Property for Sale in Provence

Provence is the most south-easterly region in France, nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the Alps.

Provence is most famous for its luscious lavender fields, picturesque landscapes, Mediterranean sunshine, and aesthetic appeal. For years it’s attracted famous artists and other creatives including Rénoir, Picasso and Van Gogh.

Weather in Provence is generally pleasant. Summers are warm, dry, and mostly clear, while winters are cold, crisp and partly cloudy. Temperatures can reach up to 30°C in summer and the lowest temperature is -5°C in the peak of winter. If it’s a holiday home you’re after, Provence is a wonderful location as the hot season typically lasts for three months from June to September, with neighbouring months remaining quite warm.

Provence is a vast rural region, and the population of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur nears almost 5 million, and that number increases in summer when holiday home owners come to benefit from the pleasant climate.

The Alps are approximately just a 60-minute drive from Provence, so habitants have a variety of outdoor scenes to explore from the stunning lakes to the snowy mountain tops.

 Provence is made up of five departments. They are Vauclause, Var, Bouches du Rhone, Alpes de Haunte-Provence and Haute Provence, and Alpes Maritimes. The latter area remains one of the most expensive places to buy property in France outside Paris.

In this pastoral paradise, village homes are exceedingly popular. Gordes, St. Rémy de Provence and Aix-en-Provence, are some of the more well-known areas, but their beauty comes at a price. In the areas surrounding Provence’s famous villages, you can discover small towns slightly off the beaten track that offer the same charm and character as nearby villages, but at a fraction of the cost.

If affordability is a concern, discover Mirabeau and Saint Saturnin lés Apt, and Pertuis for homes at more affordable price points.

If being by the Provencal coast is a must for you, central Var has some beautiful homes surrounded by vineyards and small towns.

What does a property for sale in Provence cost? Well, Provence is one of the more expensive rural regions of France and if it’s a bargain you’re after, I advise you look elsewhere. However, there are properties on the market for €90,000 that are need of some TLC to be brought up to modern living standards. But if you’re at-one with DIY, this could be a nice project for you, or an investment even.

Village homes start at around €120,000 for one-bedroom properties with traditional features.

Provencal apartments are typically more modern and start at €150,000. Prices for villas, townhouses and more traditional homes vary in price between €150,000 and €350,000.

Provence does have a market for luxury property too, with properties for sale from €800,000 and upwards, which typically come with more land, bedrooms, features and more likely – great coastal views.

Why not search property for sale in Provence today?