Where to Invest in the Centre-Val de Loire Region?
The Centre-Val de Loire offers a variety of cities and villages with rich heritage and a gentle ambiance.
The numbers confirm the dynamism of the sector, with 7,842 real estate transactions recorded in 2024 in Loiret and 7,777 in Indre-et-Loire, indicating sustained market activity (notaires).
Dynamic Cities: Orléans, Tours, Bourges, Chartres
- Orléans : Accessible and dynamic, the city remains a top choice for families and professionals. According to the real estate market recorded on Green Acres, the average asking price is €474,000 for a living area of 170 m², with a price per m² of €2,788.
- Tours : The cultural life and university vitality attract young professionals. In the real estate market in Tours, the average asking prices are around €861,000 for 363 m² ( €2,372/m²). The department shows a slight price decrease of -4% over the year, an element to consider for those looking to invest at the right time.
- Bourges: Its ongoing vibrancy and medieval identity make it attractive. In the Bourges real estate sector, sought properties average €512,000 for 303 m² (€1,690/m²).
- Chartres: Known for its cathedral, the city also charms with its prices and proximity to Paris, just 1 hour by train: according to real estate in Chartres, the demand concerns properties priced at €666,000 for 372 m² (€1,790/m²).
Countryside Near the Loire: Accessibility and Charm
Villages in the Loire are now seeing diverse profiles moving in, encouraged by the development of telecommuting.
The old property market remains accessible. In Cher, for instance, the average transaction price in 2024 is just €106,000 for an average area of 96 m², with 11% allocated to secondary residences, proving the appeal of rural living.
As for buyer profiles, the region also attracts non-residents, particularly in the departments of Indre-et-Loire and Cher, where British, Belgian, or Dutch clients represent a significant share of acquisitions.
According to Green Acres data: for example, the British are the top foreign buyers in Indre-et-Loire (19%), and the Dutch lead in Cher (28%).
Criteria for Choosing Your Location Well
Before signing, it is essential to compare access to infrastructure, mobility, and public services.
For instance, Eure-et-Loir combines reasonable average prices (€170,000 for 94 m²) and a significant proportion of secondary residences (12% in 2024), reflecting a growing interest in a quality of life away from large cities while maintaining accessibility.
Areas with Potential
While large cities remain refuge poles, suburban municipalities and well-connected villages, boosted by the arrival of fiber optics or new economic infrastructure, represent a real buying opportunity, whether to establish a home or invest in rental properties or secondary residences to enhance.
In any case, a fine understanding of prices, local demand, and buyer profiles in each segment of the region can effectively guide your search. Regularly consulting observed trends on specialized portals like Green Acres offers an additional advantage for securing your purchase.
