Barcelonnette is a small alpine village located in the Ubaye Valley, just to the north of the Mercantour
National Park in Southeast France. Only minutes from the French-Italian border, the village offers
superb access to the skiing stations at Pra-Loup, Le Sauze and Super Sauze, as well as being within 15
minutes drive of St Anne's and St Jean's ski stations in the Ubaye Valley. Given its proximity to some
of Provence's best skiing areas, French property for sale in Barcelonnette is not expensive. A studio flat
in the village centre can be acquired for just 35,000 euros!
Only 3,000 people live in Barcelonnette, yet the atmosphere in the village streets is lively and
welcoming, with shops, market traders and pavement cafes lining the narrow cobbled streets during the
pleasant summer months. Barcelonnette property too, with their pastel coloured facades and painted
shutters, give the town a warm and friendly feel. During the winter, Barcelonnette thrives in the alpine
snow. It remains a lively place, greeting winter sports enthusiasts from around the world who come to
enjoy Barcelonnette's apres ski facilities.
Barcelonnette property available for sale in the village generally consists of apartments and
townhouses. Along the Ubaye Valley, French property hunters may find larger homes for sale, such as
villas and chalets. A 4-bed villa in France close to Pra-Loup will cost around 400,000 euros. A 4-bed
property like this could sleep up to 8 people, and so offers excellent rental potential all year round.
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