The market for houses in Béarn
The stock of houses in Béarn is characterised by a strong architectural identity, dominated by the traditional "Béarnaise house" with its river stone walls and steeply pitched slate roofs. The supply ranges from the bastides of Nay or Bruges to the wine-growing hills of Jurançon, offering generous volumes often accompanied by farmland or wooded parks. This market attracts buyers seeking authenticity, far from coastal density, offering exceptional value for money for character properties.
Where to buy a house in Béarn?
To buy a house in Béarn, Pau families target the sought-after district of Trespoey or neighbouring towns like Idron for bourgeois villas with swimming pools. Lovers of old stones favour the Béarn des Gaves (Salies, Sauveterre) for its 18th-century manor houses.
Further south, the Ossau Valley (Arudy, Laruns) offers renovated barns and shepherd's huts with breathtaking views of the Pic du Midi d'Ossau, ideal for a second home close to ski resorts.
What is the price per sq.m for houses in Béarn?
The price per sq.m for houses in Béarn is generally situated between €1,800 and €3,000. However, the valuation depends less on the surface area than on the character and the structural condition. A farmhouse to renovate in Vic-Bilh can be negotiated around €200,000, while an exceptional renovated property on the hillsides of Gan or Jurançon will exceed one million euros.
Which types of houses are most sought-after in Béarn?
The types of houses most sought-after in Béarn are the rectangular Maison de Maître with its geneoise eaves and central stone staircase, and the L-shaped farmhouse with an enclosed courtyard (the "oustau"). The presence of convertible outbuildings (former stables, wine storehouses) is a decisive criterion for gîte or tourism hospitality projects.
Illustrating this dynamic market, BARNES recently sold this house in Navarrenx, a tastefully converted 300 sq.m barn facing the Pyrenees.
Buying a house in Béarn with BARNES
If you plan to buy a house in Béarn, our consultants verify the crucial technical points of these old buildings for you (roofing, individual sanitation, land boundaries).
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Selling your house in Béarn with BARNES
To sell your house in Béarn, it is essential to highlight the history of the place and the quality of materials (Bidache stone, solid oak). Our expertise allows us to justify the price of your property to an international clientele, sensitive to the Pyrenean art of living.
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