In May, the pretty priory, in the heart of Puisaye - Colette's country - appears in its best light, with its priest's garden and water lily pond. The place exudes calm and serenity. Enough to give countryside desires to couples who, for a weekend, rent the dependence of this second home, transformed into a cottage by its owners.
A dream for many French people, but not accessible to all, especially since the soaring prices that followed the health crisis. "A budget from 300,000 to 400,000 € opens the doors of a beautiful property of charm and character with surface and even unoccupied square meters, but with work to do" says Olivier Brunet, director of Barnes Properties and Castles.
A little less if we agree to move away from peri-urban areas. "City dwellers are all looking for absolute calm, near a train station and with amenities less than 10 kilometers away to do their shopping," says the professional.
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