The market for apartments in Béarn
The supply of apartments in Béarn is mainly concentrated in the Pau conurbation and in historic town centres like Oloron or Orthez. The housing stock is distinguished by the predominance of older properties: 19th-century investment buildings, English-style residences ("Winter Palaces"), and well-built 70s condominiums. This market offers varied opportunities, from pieds-à-terre with views of the Pyrenees to vast open-plan flats to renovate for tax exemption schemes (Denormandie Law).
Where to buy an apartment in Béarn?
To buy an apartment in Béarn, Pau town centre (Château district, Boulevard des Pyrénées) is essential for capital appreciation and urban living. The Trespoey district houses luxury apartments in former converted villas, surrounded by parks.
Outside the capital, town centres like Salies-de-Béarn or Nay offer spacious apartments in character buildings, offering a "walking distance" lifestyle sought after by retirees and investors.
What is the price per sq.m for apartments in Béarn?
The price per sq.m for apartments in Béarn is very competitive, fluctuating between €1,500 and €2,800 depending on location and amenities. In Pau, prices climb for upper floors with elevators and terraces with mountain views.
In small towns like Oloron, it is possible to acquire large volumes to renovate for under €1,300/sq.m, allowing for energy modernisation works whilst remaining within a coherent budget.
Which types of apartments are most sought-after in Béarn?
The types of apartments most sought-after in Béarn are 1-bedroom (T2) and 2-bedroom (T3) units in the town centre for rental investment (strong demand from students and professionals), and large bourgeois apartments (T5 and more) with parquet floors, mouldings, and fireplaces for main residences. The presence of private parking or a garage is a rare asset that often seals the deal.
Buying an apartment in Béarn with BARNES
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Selling your apartment in Béarn with BARNES
For the sale of your apartment in Béarn, valuation goes beyond simple surface area: a view of the Pyrenees mountain range or the cachet of a "Winter Palace" building are determining factors here. Our local expertise allows us to accurately assess the value of such a prime location.
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