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Unemployment Benefits in France

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Chateau 65
2
Vienne (86)

€251,000
Beautiful Renovated Old Stone Country House with Stunning Mountain Views, a Large Barn & Secluded Garden
3
Ariège (09)

€340,000
Luxury French Residence with 360° Panoramic Views in the Dordogne / Gironde Region of Southern France
9
Dordogne (24)

€1,150,000
Rue De Buci -Saint Germain Des Pres -Paris 6
1
Paris (75)

€399,000
Beautiful Ecluse on the Nantes to Brest Canal
3
Finistère (29)

€320,000
Charming Loire Valley Manor, 20 Acres, Pool | Great Location North of Tours, Indre-Et-Loire
7
Indre-et-Loire (37)

€1,350,000
Magnificent Tourist Property in Hérault with a Panoramic View of the Valley and the Mountains.
21
Hérault (34)

€3,200,000
2 Lakes, Carp Fishery Business in the Ardenne Region of France 3.5 Hours from Calais, Beautiful Rural Views Carp up to …
0
Ardennes (08)

€375,000
Historic Manor House, Outbuildings, Pool, Workshop, Barn with Planning
7
Cantal (15)

€495,000
Tempted by the French Art De Vivre, in a Property of Excellence and Absolute Charm Near Lyon?
5
Rhône (69)

€1,295,000