Bordeaux 33000, Victor Hugo
Bordeaux, France
Guide Price
$633,435
550,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
3
BATHROOMS
1
Description
L'agence Lloyd & Davis vous propose ce très bel appartement familial de caractère de 118 m² dans un immeuble en pierres au 2ème étage sans ascenseur. Deux greniers de 17 m² complètent le bien.<br>Dès l'entrée, le charme opère. Un couloir mène à un double salon avec parquet massif, moulures, cheminées fonctionnelles et belle hauteur sous plafond qui permet de recevoir et de se détendre. Une cuisine séparée dinatoire très fonctionnelle complète l'espace familial.<br>Trois chambres lumineuses de 14 m², une grande salle de bain avec baignoire et douche et un espace dressing composent l'espace nuit.<br>L'appartement est traversant et bénéficie d'une belle luminosité. Des balcons filants permettent de profiter de l'extérieur aux beaux jours.<br>En plus de l'appartement principal, deux pièces au 4ème étage permettent d'aménager un espace de vie complémentaire.<br>Une cave est également comprise.<br>Des travaux de rénovation de la toiture et du sous-sol de l'immeuble viennent d'être réalisés.<br>L'immeuble est géré par une copropriété bien entretenue de seulement 5 lots. Pas de procédure en cours.<br>Proximité immédiate des transports (trams A et C), commerces et écoles réputées.<br>Honoraires à la charge du vendeur. Dans une copropriété de 5 lots. Quote-part moyenne du budget prévisionnel 1 320 €/an. Aucune procédure n'est en cours. Classe énergie D, Classe climat D Montant moyen estimé des dépenses annuelles d'énergie pour un usage standard, établi à partir des prix de l'énergie de l'année 2021 : entre 2397.00 et 3245.00 €. Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : georisques.gouv.fr. <br>Votre conseiller LLOYD & DAVIS : Sophie BOURGEOIS<br>Agent commercial (Entreprise individuelle) <br> RSAC 934 373 598 Bordeaux <br> RCP B1532 CA2400005 Apivia Courtage
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Bordeaux
A UNESCO World Heritage city with gorgeous 18th-century architecture, world-class wine culture, and a 2-hour TGV ride to Paris. Cost of living is higher than most of France but still 25-30% cheaper than Paris, and the international community is growing fast. You'll need functional French to truly integrate — fully English-speaking jobs are rare outside tech.
Morning baguettes from the corner boulangerie, two-hour lunches with wine that no one apologizes for, and the slow realization that the French were right about everything involving food.
Visa
Talent Passport (Passeport Talent) — multiple categories for skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and researchers. Qualified employee route requires min €39,582/yr salary. Valid up to 4 years, family included. Visitor Visa (Visa Long Séjour) suits retirees with passive income — no work allowed, must prove €1,600+/mo resources.
Learn more: The Complete Guide to Moving to France→Key Fact
France has famously complex bureaucracy (the préfecture experience is legendary) but offers world-class universal healthcare, 5 weeks mandatory vacation, and excellent public infrastructure once you are in the system.
Learn more: Health Insurance for Americans Living Abroad→France at a glance
How France scores for American expats
Cost of buying in France
Estimated fees and ongoing costs for this property
Closing Costs
7-10% of purchase price
- ·Notary fees: 7-8% (includes transfer taxes)
- ·Agent: 3-8% (usually included in listing price)
- ·No separate stamp duty
Annual Costs
Property Tax
€500-3,000+/yr taxe foncière (varies by commune)
Insurance
€200-500/yr
HOA / Condo Fees
€100-300/mo for apartments (charges de copropriété)
Good to Know
Agent Fees
Usually seller pays (included in listing price)
Foreign Buyer Note
No restrictions on foreign buyers. Non-residents pay 3% additional wealth tax on French property above €1.3M.
Legal help in France
Hire your own attorney — not the seller's. We'll match you with a vetted local lawyer.
Need a local attorney in France?
We'll connect you with an independent, English-speaking real estate attorney experienced with foreign buyers. Not the seller's lawyer — yours.
Next steps for moving to France
Interested in this property? Here's how to move forward.
Understand the buying rules
Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.
Sort out your visa
Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.
Plan your finances
Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.
Know your tax obligations
US citizens are taxed on worldwide income. You'll need to file US taxes from abroad and may owe local taxes too.
Set up healthcare
Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.
Run the full checklist
Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.
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