€572,135
Dietwiller
4 bd 2 ba 180 m²
France Villas: Mediterranean Homes with Pools and Gardens
168 villas currently listed for sale in France.
Villas for sale in France
24 properties shown
€1,297,985
La Colle-sur-Loup
4 bd 1 ba 170 m²
€894,520
Fréjus
4 bd 1 ba 165 m²
€905,465
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
4 bd 3 ba 110 m²
€2,039,785
Bormes-les-Mimosas
3 bd 3 ba 129 m²
€2,865,649
Nice
7 bd 4 ba 824 m²
€4,179,071
La Colle-sur-Loup
6 bd 3 ba 364 m²
€1,840,782
Bormes-les-Mimosas
5 bd 1 ba 290 m²
€442,782
Ault
5 bd 2 ba 152 m²
€5,462,643
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
7 bd 5 ba 400 m²
€1,094,519
Hon-Hergies
8 bd 4 ba 580 m²
€780,901
Narbonne
4 bd 2 ba 270 m²
€495,005
Aspremont
2 bd 1 ba 99 m²
€492,360
Cabestany
4 bd 1 ba 160 m²
€633,164
Saint-Martin-du-Var
4 bd 2 ba 170 m²
€395,022
Fos-sur-Mer
5 bd 2 ba 128 m²
€453,768
Lamanon
4 bd 2 ba 144 m²
€471,355
Étaules
4 bd 1 ba 128 m²
€994,972
Le Tignet
4 bd 2 ba 197 m²
€485,005
Puissalicon
4 bd 2 ba 200 m²
€597,988
Le Thor
4 bd 2 ba 150 m²
€2,989,939
Biarritz
5 bd 8 ba 323 m²
Villa€425,000
Pézenas
4 bd 2 ba 178 m²
€1,482,575
Mougins
4 bd 3 ba 195 m²
Villas in France
Villas for sale in France are a niche within a big market: 132 listings on RealEstateAbroad against 23,188 properties overall. Most are Mediterranean-style homes with a garden and often a pool, and since the word "villa" is used loosely by agents, you should read the specification before the label.
A small, premium segment
With 132 villas, this category is far smaller than houses (9,387) or apartments (4,879) in our French listings. We cannot give villa-specific price statistics here, but the country context is a median asking price of €300,000, a middle range of €159,902 to €630,000, and €2,354 per m². Villas in the Riviera towns normally trade well above those figures, so expect a seven-figure budget on the coast and a more moderate one inland.
Where villas appear
The Côte d'Azur dominates: Cannes and Antibes for gated, wooded hillside homes, Nice for hilltop views over the bay, and Saint-Raphaël for quieter Var-coast properties. Further west, Marseille and Montpellier both have villa neighbourhoods around their outskirts. Compare standard houses if you do not need Riviera features.
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What to check on a French villa
- Pool compliance: French rules require safety barriers or covers, and permits for larger pools.
- Extensions and terraces: unpermitted works can block a sale or trigger penalties.
- Fire risk: Mediterranean woodland areas have mandatory brush-clearing (débroussaillement) rules.
- Running costs: water, pool upkeep, gardener and air-conditioning add up.
- Management: if you plan to let it, ask for local rental rules and occupancy history.
A full diagnostics pack is part of every sale. Request it early.
Tax and ownership structure
Non-residents pay French capital gains tax on a sale, with allowances that reduce it over long holdings, and the wealth tax on real estate (IFI) applies to high-value French property. Ownership through an SCI is common but needs advice on succession, since French inheritance rules are strict. Read the France consultation page and financing in France for the broader picture.
On the Riviera you are paying for the plot and the view, and the building comes second.
Other options
If a villa is beyond budget, consider an apartment with a terrace or a plot of land to build on. The property valuation tool is a useful sanity check on asking prices.
Last updated 8 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a villa and a house in France?
Mostly marketing. A villa usually implies a detached home with a garden, often Mediterranean in style, while a maison covers every other house type.
Why are there so few villas listed?
Most high-end homes are sold privately or through a small group of agencies, so supply on public portals is limited.
Do I need a pool permit?
Larger pools and covered structures need a declaration or a permit, and safety devices are compulsory. Ask for the paperwork.
Can I let a villa to holidaymakers?
Usually yes, subject to local registration rules and tax. Check any building or local-plan limits.
Are French villas expensive to maintain?
They can be, with pools, gardens and fire-clearing duties. Budget annually for upkeep as well as property tax.
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