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

Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France

Guide Price

$1,382,040

1,200,000 EUR

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

1

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Description

Au coeur du Vieux Saint Gilles, la propriété se devine derrière la cour d'une ancienne école.<br> D'une surface totale de 231 m2 habitables, elle se décompose en deux parties: la première, entièrement de plain pied de 165 m2, s'ouvre plein Sud sur l'espace piscine et son pool house de 38 m2 entièrement équipé.<br> La seconde partie a été aménagée, en partie, dans une chapelle de 1880. Elle comprend au rez-de-chaussée, un vaste bureau et à l'étage, deux chambres, une salle de bains et un wc. Cette partie peut être indépendante, l'accès étant possible directement par la rue, en empruntant un escalier extérieur. Aux pieds de la chapelle, un parking privatif donne la possibilité de dédier cet espace à une profession libérale, du télétravail, etc.<br> L'atelier de 21 m2, le double garage et le grenier très logeable sont des annexes très utiles et rares dans ce quartier si proche des marchés et des quais. Le stationnement de plusieurs véhicules est aussi possible dans la cour d'accueil.<br> Côté pratique: chauffage PAC, DPE C, aspiration centralisée, cheminée, 2 salles de bains, 2 salles d'eau, 5 wc, maison sécurisée par des portails electriques, des grilles et une alarme.<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.

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.

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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