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Buying Property in Nord-Pas-de-Calais
Where to buy property in North Calais (Nord-Pas-de-Calais)
Overseas buyers of property for sale in North Calais (Nord-Pas-de-Calais) find that this region balances some of the familiar feel of life in the UK with a distinctly French twist and some Flemish influence, situated as it is near the Belgian border. While it is rural and quaint in parts, industry has also been an important part of this region’s history and business is still important here – connections to the UK, the rest of France and the whole of northern Europe are making Pas-de-Calais a travel and business hub, which should be good news for investors in property in the area.
In Lille the region boasts a wonderful rejuvenated city. Recent government investment includes the stylish station (thanks to Eurostar, Kent and London are very commutable) and a modern industrial area attracting new business here. There’s a very charming and historic Old Town that owes its elegance to the city’s affluent industrial past.
Those looking for rural France this close to the UK will find it in large parts of the region, particularly in the les-developed north. The area is well known for its festivals and there are numerous lively towns too, such as St. Omer and Montreuil-sur-Mer, with shops and markets servicing the rural communities thereabouts.
The Opal Coast is renowned for its quality beaches, such as the one at Le Touquet, a busy resort that is popular with holidaying Parisians in particular. The town’s great amenities, including shopping, a water park, casinos and golf, along with its proximity to the UK, makes the area an ideal holiday home destination.
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