[tevake]

There sure some attractive areas in the south of Europe!
I have seen some relevant episodes of International house hunters Show that turned up some good looking places in S.W. France, Spain, Italy, etc. Some dirt cheep for what they are.
Have you read A Year In Provence? Funny story about ex-pats trying to rebuild an old run down country place is S. France. Very Funny!!
Check out Slovenia too.
Good luck In your search.

Cheers Richard