Bordeaux 33000, Chartrons - Paul Doumer
Bordeaux, France
Guide Price
$489,473
425,000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
2
BATHROOMS
1
Description
Dans le secteur très recherché des Chartrons, apprécié pour ses ruelles piétonnes et ses commerces de proximité, et plus particulièrement en première ligne des quais tout en étant à l'abri de toute nuisance, le bien que nous vous proposons a tout pour séduire. Situé au premier étage arrière d'un charmant immeuble en pierre, cet appartement d'environ 100 m² a été entièrement rénové avec des prestations de qualité. Dès l'entrée, vous serez accueilli par un espace fonctionnel avec rangements intégrés et un coin buanderie. Le séjour double, généreux et baigné de lumière grâce à une grande verrière, offre de beaux volumes. Un espace bureau, facilement transformable en troisième chambre, complète cet ensemble. La cuisine dinatoire, conviviale, est sublimée par une magnifique cheminée. La partie nuit se compose de deux chambres ainsi que d'une salle de bains. Enfin, la configuration des lieux offre de nombreuses possibilités d'aménagement, notamment pour un usage professionnel ou mixte habitation/profession.
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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