Niort is a charming medieval town set upon the Sevre Niortaise River in the south-west of Deux Sevres in the Poitou Charente. Its position in Western France close to the Vendee makes it an ideal location in which to search for French property in amongst some of the most beautiful countryside in France.
Niort was once an important inland harbour and entertained vessels that would navigate their way up river from the Atlantic Ocean. During medieval times Niort's port was extremely important to the local area, with a whole range of commodities being handled by the port. Today, the river is a lot more peaceful and serves as a perfect backdrop to the Niort property that line its banks.
The town is served by two international airports - one at La Rochelle and the other and Poiters, both of which are only a short distance away. Niort also has a small airfield of its own located to the south-east of the town.
The countryside around Niort offers some excellent opportunities for prospective buyers of Niort property. Near Coulonges to the north-west of Niort you could buy a 6-bed French property with enclosed courtyard and substantial grounds for less than 330,000 euros. If you're looking for a villa in France with views over one of the many rivers in the area, you could find a suitable 2-bed property that fits your needs for around 160,000 euros between Niort and Melle.
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