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Lock up & Leave (pied-à-terre ) Apartments

This week we are please to showcase a selection of lock up and leave apartments in France. Often referred to as pieds-à-terre in French, these lock up and leave apartments are often renovated, low maintenance second homes that are well suited to frequent travellers, with good access to local transport links and amenities.

Lock up and leave apartments often represent a good investment opportunity due to their urban locations and holiday rental potential. Buying a lock up & leave second home can also provide an affordable base from which to establish your residency and explore a region before taking the plunge and purchasing your primary home in France.

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  • €250,000
    No longer available
    Moved offline 8 Jul 2026

    Languedoc-Roussillon, Hérault (34)

    2 Bed apartment in Béziers

    Ref: IFPC45549

    • 2 Bedroom
    • 2 Bathroom
    • 125 m² Floor Size
    • 125 m² Land Size
    • Rental / Gîte Potential
    • Character / Period
    • Garden
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  • €472,500
    No longer available
    Moved offline 9 Apr 2026

    Paris Île-de-France, Paris (75)

    1 Bed cottage in Paris 18th Arrondissement (Butte-Montmartre)

    Ref: 681

    • 1 Bedroom
    • 1 Bathroom
    • 52 m² Floor Size
    • Gîte(s) / Annexe(s)
    • Cellar(s) / Wine Cellar(s)
    • Garden
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  • €495,000
    No longer available
    Moved offline 21 May 2026

    Paris Île-de-France, Paris (75)

    1 Bed apartment in Paris 4th Arrondissement (Hôtel-de-Ville)

    Ref: IFPC46406

    • 1 Bedroom
    • 1 Bathroom
    • 27 m² Floor Size
    • Rental / Gîte Potential
    • Views
    • Furnished
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  • €540,000
    No longer available
    Moved offline 12 Mar 2026

    Paris Île-de-France, Seine-Saint-Denis (93)

    3 Bed apartment in Saint-Denis

    Ref: 221_I2200113445

    • 3 Bedroom
    • 2 Bathroom
    • 98 m² Floor Size
    • Terrace(s)
    • Lift / Elevator
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  • €490,000
    No longer available
    Moved offline 23 Apr 2026

    Paris Île-de-France, Paris (75)

    1 Bed apartment in Paris 10th Arrondissement (Enclos-St-Laurent / Entrepôt)

    Ref: IFPC46140

    • 1 Bedroom
    • 1 Bathroom
    • 26 m² Floor Size
    • Gîte(s) / Annexe(s)
    • Views
    • Garage(s)
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  • €2,850,000
    No longer available
    Moved offline 30 Apr 2026

    Paris Île-de-France, Paris (75)

    3 Bed apartment in Paris 11th Arrondissement (Popincourt)

    Ref: IFPC45684

    • 3 Bedroom
    • 3 Bathroom
    • 167 m² Floor Size
    • Rental / Gîte Potential
    • Character / Period
    • Cellar(s) / Wine Cellar(s)
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  • €630,000
    No longer available
    Moved offline 17 Dec 2025

    Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Alpes-Maritimes (06)

    4 Bed villa in Cagnes-sur-Mer

    Ref: spp541rm-1173

    • 4 Bedroom
    • Unknown Bathroom
    • 128 m² Floor Size
    • 100 m² Land Size
    • Rental / Gîte Potential
    • Swimming Pool
    • Terrace(s)
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  • €718,900
    No longer available
    Moved offline 3 Nov 2025

    Paris Île-de-France, Yvelines (78)

    3 Bed château in Jouars-Pontchartrain

    Ref: e07

    • 3 Bedroom
    • Unknown Bathroom
    • 104 m² Floor Size
    • Rental / Gîte Potential
    • Character / Period
    • Garden
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  • €265,000

    Languedoc-Roussillon, Gard (30)

