EQUESTRIAN PROPERTIES FOR SALE IN FRANCE

We are one of the leading agents in France and have equestrian properties for sale right across the country.
Whether you are looking for a working equestrian centre/stud farm, or would just like a character house with stables to indulge your passion, we probably have just what you need.
If not then why not mandate us to do a property search on your behalf?

Our local agent is perfectly positioned to advise you on both price and the best way to present your property.
We have a database of over 60,000 active buyers, many of whom are looking for equestrian property.
We will promote your property to local, national and international buyers, and our marketing team spend over 2m euros a year, to ensure that your property receives worldwide exposure.

Not all of our listings are publicly available on our website, some vendors prefer us to discreetly place their properties with our database of buyers [off market service].
If, having spoken with our team, we still don’t have a suitable property then you can give us a mandat de recherche.
This costs you nothing, and allows us to scour the local market on your behalf – including properties listed for sale privately or with other agencies.

• The price of country houses rose by 5.7% in 2022, but with demand slowing to pre-boom levels equestrian property is one of the few property types to buck the trend.
• France has 8,600 equestrian clubs, 5,000 horse riding centres and 400 equestrian tourism centres.
• We have one million equestrian tourists visit us annually.
• There are 20 distinct horse breeds in France, including the Selle Francaise, the French Trotter and the French Saddle Pony.
• There were 1,035,000 equines in France at the end of 2021.
• Equine activities add around eleven billion euros to the French GDP.

Q. Which parts of France are most suitable for horses?
A. You will find most horses in Normandy, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Rhone-Alpes and Pays de la Loire. It is Normandy that is known as the equine capital of Europe though, with an unrivalled infrastructure. The truth is that equestrian properties can be found all over France.

Q. Can I buy hay in France?
A. Yes, of course. As you move further south there is less grass (less rainfall, more sunshine) so you should allow for buying more hay, and allow for double the land that you would need further north.

Q. What extra costs are involved in buying French property?
A. The cost of agency fees are always included in our adverts. However, you should allow 8-10% extra to cover the notaires fees, taxes and other miscellaneous costs. Obviously you need to allow for any refurbishment or renovation costs too.

Q. Are there rules for exporting horses to France from the UK, post Brexit?
A. Yes indeed and you can get full details from www.britishequestrian.org.uk. They will need to be tested for disease, have the correct equine identification and meet pre-export isolation conditions. You will need to apply for an EHC and perhaps complete an export welfare declaration.