To map the locations that enormous belongings favor on French territory, a research by the Jean Jaurès Foundation revealed in September 2025 proposed utilizing, as an indicator, the placement of high-end Barnes actual property businesses. In accordance with its industrial promise to be current “in the most beautiful vacation spots”the model deploys its community within the upscale neighborhoods of huge cities, essentially the most unique seaside and winter sports activities resorts. And, extra curiously, in Salbris (Loir-et-Cher), a rural city of just below 5,000 inhabitants within the coronary heart of Sologne.
Why settle on this area of historic marshes, lined with forests? At the wheel of his strong black Ford Ranger Raptor pick-up, rifles and cartridges within the again, Martial Renaud, director of Barnes in Salbris, explains that “many captains of industry come to Sologne for the proximity of Paris and the passion for hunting”. The aristocracy after which businessmen have lengthy been fond of those game-filled lands. But Barnes didn’t settle there till 2022.
Since the Covid-19 epidemic, the actual property agent notes that these rich persons are spending an increasing number of time there. “They tend to arrive on Thursday and leave on Monday”he mentioned. Gold, “When you spend three or four days in a second home, what is pleasant and comfortable is having friends around you, who are buying in Sologne. This is what makes this development”.
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