    3 Bed apartment in Alès

    Ref: 1233-jo-1543

    • 3 Bedroom
    • 1 Bathroom
    • 155 m² Floor Size
    • Terrace(s)
    Within a bourgeois 19th-century building, secure and rich in history, discover this magnificent apartment that has preserved its full authenticity: period moldings, generous volumes and timeless charm.
    This exceptional property will appeal to lovers of history and authenticity, seeking a unique living space in the heart of Alès.
    Ideal location: in the city center of Alès, in close proximity to shops, restaurants, schools and transport.
    Main features:

    Living area: 155 m2 over two levels
    Bright living room of over 30 m2
    Open-plan kitchen opening onto an exceptional 43 m2 terrace, offering a dominant and unobstructed view over the city
    3 spacious bedrooms
    Bathroom + shower room
    Heating: individual gas boiler (town gas) + reversible air conditioning
    Advantages:

    Unique terrace, a true outdoor living space
    Rare apartment with authentic character
    Secure bourgeois building
    €265,000 including our fees paid by the seller
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  • €390,000
    No longer available
    Moved offline 28 Jul 2026

    Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Alpes-Maritimes (06)

    1 Bed apartment in Cannes

    Ref: 84983948

    • 1 Bedroom
    • Unknown Bathroom
    • 46 m² Floor Size
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  • €395,000
    No longer available
    Moved offline 19 Aug 2025

    Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Alpes-Maritimes (06)

    2 Bed apartment in Mougins

    Ref: vap400002335-2335

    • 2 Bedroom
    • 1 Bathroom
    • 67 m² Floor Size
    • Terrace(s)
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  • €330,000
    No longer available
    Moved offline 2 Jul 2025

    Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Var (83)

    2 Bed apartment in Cogolin

    Ref: 579v1339a

    • 2 Bedroom
    • Unknown Bathroom
    • 72 m² Floor Size
    • Terrace(s)
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  • €389,000
    No longer available
    Moved offline 12 Jul 2025

    Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Var (83)

    2 Bed apartment in Cavalaire-sur-Mer

    Ref: vap10002070-2070

    • 2 Bedroom
    • 1 Bathroom
    • 67 m² Floor Size
    • Terrace(s)
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  • €250,000
    No longer available
    Moved offline 2 Oct 2025

    Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Var (83)

    1 Bed apartment in Grimaud

    Ref: 579v1463a

    • 1 Bedroom
    • Unknown Bathroom
    • 49 m² Floor Size
    • Terrace(s)
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  • €176,000
    No longer available
    Moved offline 14 Dec 2025

    Paris Île-de-France, Hauts-de-Seine (92)

    Apartment for sale in Colombes

    Ref: 84691

    • Studio
    • 1 Bathroom
    • 25 m² Floor Size
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  • €225,000
    No longer available
    Moved offline 24 Dec 2025

    Aquitaine, Pyrénées-Atlantiques (64)

    Apartment for sale in Bidart

    Ref: bi1-2566

    • -
    • Unknown Bathroom
    • 23 m² Floor Size
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  • €298,000
    No longer available
    Moved offline 27 Apr 2026

    Paris Île-de-France, Seine-et-Marne (77)

    2 Bed apartment in Serris

    Ref: IFPC46346

    • 2 Bedroom
    • 1 Bathroom
    • 66 m² Floor Size
    • Rental / Gîte Potential
    • Cellar(s) / Wine Cellar(s)
    • Covered Terrace
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  • €389,000
    No longer available
    Moved offline 6 Mar 2026

    Languedoc-Roussillon, Pyrénées-Orientales (66)

    5 Bed apartment in Perpignan

    Ref: 719091

    • 5 Bedroom
    • 2 Bathroom
    • 180 m² Floor Size
    • 60 m² Land Size
    • Character / Period
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  • €27,537

    Poitou-Charentes, Charente (16)

    Apartment for sale in Cognac

    Ref: 248_IOAP2450113292

    • Studio
    • Unknown Bathroom
    • 27 m² Floor Size
    • Stone
    Mandate 102011 in Cognac
    Protected historic center, Place Edouard Martell.
    Investor program eligible for the Denormandie Law with tax reduction.

