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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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