If you are considering buying a property in France then you could do a lot worse then buying one in the beautiful city of Limoges which is right 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 region used to be quite remote but now thanks to the City's airport the whole of the Haute Vienne and the entire Limousin region is now very much accessible by low cost airlines. Low cost airlines fly into Limoges from Stanstead, East Midlands and Liverpool and we hear a Luton service may be commencing operations shortly. Once in the city maximum travelling time is only 45minutes to any part of the province.

The arrival of new visitors and tourists has had a booming 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 considering buying property in the town please be aware that prices for Limoges property are more expensive than the rest of the Haute Vienne Region. 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 a quiet life. 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 news if you are interested in 'working from home' ,as Limoges is tipped to become a 'cyber centre' and the communications infrastrucure will be 21st century.

The region is ideal for rural pursuits as there are plenty of rivers and streams, rich countryside, scenic walks, nature watching and time 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 region 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 properties to be found that are in need of some restoration. If you are looking for a refurbishment 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 inexpensive, perhaps in need of renovation, and with plenty of country living thrown in, 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