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An end that sounds like a beginning, in Normandy
For several years now, you and your wife have been looking for a second home on the outskirts of Paris. Several years and yet, you still haven't found the perfect ... -
A naturalist’s delight in the Cher
You’ve long been an admirer of fauna and flora, yet always from slightly afar. Your herbarium is full and the walls of your cabinet of curiosities are lined with mounted ... -
Professional reconversion in Bordeaux
Your friends think you're having a mid-life crisis. And to be fair, in this turbulent year 2020, this might well be the case. But no, you've been thinking about it ... -
Follow your heart in Le Gard!
Imagine sculpted French boxwood, silver olive trees, Tuscan cypresses swaying in the breeze, a shady plane tree alley, pines and firs, wisteria and Virginia creeper clinging to the facade. This ... -
Master of the village in Burgundy
For you, city life is so 2019. That’s why you opted for a change of scenery. And you managed to persuade your husband to settle in the countryside. When you ... -
Nostalgia in Canada
When you were little, the enchanting voice of popular French singer Line Renaud would soothe you as she sang Ma Cabane au Canada, your mother’s favourite song. For as long ... -
The Cézanne landscape in Aix-en-Provence
You’ve lost count of how many times you’ve seen Montagne Sainte-Victoire in Paul Cézanne’s paintings. You can’t explain your fascination when looking at it. Does it come from the subject ... -
Become a gentleman farmer in Portugal
You can at last find a property that allows you to make that big lifestyle change you’ve been dreaming of for so long, here in Sintra. The 91-acre estate will ... -
A game of Cluedo in Switzerland
Escape games and murder mysteries come easily to you. Take the game to a whole new level in this majestic property spanning over 168 acres. Unmask the killer in this 15th ... -
A play in three acts in Lot-et-Garonne
Act I: 1246, the Count of Toulouse decides to build this property on the outskirts of Agen. He has an eye for fine things, as the result shows: 19,375 sq ft of living ... -
You can be the lady of the manor in Normandy!
The incredible skill with which you run the household makes it look easy. But make no mistake, managing a 7,534 sq ft château and a 50-acre estate is no simple task. But ... -
Discover Provence, France
It only takes 2 syllables to put a smile on your face. That’s the magic of Provence. The violet of its lavender fields, the green of its olive trees, the ... -
Discover the chateaus of Bordeaux
The South-West of France has everything: the sun, the world's oldest vineyard over 112,000 hectares, and very beautiful chateaus. In Bordeaux, the word "château" means farm, so you'll see everything, ... -
On the road to the Stars of Dordogne
They touched the stars … but it could have been the Moon, here are the dreams of the ambitious restaurateurs. As we know, in the south-west of France, in Dordogne ... -
Chantilly and its surroundings
You adore nature, long walks in the forest, and mushroom hunting. But at the same time, it's impossible for you to live without the advantages of a city and the ... -
The most beautiful places to live around Paris
Rooted in French history, the areas surrounding Paris are very attractive, thanks to its beautiful heritage and relaxed lifestyle. This area not only offers a selection of old-style mansions, houses designed ...
Discover … Preferably the countryside
Sometimes, all you really want is peace and quiet. SoBarnes invites you u discover the luxuries of rural life, to live off the land or in the ways of “la vie de château.” Fall under the spell of the enchanted grounds on the outskirts of our beloved cities and capitals. In this section, you’ll find beautiful havens surrounded by nature’s greatest gifts – plains, forests, vineyards, orchards, gardens, and farms, and even some storied chateaus waiting for you to explore.
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Every week, a smile, a discovery, a secret place, a recommendation.
