You might assume that a French home with its own swimming pool means pushing the budget well beyond €250,000. Not necessarily.
We found homes across France where a private or shared pool comes as part of the package for less than that – sometimes much less. There are stone country houses, village homes, longères and even properties with guest accommodation, large gardens and heated saltwater pools.
Of course, a pool comes with responsibilities as well as summer appeal. Before buying, it is worth checking its condition, safety measures, maintenance costs and whether any work has been properly authorised. Our guide to renovating property in France explains the planning rules that can apply when installing or restoring a swimming pool.
If this will be a second home, also take a look at our guide to managing your property in France, which covers the practicalities of looking after things such as the pool and garden while you are away.
Here are 10 French homes with swimming pools currently on the market for under €250,000.
A pool with a view in Aubazine
If you want a pool and plenty of land without sacrificing village life, this four-bedroom stone house gives you more than two acres within walking distance of shops, cafés and restaurants.
Location: Aubazine, Corrèze, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Price: €235,500
4 bedrooms
The 120m² house combines exposed stone with modern interiors, while outside you get landscaped gardens, a terrace and swimming pool with countryside views. Brive-la-Gaillarde is around 15 minutes away, with a leisure lake and golf course also nearby.
Town house in Jonzac
A spacious five-bedroom home near central Jonzac, with a private pool and plenty of room for family and guests.
Location: Jonzac, Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Price: €225,000
5 bedrooms
Set over three floors, this roomy town house pairs generous interiors with a real holiday-home bonus: a large private swimming pool in the enclosed rear courtyard. You’re also within walking distance of Jonzac’s centre, making it a strong option for both longer stays and easy getaways.
Village house in Concots
If you want an easy-to-manage French home with a pool and village life on the doorstep, this renovated one-bedroom property makes a strong lock-up-and-leave option near Saint-Cirq-Lapopie.
Location: Concots, Lot, Occitanie
Price: €225,000
1 bedroom
The house is all on one level, with an open-plan living space, wood-burning stove and modern bathroom. Outside, there’s an enclosed garden, useful outbuilding, large carport and a swimming pool installed in 2025 with heating and cooling.
Village house in Mirandol-Bourgnounac
If you want everyday amenities on the doorstep as well as a proper pool-and-garden lifestyle, this four-bedroom house gives you both – and Albi is only around 30 minutes away.
Location: Mirandol-Bourgnounac, Tarn, Occitanie
Price: €238,500
4 bedrooms
One ground-floor bedroom has its own shower room and entrance, which is handy for guests or family. Outside, the landscaped garden includes a heated saltwater pool, summer kitchen and traditional bread oven, while fibre broadband and village facilities make year-round living practical too.
Country house near Duras
A flexible four-bedroom country home with open views, a swimming pool and separate guest accommodation.
Location: Duras, Lot-et-Garonne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Price: €199,000
4 bedrooms
Set just outside Duras, this country home has two self-contained living areas, making it ideal for guests or rental income. There’s also a balcony overlooking the countryside, a swimming pool, secure garden space and an orchard of mature plum trees.
Stone house near Monflanquin
This house offers a lot for €167,400 – including more than 5,000m² of land and a swimming pool waiting to be brought back into use.
Location: Monflanquin, Lot-et-Garonne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Price: €167,400
2 bedrooms
The two-bedroom house needs substantial modernisation, but the basics are appealing: generous rooms, two bathrooms, a separate garage and extensive gardens with fruit trees. The pool also needs work, including a new liner and pump, but it adds plenty of potential.
Longère in Deux-Sèvres
If you want character without taking on a major renovation, this four-bedroom 19th-century longère gives you a heated pool, generous living space and several useful outbuildings.
Location: Sauzé-Vaussais, Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Price: €186,150
4 bedrooms
Inside, you get exposed beams, a wood-burning stove, an Aga-style cooker and three bathrooms. Outside is where it really earns its place on this list – with a heated 9m x 4m pool, enclosed garden and covered summer kitchen for long lunches outdoors.
Dordogne village home
If you want a pool, countryside views and a village setting without feeling cut off, this three-bedroom home puts shops, restaurants and larger market towns within easy reach.
Location: Bertric-Burée, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Price: €249,500
3 bedrooms
The house has three bathrooms, two wood-burning stoves and a bright first-floor living space overlooking the countryside. French doors open onto a wooden terrace above the garden and swimming pool, with a second terrace offering another spot for outdoor meals and summer evenings.
Country house near Chalais
If you want plenty of outdoor space as well as a pool, this converted stone farm building comes with around 6,000m² of gardens and is close to popular Aubeterre-sur-Dronne.
Location: Chalais, Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Price: €230,000
3 bedrooms
Inside, there’s a huge sitting room with vaulted ceiling and a spacious kitchen-diner with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the garden. Outside, the private in-ground pool has its own terrace, while several outbuildings and garages add useful storage and potential.
Charentaise longère near Archiac
If you want a traditional French house with a pool but don’t want acres of land to maintain, this four-bedroom longère offers a more manageable option close to Jonzac and Cognac.
Location: Archiac, Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Price: €249,000
4 bedrooms
The house has two living rooms, a dining room and four bedrooms, while outside there’s a covered dining terrace and enclosed garden. The real draw is the heated saltwater pool, which looks out across open countryside.