    10 apartments, ranging from 27 to 46 m² with storage, eligible for tax relief through the Land Deficit or Denormandie schemes. Structured as a homeowners' association (ASL) with a guarantor, validated by a firm specializing in real estate taxation and urban planning law for 25 years.
    For the land, available plot prices range from €27,537.11 (27 m²) to €82,254.51 (46 m²).
    The price indicated DOES NOT INCLUDE renovation work: contact us for further information.
    Tax impact of up to 62.2% (land + renovation work), depending on your marginal tax rate. Tax impact not subject to the tax loophole cap.
    High-end amenities with modern energy performance in a character building.

    Traditional property management is possible with an on-site partner once the renovation program is complete. Strong rental demand in a rapidly growing city!

    For more information, please contact Jean-Christoph Hasel (Sales Agent: RSAC Béziers)
    Buy wisely, sell at a profit!

    This listing is brought to you by ERIC MEY DEVELOPPEMENT - SARL - RSAC No.: Registered with the Béziers Commercial Court

    Listing prepared and published by a Sales Agent -
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  • €76,000
    No longer available
    Moved offline 2 Jul 2025

    Languedoc-Roussillon, Hérault (34)

    Apartment for sale in La Grande-Motte

    Ref: FRP176085-0812

    • Studio
    • Unknown Bathroom
    • 18 m² Floor Size
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  • €72,000

    Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Var (83)

    1 Bed apartment in Draguignan

    Ref: v4300097158-97158

    • 1 Bedroom
    • Unknown Bathroom
    • 42 m² Floor Size
    Ideally located in the heart of Draguignan, this 42 m2 one-bedroom apartment will charm you with its exceptional location: - At the foot of the Museum of Fine Arts, the DPVA and a stone's throw from the theatre. - With an Intermarché supermarket right below, a rare convenience in the city centre! The separate kitchen, living room, and bedroom are all very bright. Please note that the toilet is separate from the shower room. Perfect for a rental investment , a first purchase or a second home , this property offers a practical and lively living environment, in the immediate vicinity of all amenities. Don't miss out! Feel free to contact La Clé Flayoscaise for more information about this apartment located on the 2nd floor of a 3-story building.
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  • €85,000
    No longer available
    Moved offline 16 Feb 2026

    Languedoc-Roussillon, Pyrénées-Orientales (66)

    1 Bed gîte in Le Barcarès

    Ref: 482

    • 1 Bedroom
    • Unknown Bathroom
    • 27 m² Floor Size
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  • €79,000
    No longer available
    Moved offline 18 Mar 2026

    Languedoc-Roussillon, Aude (11)

    1 Bed apartment in Carcassonne

    Ref: 1595

    • 1 Bedroom
    • 1 Bathroom
    • 67 m² Floor Size
    • Rental / Gîte Potential
    • Character / Period
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  • €90,000
    No longer available
    Moved offline 4 Mar 2026

    Upper-Normandy, Seine-Maritime (76)

    1 Bed apartment in Mont-Saint-Aignan

    Ref: IFPC46394

    • 1 Bedroom
    • 1 Bathroom
    • 49 m² Floor Size
    • Rental / Gîte Potential
    • Cellar(s) / Wine Cellar(s)
    • Countryside View
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  • €90,000

    Poitou-Charentes, Deux-Sèvres (79)

    2 Bed château in Les Forges

    Ref: BVI76636

    • 2 Bedroom
    • 1 Bathroom
    • 75 m² Floor Size
    • 8.4 ha Land Size
    • Rental / Gîte Potential
    • Character / Period
    • Garden
    Stunning 2-bed duplex apartment in a historic château set in 8+ hectares of private parkland with:

    Swimming pool
    2 tennis courts
    Orchard & boules area
    Private cellar for storage
    Short walk to 18-hole golf course with restaurant & bar

    The apartment features vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, stone walls, and a spacious mezzanine (potential to split to create 3rd bedroom). Enjoy access to a beautiful communal conservatory with a dining and billiards area.

