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Toulouse
2 bd 41 m²
Buy an Apartment in France: Paris, Riviera and Regional Cities
5,587 apartments currently listed for sale in France.
Apartments for sale in France
36 properties shown
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Apartment€800,000
Antibes
1 bd 1 ba 42 m²
Apartment€340,000
Antibes
1 bd 1 ba 62 m²
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Paris
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Paris
1 ba
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Paris
1 ba
Apartment€220,000
Paris
1 bd 1 ba 50 m²
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Paris
300 m²
Apartment$1,100,000
Paris
2.5 ba 25 m²
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Paris
900 m²
Apartment€256,728
Nice
2 bd 3 ba 59 m²
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Lyon
1 bd
Apartment€749,000
CANNES (FRA)
3 bd 2 ba 75 m²
Apartment€599,000
CANNES (FRA)
1 bd 2 ba 60 m²
€230,003
La Plagne-Tarentaise
1 bd 1 ba 36 m²
€4,994,305
Les Allues
7 bd 4 ba 188 m²
€3,517,575
Paris
2 bd 1 ba 131 m²
€1,206,026
Paris
2 bd 1 ba 63 m²
€793,967
Théoule-sur-Mer
2 bd 2 ba 81 m²
€1,295,014
Paris
4 bd 1 ba 266 m²
€1,155,012
Saint-Raphaël
4 bd 1 ba 204 m²
€2,189,037
Paris
3 bd 2 ba 170 m²
€1,628,135
Nice
3 bd 1 ba 172 m²
€1,985,059
Cannes
3 bd 1 ba 125 m²
€313,431
Perpignan
2 bd 1 ba 99 m²
€696,512
Villefranche-sur-Mer
1 bd 1 ba 66 m²
€370,319
Montpellier
3 bd 1 ba 85 m²
€1,074,619
Mandelieu-La Napoule
2 bd 1 ba 132 m²
€2,288,539
Paris
4 bd 3 ba 200 m²
€660,007
Paris
1 bd 1 ba 47 m²
€230,844
Mulhouse
2 bd 1 ba 67 m²
€395,004
Èze
1 bd 1 ba 53 m²
€1,708,537
Antibes
4 bd 1 ba 133 m²
€1,490,016
Paris
2 bd 1 ba 127 m²
€1,560,017
Saint-Raphaël
3 bd 1 ba 141 m²
€2,482,568
Villeneuve-Loubet
3 bd 3 ba 231 m²
Apartments in France
Apartments for sale in France account for 4,879 listings on RealEstateAbroad, around one fifth of the 23,188 French properties we carry. Most buyers searching here want a pied-à-terre in Paris, a holiday flat near the Mediterranean, or a rental investment in a university city, and each of those goals points to a different street and a different set of checks.
Prices at a glance
For all property types in France, current listings show a median asking price of €300,000, with the middle half between €159,902 and €630,000. The median is €2,354 per m². Apartments in Paris, Cannes and Nice sit well above those levels, while flats in Montpellier or Bordeaux are closer to the middle. The figures come from asking prices on RealEstateAbroad, not from registered sales.
Bedroom data for the whole country shows 1,334 one-bedroom and 2,588 two-bedroom listings, which together are most of what small buyers will see.
Where to find them
Paris is the obvious first stop: apartments in Paris trade by arrondissement and building age. On the Riviera, Nice has everything from Belle Époque blocks to modern towers, Cannes is dominated by festival-driven demand, and Antibes and Saint-Raphaël bring lower prices and marina views. Regional alternatives are Marseille, Montpellier and Bordeaux, where yields tend to be better than in the capital.
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Copropriété: the rules of the building
Almost every French apartment sits in a co-ownership (copropriété) governed by a règlement and run by a syndic. Before offering, ask for:
- The last three general-assembly minutes, which reveal planned works and disputes.
- The charges for the past years and the current budget.
- The diagnostic technique and the carrez measurement certificate, which proves the legal floor area.
- Details of any loan taken by the co-ownership for renovation.
The "loi Carrez" figure counts only usable floor area, so compare apartments using it, not the marketing area.
Taxes, fees and ongoing costs
Expect notaire fees of roughly 7-8% on older flats and less on new-build, plus agency commission, often included in the quoted price. Annual costs include the taxe foncière and, if you occupy it, the taxe d'habitation on second homes. Short-term letting is regulated in many cities and some require registration or limit nights, so check local rules before counting on Airbnb income.
In France, the building's meeting minutes tell you more about an apartment than the viewing does.
Financing and next steps
Non-resident buyers can borrow in France; see the France mortgage page and the consultation guide for the steps and documents. The mortgage calculator helps compare repayment scenarios.
Last updated 8 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is a Paris apartment a good investment for a foreigner?
It offers liquidity and strong long-term demand, but yields are usually lower than in regional cities, and rental regulation is tight. Run the numbers on a specific building.
What is the loi Carrez?
A French law requiring the seller to state the legal floor area of a co-owned flat in the sale contract. If the area is overstated by more than 5%, the buyer can seek a price reduction.
Can I rent out a French apartment short-term?
Often but not always. Many cities require registration and cap nights per year, and the building rules may forbid it. Confirm before buying.
Do I have to pay agent fees on top?
Most French listing prices already include agency commission, so check whether the quoted price is fees included or excluded.
What happens in the cooling-off period?
After signing the preliminary contract you generally have 10 days to withdraw, with no penalty for a private buyer.
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- Houses for sale(10,409)
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- Paris(870)
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