The heart of the Haute Vienne Region of France is the city of Limoges

If you are thinking of buying a property in France then you could do a lot worse then buying one in the beautiful city of Limoges in the heart of the Haute Vienne Province of France, says Dave of www.hauteviennehideaways.com. The city has an overall population of about 150,000 which includes a large number of students.

This province used to be pretty remote but now thanks to the City's airport the whole of the Haute Vienne and the entire Limousin region is now very much reachable by low cost airlines. Budget airlines fly into Limoges from Stanstead, East Midlands and Liverpool and we believe a Luton service may be starting soon as well. Once in the city maximum travelling time is only 45minutes to any part of the province.

The influx of new visitors and tourists has had a positive effect on the economy of the town. There are a wide selection of restaurants and bars and business is booming for the traditional porcelain shops. Porcelain being a traditional craft associuated with this part of France.

If you are thinking of buying property in the City please be aware that prices for Limoges houses are more expensive than the rest of the Haute Vienne. Small towns and villages such as Le Dorat, Bellac, and Saint-Junien maybe better options if you are interested in a more sleepy way of life as typically, those that purchase in the region are looking for somewhere to really get away from it all. The region is popular with Britains looking to retire. However, there are really a mixture of people coming to the region from youngsters looking to get onto the career ladder to people just about to retire.

There is some interesting tit bit of information if you are interested in 'working from home' ,as Limoges is tipped to become a 'cyber centre' and the telecommunications infrastrucure will be 21st century.

The region is ideal for rural activities as there are plenty of rivers and streams, rich countryside, scenic walks, nature watching and days can be spent exploring chateaux, churches and historic medieval architecture.

A word of warning though as winter can be very quiet in the region, so the province may only be suitable for some people looking for summer holiday homes.

If you are property renovator then the Haute Vienne could be what you need as there are there are plenty of houses to be found that are in need of some restoration. If you are looking for a renovation project you will easily find something in the Haute Vienne Region of France.

If you are tired of a manic living and looking for a property that is relatively cheap, perhaps in need of renovation, and with plenty of calmness , the Haute Vienne Region of France could be just the property spot for you. Further information on buying your own Haute Vienne Hideaway can be obatined from www.hauteviennehideaways.com