Our Location

French Character Homes has its roots in Pau, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques of South West France. But our selection spans the whole country: wherever the property you are drawn to lies, from Normandy to Provence, you will find it here.

The South West remains the region we know best — and one of the most rewarding in all of France. An hour from both the ski slopes of the Pyrenees and the sandy Atlantic beaches, these are some of the reasons we value it so highly:

• • The ideal touring base however you want to explore: walking, by bike, car or train
• • Only 1h to the Atlantic coast, and 1h from the Pyrenées
• • Region served by 3 national airports and 2 international airports
• • Some of the best wines in France are produced in the region
• • Culinary delights await you, the South West is well known for many of its local dishes
• • The South West of France boasts an average of 2000 hours of sunshine per year, making it one of the sunniest regions of France.
• • For the energetic, the Pyrenees mountain range offers a host of exciting activities from canoeing, rafting and kayaking to hand-gliding, rock climbing and horse-riding.
• • For a calmer pace of life, one can explore the music and cultural events held in the Parc Beaumont Casino, visit the art galleries and museums or explore Pau Chäteau, birthplace of Henri IV who became king of France.