French Country House Plans

House in the country French architectural style with two stories, stucco and stone exterior and steep rooflines.

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French country architecture is a unique style that offers a lot of charm with its distinctive characteristics. These French country style house plans generally have asymmetrical exteriors with a combination of ornamental attributes that complete the design. Some of the common characteristics of this design are:

· Stucco and brick exterior.

· Steep roof pitches at varying heights. Curved roof pitches are sometimes incorporated in one or two locations.

· Usually two stories in height with high roof...
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French country architecture is a unique style that offers a lot of charm with its distinctive characteristics. These French country style house plans generally have asymmetrical exteriors with a combination of ornamental attributes that complete the design. Some of the common characteristics of this design are:

· Stucco and brick exterior.

· Steep roof pitches at varying heights. Curved roof pitches are sometimes incorporated in one or two locations.

· Usually two stories in height with high roof lines.

· Chimneys are usually large and sloped at the base.

As with many other styles, there are variations to French architecture. Some French country house plans are symmetrical with steep hip roofs, and exteriors are sometimes siding, shakes, or other materials.

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Explore French Eclectic Architecture & Home Designs


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  In the French Style: An Eclectic Mix of the Romantic, Rustic, and Majestic   From the sophistication of Paris apartments to the tranquility of country homes in Brittany and Provence, and the quaintness of the half-timbered buildings in Normandy, French house plans are marvelous sights. Think chateaus, rustic country farmhouses, and cottages – and you get the idea of the uniquely eclectic, romantic, and charming style of French home design.  Each region in the country is known for its own distinctive character &n


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