    Just 4 km to village markets in Vasles
    30 km to Poitiers airport & TGV
    Shop & restaurant within walking distance
    Perfect for holidays or full-time living — ready to move in!

    Property subject to the legal status of co-ownership, total number of lots in the co-ownership: 28, average annual amount of charges 5.200 € (provisional vendor's share), no current legal proceedings

    Price including agency fees : 90 000 €
    Price excluding agency fees : 81 819 €
    Buyer commission, tax included: 10%
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  • €89,900
    No longer available
    Moved offline 25 Apr 2026

    Aquitaine, Lot-et-Garonne (47)

    1 Bed apartment in Villeneuve-sur-Lot

    Ref: 4472

    • 1 Bedroom
    • Unknown Bathroom
    • 72 m² Floor Size
    • Terrace(s)
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  • €105,000
    No longer available
    Moved offline 6 Jan 2026

    Languedoc-Roussillon, Aude (11)

    3 Bed apartment in Alaigne

    Ref: 9287

    • 3 Bedroom
    • 1 Bathroom
    • 93 m² Floor Size
    • Garage(s)
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  • €99,900
    No longer available
    Moved offline 4 Mar 2026

    Burgundy, Saône-et-Loire (71)

    1 Bed apartment in Chalon-sur-Saône

    Ref: FRP180419-0303

    • 1 Bedroom
    • Unknown Bathroom
    • 60 m² Floor Size
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  • €115,000
    No longer available
    Moved offline 6 Mar 2026

    Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Var (83)

    Apartment for sale in Cavalaire-sur-Mer

    Ref: 230_LVST2290113146

    • Studio
    • 1 Bathroom
    • 19 m² Floor Size
    • Swimming Pool
    • Terrace(s)
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  • €150,000
    No longer available
    Moved offline 3 Feb 2026

    Aquitaine, Landes (40)

    1 Bed gîte in Moliets-et-Maa

    Ref: FRP176304-3006

    • 1 Bedroom
    • Unknown Bathroom
    • 28 m² Floor Size
    • 8 m² Land Size
    • Swimming Pool
    • Terrace(s)
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  • €159,000
    No longer available
    Moved offline 5 Jun 2026

    Rhône-Alpes, Isère (38)

    2 Bed apartment in Optevoz

    Ref: 84974

    • 2 Bedroom
    • 1 Bathroom
    • 65 m² Floor Size
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  • €190,000
    No longer available
    Moved offline 18 Mar 2026

    Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Alpes-Maritimes (06)

    1 Bed gîte in Nice

    Ref: IFPC45787

    • 1 Bedroom
    • 1 Bathroom
    • -
    • Rental / Gîte Potential
    • Sea View
    • Terrace(s)
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  • €340,000
    No longer available
    Moved offline 5 May 2026

    Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Alpes-Maritimes (06)

    1 Bed apartment in Nice

    Ref: 2P Panoramas Cimiez

    • 1 Bedroom
    • Unknown Bathroom
    • 39 m² Floor Size
    • Mountain View
    • Sea View
    • Roof Terrace
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  • €325,000

    Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Alpes-Maritimes (06)

    1 Bed apartment in Nice

    Ref: Cm50a

    • 1 Bedroom
    • 1 Bathroom
    • -
    • Swimming Pool
    • Mountain View
    • Sea View
    Superb location in a peaceful and leafy residential neighbourhood.
    Intimate building surrounded by greenery, with swimming pool and underground parking.
    Breathtaking views of the Var Hills and the sea for a privileged few.
    High-end 1 to 3 bedroom apartments, all with generous outdoor space.
    Penthouse units with panoramic terraces and stunning views.
    Prices from 325,000 euros to 910,000 euros.
    On the doorstep of Joia Meridia district, Nice’s Eco-Vallee project.
    Great transport links to the beach, Promenade des Anglais and Nice old town.
    Estimated delivery date Q4 2028.
    Full dedicated rental management available for a hassle-free investment.

