The Real Estate Market in Centre-Val de Loire
In the Centre-Val de Loire, price stability is indeed confirmed by notaries: there is a moderate decrease of 4% in Indre-et-Loire and 7% in Loir-et-Cher between 2023 and 2024, according to the latest statistics gathered by Green Acres. The region thus follows its trajectory of balance, avoiding the peaks and drops that sometimes shake other sectors.
Price Range in Tours, Blois, Châteauroux…
- Real Estate in Tours City Centre: Around €3,100/m² for an apartment in the city center, less than €2,500/m² in the suburbs. On Green Acres, the average price for sought-after properties reaches €861,000 (for 363 m²), indicating a particular interest in prestige or family properties.
- Real Estate in Blois: About €2,200/m² in the old town, but the average on Green Acres rises to €661,000 for 229 m², reflecting strong demand for large residences or beautiful master houses.
- Real Estate Market in Châteauroux: From €1,250/m² to €1,700/m², access to property remains very affordable: the average price of available properties reaches €970,000 for 583 m², revealing the presence of large properties with high potential.
Marked Disparities Between Loire Valley and Hinterland
Price variations are equally sensitive depending on the territory.
While acquisitions around the Loire remain sought after (notably by an international clientele, nearly 19% of foreign buyers in Indre-et-Loire being British), the Berry, Cher, and Indre countryside sees their market animated by first-time buyers and buyers from the Netherlands or Belgium, who account for 21% and 20% of foreign purchases in Indre, respectively.
The average price remains below €100,000 for around one hundred square meters.
Types of Properties for Sale
The charm of the sector lies in the diversity of its properties, blending old stones, rural heritage, or beautiful property estates.
For example, in Loir-et-Cher, the average price of a real estate transaction is €138,000 for a 97 m² area in 2024, and 11% of sales concern second homes.
Old Houses, City Center Apartments, Properties with Land
- Renovated or to be renovated village houses, greatly favored by foreign clientele, notably Dutch in Cher, where they represent 28% of foreign buyers.
- City center apartments in Tours or Blois, where the frequency of transactions reflects urban dwellers’ appetite for authenticity combined with proximity to amenities.
- Properties with large land, sought after by both local families and buyers from Northern Europe, attracted by the region’s quality of life.
New Programs on the Urban Periphery
The offer in new programs increasingly attracts first-time buyers and retirees, whose demand is strengthening around Blois and Tours. Combined with the recent price drop, this trend opens up real opportunities for settling in the region under favorable conditions.
Who Are the Buyers?
While the majority of transactions remain driven by local and Parisian clientele, the region confirms its international appeal due to the diversity of its buyers.
In Indre-et-Loire, for example, the British represent the largest foreign nationality, followed by Belgians, Dutch, and Americans. In Indre, the Dutch and Belgians also lead foreign acquisitions.
Locals, Parisians Seeking a Second Home, First-Time Buyers
- Original residents benefit from an accessible market — €194,000 on average in Indre-et-Loire for 88 m² in 2024.
- Parisians and Ile-de-France residents represent a growing share of buyers, benefiting from proximity to the capital and the significant presence of suitable properties in the suburbs of major cities.
- First-time buyers find ideal conditions to get started in Cher, Indre, or Loir-et-Cher, with very affordable prices and a varied offer.
Investors Attracted by Seasonal Rental Potential
The patrimonial appeal of the valley, cycling tourism, or the Loire à Vélo generate strong demand for properties that can be rented seasonally.
The example of Loir-et-Cher, where 11% of transactions target second homes, confirms this potential, as does the number of transactions made by foreigners on Green Acres.
