French House Prices: Regional Changes in 2025
House prices in various French cities experienced notable shifts in the second quarter of 2025, with annual changes ranging from rises up to 18% to declines reaching 7%, based on new data from the Notaires de France.
Significant Price Movements by City
- Caen, Grenoble, and Reims recorded substantial price increases over the year.
- Lyon saw a steep decline exceeding 7%, while Bordeaux, Montauban, and several other cities registered drops around 2%.
- Smaller and mid-sized towns showed more pronounced fluctuations, including a remarkable 18% rise in southern Corsica.
Data Source and Coverage
The data, provided by the central body of Notaires de France, is comprehensive and covers all property sales. This report specifically examines sale prices of existing houses—those at least five years old and previously owned.
This article focuses on the sale prices of non-new build houses (those at least five years old which have had a previous owner).
Because of the time needed to compile the figures, the latest available data extends to June 30, 2025, compared with the same period in 2024. More recent preliminary data is also used to forecast current trends.
Market Activity and Trends
- Between August 2024 and August 2025, total home sales reached approximately 916,000.
- This volume is higher than the average sales seen from August 2006 to 2017 but remains below pre-pandemic levels.
- The reported percentages reflect price changes in cities and their suburbs from April–June 2024 to April–June 2025.
This includes overall sales figures between August 2024 and August 2025 of 916,000 homes.
The housing market shows a mixed picture of stabilization in larger cities paired with more volatility in smaller towns and specific regions.
Author’s Summary
French housing prices in 2025 show uneven trends, with some cities experiencing notable growth while others face declines, reflecting ongoing regional market adjustments.