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Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie 85800, Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie

Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France

Guide Price

$1,092,963

949,000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

1

YEAR BUILT

1927

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Description

Cette villa balnéaire, baptisée Le Paradou, a été construite fin des années 20 et rénovée en 2002.<br> Située au calme d'une impasse de Boisvinet, elle profite de la proximité immédiate de la plage de la Pelle à Porteau et de la corniche vendéenne.<br> A l'étage, les vues sont agréables. Côté Est, on aperçoit les vieux jardins. Côté Sud, le salon et le séjour profitent d'une belle vue sur l'entrée du port et l'océan, comme l'espace bureau.<br> Les parquets pitchpin, les portes à panneaux et les hauteurs sous plafond témoignent de l'architecture typique du début de siècle dernier.<br> Confortable à l'année, cette villa a été aménagée pour recevoir une grande famille, elle compte 5 chambres, un bureau, 1 salle de bains et 2 salles d'eau.<br> L'espace piscine, plein sud, est agréable, entouré d'une terrasse en bois et bordé d'une haie d'hortensias. A l'est, un coin repas profite du soleil levant. Au terrain principal de 454 m2 s'ajoute un espace privatif de 116 m2 permettant le stationnement de 6 véhicules, très utile à seulement 30 m de la plage.<br> Côté pratique 171 m2, cuisine aménagée et équipée, chauffage pompe à chaleur (chaudière neuve), piscine chauffée et sécurisée, jardin clos.<br> Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www.georisques.gouv.fr

Location

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Living in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie

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.

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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.

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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