Until now, many Parisians liked to go green for a hike on the Chemin des Crêtes or a picnic on the banks of the Seine in La Roche-Guyon (Val-d'Oise) .
But the Covid-19 and the confinements have changed the situation.
Some urbanites have decided to change their life, without stopping off and have not hesitated to truly settle in the countryside.
And of course, when it came time to set sail elsewhere, the magnificent landscapes of the Coteaux de la Seine came back to their minds.
Even if it is at the end of Val-d'Oise, on the edge of Normandy, the area of La Roche-Guyon and Vétheuil has suddenly become very sought after.
“It was a really monstrous phenomenon, everything sold out!
», Is still surprised Jacqueline Mouchel of the Real estate news agency of Vexin, based in Vétheuil.
“It's very simple, we have nothing left on the market.
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Sell your apartment in Paris to buy a charming house
Residents of the inner suburbs or Paris have taken the plunge.
And by selling their apartment, they had no trouble buying a house full of charm in Vexin.
In the area, you can afford a small pavilion from 200,000 euros.
But for exposed beams, old stones and authenticity, count more in the 400,000 euros, or even more depending on the property.
"What is very important for those who seek is the view", notes Jacqueline, whose agency specializes in charming houses.
“Even if the terrain is small, you need a beautiful environment.
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For others, the Vexin was first a weekend house.
"And then the secondary became main after confinement", notes the professional.
“I have a young couple who bought a second home in Villers-en-Arthies.
But eventually, they enrolled the children in school here and settled down for good!
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With the development of teleworking, all they need to do is travel one or two days a week to Paris or the inner suburbs. “We are one hour maximum from the capital, points out the professional. And then there is the train to Mantes-la-Jolie
(Yvelines)
. "