Eurostar boosts France's investment potential
The increased popularity of Eurostar could create new investment opportunities in France, experts have suggested.
According to NuBricks.com, passenger numbers during the first quarter of 2008 reached more than 2 million - 21% up on the same period last year.
This was largely attributed to the introduction of a high-speed rail link between London and Paris late last year.
By offering passage from the newly-renovated St Pancras station instead of Waterloo, Eurostar has been able to reduce journey times to two hours and 15 minutes.
The website believes that the improved accessibility, combined with the impact this will have on tourism, could encourage more foreign property buyers to consider entering the French market.
NuBricks.com said: "As some areas of the European property market show signs of running out of steam, expect to see renewed interest in new destinations opened up as a result of Eurostar."
The website added that the Eurostar service has enabled people to enjoy "quick and easy" to many parts of mainland Europe.
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