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Read our policy By 2025-01-13T12:18:00+00:00 M&G Real Estate‘s European property fund is investing €49m in a forward funding deal to acquire two logistics developments in France The M&G European Property Fund is acquiring a 25,000sqm 45 Loiret warehouse in Meung sur Loire fully preleased to DHL and the 29,000sqm 28 are expected to be completed in April 2026 investment director at M&G Real Estate for France said: “Despite recent uncertainty and cyclical volatility the French logistics market continues to demonstrate strong fundamentals particularly in strategic submarkets like Orléans We were able to secure these high-quality assets through our local market expertise and strong developer relationships “Both developments will incorporate leading environmental features and meet the highest standards of modern logistics specifications Prade added that the latest acquisitions increase the firm’s footprint in French logistics bringing its overall exposure to France to €1.3bn fund manager of the M&G European Property Fund, said: “These acquisitions align perfectly with our fund’s strategy to increase exposure to logistics in established core European locations The combination of a pre-let asset alongside a speculative development presents an attractive risk-adjusted return profile for our investors we continue to execute our strategy of securing high-quality assets in supply-constrained markets where we see potential for stable income and rental growth This investment demonstrates our long-term commitment to France as we continue to diversify our portfolio across logistics and residential sectors throughout continental Europe.” To read the latest IPE Real Assets magazine click here Copyright © 1997–2025 IPE International Publishers Limited Site powered by Webvision Cloud By 2024-09-09T13:22:00 Abrdn and FM Logistics sell assets in separate deals Already a registered user or subscriber? Sign in here Register today PropertyEU has now merged with IPE Real AssetsRegistration will give you access to the PropertyEU archive.If you have a PropertyEU membership find out how to get access Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience From the gardens of the Loire Valley to the fertile plains of the Beauce from the ponds of the Brenne to the game-filled forest of Orléans not forgetting the vineyards of Touraine or Sancerrois the Centre-Val-de-Loire is well deserving of its nickname "The Garden of France" the region's natural and agricultural resources have nurtured a rich gastronomic tradition a dazzling reflection of the French art of living Home to François Rabelais - and his insatiable Gargantua character - the region is also the one that succeeded in having the "Gastronomic Meal of the French" inscribed on UNESCO's list of Intangible World Heritage Sites The countless local products that invade the region's lively markets every day are naturally showcased by local chefs and restaurateurs ; ambassadors of the Loire region's flavours distinguished each year in the MICHELIN Guide selection Whether at the helm of a Michelin-starred restaurant or a bistro they all invite their guests to discover the Centre-Val-de-Loire through its cuisine and gustatory wonders such as the five goat cheeses protected by PDO (Valençay Crottin-de-Chavignol) or the many wines classified as AOC or IGP A visit to the Centre-Val de Loire region is an opportunity to discover a vast territory where nature and culture come together in harmony With its many tributaries such as the Cher the Loire is both the backbone of the region and its cultural heart its exceptional landscapes are the result of constant interaction between the river the people who live along its banks and their environment A major route for the spread of the Italian Renaissance in France the Loire Valley and its castles - between Sully and Chalonnes - have been on UNESCO's World Heritage list since 2000 two other sites in the region have also been classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites : Chartres Cathedral and Bourges Cathedral which has just been designated European Capital of Culture for 2028. the Centre-Val de Loire region is also France's No The region invites you to practice virtuous slow tourism irrigated by an infinite number of greenways and cycle routes The most famous of these is La Loire à Vélo (EuroVelo 6) which crosses the region superbly from one end to the other (over 900 km in all) Cœur de France