House€245,000
FERRETTE (FRA)
1 bd 1 ba 42 m²
French Houses: Maisons from the Riviera to the Countryside
10,409 houses currently listed for sale in France.
Houses for sale in France
24 properties shown
House€2,391,952
Urrugne
4 bd 4 ba 350 m²
€472,633
Hyères
1 bd 1 ba 120 m²
€4,635,050
Cassis
4 bd 3 ba 335 m²
€234,227
Pleuville
5 bd 5 ba 305 m²
€1,393,023
Schlierbach
4 bd 2 ba 223 m²
€13,432,729
Saint-Raphaël
6 bd 5 ba 445 m²
€544,275
Bize-Minervois
7 bd 6 ba 435 m²
€1,820,881
Fréjus
3 bd 1 ba 197 m²
€945,266
Saint-Louis
4 bd 2 ba 170 m²
€1,243,771
Arpenans
6 bd 2 ba 275 m²
€784,009
Avignon
5 bd 1 ba 256 m²
€2,487,542
Seillans
5 bd 5 ba 401 m²
€447,757
Rixheim
3 bd 1 ba 116 m²
€682,410
Hégenheim
3 bd 1 ba 114 m²
€1,862,672
Carqueiranne
4 bd 3 ba 162 m²
€2,189,037
Arrondissement of Paris
6 bd 2 ba 236 m²
€542,284
Hésingue
4 bd 2 ba 118 m²
€1,686,554
Vallauris
3 bd 3 ba 176 m²
€1,999,993
Aups
10 bd 1 ba 400 m²
€7,164,122
Saint-Gély-du-Fesc
5 bd 5 ba 1,300 m²
€761,188
Hégenheim
3 bd 2 ba 150 m²
€4,477,576
Roquebrune-sur-Argens
5 bd 2 ba 211 m²
€2,487,542
Sainte-Maxime
4 bd 1 ba 115 m²
Houses in France
Houses for sale in France make up the largest group on RealEstateAbroad, with 9,387 of 23,188 listings. The range runs from stone farmhouses needing work to family villas around Cannes and Nice, so the headline figure matters less than knowing which kind of maison you are shopping for and what French law requires before you sign.
Price picture
Across all property types, current listings in France have a median asking price of €300,000, a middle band from €159,902 to €630,000 and a median of €2,354 per m². Houses are spread across both ends: renovation projects in inland departments sit near the bottom, while Côte d'Azur homes are at the top. Remember these are asking prices; French negotiations are typically more modest than in southern Europe.
By bedrooms nationwide, 3,593 listings have five or more, 2,869 have four and 3,365 have three, so large houses are plentiful.
Where French houses are
The Riviera cluster is strong: Cannes, Nice, Antibes and Saint-Raphaël have houses and villas with sea views. Urban houses are rarer in Paris itself, where flats rule, but suburbs have them. In the south and west, Marseille, Montpellier and Bordeaux offer townhouses and family homes with gardens at lower prices than the coast.
Prefer low-maintenance? See apartments in France, or head to villas and land for a self-build.
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The French house-buying process
- Offer and compromis de vente: a signed preliminary contract, after which you have a 10-day cooling-off period.
- Diagnostics: the seller must supply surveys covering energy rating (DPE), asbestos, lead, termites where relevant, electrics, gas and septic systems.
- Financing condition: you can make the contract conditional on obtaining a loan.
- Acte de vente: signed before a notaire, who collects taxes.
Notaire fees on older homes are commonly around 7-8% of the price; new-build is lower. Verify the numbers with your notaire.
What to inspect
- Energy rating (DPE): poor-rated homes face rental restrictions and costly retrofit.
- Septic tank: non-mains drainage must be inspected.
- Flood and risk zones: check the risk statement attached to the contract.
- Planning: extensions without permits cause problems later.
Pre-emption rights can apply to some sales, and agricultural land has its own regulator.
Who buys and how to finance
British, Belgian, Dutch, German and Scandinavian buyers have long dominated French second-home purchases, with a growing North American presence. For loans, see the France mortgage guide; for the legal steps read the France consultation page. The France overview lists every area we cover.
Last updated 8 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a notaire to buy a house in France?
Yes. The notaire is a public official who prepares and registers the sale, collects taxes and checks title. Many buyers also hire an independent lawyer.
What is the 10-day cooling-off period?
After signing the compromis de vente, a private buyer has a 10-day period to withdraw without penalty. It starts from the day after receiving the signed contract.
Are French house prices negotiable?
Usually, but discounts are often smaller than in southern European markets. Listings that have been on the market for months give more room.
How much are notaire fees on a French house?
Roughly 7-8% of the price on older property and around 2-3% on new-build, though the exact amount depends on the price and department.
Can I get a mortgage as a non-resident?
Yes, French banks lend to non-residents, usually at lower loan-to-value than for residents. Documents and lender policy vary.
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Property types in France
- Commercial Property for sale(5,910)
- Apartments for sale(5,587)
- Land for sale(2,897)
- Villas for sale(168)
Popular cities in France
- Paris(870)
- Cannes(382)
- Nice(334)
- Antibes(222)
- Saint-Raphaël(210)
- Marseille(168)
- Montpellier(159)
- Bordeaux(150)