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Market report 2026: trends, prices, and outlook in France

After two years of marked slowdown, the French real estate market in 2026 is entering a phase of gradual recovery. Transaction volumes are picking up, prices are stabilizing overall, but the market has fundamentally changed: decisions are more rational, trade-offs more demanding, and property selection more selective.

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France premium prestige real estate advisory

Relying on the global network of Engel & Völkers, the Private Office team is composed of 128 advisors, experts in the transaction of exceptional residential real estate properties in France, castles, country homes and vineyards.

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Immobilier à Cannes, symbole de la Côte d'Azur

Planted on the coast, Cannes is one of the emblematic cities of the French Riviera. From the modest fishing village to the world-famous seaside resort, its history is marked by conquests and events that have shaped the face that we know today. Its legend has been forged by its croisette and fine sandy beaches, its bay home to the Lerins islands, and the Palais des Festivals where the most prestigious events have and continue to take place. Discover the secrets of an exceptional coastal city...

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What are some advantages of having an apartment on the top floor?

Top floor apartments are often perceived in a negative way due to the rising summer heat or their particularly high purchase price. These disadvantages, however, are not always true, and an apartment on the top floor can also have many advantages.

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