Jean Johannson heads to Brittany in Northern France to help keep motorcyclist Lisa from Southampton. She’s searching for her dream holiday home which she can enjoy with her husband Sylvain, and family and friends. And she’s bringing along her daughter Steffi to help her with the search. Lisa has a budget of £160,000 and Jean has 5 great options but will any get her revved up enough to make an offer?
About the area
Brittany is known for its beautiful countryside, traditional architecture, and lip-smacking food and drink — not least the traditional Briton cider. Being so close to the UK means it’s very convenient to get to, but also that there’s no guarantee of good weather, even in the summer.
Despite that, it’s still a very popular destination for us Brits and for the French as well. With working from home becoming a trend, more and more French city dwellers are moving to the countryside. Typically, on the coast, the two- or three-bedroom house with good space outside starts at around £250,000. But drive half an hour inland, and you can find similar properties for around a third less.