House by the sea

From Brittany to the Mediterranean, there are so many places offering sumptuous views and houses that invite the outdoors indoors.Perhaps yours could be a village house with direct beach access in Morbihan? A 300 m2 family home on the Cotentin peninsula not far from Mont-Saint-Michel? Or a luxury seafront villa in the heart of Biarritz? Seaside property is certainly more expensive (beautiful views always fetch a high price!), but it can also be an excellent rental investment, especially if the property is located in a particularly popular area. A seaside house in Saint-Tropez, Ramatuelle or Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat can be a real goldmine in high season.

Head North !

Although the Breton coast doesn’t get as many hours of sunshine as the French Riviera, it offers some amazing opportunities in places like Dinard and Trinité-sur-Mer. Depending on your budget, it may be worth your while to head off to northern France, which is quieter, but has some amazing hidden gems. Are you a fan of architect Auguste Perret? If you are, perhaps you might be tempted by an architect-designed villa by the sea in Le Havre? Or perhaps a house raised on piers above the water in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer would be more your thing?

As a second home, a house by the sea will give everyone in the family, regardless of age, the perfect opportunity to make memories in restful surroundings. It would also put an end to pre-holiday stress, because you’ll be breathing in fresh sea air within a few hours’ drive.