Overview
- Rowe says areas in southwest France offer better value than traditional Spanish hotspots such as the Costa del Sol.
- He names Nantes, La Rochelle, Charente, Charente-Maritime, Sèvres and parts of the Limousin as promising locations for lower prices.
- In a recent episode, he found five properties around £75,000–£80,000, with a mix of renovation projects and move-in-ready homes.
- He notes prices have edged up since filming but maintains that good bargains remain available in the region.
- He highlights four distinct seasons and cultural draws such as Bordeaux’s wine country and UNESCO-listed Carcassonne, and he expects more Britons to consider the area.