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Mar 9

All Your Agents Were Excellent

Hi Sharon,

Our trip to France very steep learning curve!!!

I'm still in France, sailing back tonight. All your people who showed me round were excellent, very helpful.

I took loads of photos so over weekend will share with my husband and let you know.

I would like to think there are 2/3 possibles (I saw more than the list) from the ones I saw.

Many thanks again, Joanne.

First viewing trip can be an eye opener but we tend to find the right property for our clients within a couple of trips and it turns out that Joanne may have found the perfect property with us, we have passed your kind words onto our agents.

If you are looking to view and buy a house in Normandy, let Cle France guide YOU through the French Property Buying Process!

And as several of our clients say "Follow your heart and make the move"

Thank You Cle France

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Mar 9

Cle France agent was excellent

Hi Sharon,

Your agent was excellent I can not speak too highly of his manner, his professionalism and how helpful he was.

He even showed us other properties and provided useful insights to the area.

Gerard.

All part of the service Gerard but thanks for taking the tim to let us know and we have passed your kind words onto our agent.

If you are looking to view and buy a house in Poitou-Charentes, let Cle France guide YOU through the French Property Buying Process!

And as several of our clients say "Follow your heart and make the move"

Thank You Cle France

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Mar 9

A New Life in France?

Character Rural French House, Mortain (ref: MNB03497) €150,000

If it is a new life in France you are looking for or just a change of scenery and a slower pace of life then we have the property for you that "fits the bill" in so many ways. In the countryside yet on the edge of a lively town, quiet location with open rural views but not isolated, ready to move into but scope for development, land for animals and growing your own but not too much to make it a burden....

The lists go on about this house it is such a perfect buy for someone thinking about taking thew next step and buying a proper family home in France, we love it!

Because of all of these reasons you have a FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE this Rural French House is a 4 bedroom Character Cottage that dates back to the 1700s.

The property has a new conservatory at the back and one also to the front of the house, a beautiful large fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher, fridge, table and chairs, the large lounge has a granite fireplace with wood burning stove plus oil fired radiators, original oak beams give character, there are 4 bedrooms one with an en-suite and 1 with small adjoining room (which could be made into an en-suite if required), bathroom, separate shower room.

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Ground floor: Entrance 9.20m2, fitted and equipped kitchen 18,70m2, living room with fireplace 30.00m2 (wood burning stove), conservatory 16m2, 1 ground floor Bedroom 12.80m2, bathroom 6.60m2, Shower room and toilet 3.00m2, Corridor 5.30m2..

Upstairs: Mezzanine 12.00m2, 2 bedrooms 7.50m2 and 13.00m2, toilet 1.00m2.

Lower Ground Floor: 2 cellars 30m2 and 20m2 / store rooms (50m2), boiler room 27m2 (Oil central heating - recent boiler).

Courtyard and Land of 5 Acres / 2 Hectares approx.

There are 3 large dry stores under the house and a separate oil store.

A Patio area outside, with old bread oven, is ideal for relaxing and for family and friends to enjoy the fresh air and the BBQ, this area  around the property contains a table and benches and parking for several cars.

The sale is to include most of the furniture.

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The house is situated in the bottom of a beautiful valley within a 5 minutes walk of the market town of Mortain with all shops and services and only 10 minutes walk to a school.

In Mortain you will find the famous waterfalls, the 'petite cascade' and the 'grand cascade' which are a popular tourist attractions are only 15 minutes walk away. There are many cycling and walking routes close by. Also the town has a lot of history regarding the second world war as a major battle was fought in Mortain.

The house stands in approx 5 acres of land, including a field with animal store with river Cance running at the bottom and small wood to one corner.

The main gardens are landscaped and contain fruit trees and willow trees.

The House has been completely renovated and has the benefit of mains drainage and oil fired central heating.

Tax Fonciere 987.00 euros a year.

Habitation Tax 979.00 euros a year.

Just over an hours drive to the ferries at Caen for Portsmouth etc, and around 1 hours drive to Dinard with cheap flights by Ryanair.

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Blog submitted by: Alex at The French Property Network - Cle France. 

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Mar 8

French Bank Holiday dates 2016

Just updating the Cle France Office calendar and thought this was useful information for those booking and planning property viewings in France.

There are 11 official public holidays in France. The Alsace region and the Moselle department observe 2 additional days. Contrary to most countries, these holidays do not shift when they fall during a weekend. As an example in the UK they move the May and August Bank holidays to the nearest Monday but in France if May 1st is on a Sunday, which it is this year, then that Sunday is the bank holiday, not good news for the workers eh!

Planning a viewing trip?

If you are planning a viewing trip to view some of the super property we have for sale in France then these dates could help you plan, even if they give you the days to avoid as offices and shops will be closed.

Remember - most Estate agents don't work Sundays and depending on the region of France Saturdays get booked up very quickly so you will need to give us more notice than you would for a weekday, which will be easier to plan for at shorter notice.

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So here are the Bank Holiday dates / jour fériés in France for 2016

Jan 1 Friday is New Year's Day is a National holiday

Mar 20 Sunday is March equinox Season

Mar 25 Friday is Good Friday is only a Local holiday

Mar 27 Sunday is when Daylight Saving Time starts

Mar 27 Sunday is Easter Day - Observance

Mar 28 Monday is Easter Monday is a National holiday

May 1 Sunday is Labour Day / May Day is a National holiday

May 5 Thursday is Ascension Day is a National holiday

May 8 Sunday is WWII Victory Day is a National holiday

May 15 Sunday is Whit Sunday - Observance

May 16 Monday is Whit Monday is a National holiday

May 29 Sunday is Mother's Day - Observance

Jun 19 Sunday is Father's Day - Observance

Jun 20 Monday is June Solstice

Jul 14 Thursday is Bastille Day is a National holiday

Aug 15 Monday is Assumption of Mary is a National holiday

Sep 22 Thursday is September equinox

Oct 30 Sunday is when Daylight Saving Time ends

Nov 1 Tuesday is All Saints' Day is a National holiday

Nov 11 Friday is Armistice Day is a National holiday

Dec 21 Wednesday is December Solstice

Dec 24 Saturday is Christmas Eve - Observance

Dec 25 Sunday is Christmas Day is a National holiday

Dec 26 Monday is St Stephen's Day is a Local holiday

Dec 31 Saturday is New Year's Eve - Observance

Please note: A lot of business and shops, Post offices etc will be closed in France on these days.

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Blog submitted by: Alex at The French Property Network - Cle France.

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Mar 5

Cle France Service was Excellent

Hi Sharon

When we posted our requirements with Cle France, the service we received from your network was excellent, resulting in a number of quality visits and ultimately us buying our new house in Morbihan in Brittany.

Many thanks

Regards, Steve Braddick.

It was our pleasure Steve, if you are looking to view and buy a house in Brittany, let Cle France guide YOU through the French Property Buying Process!

And as several of our clients say "Follow your heart and make the move" Steve did!

Thank You Cle France

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