Discover The Best Vineyards For Sale In France

Many vineyard properties in France cost approximately €5,000 to €7,000 per square metre. The size of the land available for sale often varies, with some properties offering extensive hectares ideal for agricultural development or residence. Here are a few examples to get an idea of pricing:

• 5-bedroom vineyard in Gigondas for €1,855,000, or €5,300 per square metre

• 9-bedroom vineyard and wine estate near Lorgues for €3,800,000, or €7,835 per square metre

• 11-bedroom country estate in the South of France for €4,300,000, or €7,166 per square metre

There are fluctuations when it comes to price, too, based on the exact location, property type, and grounds. 

There are a number of reasons why someone may be interested in buying vineyard property in France:

• Vineyard properties have the potential to produce wine, creating an income stream for the owner.

• Certain vineyard properties can support an agritourism or hospitality business.

• Living on a vineyard connects you to French culture and provides an enchanting lifestyle.

Moreover, there’s a certain prestige that comes with owning a vineyard in France.

Among the best locations to buy vineyard property in France are Bordeaux, Burgundy, Languedoc, and Provence. Let’s discuss these areas and others a bit more:

• Bordeaux: Considered the wine capital of the world, Bordeaux has more than 8,500 wine producers and over 120,000 hectares of vineyards. Médoc and Saint-Émilion are especially prestigious areas of Bordeaux for winemaking.

• Burgundy: Known for high-quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines, Burgundy’s most prominent winemaking areas are in the Côte d’Or, namely Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits.

• Champagne: Set northeast of Paris, the Champagne region is known around the world for its sparkling wines. Hubs of production include Epernay and Reims.

• Loire Valley: Revered for a diverse selection of white wines (such as Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc), the Loire Valley is also known for its stunning castles and picturesque vineyards.

• Provence: As well-known for its landscapes as it is for its rosés, Provence can offer you a wine-producing property as well as the potential for tourism.

• Rhône Valley: Home to one of France’s most renowned appellations, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the Rhône Valley produces quality blends that use Grenache, Syrah, and Viognier grapes.

Here’s an overview of the process of buying a vineyard property in France:

• Hire a property agent who specialises in luxury vineyard properties in the area where you want to buy. Your property agent can also help you hone in on the perfect location in France for your property.

• View different wine properties in person to make an educated decision about the home you want to purchase. Make sure that the property you choose offers the type of vineyards you want to maintain and any tourism features and structures you want.

• Make an official offer in writing to the owner. If necessary, negotiate the price and conditions.

• Sign a preliminary contract, called the Compromis de Vente, along with the seller. At this point, you’ll also pay the deposit.

• Wait through the conveyancing period, when an assortment of inspections will be carried out on the home. The notaire will also prepare documentation during this time.

• Sign the deed (the Acte de Vente) along with the seller and pay the remaining balance to complete the purchase.

At this point, you can call the vineyard property your own!

While foreign buyers are able to buy French property without major restrictions, there are a handful of details about the process that you need to know. You’ll have to do the following:

• Obtain a French tax ID number.

• Open a French bank account.

• Work with a notary, who will handle the legal parts of the purchase.

• Hire a translator for meetings and documents (if you don’t speak fluent French).

It’s also possible that you’ll have to provide additional proof of income, as French lenders tend to need extra documentation when it comes to foreign clients.

HomeHunts is a buyer’s agent, meaning that the properties we have in our collection are those from all of our immobilier (estate agent) partners and developers as well as our private network.

HomeHunts also specializes in finding wineries for prospective buyers, ensuring access to the best wine properties and estates in France. Moreover, in the vineyard world, you have to be very discreet about the enquiries you make and speaking with too many estate agents can make the process harder for you in the long run.

Owning a winery is part of the unique wine tourism experience, offering a chance to develop personal or professional wine ventures. By choosing HomeHunts, you only ever need to discuss your business and your requirements with one agent.

We will search the entire market on your behalf to find the most suitable vineyards for sale in France.

We only care about your interests

Although we are a certified estate agent in France with our own carte professionnelle, we decided to be a buyer’s agent so that we could offer our clients all of the properties that are on the market, as well as independent, objective advice.

Some vineyard properties on the market are overpriced, for example, we do our utmost to get you the best value on properties that are as close to your criteria and budget as possible. We are on your side.

We are well connected

Did you know that agents only have about 10% of the vineyard properties that are for sale on their books? Vineyard owners are particularly discreet. They don’t want their competitors or their staff to know their property is on the open market, so they will stay firmly “off market”. To find what you want, you will have to dig deeper – but how? It is all a question of contacts. This is where our extensive market intelligence and our carefully established connections come into their own. We pride ourselves on sustaining strong, discreet long-term relationships and we are happy to share them with you in order to help you find the most suitable vineyard property.

Our service is bespoke

The connections, the market intelligence, the incredible choice of vineyard properties and the after-sales service – all these are part of our normal bespoke service and can come at no extra cost to you.