The department of Maine et Loire straddles the Loire Valley in the Western Loire region. Formed mainly from the ancient land of Anjou the department takes in some magnificent countryside that includes a large section of the Loire Anjou Touraine Natural Park. Grand chateaux, imposing riverside castles and sprawling vineyards dominate the landscape across Maine et Loire, along with some beautiful areas of forest and woodland. If you're looking for French property in a place fit for royalty, Maine et Loire will fit the bill.
Angers is the largest settlement in the Maine et Loire. It occupies a prime location at the confluence point of several rivers. The Sarthe and Loir rivers converge in the countryside just to the north of Angers, while the Mayenne comes in from the north-west to join the Sarthe via a network of smaller tributaries on the northern outskirts of the town. These three conjoined rivers form the Maine that runs through Angers, converging with the mighty Loire to the south-west of the town. The other notable town in the region - Samur - also resides alongside the Loire.
Maine et Loire is packed full of potential for people who are looking to buy French property in this part of France. Everything from chateaux and farmhouses set on several acres of land to cheap Maine et Loire property ripe for renovation can be found in this department. Maine et Loire property prices are extremely keen too. A 4-bed renovated villa in France will cost in the region of 150,000 euros to 180,000 euros.
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