Chateaux such as

Chateaux such as Chenonceau, Chambord, Cheverny, Amboise, Blois and Chaumont with its annual international garden festival.” Our latest properties for sale in Pays de la Loire and Centre of Arc history and the siege of Orléans. And Sancerre, home to 2800 hectares of wine – producing grapes in stunning countryside and voted favourite village of the French in 2021”. “And if you’re keen on a riverside property there is a lot of choice” advises Charlotte. “Saumur for example, the equestrian capital of France; Candes St Martin, at the confluence of the Loire and the Vienne and which hosts one the best local antiques fairs.” East of Tours Loches If you’re looking to live close to those magnificent castles, head east advises local Leggett agent Nicola Bobeldijk. “Around St Aignan sur Cher for instance, which is home to the Beauval zoo, famous for its panda population, you’ll find many small villages with interesting properties. And Montrichard and its surroundings are also popular as both towns are close to some of the best-known West of Tours Head west say local Agents Ali and David Kimber-Bates for stunning countryside and fabulous vineyards as well as iconic towns and châteaux. The couple bought a house in Indreet-Loire some 20 years ago in the 17th century walled town of Richelieu, created as a “cité idéale” (a model town) on the orders of the infamous Cardinal from whom the town takes its name. “We bought a renovation project as a holiday home but loved the good life in France so much we decided to move over fulltime in 2017” says Ali. With a population of about 1,700 people, Richelieu is just a 20-minute drive from the medieval town of Chinon and its world-famous castle on the banks of the Vienne river. Denise and Kevin Belchambers bought a holiday home in a small village near Chinon in 2003 and fell in love with the lifestyle. They eventually moved here full time and set up Loire Brakes, e-bike guided tours of the Loire Valley. “When we first moved to the Loire Valley from the UK, it was hard to choose what to see first – there is just so much beauty, not to mention the street markets, the wines and the fabulous gastronomy. And it’s not just that the area is wonderful” says Denise. “We’ve made so many friends here, our neighbours are fabulous, sharing with us the culture, traditions and history of the area.” With a relaxed pace of life, dazzling landscape, wine and castles – the Loire offers a superb lifestyle. See all of Leggett Immobilier’s properties for sale in the Loire Valley EXCLUSIVE Loire Beauty Maine-et-Loire €409,000 Ref: A21186 - Lovely 4-bedroom character property with pool and mature gardens. Agency fees to be paid by the seller. Energy class: E Climate class: D 17th Century Charm Mayenne €82,400 Ref: A27100 - Pretty 1-bedroom stone cottage with garden and barn. Ideal holiday home! Agency fees to be paid by the seller. Energy class: E Climate class: B B&B Business Loir-et-Cher €339,200 Ref: A25912 -Charming 6-bedroom Napoleonic house dating from 1880, in the Braye valley. 6% agency fees included paid by the buyer. Energy class: C Climate class: D Lovely Longère Maine-et-Loire €379,000 Ref: A23877 - Stunning 4-bedroom historical riverside longère close to Saumur. Agency fees to be paid by the seller. Energy class: D Climate class: C Château Chic Maine-et-Loire €294,999 Ref: A26820 - Spectacular apartment within a stunning château, with grounds and pool. 7% agency fees included paid by the buyer. Energy class: D Climate class: D Little Gem Indre €77,900 Ref: A19418 - Excellent semi-detached 3-bedroom house in a charming village. 7% agency fees included paid by the buyer. Energy class: E Climate class: E True Elegance Vendée €579,000 Ref: A09897 - Charming 8-bedroom home with heated pool and outbuildings on 4000 m². Agency fees to be paid by the seller. Energy class: D Climate class: D Anjou Vineyards Maine-et-Loire €787,500 Ref: A26942 - 6-bedroom maison de maître with gîte, heated pool and outbuildings. 5% agency fees included paid by the buyer. Energy class: B Climate class: A Rural Retreat Eure-et-Loir €450,000 Ref: A19575 - Attractive 5-bedroom farmhouse with outbuildings and 1½ acres. 3% agency fees included paid by the buyer. Energy class: D Climate class: B www.leggettfrance.com info@leggett.fr +33 (0)5 53 60 84 88 Change your outlook We are recruiting independent sales agents across France +33 (0)5 53 60 82 77 recruitment@leggett.fr Information on the risks to which these properties are exposed is available on the Geohazards website: www.georisques.gouv.fr 118 | The Good Life France The Good Life France | 119