French property prices are stabilizing, with Paris driving marginal national growth

The latest market analysis carried out by eXp France reveals that, while the French real estate market has largely stabilized in recent months, Paris continues to be the engine of national performance, with real estate values slightly higher compared to the same period last year.

eXp France analyzed the latest market data*, examining the quarterly and annual performance of major French cities to understand where the strongest and weakest value variations occurred.

Nationally, the average property price index registered a slight quarterly decline of 0,1%, while annual growth stood at a modest 0,5%. Despite this moderate performance, the data indicates that the market is showing signs of stabilization following the general slowdown observed throughout 2024.

Paris remains the most resilient urban market in France, with a year-on-year increase of 0,3% and property values holding steady despite a quarterly decline of 0,3%. Marseille follows with stable quarterly performance and a slight year-on-year increase of 0,2%, while Lille also maintained relative stability, with a decrease of only 0,2% quarter-on-quarter and a rise of 0,1% over the year.

In contrast, Lyon experienced the largest annual decline among major cities, with a drop of 1,7%, reflecting weaker demand and local pressures on accessibility that have weighed on values in recent quarters.

For Samuel Caux, director of eXp France: “Following a period of market adjustment, the latest figures show that French property prices are stabilizing, with a return to modest growth in key markets such as Paris and Marseille. While accessibility challenges and economic headwinds have slowed price momentum, the underlying resilience of the market remains evident. At eXp, our cloud-based technology model allows agents to adapt quickly to changing conditions and continue providing their clients with informed advice and market transparency. With the return of stability, our network of agents is well-positioned to help buyers and sellers navigate a more balanced market environment.”