Character Homes in France
Châteaux, manoirs and maisons de maître from €150,000, across all of France
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Welcome to French Character Homes
French Character Homes is a curated portal of France's finest character properties — an exceptional selection of homes from €150,000, across all of France.
Our selection spans châteaux, manor houses, maisons de maître, hôtels particuliers, wine estates and mills, each chosen for its period architecture and unspoiled setting. Every property is marketed by a French estate agency or by its owner: an enquiry sent from its page goes directly to them, and they reply to you themselves.
The Collection
Location, Character and Charm
French Character Homes brings together the very best France has to offer: only the most exceptional properties, from agencies and owners across the country, gathered in one place.
Chateaux
Have you always dreamt of owning a French château? From the medieval stronghold to the pleasure palace — what the word actually covers.
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Manor Houses
Between the farmhouse and the château: the seigneurial country house, fortified in appearance rather than in fact.
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Character Homes
Maisons de maître, hôtels particuliers, wine estates, mas and mills — the styles we present, and what sets them apart.
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Your Search
Your Dream Home
From the Côte d'Azur to Brittany, the châteaux of the Loire to the foothills of the Pyrenees, the selection spans the whole of France.
Every buyer's tastes, requirements and budget are different. Browse by region, or search by property type and price, then enquire directly with the agency or owner of any property that appeals.
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Our Expertise
French properties with real character
Each property is presented with comprehensive photography, a detailed description and the key facts. Our buying guide then takes you step by step through the process of buying a property in France.
Selling a character property privately? See our guidance for sellers.
Our Properties
Finding an exceptional property in France should never be daunting. By presenting character and period homes, we make the search a pleasure rather than a chore — from the first glance to the one that stops you still.