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Bordeaux 33800, Capucins - Saint-Michel

Bordeaux, France

Guide Price

$852,258

740,000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

3

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Description

Au calme dans une petite rue, à quelques pas de la Place de la Victoire, de son arrêt de tramway et du Marché des Capucins, à seulement 13 minutes à pied des Quais de Bordeaux, cette maison en pierre entièrement rénovée développe un volume rare en plein centre-ville.<br>Élevée sur trois niveaux, cette maison familiale séduit par son caractère atypique et son équilibre entre cachet ancien et aménagements contemporains.<br>Au rez-de-chaussée :<br>Une vaste entrée distribue des WC indépendants, une grande chambre avec point d'eau (idéal chambre d'amis ou activité libérale), une spacieuse cuisine ouverte sur salle à manger, une arrière-cuisine ainsi qu'une buanderie. Cheminée fonctionnelle.<br>Au premier étage :<br>Un grand salon lumineux, sublimé par un plancher en verre offrant une vue plongeante sur le rez-de-chaussée. Une très vaste suite parentale complète ce niveau avec salle de bains et WC.<br>Au deuxième étage, dédié aux enfants:<br>Un palier polyvalent pouvant accueillir un espace jeux, un bureau ou un dressing. Deux belles chambres climatisées et une salle d'eau avec WC.<br>À l'extérieur, un grand jardin exposé plein sud, véritable privilège en hypercentre, dispose d'un accès direct à la rue avec possibilité de stationner voitures, vélos ou deux-roues. (2.78 % d'honoraires TTC à la charge de l'acquéreur.)

Location

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Living 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
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France at a glance

How France scores for American expats

💰Cost of Living
Moderate
🛡️Safety
Very safe
🗣️English Spoken
Rarely
🏥Healthcare
Excellent
🌬️Air Quality
Moderate
📶Internet
Fast
🚶Walkability
Very walkable
🚇Transit
Excellent

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.

Contact Agent

AJP Immobilier Bordeaux Nansouty

Next steps for moving to France

Interested in this property? Here's how to move forward.

1

Understand the buying rules

Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.

2

Sort out your visa

Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.

3

Plan your finances

Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.

4

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.

5

Set up healthcare

Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.

6

Run the full checklist

Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.

Source

Bien'ici (bienici.com)

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Currency

EUR