Brittany has long been a popular choice for Brits looking to buy abroad. Its excellent transport links with the UK mean it is easily accessible, but this does mean that property prices in Brittany are higher than other regions. Brittany is a popular area for British investors which, in turn, have helped to drive the cost of property prices in Brittany up.
Most property in Brittany is less than one hour’s drive from the sea, property owners in this region benefit from the rolling landscape, beautiful river valleys and busy market towns.
Most British property buyers choose to buy in the department of Cotes d’Armor.
On average, properties in Ille-et-Vilaine tend to be the most expensive – here the average property price is €193,600 compared to an average price of €149,600 in the cheaper Cotes d’Armor.
Generally property prices in Brittany are more expensive around the coast and even more expensive on the islands that border Brittany’s coast lines
Renovation project properties are also popular in this region and projects can start from €18,000.
Average Property Prices in Brittany
The following property information was collected from the French notaires index (French land registry) between the 01/04/10 and 31/0311. It comprises houses sold in towns, villages and rural areas. Properties in rural areas are usually less expensive than those in towns and villages.
Average old house price in Brittany: €170,800
Average old house prices in Brittany (by number of bedrooms): Two bedrooms: €108,300 Three bedrooms: €143,500 Four bedrooms: €171,700 Five bedrooms: €207,400
Property Prices In Brittany sorted by department and bedrooms
Department
2 bedrooms
3 bedrooms
4 bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Average price overall
Cotes d’Armor
€102,200
€128,900
€160,000
€179,500
€149,600
Finistere
€102,800
€131,000
€153,400
€182,400
€156,100
Ille-et-Vilaine
€117,300
€158,500
€187,900
€231,100
€193,600
Morbihan
€109,700
€155,800
€183,900
€225,200
€176,900
Average New Build Property Prices in Brittany
Property in Brittany is always an attractive option for many second home or permanent home buyers that are looking for a welcoming seaside town or a quiet village. Many new build properties built in Brittany are located conveniently close to the sea, the department Morbihan includes the majority of newly-built seaside apartments.
Average new-build apartment price in Brittany: €3,050/m²
Average new-build apartment prices in Brittany (by number of bedrooms):
Studio: €4,550/ m² One bedroom: €3,160/m² Two bedrooms: €2,940/m² Three bedrooms: €2,810/m² Four bedrooms: €2,930/ m²