While property prices in Bordeaux are relatively high, good deals can be found around the famous Gironde city. The proof with this city.
Along with Nantes and Lyon, Bordeaux is one of the cities that has experienced a real estate boom with the massive arrival of Ile-de-France residents looking for larger and cheaper housing. But, logically, prices have obviously increased over recent years. You should then consider moving a little further away to continue to get good deals.
A short hour’s drive from Bordeaux, we find a medieval town that is worth the detour. And not only for its pretty streets and its historical heritage which includes ramparts, ruins of a fortified castle or even an old priory. Here, the median price for a house is currently only €1,996/m2 according to data from our colleagues at Figaro Immobilier. Enough to give yourself space, especially if you are a family with children and want to have several bedrooms.
As proof, we find, for example, real estate advertisements for houses of 120m² (5 or 6 rooms) at 265,000 euros or 204m² (7 rooms) at only 300,000 euros. A very reasonable amount for such an area, knowing that they all have a garden or a large piece of land that can be used to create a vegetable garden. And which city allows you to acquire a property at these prices? This is Saint-Macaire, built on a rocky promontory and located on the right bank of the Garonne.
Located in the Gironde department, the small village of Saint-Macaire is far from being an isolated town since it offers complete access to healthcare. There are dentists, physiotherapists, a psychologist and even nurses. Saint-Macaire also has all the essential daily amenities. A local market enlivens the square every Wednesday and Saturday, and the village also has a bakery as well as a daily local shop. Several supermarkets are within a few kilometers, making larger shopping trips easier.
The quality of life in Saint-Macaire is reinforced by its very green setting. The surroundings of this medieval jewel, whose first houses date from the 13th to the 16th centuries, invite you to enjoy numerous outdoor activities such as hiking, horseback riding or cycling.
