Selection of seaside properties for sale in South West France

Since the Coastal Act of 3 January 1986 came into force, all new construction has been prohibited within the hundred-metre strip measured from the high-water mark, except inside areas already urbanised. Along the Atlantic façade of south-west France, between Capbreton to the north and Hendaye to the south, this rule concentrates front-line oceanfront supply on a finite stock of villas, period residences and apartments built before the law fixed the shoreline. Buying a seaside house in south-west France or an apartment facing the ocean therefore belongs to a market of individual units, where only a handful of properties change hands each season. The ten properties gathered below, one per town between the Basque Coast and the Landes, form a snapshot of the stock currently for sale.

Biarritz Grande Plage, through-apartment on the oceanfront

On the fourth floor of a listed building directly overlooking the Grande Plage, this 214 m² east-west through-apartment requires complete renovation. The view stretches over the ocean as far as the Pointe Saint-Martin lighthouse, and the lift opens onto the ground floor and the seafront promenade. You can find this listing among all our properties for sale in Biarritz.

Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains, Landes house divided into two apartments

In Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains, a Landes town whose old centre adjoins the tidal lake and the central beach, this 138 m² property combines a 115 m² main building divided into two independent apartments and a 23 m² outbuilding, all on an enclosed 523 m² plot including a workshop and a closed garage. The building requires renovation, a configuration suited to mixed use as a second home and seasonal rental income. More opportunities can be found among our properties for sale in Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains.

Saint-Jean-de-Luz, renovated apartment facing the bay

In the heart of Saint-Jean-de-Luz town centre, a short walk from the shops and the main beach, this fully renovated 125 m² apartment offers three bedrooms and an open view over the bay. The building is part of the old fabric of the town centre, and both the covered market and the seafront are within walking distance. If this property appeals to you, our other properties for sale in Saint-Jean-de-Luz may also be of interest.

Anglet Chambre d'Amour, top floor with panoramic terrace

On the top floor of a residence close to the Chambre d'Amour surf spots, this 79 m² apartment opens onto a 108 m² terrace offering a commanding view of the ocean. The outdoor area exceeds the living surface, a rare configuration along this stretch of the Anglet coast. Also discover the full range of our properties for sale in Anglet.

Hossegor, new Basco-Landais villa between tidal lake and beach

This new five-bedroom villa stands in Hossegor, within easy reach of both the central beach and the canal linking the ocean to the tidal lake. The architecture combines stone and wood in keeping with the Basco-Landais style codified in the 1920s by architect Henri Godbarge, and the plot is fully enclosed. To continue your search in the Landes, browse our selection of properties for sale in Hossegor.

Bidart, renovated house with commanding sea view

A five-minute walk from the beach, this 300 m² house retained its original materials (tiles, wood and stone) during a renovation focused on the reception rooms and circulation areas. The elevated position offers a sea view across this stretch of the Bidart coast. If this property inspires you, feel free to also explore our other properties for sale in Bidart.

Guéthary, first-floor apartment at the water's edge in the village centre

This 114 m² apartment occupies the first floor of a renovated residence built right on the shoreline, in the centre of Guéthary. The living room opens onto the ocean through two balconies, the dining room extends the reception area, and the beach is accessible on foot from the entrance of the residence. This address is part of a broader selection of properties for sale in Guéthary.

Ciboure, townhouse overlooking the harbour and the bay

In the heart of Ciboure, this 169 m² townhouse spread over three levels offers a panoramic view of the fishing harbour and the main beach of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The ground floor includes an office, the living areas and three bedrooms are distributed across the upper floors, and the building belongs to the old fabric of the port quarter. This kind of address can also be found among our properties for sale in Ciboure.

Socoa Urrugne, new house overlooking the bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz

In a residential neighbourhood of Socoa, within the town of Urrugne, this new 112 m² house opens onto the bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz from a contemporary architecture. The specifications meet current standards (insulation, aluminium joinery, recent thermal equipment) and the beaches of Socoa as well as the Saint-Jean-de-Luz shops can be reached within minutes. To broaden your horizon, explore our selection of properties for sale in Urrugne.

Capbreton, new top floor fifty metres from the beach

In a sought-after area of Capbreton, the top floor of this recent 150 m² four-bedroom residence stands fifty metres from the beach and the marina. The 67 m² living room opens onto the outside, the finishes are new, and the property is delivered ready to move in. All of our properties for sale in Capbreton can be discovered in our dedicated catalogue.

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Three regulatory frameworks explain why these addresses are structurally rare. The Coastal Act mentioned above freezes urbanisation within the hundred-metre strip and imposes a principle of continuity with existing settlements. In Biarritz, the AVAP converted into a Remarkable Heritage Site on 12 February 2020 requires any façade modification visible from public space to receive the approval of the Architect of the Buildings of France. Along the Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Ciboure and Hendaye axis, the coastal risk prevention plans factor in marine submersion and coastal retreat, reducing the buildable perimeter on the ocean side with each revision. These combined constraints explain why a property acquired today within this strip retains a heritage value that new builds can no longer reproduce.

Interested in seaside real estate in south-west France? BARNES Côte Basque supports buyers and investors between the Basque Country and the Landes. Whether your search concerns a property for sale on the Basque and Landes coast facing the ocean, for a primary residence, second home or rental investment, visit our agencies in Biarritz, in Saint-Jean-de-Luz and in Hossegor to discuss your project with our teams and see it through in the best possible conditions.