Thinking of buying a rural home in France?
The dream usually starts in summer — golden sunsets, quiet countryside, and that peaceful feeling you don’t get anywhere else.
But winter reveals a completely different side… and many first-year buyers wish someone had warned them.
In this video, I explain the cold reality of rural French homes:
how isolation changes in winter, what stone houses are really like to heat, why “Instagram French living” looks don’t mean winter comfort, and what you absolutely should check before buying.
This isn’t about scaring you.
It’s about helping you choose a house that works in real life, not just in the photos.
If you’re looking in Normandy, Brittany, the Pays de la Loire or Nouvelle-Aquitaine and want straight-talking advice, feel free to get in touch.
☕ Support the channel:
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/frenchestateagent
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I’m Dan NEWTON – The French Estate Agent
Helping you buy with confidence in western France.
The dream usually starts in summer — golden sunsets, quiet countryside, and that peaceful feeling you don’t get anywhere else.
But winter reveals a completely different side… and many first-year buyers wish someone had warned them.
In this video, I explain the cold reality of rural French homes:
how isolation changes in winter, what stone houses are really like to heat, why “Instagram French living” looks don’t mean winter comfort, and what you absolutely should check before buying.
This isn’t about scaring you.
It’s about helping you choose a house that works in real life, not just in the photos.
If you’re looking in Normandy, Brittany, the Pays de la Loire or Nouvelle-Aquitaine and want straight-talking advice, feel free to get in touch.
☕ Support the channel:
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/frenchestateagent
—
I’m Dan NEWTON – The French Estate Agent
Helping you buy with confidence in western France.
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