The Real Estate Market in Pays de la Loire
The real estate market in Pays de la Loire is experiencing a vibrant activity, illustrated by recent figures: in Loire-Atlantique, 18,429 sales were recorded in 2024, while Vendée and Maine-et-Loire total 10,442 and 9,377 transactions, respectively, according to regional notarial studies.
While Loire-Atlantique attracts for its coastline and dynamic metropolises, Vendée seduces many buyers of second homes (16% of acquisitions in the department in 2024).
Nantes, Angers, Le Mans: Growing Metropolises
- Real Estate Market in Nantes: a cultural and technological city, Nantes stands out with average prices around €365,000 for 165 m², or €2,212/m² according to Green Acres. Demand remains particularly strong for family apartments in the city center and beautiful historic renovations.
- Real Estate Prices in Angers: Angers attracts with its quality of life, with an average price of requested properties around €602,000 for 242 m² (€2,488/m²). Families and students easily find a suitable place in a city where the market remains accessible and heterogeneous.
- Real Estate in Le Mans: the city offers particularly attractive prices, with requested properties averaging €623,000 for 536 m² (€1,162/m²). This accessibility and proximity to Paris boost the rental market as well as access to ownership for first-time buyers.
Highly Sought-After Vendéen Coast and Loire-Atlantique
On the coast, locations such as Pornic by the sea, Saint-Jean-de-Monts or Les Sables-d’Olonne are among the most sought-after.
For example, properties in Pornic average €634,000 for 99 m² (€6,404/m²), while the average observed price on Green Acres for properties requested in Les Sables-d’Olonne reaches €504,000 for 152 m² (€3,316/m²), revealing the strong demand on the coast.
Saint-Jean-de-Monts remains a more affordable resort with average properties at €133,000 for 48 m² (€2,771/m²).
What Type of Property According to Your Project?
Modern Apartments, Historic Houses, Second Homes
- Bright city-center apartments, often favored by professionals
- Character houses, old farms, or renovated estates for an authentic countryside life
- Single-family homes and villas with gardens, ideal for families or a peaceful retreat
- Second homes close to the sea, suitable for seasonal rentals
Contrasting Prices Depending on Proximity to the Sea or Urban Centers
- Nantes or Angers: as illustrated by Green Acres data, prices per square meter vary significantly depending on the neighborhood and property type.
- Coastal Areas: areas like Pornic frequently show prices exceeding €6,000/m², while Saint-Jean-de-Monts allows for a relatively affordable pied-à-terre.
- Inland: the Sarthe and Angers countryside still offer great opportunities with softer budgets and a desirable quality of life.
Buyer Profiles in Pays-de-la-Loire
Locals, Transitioning Families, Investors
Many profiles are active in this market: locals seeking a first purchase or a new setting, families redefining their lifestyle, and investors targeting student cities or the coastline.
Second homes represent a significant portion of transactions, notably in Vendée where they account for 16% of sales in 2024, against 6% in Loire-Atlantique.
Strong Attraction for Parisians and Retirees
The region attracts many buyers from Île-de-France each year, drawn by space, quality of life, and quick connections to Paris. Retirees are also numerous in making the move, seduced by the mild climate and the accessibility of coastal properties.
On the international side, foreign clientele remains active: in Loire-Atlantique, Germans are the top foreign buyers (24% of foreign transactions), while in Vendée, it’s the Belgians (31%).
The regional market, however, shows a general trend toward price moderation since 2023, with annual declines ranging from -1% (Maine-et-Loire) to -4% (Loire-Atlantique).
