LOCATION On the market
UNDER €100,000 Appealing apartment On the third floor of a residential building in ‘lavender capital’ Dignes-les-Bains, this two- bedroom, 73.8m2
apartment
offers a comfortable and bright living space plus a 9.75m2
Roman treasures and Camarguais culture come together in Arles
from Paris, London, Brussels, Antwerp and Amsterdam. From Paris, you can catch trains to Aix-en-Provence (2hr50), Marseille (3hr) and Avignon (2hr30), which has the added advantage of trains from London St-Pancras during the summer. If you’re driving, Marseille
is 480 miles from Paris, around eight hours in the car. Road access to Provence is rarely a problem, but at certain times of year, the number of visitors is what will slow you down!
EMPLOYMENT AND THE ECONOMY Outside of France’s capital, PACA is one of the favourite areas for international companies to set up a base,
particularly in Aix-en- Provence and Marseille. Nicknamed ‘Aix-Marseille’, this dynamic zone is the country’s third-highest urban concentration, and over 51% of the population are under the age of 40. In addition to these
headquarters for global industry, PACA can boast a strong network of SMEs, supported by the multi- lingual organisation ‘Invest in Provence’, which offers great support to anyone considering a new business venture there. Although vast parts of Provence are rural and laidback, this part of France is a safe bet for tourism and has a strong economy that is supported by more than one type of industry. ■
WHAT THE AGENTS SAY…
Local property agent Victoria Templeman founded Maison Victoire in 2007. Here, she shares her thoughts on the current property market in Provence. “Provence is a popular area for househunters and
visitors as its climate, culture and landscapes are hard to beat. Tourism has always been strong here and is currently booming, which means that investment buyers are looking for properties that lend themselves to being used as bed and breakfasts or luxury boutique hotels. “Over the past three years, we’ve seen a steep rise in city-
dwellers moving here permanently. One factor helping this has been the rapid rollout of 5G, so that professionals can work from home in Provence more efficiently. Those who already had smaller holiday homes here have sold them in favour of larger properties, so it’s possible to find smaller places now that might not have come onto the market before.”
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26 FRENCH PROPERTY NEWS: January/February 2024
€500,000 TO €1M Seaside property Renovated throughout and in the heart of prestigious Ste-Maxime, this south-facing apartment is on the second floor of a secure building with a caretaker, liſt and double garage. Enjoy a vast 37m2 living area as well as a spacious sea view balcony. €695,000 (French Entrée, ref 75011143584)
OVER €1M Lubéron luxury Surrounded by vineyards, this superb six-bedroom, five- bathroom home offers lovely views, a serene garden with swimming pool and spacious terrace, and a remodelled interior. Two of the bedrooms can be accessed independently. €1.99m (French Entrée, ref V2569)
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€200,000 TO €350,000 Vaucluse village Enjoy village life in this traditional two-bedroom house on an enclosed plot of land, which has plenty of room to instal a swimming pool. It’s located on the edge of St- Saturnin-lès-Apt, within walking distance of amenities. €295,000 (French Entrée, ref 840121400)
€350,000 TO €500,000 Poolside villa Provençal charm abounds in this villa offering privacy, while being on the edge of Villecroze village. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an 8,500m2
An ideal holiday bolthole. €98,000 (French Entrée, ref 75055145001)
terrace.
€100,000 TO €200,000 Townhouse to renovate Arranged over four levels, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom townhouse needs renovation, but offers 118m2
and a small outdoor
terrace, in Lorgues, just an hour northeast of the popular towns of St-Tropez and Ste-Maxime. €140,000 (French Entrée, ref 10042)
garden
and a garage make this property excellent value for money and a year-round family home. €425,000 (French Entrée, ref 10024)
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