🏡 Charming properties for sale in Provence: locations, prices, styles and buying advice
Between lavender fields, centuries-old olive trees, and sun-drenched hilltop villages, Provence has always attracted lovers of authentic properties. If you're looking for a charming property for sale in Provence , you'll find a market here rich in character… and emotion.
Stone farmhouse, Provençal country house, former sheepfold, winemaker's house: each property tells a story. Here is our guide to better understand the market's specifics, key sectors, current prices, and our advice for a successful purchase.
🌿 Why buy a charming property in Provence?
Buying a charming property in Provence means investing in a unique living environment , between sea and mountains, a stone's throw from the Mediterranean but in a preserved natural setting.
What buyers are looking for:
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Architectural authenticity : exposed stone, terracotta roof tiles, wooden shutters
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A peaceful setting , close to a typical village
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A wooded exterior : cypress trees, lavender, swimming pool, terraced gardens…
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An unobstructed view of the hills, Sainte-Victoire or the Alpilles
📍 The most sought-after areas for buying a charming property
| Sector | Features | Types of property |
|---|---|---|
| Luberon (Gordes, Bonnieux, Ménerbes) | Hilltop villages, Provençal charm | Restored farmhouses, country houses |
| Alpilles (Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Maussane) | Chic countryside, near Avignon | Prestigious properties |
| Haute-Provence (Forcalquier, Manosque) | More natural, more accessible | Stone farmhouses, sheepfolds |
| Var (Cotignac, Fayence, Le Thoronet) | Peaceful, lush vegetation | Old houses with land |
| Southern Vaucluse (L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Pernes-les-Fontaines) | Antiques market, near Luberon | Townhouses or farmhouses in the countryside |
Prices vary greatly depending on location, view, amenities, level of renovation and immediate surroundings.
Average estimates:
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Renovated Provençal farmhouse with swimming pool (200–300 m²) : from €950,000 to €2.5 million
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Stone country house with landscaped garden : €1.5 to €3.8 million
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Property with vineyard or olive grove : €3 to €7 million depending on the estate
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Sheepfold or typical house to renovate : from €450,000
🔎 The market remains strong in 2025, particularly in areas close to Avignon, Aix-en-Provence or Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.
🏠 What styles of charming properties can be found?
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Provençal farmhouses : renovated farmhouses with exposed stonework
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Bastides : large, symmetrical manor houses, often 18th century
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Sheepfolds : smaller, with a rustic and poetic appearance
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Village houses with inner courtyards : in the heart of the old town centers
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Estates with agricultural activity : olive groves, vineyards, lavender fields…
All these properties offer a unique charm , prized by French and foreign buyers.
✅ Tips for buying a charming property in Provence
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Opt for properties that have already been renovated
→ Renovations can be lengthy, expensive, and subject to restrictions imposed by the ABF (Architectes des Bâtiments de France - French heritage authorities). -
Visiting outside of the tourist season
→ More time for interaction, and a better understanding of the actual environment -
Investigate the water and electricity networks
→ In rural areas, some farmhouses are not connected or rely on boreholes/septic tanks -
Get help from a local expert
→ A specialist real estate agent knows the intricacies of the land, local urban planning regulations, and actual prices.
🏡 Our charming properties for sale in Provence
Here are some properties currently available on our Charming Properties :
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Renovated farmhouse near Saint-Rémy-de-Provence – 270 m² – €2,190,000
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Old country house in the Luberon – 320 m² – €2,870,000
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Village house with patio in Lourmarin – 150 m² – €645,000
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Stone property with olive trees in Tourtour – 295 m² – €1,580,000
👉 See all our listings in Provence
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