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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.Through its son Point Marché Immobilier 2026, Engel & Völkers France provides a structured reading of market dynamics observed on the ground, based on analyses conducted by its teams in Paris, Lyon, and the French Riviera markets that are particularly representative of the new realities shaping the French property landscape.

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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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The advantages of an apartment located on the garden level

Many buyers or tenants searching for the ideal property often overlook the apartments located on the garden level. The reason for this lies in the bad experiences of some tenants and owners who vehemently share their distress, especially on the Internet. However, the garden level real estate market presents, like any neglected niche sector, many opportunities for those who know how to pay attention to it.

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Real estate in Antibes et Juan-les-Pins the heart of French Riviera

Considered one of the most picturesque places on the French Riviera, Antibes and its two sidekicks, Juan-les-Pins and Cap d'Antibes have many surprises in store for you. Bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, these three seaside destinations each have a distinct personality. As lively and chic locations, they are teeming with prestigious properties among which the right property for you is just waiting to be found.

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What is an attic apartment?

The term attic is not yet very familiar to the general public when it comes to architecture. In fact, it is just beginning to appear on brochures promoting the advantages of new housing programs. This word, whose etymological origin comes from Greek-Latin roots, generally refers to the upper part that crowns a building. This includes both the attic of an arc de triomphe and a classic apartment building. Here are some of the elements that make up what are now considered to be "attic or top-floor apartments", properties that are in high demand on the real estate market.

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Who are the foreign buyers acquiring properties in Paris?

Paris real estate market attracts many international investors, with diverse needs and finances. These investors fall into two distinct categories: those in search of a family home who may or may not already live in Paris, and those who are looking for a vacation home while in the city. It is also interesting to note that French expatriates represent a significant percentage of these investors.

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Engel & Völkers France

170 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré

75008 Paris

Tel: +33145643030