If you intend to buy property in France first there are some basic facts that you need to be aware of. Here you can find some useful information on this subject.

Buying french property is not the same investment you make when buying English property because property prices are more fixed and stable than in the UK and the prices of the french properties are not substantially rising in time. The expenses and taxes that come with buying a property are also different and they must also be considered. So if you plan on investing in french property only do it if you need a nice place to spend your holidays or to retire to.
The income taxes associated with french property investment are are quite substantial and they have to be paid on time. Also if you are going to rent the property you must declare this and then pay some other income taxes on the rental profit. These are the most important taxes that you have to pay, but there are some other ones that you mustn't forget about too.

But overall it is very nice to live in France or to spend dreamy holidays there. The weather and the roads are absolutely great, and there are many french properties for sale in all the major places.

There are a lot of types of french property but the most important ones are : farmhouses, village accommodations, town accommodations, chateaus, and maison bourgeoises. Each type has its advantages and its disadvantages.

The farmhouses are situated in the country side and are of course most suitable for the people who enjoy country life. The properties come with a house and the land next to it. They can be found in most of the country's areas. The disadvantage of farmhouses is that they are isolated from other people and shops or hospitals.
The village accommodations are quite just like farmhouses, only closer to the facilities mentioned before (shops, hospitals, entertainment centers). The houses are situated inside villages.

Town accommodations are properties located inside towns. They are not as beautiful in landscapes and 'romantic' as the farmhouses or village accommodations but they offer great access to all the available facilities.
Cheateaus mean castles. There are more than 30 thousand castles in France. Many of these are for sale, and they also come with the land around them. Although it may not seem so, they aren't too expensive, and some of them are even cheap, having the same price as a 4 room apartment in a city. But the biggest problem with them is their maintenance which can get quite expensive if you consider that the gardens around it must constantly be taken care of.

Finally, the maison burgeoises are houses build specially for wealthy people who also like to display their wealth. They are very beautiful, and they are built out of stone, with large windows. The costs of these homes and of these homes' maintenance are very elevated.