The Best Properties by the Sea in France for 100K

A selection of ten of the best properties for sale in France by the sea for 100,000 Euros

Dreaming of a house by the sea?

Many of us dream of owning a property beside the sea, ideally a place with sea views or one where we can walk out almost directly onto the beach. However, such properties are always expensive and even to purchase a house in a seaside town or within a short distance of the beaches can be a very costly business. Sadly, most of us give up the search, imagining that this is a dream that we can't afford to make come true, unless, of course, we happen to be among the lucky ones for whom money is not an object.

Property for sale in France by the sea

All is not lost, however. If you have approximately 100,000 Euros to spend, and you know the right places to look, that dream home beside the sea could actually be yours. Take a look at this selection of seaside properties at around that price that are currently on the market in France, and see if the one you have been dreaming of is there.

 

	Brittany Charming house in the heart of a village 108,000 Euros  Brittany is so well known and desired for its wonderful beaches and seaside towns, that you may be forgiven for thinking that a budget of around 100,000 Euros could not possibly buy a seaside property in Brittany. But you would be wrong. Although this property is up for sale at 108,000 Euros, with the economy in a state of confusion at the time of writing, a fast and sincere bid of a little less might just net you this fabulous new house in Saint Jacut de la Mer, on the beautiful Emerald Coast near to the thriving port town of St Malo. Even at the published price, the house represents fantastic value for money in an enviable location. More details
	Brittany Some renovation required but minutes from the sea 89,880 Euros  It can be difficult, these days, to find properties to renovate anywhere near to the coast, as most have already been snapped up, done up and sold at high prices. However, this property, in the pretty village of Treboul, is just such a property. Almost finished, but with a little of the renovation work still to complete, the property comes to the market at a very reasonable price of 89,880 Euros. What's more, it has plenty of space, being built over three floors and offering spacious accommodation. Minutes from the sea, this has to be the bargain of the year! More details
	Brittany Wonderful studio apartment 62,930 Euros  And in the popular department of the Côtes-d'Armor, the current market offers this great little studio apartment in the delightful coastal town of Pleneuf Val André. The coast here is absolutely stunning, with pretty coves and great beaches, and Pleneuf Val André is also a wonderfully lively and well equipped town. The apartment is well appointed and just 800 metres from the beach! More details
	Poitou-Charentes House to renovate in pretty estuary village 83,000 Euros  Strictly speaking, this one lies along the Gironde Estuary rather than near the sea, but as it is near a lively port town, with the sea, or to be accurate, the Atlantic Ocean just minutes away, the difference seems a moot point. This house (which has its own garden) needs total renovation, but as long as you are prepared to put in the effort it is a potential treasure. More details
	Languedoc-Roussillon One bedroom apartment 100 metres from the sea 94,000 Euros  In Canet Plage, a busy resort in the summer months which offers all the usual amenities, a one bedroom apartment only 100 metres from the sea has come onto the market at a very good price of 94,000 Euros. Canet Plage does calm down a lot in winter, but there is no need to worry as the thriving cosmopolitan city of Perpignan is nearby should you find yourself missing all the activity of summer, when the tourists have left and gone home. More details
	Languedoc-Roussillon Banyuls sur Mer apartment with a sea view 93,000 Euros  Gazing out onto some of the loveliest beaches in the Languedoc, this super sea view apartment in the pretty little town of Banyuls sur Mer, is a real find. Situated in the Pyrénées-Orientales department close to the Spanish border, the town provides everything you could hope to find in a seaside resort, offering shops and supermarkets, bars and restaurants, general services and a real seaside way of life. Banyuls is known particularly for its wonderful scuba diving, and there are a good number of scuba schools and equipment hire shops where you can find everything you need to enjoy this fascinating activity. More details
	Languedoc-Roussillon Village house with roof terrace, ten minutes from the beach 92,000 Euros  If an apartment in Banyuls sur Mer isn't the right choice for you, this gorgeous village house in Valras Plage, in the Hérault department, might be just what you are looking for. A ten minute walk will see you on the beach, and the town, which began life as a humble fishing village, is not only charming but also well equipped with all shops and services. It's a lovely resort, traditional in style and popular with families. More details
	Languedoc-Roussillon Apartment with swimming pool in seaside resort 91,000 Euros  The popular Mediterranean seaside resort of Cap d'Agde, noted for its lively ambience and black sand beaches is not, perhaps, a place you would expect to find a bargain property. The resort has been a highly desirable location for property buyers for many years, thanks to its fabulous sunshine record, the blue waters of the Med and the well developed amenities of the town, but amazingly, it is still possible to find property here on a shoestring budget. More details
	Languedoc-Roussillon Close to the sea and Canal du Midi 85,000 Euros  This apartment which sleeps four, is situated in the town of Marseillan, which lies on shores of the Etang de Thau, a beautiful salt water lagoon famous for its production of oysters and mussels. With a charming, old town and newer beach resort, Marseillan Plage, life in this part of France offers all that you could dream of, with wonderful weather to bask in, history to discover, a plethora of water sports on offer, and amazing seafood to enjoy. More details
	Languedoc-Roussillon Studio apartment in a secure residence 73,000 Euros  Close to Marseillan lies Sète, a Mediterranean fishing town that is often called "the Jewel of the Mediterranean", thanks to its stunning beauty. Here, for just 73,000 euros, you can treat yourself to a lovely apartment which is only a few steps away from the sea. It's a secure residence, so you won't have to worry when you are not staying there, and what's more, the residence has its own parking facilities so there is no hassle about where to leave your car in those busy summer months! More details

Keep your eyes open and move quickly

Although France has such an extensive coast, taking in the North Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, you do have to look diligently to find seaside property for around 100,000 Euros. Brittany and the Languedoc seem to be the best areas in which to concentrate your search, but if you are serious about buying and are ready to go ahead as soon as you spot a suitable place, keeping an eye on the other areas too may pay off, as seaside properties often sell as fast as they appear. It is possible to find a great seaside property for not a lot of money!

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About the author

Joanna Simm moved to the Languedoc area of South West France in October 2004 having found her property through French Property Links.

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