Interview Anne de la Sauzay, Managing Director, Groupe Mercure

The huge number of luxury properties on sale combined with the lack of enthusiasm by investors has lowered the prices. Today is the best moment to acquire outstanding estates like this 18th-century castle in Brittany sold for € 1,5 m when the asking price was € 3 m months before. The most sought-after properties are the stud farms in Normandy, the vineyards near Bordeaux and the forests. 2014 was a tremendous year for groupe Mercure with a 17% increase. the international development is one of our key priorities.