🇫🇷 France

France offers one of Europe's most diverse property markets. Through the DVF (Demandes de Valeurs Foncières), the government publishes all property transactions openly. Paris remains one of the world's priciest cities at €10,000-€15,000/m², while rural properties in regions like Dordogne, Brittany, or Auvergne can be found under €50,000. The French notarial system provides strong buyer protection, and foreign buyers face no ownership restrictions.

French property taxes include taxe foncière (land tax) and the former taxe d'habitation (now only on secondary residences). Purchase costs ("frais de notaire") add 7-8% for existing properties. Popular with international buyers, France attracts those seeking everything from Parisian pieds-à-terre to Provençal mas (farmhouses).