à Vélo (along the Cher and Berry canals) which criss-crosses a large part of the Eure-et-Loir region It's also an opportunity to discover the region's exceptional biodiversity particularly in its 3 regional nature parks (Loire-Anjou-Touraine the Loir-et-Cher has nothing to envy its neighbor Selles-sur-Cher PDO goat's cheese and Perche clover AOC Cheverny and Touraine wines are increasingly popular visitors can enjoy an exceptional heritage : Blois and its château (where the Duke of Guise was assassinated) Chaumont-sur-Loire (home to the famous International Garden Festival) the château de Cheverny (whose silhouette inspired Hergé's Moulinsart) and the little-known château de Talcy There are many charming villages to explore including Saint-Dyé-sur-Loire and Lavardin (classified as France's Most Beautiful Villages) you'll be spoilt for choice: the wild banks of the Loire and Cher rivers sometimes referred to by its former name of Orléanais you can enjoy fresh vegetables (such as Sologne asparagus) pithiviers (sweet or savory puff pastry) or andouilles de Jargeau Vinegar and Orléans mustard are used for seasoning try Orléans fruit macaroons or Montargis pralines try the fine wines of Coteaux du Giennois or AOC Orléans-Cléry History buffs won't want to miss a visit to Orléans The charming villages of Meung-sur-Loire and Yèvre-le-Châtel (listed as the most beautiful village in France) also offer pleasant walks while aesthetes can discover Gien and its Musée de la Faïencerie In addition to the wild banks of the Loire nature lovers can explore 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I would like to receive Newsletter from MICHELIN Guide Save lists of your favorite restaurants & hotels Home to Fran\u00e7ois Rabelais - and his insatiable Gargantua character - the region is also the one that succeeded in having the \"Gastronomic Meal of the French\" inscribed on UNESCO's list of Intangible World Heritage Sites such as the five goat cheeses protected by PDO (Valen\u00e7ay The most famous of these is La Loire \u00e0 V\u00e9lo (EuroVelo 6) C\u0153ur de France \u00e0 V\u00e9lo (along the Cher and Berry canals) Vall\u00e9e du Loir and V\u00e9losc\u00e9nie visitors can enjoy an exceptional heritage : Blois and its ch\u00e2teau (where the Duke of Guise was assassinated) the ch\u00e2teau de Cheverny (whose silhouette inspired Herg\u00e9's Moulinsart) and the little-known ch\u00e2teau de Talcy including Saint-Dy\u00e9-sur-Loire and Lavardin (classified as France's Most Beautiful Villages) sometimes referred to by its former name of Orl\u00e9anais Vinegar and Orl\u00e9ans mustard are used for seasoning try Orl\u00e9ans fruit macaroons or Montargis pralines try the fine wines of Coteaux du Giennois or AOC Orl\u00e9ans-Cl\u00e9ry History buffs won't want to miss a visit to Orl\u00e9ans nicknamed the \"Venice of the G\u00e2tinais\" The charming villages of Meung-sur-Loire and Y\u00e8vre-le-Ch\u00e2tel (listed as the most beautiful village in France) also offer pleasant walks while aesthetes can discover Gien and its Mus\u00e9e de la Fa\u00efencerie nature lovers can explore the Orl\u00e9ans forest (the largest in mainland France) and the moors of the Loiret Solognot region You'll be delighted to taste the P\u00e2t\u00e9 de P\u00e2ques Berrichon (a meat pastry) they welcome Pouligny-Saint-Pierre or Valen\u00e7ay Gargilesse-Dampierre and Saint-Beno\u00eet-du-Saux are among France's most beautiful villages But also the cities of Ch\u00e2teauroux and Issoudun Major flooding caused by a slow-moving storm system in Europe prompted water rescues and evacuations in France Wednesday and caused the Seine River to overflow Authorities in the town of Nemours evacuated the town's center on Wednesday and members of a canoe club were among those assisting in the rescues The Seine River overflowed its banks and Paris City Hall shut down roads along its shores from the Left Bank in the east to the Eiffel Tower neighborhood in the west Water levels rose at least 14 feet higher than usual In the Pas-de-Calais region of far northern France rescue workers evacuated some residents and ordered others to higher floors in their homes as rivers rose as much as 3 feet in some areas (MORE: Severe Flooding Kills at Least 4 in Germany) Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve told the Associated Press that emergency workers have carried out more than 8,000 rescue operations from the Belgian border south to the Burgundy over the past two days He urged people to exercise the "greatest caution."  