France
France is the most visited country in the world and is very popular with investors. The country has a fantastically varied climate, rich and diverse culture, superb food and wine -which resulted in €6 Billion being spent in French property in 2006.
France has seen steady, stable growth over the past decade and all the fundamentals are still there: good growth in the economy, low interest rates, a growing population of property owners and renters, vast numbers of tourists each year, and good political outlook.
Created in 1968, the Center Parcs concept remains unequalled even today: holidays with friends or family, focussed around relaxation and well-being, surrounded by lakes and greenery, far from the stresses and strains of city life and close to home for easy access.
The 2003 acquisition of Center Parcs Europe by Pierre & Vacances has brought with it new development prospects for the group. The alliance of the expertise of the two companies seeks to develop through two major innovations:
- The combination of P&V's expertise in real estate and the Center Parcs concept.
- The possibility for private investors to make a rental investment in leisure property, with conditions that are unique to the market:
- Construction quality
- Management security
- Tax incentives
The development is located in the heart of Moselle within a dense forest landscape of 650 hectares. Surrounded by rivers, lakes and woodland, the Domain du Bois des Harcholins provides the perfect outdoor getaway.
Moselle is situated in Lorraine, the only French region to share its borders with 3 countries - Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg.
Parc facilities
Under the glass roof of the massive greenhouse, the tropical jungle welcomes one into an exotic, extraordinary world.
With its water heated to 29°C all year, the enclosed 'aqua mundo' is one of the main features at Center Parcs. There is a wave pool, river rapids, water-games, tree-house, slides and waterfalls.
Other features include the sports hall where one can partake in a vast range of activities such as skating, bowling, tennis, climbing, badminton, basketball and archery.
For the nature lover there is a wide variety of outdoor activities as well; mountain biking, hiking trails, horse riding etc.
The farmyard, pony club, organic garden and the animal nursery, are to name but a few activities especially designed for children.
