La Rochelle 17000, Centre-ville - Vieux-port - Marché
La Rochelle, France
Guide Price
$958214
832000 EUR
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
3
BATHROOMS
2
YEAR BUILT
1700
Description
LA ROCHELLE HYPERCENTRE – BIEN RARE 122m² – TERRASSE & BEAUX VOLUMES<br>À deux pas du Vieux-Port et des commerces, au calme absolu d'une résidence discrète, ce T5 de caractère de 122 m² offre un art de vivre unique en plein centre-ville.<br>Organisé sur 3 niveaux, ce bien allie charme architectural et fonctionnalité. Il est sublimé par de nombreux détails architecturaux conférant une véritable identité au lieu, dont une magnifique verrière au premier étage qui baigne les espaces de lumière et renforce le caractère unique de l'appartement.<br>Il se compose :<br>Belle pièce de vie au RDC ouverte sur une cour intérieure<br>Cuisine équipée avec cellier<br>Espaces bureau / salon intermédiaire idéal télétravail<br>3 chambres, dont une avec accès direct à la terrasse privative du 3ème étage<br>2 salles d'eau – 3 WC – Buanderie<br>Rangements intégrés à chaque niveau<br>Cave de 31 m² accessible directement depuis le logement<br>Local vélos dans la résidence<br>Un bien patrimonial introuvable sur le secteur. Une adresse centrale et recherchée. Coup de coeur assuré !
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in La Rochelle
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
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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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