     

    The new residence Serenity View is tucked away in a peaceful residential neighbourhood in the heart of Sainte-Marguerite, while being on the doorstep of Joia Meridia, the new eco-responsible district of Nice. This modern district has been developed as part of the Eco-Vallee project and is characterised by its sustainable architecture and respect for the environment while offering its residents a high quality of life and convenience, in close proximity to transport, shops, activities, sports, culture and nature.


    Serenity View, composed of two buildings, is intimate and well-integrated in the greenery of its surroundings. Residents can benefit from its underground parking and private swimming pool, as well as breathtaking views of the Var hills and, for some, superb views towards the sea.


    The collection of apartments ranges from 1 to 3 bedrooms, each with floor-to-ceiling windows opening up onto a generous outdoor space, whether as a garden, large balcony or panoramic terraces with exclusive solarium space for the penthouses on the top floor. The luxury apartments are well designed, with a bright and contemporary feel and including all the comfort of modern life, allowing residents to enjoy a serene lifestyle in a superb location. There are excellent transport links on the doorstep, with a bus stop less than 5 min walk away and Meridia Tram stop (line L3) less than 10 min walk. The tram line L3 gives residents easy access to the beach, the famous Promenade des Anglais and Nice old town district.


    General Information:


    New build property in France can represent an excellent opportunity for property investors due to the generous 20% of the property price VAT rebate that may be available to those renting out their new property on the holiday rental market (t’s n c’s apply). In addition, reduced notary fees apply to new property in France. There are also some excellent rental income tax incentives available to property investors that can mean little or no income tax on rental income.


    From mortgage advice to full rental management services we have everything that you need and look forward to helping you to Invest in French Property!


    Ref: Cm50

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  • €449,000
    No longer available
    Moved offline 19 Feb 2026

    Paris Île-de-France, Paris (75)

    1 Bed apartment in Paris 18th Arrondissement (Butte-Montmartre)

    Ref: IFPC46436

    • 1 Bedroom
    • 1 Bathroom
    • 45 m² Floor Size
    • Rental / Gîte Potential
    • Character / Period
    • Cellar(s) / Wine Cellar(s)
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  • €2,300,000
    No longer available
    Moved offline 18 Feb 2026

    Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Bouches-du-Rhône (13)

    3 Bed villa in Marseille

    Ref: IFPC46413

    • 3 Bedroom
    • 3 Bathroom
    • 215 m² Floor Size
    • 150 m² Land Size
    • Rental / Gîte Potential
    • Swimming Pool
    • Sea View
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  • €243,000
    No longer available
    Moved offline 12 Jun 2026

    Rhône-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74)

    1 Bed apartment in Les Gets, Portes du Soleil

    Ref: IFPC46214

    • 1 Bedroom
    • 1 Bathroom
    • 33 m² Floor Size
    • 50 m² Land Size
    • Rental / Gîte Potential
    • Swimming Pool
    • Lake(s)
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  • €410,000
    No longer available
    Moved offline 16 Mar 2026

    Paris Île-de-France, Paris (75)

    Apartment sold in Paris 16th Arrondissement (Passy, sud)

    Ref: IFPC46536

    • Studio
    • 1 Bathroom
    • 30 m² Floor Size
    • Rental / Gîte Potential
    • Views
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  • €399,000
    No longer available
    Moved offline 17 Jun 2026

    Paris Île-de-France, Paris (75)

    Apartment for sale in Paris 4th Arrondissement (Hôtel-de-Ville)

    Ref: IFPC46540

    • Studio
    • 1 Bathroom
    • 24 m² Floor Size
    • Rental / Gîte Potential
    • Fibre Internet
    • Furnished
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