Preparing for 2026: The Comeback of the French Luxury Property Market in Paris and Along the Coast

A French market entering a new phase

After two years of adjustment, 2025 marks a year of stabilization, while 2026 is expected to bring a measured recovery. For expatriates and international investors, the timing is ideal to prepare strategically.

I. Paris and Hauts-de-Seine: a rational and more transparent market

1. Paris: stability hiding deep selectivity

According to Challenges (October 2025), average Paris prices have stabilized around €9,645/sqm. Journalist Pierre Chevillard emphasizes that averages hide major discrepancies depending on neighbourhood and property quality.

As highlighted by Hugues de Poulpiquet, the value of a Paris apartment now depends on:

• precise address,
• light exposure,
• layout,
• and overall condition.

• Prime central districts (1st, 6th, 7th): €12,000–€16,000/sqm
• Family districts in the 8th, 16th, 17th: €11,000–€14,000/sqm
• Outer districts (19th, 20th): €7,000–€9,000/sqm

2. Hauts-de-Seine: the natural continuation of Parisian premium demand

Areas such as Neuilly, Boulogne, Levallois, Saint-Cloud and Garches maintain strong values between €9,000 and €13,000/sqm.

3. 2026: preparing instead of reacting

Key indicators point toward recovery:

• lower interest rates,
• smoother lending conditions,
• renewed international demand.

II. The French coastline: stability driven by scarcity

1. High but resilient prices

The FNAIM notes that France’s 517 seaside towns average €4,578/sqm, far above the national average. Coastal real estate remains a refuge asset for expatriates and long-term investors.

2. The Côte d’Azur: demanding but timeless

From Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat to Saint-Tropez, prices range from €12,000 to €25,000/sqm. According to PAP (June 2025), Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat remains the most expensive seaside town in France.

3. The Atlantic Coast: Biarritz and Cap Ferret as long-term markets

• Biarritz, Guéthary, Saint-Jean-de-Luz: €9,000–€13,000/sqm
• Cap Ferret: around €12,000/sqm

4. Brittany and Normandy: steady, long-term markets

• Southern Brittany: €6,000–€9,000/sqm
• Normandy (Deauville, Trouville, Honfleur): €8,000–€10,000/sqm

2025 is the year of preparation

The high-end market is entering a mature phase. Across Paris, Hauts-de-Seine and the coastline, decisions must now rely on precision, comprehensive files and deep market expertise.

Expatriates who anticipate in 2025 will be best positioned for the 2026 cycle.

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