Property Prices France 2024 – Overview
Aktualisiert: 2026-06-17
Property Prices in France at a Glance
France has one of the most transparent real estate markets in Europe, thanks to its open DVF database. Prices span a wide spectrum – from Paris's premium at over €9,000/m² down to under €1,000/m² in rural areas of the Creuse or Corrèze.
What Does a Square Metre Cost in France?
Approximate figures for existing residential properties (living area) by region:
| Region | Median €/m² (2024) |
|---|---|
| Paris (75, city centre) | approx. 9,000–11,000 €/m² |
| Île-de-France (suburbs) | approx. 3,500–6,000 €/m² |
| Lyon (city centre) | approx. 4,000–5,500 €/m² |
| Bordeaux (city centre) | approx. 3,500–4,800 €/m² |
| Côte d'Azur (Nice) | approx. 4,000–7,000 €/m² |
| Rural Creuse / Corrèze | approx. 700–1,200 €/m² |
These are approximate values based on DVF transaction data. Actual prices vary considerably by district, property type and condition.
Data Source: DVF – Demandes de Valeurs Foncières
France's great advantage for property research: the DVF database (Demandes de Valeurs Foncières) makes virtually all notarised real estate transactions publicly accessible. Every sale, including the exact price, address and plot area, is published by the Direction Générale des Finances Publiques.
This means Groundcheck can offer plot-level price data for France – a precision level rare among EU countries.
Understanding Regional Differences
Paris vs. the provinces: The gap between Paris and the rest of France is extreme by European standards. Only London in the UK approaches Paris in terms of premium over the national average.
Atlantic coast and the south: Bordeaux, Nantes, Montpellier and Toulouse have seen strong price growth since 2015, driven by urban migration from Paris and remote-work adoption.
Rural decline: Parts of the Massif Central, Limousin and the northeast see population outflows and low property demand. Prices can be extremely affordable but liquidity is limited.
Post-2022 correction: Like Germany and the Netherlands, France experienced a price correction after ECB rate rises. Paris volumes fell sharply in 2023 before stabilising in 2024.
How to Find the Value for a Specific Address
On Groundcheck you can enter any address in France. Thanks to DVF, France delivers the highest data quality badge available – individual transaction data at plot level, not a regional estimate.
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