Why are so many French mansions abandoned?

Indeed, one of the reasons why there are so many vacant homes in France is because of French inheritance laws that divide an estate between the heirs, and a family feud between them prevents any early resolution. It may also be difficult (impossible) to trace one or more of the owners.



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