€142,412
Villemur-sur-Tarn
2 bd 2 ba 70 m²
France Commercial Real Estate: Shops, Offices and Business Premises
5,910 commercial property currently listed for sale in France.
Commercial Property for sale in France
24 properties shown
€2,780,030
Issy-les-Moulineaux
5 bd 4 ba 400 m²
€706,462
Lautrec
9 bd 5 ba 600 m²
€379,504
Prayssac
7 bd 6 ba 496 m²
€300,501
Les Pujols
6 bd 2 ba 220 m²
€552,235
Uzès
7 bd 4 ba 248 m²
€341,707
Doucier
6 bd 2 ba 329 m²
€66,268
Chabanais
6 bd 4 ba 370 m²
€234,227
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne
2 bd 1 ba 167 m²
€512,434
Lectoure
9 bd 8 ba 508 m²
€330,652
Espalion
4 bd 3 ba 240 m²
€447,728
Gintrac
5 bd 4 ba 160 m²
€467,335
Fleury-sur-Andelle
4 bd 1 ba 2,000 m²
€275,603
Soyaux
7 bd 3 ba 244 m²
€845,009
Figeac
7 bd 4 ba 304 m²
€685,008
Alvignac
6 bd 3 ba 340 m²
€498,491
Albi
4 bd 3 ba 173 m²
€271,640
Alès
8 bd 1 ba 303 m²
€191,758
Marmande
3 bd 1 ba 235 m²
€215,002
Saint-Macaire
3 bd 1 ba 176 m²
€206,230
Saint-Sauveur
3 bd 2 ba 95 m²
€379,004
Saint-Laurent-Lolmie
8 bd 1 ba 224 m²
€321,607
Sainte-Croix
4 bd 2 ba 195 m²
€597,988
Montpellier
7 bd 5 ba 180 m²
Commercial Property in France
Commercial property for sale in France is a bigger category than many buyers expect: 5,904 of our 23,188 French listings, second only to houses. The mix includes shop units in town centres, bar and restaurant premises, small offices and mixed-use buildings, and what you pay depends on lease terms as much as on location.
Reading the numbers
Our national statistics blend every property type: a median asking price of €300,000, a middle range of €159,902 to €630,000 and €2,354 per m². They are not commercial benchmarks, because shops and offices are valued on rent and yield, not on residential square-metre rates. When you browse commercial ads, calculate the gross yield from the passing rent and compare it with the price. Treat our figures as context from current listings on RealEstateAbroad.
Murs or fonds: what exactly are you buying?
French commercial deals come in different forms:
- The walls (murs) only, occupied by a tenant paying rent: a pure investment.
- The business (fonds de commerce), which includes the lease right, equipment and customer base.
- A vacant unit you will fit out yourself.
Commercial tenancies usually follow the "3-6-9" lease, giving the tenant break options every three years and strong renewal rights. Rent reviews are index-linked. A tenant can be hard to remove, so read the lease before the price.
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Where commercial stock sits
Prime retail and offices concentrate in Paris, while riviera towns such as Cannes, Nice and Antibes trade on tourism, with seasonal restaurants and boutiques. Regional cities like Marseille, Montpellier and Bordeaux offer larger units at lower prices. Saint-Raphaël is a smaller resort market with leisure and hospitality premises.
If you are looking at residential use, compare apartments and houses too.
Due diligence for foreign investors
Hire a French lawyer and an accountant. Check zoning (PLU), permitted use, accessibility and fire compliance, the energy diagnostics, asbestos survey for older buildings, and service charges. Foreign investors often buy through a French company (SCI or SARL) for tax and succession reasons. Taxes on commercial property differ from homes, including VAT on some new commercial sales. Our France consultation guide explains how the notarial process works.
With French commercial property, the lease is the asset. The building is the wrapper.
Finance
French banks lend against commercial property but want to see the lease, tenant covenant and your business plan. See financing in France and use the mortgage calculator to stress-test the repayments.
Last updated 8 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
Can foreigners buy commercial property in France?
Yes, with no general restrictions on foreign ownership of commercial real estate. Some regulated activities need licences.
What is a 3-6-9 lease?
It is the standard French commercial lease, nine years in length, in which the tenant may usually end the lease at the end of each three-year period. Landlords have more limited rights.
Do I pay VAT on commercial purchases?
Sometimes. New buildings and some commercial sales can carry VAT, while resales between private parties generally attract registration duties. Ask your notaire.
Is it better to buy the walls or the business?
Buying walls gives property income with less operating risk. Buying the business offers higher returns but needs operating skills and diligence on accounts.
How do I estimate the yield?
Divide the annual rent by the price plus purchase costs. Compare similar listings in the same town before trusting an ad's quoted yield.
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