For many people dreaming of  a new life in France , Haute-Vienne quietly appears on the shortlist. Located in the historic  Limousin region  in the centre-west of the country, the department offers exactly what many international buyers imagine when they picture rural France: rolling green countryside, traditional stone houses, lakes, forests, and a slower pace of life. Unlike some of France’s more famous regions, Haute-Vienne remains refreshingly authentic. It has not been o