region of northern France. It is an historic and attractive market town with many original features, and lies close to the stunning regional attraction of Mont St Michel. All the beautiful beaches and lively resorts of the Basse Normandie coast are accessible, and it takes only a short journey from the UK to be there!
ST LÔ PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of St-Lô, in Normandy, is impossible to separate from its history. It is the capital of the Manche department and is a large town with all amenities for modern life. Yet signs of its wartime involvement are everywhere, and it is only some twenty minutes away from the famous beaches where the Normandy Landings took place.
SAINT SEVER CALVADOS PROPERTY GUIDE
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Saint Sever Calvados is a small market town that is found in the pretty countryside of the Calvados department of Lower Normandy, in the north of France. Within a short drive of the port of Caen, Saint Sever Calvados is well placed for ease of access from the UK, and hence an ideal spot to find that weekend bolthole in France.
SÉES PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Sées, which is found in Lower Normandy in northern France, is an ancient episcopal town which is best known for its glorious twin-spired cathedral. The town is popular with tourists these days and stages some spectacular light shows in the summer.
SOURDEVAL PROPERTY GUIDE
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The small market town of Sourdeval sits in the typically Norman countryside known as the "Bocage" in the department of the Manche in the north of France. The Bocage is a softly undulating land of green meadows, distinctive, high hedgerows and cider orchards. Sourdeval is a pretty, cheerful town with good local amenities and well placed for accessing the sights and splendours of Normandy.
TESSÉ LA MADELEINE PROPERTY GUIDE
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Tessé la Madeleine is a village that is found in the Orne department of Lower Normandy, in northern France. Sited next door to the popular spa town of Bagnoles de l'Orne, Tessé is an attractive village which retains its own identity whilst benefiting from the proximity of Bagnoles.
VALOGNES PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Valognes is found in the north of France, in the Manche department of Lower Normandy. An elegant and attractive town, once the home of many aristocratic families and wealthy merchants, it has a refined air, and is a peaceful and classy alternative to the more touristy approach of the beach resorts.
VILLEDIEU LES POÊLES PROPERTY GUIDE
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The town of Villedieu les Poêles is a very pretty town in Lower Normandy in the north of France. Famous for its copper pans and bells, the town is a popular tourist trap in the summer, and is easily accessed from the UK thanks to its proximity to the ferry ports.
VILLERS SUR MER PROPERTY GUIDE
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Villers sur Mer is a popular and pretty seaside town which is located in Lower Normandy, in the Calvados department. Famous for being crossed by the Greenwich Meridian Line, this little town has a beautiful sandy beach, elegant old houses and a lively centre.
VIMOUTIERS PROPERTY GUIDE
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Vimoutiers is a peaceful rural town which lies in the Orne department of Lower Normandy. Set amidst the apple orchards and lush pastures of this lovely area, Vimoutiers is a perfect location for those who love the countryside, the tranquillity of a rural lifestyle and the supreme gastronomy of Normandy.
VIRE PROPERTY GUIDE
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The near destruction of the town at the end of the Second World War has not hampered the outstanding natural and architectural beauty of Vire. The town is closely knit with cultural fibre.
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