Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Real Estate: Mas and Villas for Sale

Saint-Rémy is a market town with plane-tree-lined boulevards, boutiques, restaurants and a Wednesday market. Nearby, the Roman site of Glanum and the monastery of Saint-Paul-de-Mausole, where Van Gogh painted, draw visitors. The Alpilles are limestone hills with olive groves and vineyards, and the regional park imposes strict planning rules.

Avignon's TGV station is about 25 minutes away, Marseille's airport 50 minutes, and Paris about three and a half hours by train from Avignon. The Luberon, Les Baux-de-Provence and Arles are close. Visit in the off-season to experience the mistral wind and quiet streets. Compare Cannes, Nice and Marseille for a different French market.

Foreigners can buy freely in France. A preliminary contract (compromis de vente) is signed with a deposit of about 5% to 10%, followed by a cooling-off period of ten days, and then the final deed (acte authentique) before a notary. Approximate costs (verify locally): notary fees of about 7% to 8% on resale and 2% to 3% on new builds, agent commission typically 4% to 6% (often included in the price), and mortgage costs if used.

Protected landscape rules can restrict extensions, pool building and renovations. Check the local plan (PLU), fire-risk zones and flood maps. Read our France consultation guide, financing page and France overview.

Many properties here are older stone houses, and renovation requires respect for local architecture. The Architecte des Bâtiments de France can veto changes near listed monuments, and the Alpilles regional park has its own rules on materials, colours and new construction. Building permits for pools and extensions may take months. Hire a local architect who knows the rules, and obtain a survey that covers the roof, damp, drains and septic systems, which are common in rural properties.

Annual property taxes (taxe foncière) and, for second homes, taxe d'habitation on secondary residences, plus pool maintenance, gardening and caretaking, all add up. Holiday rentals are strong in summer, and a well-presented mas can earn substantial weekly rents, but municipal registration and tourist tax apply. Wealth tax on real estate (IFI) may apply to high-value property holdings.