3. Advertising of Property Auctions in France

There is no single, comprehensive source of information about forthcoming auctions so, if you are particularly interested in buying at auction, you will need to use various sources of information.

Probably the leading source of information on the internet about forthcoming auctions can be found on the internet at Encheres-Publiques.

The site advertises both voluntary and judicial auctions.

The notaires also have a site at Auction Sales

You can also try:

• Info-Encheres
• VLimmo
• Special-Encheres
• Licitor

Auctions are also advertised in the legal columns of the national and regional press and these are likely to be a more fruitful source of information.

The Chambre de Notaires at Paris have their own site for advertising auctions where it is possible to obtain a 360° tour of some properties for sale. Their site can be found at Paris Notaires.

The law also requires that notice of an auction is posted on the property and you will also find them on the notice boards outside your local Mairie or Tribunal de Grande Instance.