French property in Poitou Charentes - Vienne - Great business opportunity in town centre

Steven Carter Independent Agent, says :

Great business opportunity in town centre

Owner is selling a bar/restaurant in a great town centre location as he is aging and cannot manage business on his own- this really needs a couple or a family to run. Situated over-looking the bridge and the river Gartempe this restaurant has long been popular with both English and French clients.
The business leases the premises on a long term lease which runs until December 2015 and has a proven financial record.
The premises comprise the main restaurant area and bar (50 covers with further seating on the terrace for up to another 30), kitchen and three preparation/storage rooms. All of these are fully equipped. There is also a larger cellar (about 60m2) with delivery access to the street and a separate garage. For a buyer who wishes to live close to the premises the apartment above is currently available to rent.

Location in France

The Vienne was formed in 1790 from parts of the historical regions of Poitou, Berry and Touraine. The department tends to slope downwards from the north to the south with the highest point reaching 764 ft and the lowest point being 115ft at the confluence of the River Creuse and the River Charente. The department gets its name from the River Vienne, which flows straight down the centre.
Poitiers is the departmental and regional capital and boasts France's oldest Christian building, the Saint Jean baptistery, constructed back in the fourth century. The town has some fine examples of Romanesque architecture, is a pleasant small city, and visitors will find a relaxed atmosphere, especially compared to Paris. IT is home to around 90,000 people including many students thanks to the popular university. Poitiers is also a good base to visit nearby towns and cities. A lot of retirees move to the city and its' environs, attracted by its warm climate (snow is rare).
North of Poitiers is Futuroscope, France's scientific theme park, created by the Vienne departmental council. Further north still is Chatellerault, a charming town with tree-lined avenues and the imposing Henry IV bridge, built some four centuries ago which crosses the River Vienne.
Montmorillon is a small town with only 7,500 inhabitants, and book publishing is the town's speciality and a book fair is held here every June. The nearby Vienne River offers kayaking and fishing amongst many other activities. Away from the river, the gentle countryside provides an ideal location for horse riding and walking.
Ryanair flies direct to both Limoges and Poitiers. If you'd rather go by land then take France's super fast TGV train service, which stops off in Poitiers. To get there by car, take the A10 from Paris.