Franche Comte Real Estate

Franche Comte is ideally situated between beautiful Switzerland, Burgundy and Rhone-Alps. It is also really close to Germany and Italy. It is very central to western Europe. The region is particularly calm, with no town having more than 200 000 inhabitants according to the last census.

Outstanding nature and scenery combined with an historical past rich in architecture, together with a multitude of celebrations and festivals, make it an exciting area to visit. The region is attractive for potential real estate buyers. In recent years, the prices of real estate in France have been recovering, and so have the prices in the region of Franche Comte.

The real estate market in Franche Comte offers some great value for people looking for mountains and less well know ski resorts. It is one of the less expensive regions of eastern France, but with the excellent quality properties and high standards of living. Even if you have a look at prices in Besancon, you will see that it is less expensive than some other big cities despite its attractions. It is located very close to Switzerland and it is popular with commuters as salaries are significantly higher in Switzerland than in France.