
French Character Homes | Properties for sale in Aquitaine
About us
French Character Homes is a real estate agency specializing in period character properties in the Pyrenees Atlantic region of South West France. Our portfolio of properties for sale, include Châteaux, Manor houses, Farmhouses and Water Mills: each chosen for their period architecture and un-spoilt locations.
French Character Homes is based in the beautiful historic city of Pau; just one hour from both the ski slopes of the Pyrenees and the sandy beaches of the Atlantic coast, around Biarritz.
Our focus is on ‘life style’; we promote this region of South West France as we truly believe that it offers something for everyone. From the World Famous Surfing along the Atlantic coast and the Ski Slopes of the Pyrenees, to the charming ‘Old Béarn’ market towns and the vibrant Historic City of Pau.
The region
French Character Homes is based in Pau, in the Pyrenees Atlantic region of South West France : just one hour from both the ski slopes of the Pyrenees and the sandy beaches of the Atlantic coast. Winter snow sports and summer beach activities make the region an ideal choice for an all year round holiday home and an equally great lifestyle choice as a main residence.
Pau is a beautiful historic city ; its château was birthplace to Henri IV, who became King of France in 1589. The Boulevard des Pyrenees runs from the château to the Parc Beaumont providing a natural balcony with panoramic views of the snow topped mountains.

Latest Properties
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A Beautifully Renovated Former Bakery with Courtyard Garden in Popular Market Town
Location: Aquitaine, Pyrénées-Atlantiques (64), PauWithin walking distance to all amenities of a beautiful medieval market town of Sauveterre de Bearn, this recently renovated former boulangerie with courtyard garden offers …
3 2 175 m² 57 m²€350,000
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Handsome Empire Style Manor House with Beautiful Mountain Views, 30 Minutes from Pau.
Location: Aquitaine, Pyrénées-Atlantiques (64), Louvie-JuzonThis handsome Empire style stone property of around 320m2 of living area, lies in one of the most sought after valleys in the Pyrenean mountains just 30 minutes south of the …
5 1 320 m² 9,359 m²€736,000
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Charming Village House with Garden and Spacious Adjoining Barn; 30 Minutes from Pau
Location: Aquitaine, Pyrénées-Atlantiques (64), MoneinThis charming period property in situated in the heart of its picturesque village, midway between the towns of Monein and Oloron Sainte Marie.
This deceptively large house …4 2 197 m² 463 m²€211,000
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Interesting Opportunity to Acquire this Multi-Dwelling Property with a Former Chapel & Mountain View
Location: Aquitaine, Pyrénées-Atlantiques (64), AramitsSet in lovely grounds of over 6000m2 in the foothills of the Pyrenees, this partially renovated property offers a multitude of possibilities within the realms of tourism or …
15 6 1032 m² 6,680 m²€549,000