French House Prices: Regional Variations in 2025
House prices in various French cities fluctuated significantly during the second quarter of 2025, with annual changes ranging from increases up to 18% to drops as steep as 7%, according to recent data from the Notaires de France.
Major Cities and Price Trends
- Caen, Grenoble, and Reims experienced notable price increases over the year.
- Conversely, Lyon saw a sharp decline exceeding 7%, with Bordeaux and Montauban also registering price falls of about 2%.
- In many larger cities, prices appeared to have stabilized compared to previous years.
Smaller and Mid-Sized Areas
More dramatic shifts were found in smaller and mid-sized locations. For example, the south of Corsica recorded an 18% rise in house prices for older properties.
Data Source and Scope
The data comes from the central authority of the Notaires de France, providing the most comprehensive overview as it covers all property sales in France. The focus is on resale houses at least five years old, not new-build homes.
This dataset covers sales up to June 30, 2025, compared to the same period in the prior year.
While final data compilation causes a delay, preliminary figures from August 2024 to August 2025 indicate approximately 916,000 homes sold. This level is higher than averages seen from 2006 to 2017 but still below the pre-pandemic numbers.
Summary of Changes
- Reported price changes reflect the period from April to June 2024 versus April to June 2025.
- Price trends vary widely depending on the city and its suburbs, showing a mixed market dynamic.
Author’s summary: The 2025 house price trends in France reveal a mixed market, with strong regional disparities shaped by post-pandemic shifts and ongoing economic factors.