Many people are struggling  to sell their property in France. The current squeeze on credit and a reduced number of buyers is making it difficult for sellers. 

This is particularly as French property prices are now beginning to fall. The best thing to do as a seller in the current market is to keep all your options open. To use estate agents yes (why not) but also to try and sell privately. 

Buyers are all to aware that agents charge large commissions, sometimes 8%. I would advise you to advertise your property here if your property is in South West France. It is the number one site for property south west france.  Just do a search and it will become evident why this hand tailored site produces results for sellers. With more than 10,000 visitors a month it is certainly well placed given the relatively small number of properties in France for sale that it promotes.  Secondly, I would advise on placing your advert on a larger site which attracts more visitors and for broader search terms. I would recommend the fully automated site - french property. The costs of advertising your French property for sale are small and the risk/reward is very high.