Benjamin SHINN's selection of French property for sale

About my area

Welcome to the Maurienne valley. The lesser known valley of Savoie that has a real punch when it comes to outstanding opportunities/variety for snowsports activity, mountain sports and outright inspiring scenery. We (and I say 'we', as this is my home) can ski any kind of terrain we want through all the normal months of the winter, with access to the 3vallees ski area for high altitude but also access to the 10+ Maurienne resorts each having unique charm and thrill seeking terrain...but also the traditional village 'chocolate box' setting. By summer we are known for our unspoilt mountain access and altitude activities. If you're a cyclist... it's a dream... be it accessing the bucket list cols or mountain biking the tree lined descents. There's a real family attitude too.. something to inspire every generation. Down mountain we have beautiful savoyard villages with traditional hearts and community spirit. The real French touch and year round. The autoroute du Maurienne means we are well connected. From the valley bottom we are only just over 1 hr from Grenoble/ Lyon/ Geneva airports so access to Paris and London is in very reasonable time, meaning for those who need to keep connected but escape at the same time and quickly disconnect... this area is a high contender.

About me

I moved to france in 1998 and worked several years in ski resorts ranging from Tignes in the north, to Valloire and then right down to Serre Chevalier. I settled in the Maurienne Valley due to its access to all main transport channels but also as I wanted my family to grow up in a very traditional French village where we could be part of the community and keep our smallholding vibrant and productive. In my spare time I keep myself busy with property maintenance, forestry management and lots of sport including cycling, snowsports, watersports and squash! My chosen village has proven to me the importance that mountain life and outdoor living has on your upbringing and life quality. I frequently wish that I could for just 10 seconds, switch every skiers view, from winter to summer, while they are here on their ski holiday and show them just how amazing and inspiring this valley is. Here there is opportunity to invest, live, relax, grow up, settle down etc.. its unlimited.. And I want to help you find your own property to make this come real for you too.