France has seen rain and storms now for several days a lightning bolt struck a children's birthday party at a Paris park Five of the 11 people hit remained hospitalized Tuesday All matches at the French Open were canceled Monday who was visiting Paris to celebrate her 50th birthday was determined to have a good trip even if that meant stuffing plastic bags into her sneakers in the morning and using a hair dryer to dry them out at night looked on the bright side of the gray weather Posing for photos with his fiancee in the Trocadero's Warsaw fountains he said he was pleased despite - or maybe even because of - the driving rain his white tie-tuxedo-and-waistcoat combo becoming increasingly wet as his 27-year-old bride-to-be (so) oh it's special!" said Tang who is getting married in September in Shanghai but had flown to Paris for the express purpose of taking romantic photos We recognize our responsibility to use data and technology for good We may use or share your data with our data vendors The Weather Channel is the world's most accurate forecaster according to ForecastWatch, Global and Regional Weather Forecast Accuracy Overview Major flooding caused by a slow-moving storm system in Europe prompted water rescues and evacuations in France Wednesday and caused the Seine River to overflow.  Authorities in the town of Nemours evacuated the town's center on Wednesday and members of a canoe club were among those assisting in the rescues.  Water levels rose at least 14 feet higher than usual.  (MORE: Severe Flooding Kills at Least 4 in Germany) He urged people to exercise the \\\"greatest caution.\\\"  a lightning bolt struck a children's birthday party at a Paris park Posing for photos with his fiancee in the Trocadero's Warsaw fountains You can read this article in 2 minutesAgnieszka Kulikowska - Wielgus Photo credits @ Wikimedia Commons (illustrative purposes only) After several months of investigation, the Orleans police managed to capture 11 people suspected of stealing cargo from trucks in parking lots on the French A10 motorway The perpetrators were travelling in trucks On January 29th in the Meung-sur-Loire parking lot the police arrested 9 men suspected of stealing cargo The next day the officers made another arrest – two more men were captured in Loir-et-Cher The organised crime group have raided truck parking lots in central France since mid-2019 That’s when the Tours prosecutor’s office opened a wide-ranging investigation.  the police managed to establish that the perpetrators were carrying out international transport They were performing completely legal transports from Romania to France The group operated mainly in the parking lots on the French A10 motorway The men parked their trucks next to others and did ‘reconnaissance’ looking for tautliners with the most valuable goods The tarpaulin rippers most often stole alcohol cosmetics and branded clothes – reports the French portal francebleu.fr the perpetrators did not run away from the parking lot immediately after the theft was committed in order not to arouse suspicion After the required break they set off on their way to Romania where they sold their booty on the black market 11 men between the ages of 24 and 38 were accused of 24 thefts in total and the stolen goods were valued at €2 million Pölös Zsófia Journalist Trans.info | 6.05.2025 Fragrance on the Fly: Why Pocket Perfumes Are Perfect for Airplane TravelSponsored Article 6.05.2025 icône oubliée du combat pour le droit à l’avortementElle s’est éteinte le 23 janvier dans la plus grande discrétion cette adolescente avait été jugée pour avoir avorté.. Lors d’un procès retentissant à Bobigny en 1972 Gisèle Halimi avait obtenu sa relaxe et fait d’elle un symbole du combat pour le droit de choisir et son compagnon témoignent pour la première fois « Elle l’écoutait à fond dans la voiture », glisse son compagnon Jacques, que tous appellent Jacky. Moments de bonheur dans cette vie jonchée de « galères ». À 66 ans, Marie-Claire Chevalier est décédée, ce 23 janvier, après avoir lutté des mois contre une « longue maladie », éludent ses proches. Profitez des avantages de l’offre numérique propose en collaboration avec ses partenaires fonciers pour la construction de maisons neuves définies par le constructeur avec un contrat de construction de maison individuelle Assurances et garanties du constructeur (RC professionnelle Garantie de livraison à prix et délai convenu)