Luxury real estate in France and Monaco surged in 2025: 970+ sales, average ~€2M per deal. Côte d’Azur recorded 72 sales of €1–5M as demand for turnkey prestige homes rises.
Against a backdrop of inflation, geopolitical uncertainty and political shifts, France’s luxury real estate market delivered a strikingly resilient performance in 2025. The network of agencies active in France and Monaco closed more than 970 sales over the year — up from roughly 750 the year before — and the average transaction value climbed to nearly €2 million.
What stands out is that growth was concentrated at the very top of the market. More than 150 transactions fell in the €2–5 million band, while roughly fifty deals exceeded €5 million. Several marquee operations topped €40 million, and one flagship sale even surpassed the €50 million mark. Industry insiders point to a focused, quality-driven demand: wealthy buyers are prioritizing rare, immediately habitable properties in established, sought-after locations.
Côte d’Azur and Paris lead, Alps deliver big-ticket drama
Unsurprisingly, the usual hotspots accounted for many headline transactions. On the Côte d’Azur, six agencies alone reported 72 sales in the €1–5 million range, complemented by additional deals above €10 million. Paris and Île-de-France likewise recorded strong volumes: several agencies logged more than 30 sales in the €3–10 million bracket and around a dozen transactions above €10 million, with some operations far exceeding €40 million.
The Alpine resorts also kept pace. Megève, Méribel, Courchevel and Chamonix delivered high-value chalet and small-palace sales, with individual transactions reaching up to €40 million. Beyond these traditional centers, price levels are rising in regions such as the South-West, Brittany and Normandy, signaling a broader appetite for premium French properties.
Why luxury held steady
After a period of volatility at the end of 2024 and the start of 2025, the market regained balance from spring onwards. A gradual return of foreign buyers, tactical price adjustments by sellers and an easing of interest-rate pressures helped rebalance negotiations. That meant buyers were able to negotiate again without eroding the perceived value of exceptional assets.
Demand has become more discriminating: buyers are looking for turnkey houses, exceptional sea views, established privacy and historical or architectural cachet. In short, rarity and immediate liveability trump speculative purchases in the current climate.
Outlook
The 2025 results suggest that the prestige segment is not only surviving uncertainty but thriving through selective demand. While broader market swings will continue to influence timing and negotiation dynamics, sellers of truly exceptional, well-located and ready-to-live-in properties can expect sustained interest from an international and domestic pool of high-net-worth buyers.
For prospective buyers and sellers, the message is clear: location, condition and uniqueness remain the decisive factors in France’s luxury real estate market.
