Can a foreigner buy apartment in French Alps?

Currently, there are no restrictions for foreigners buying property in France. However, if you decided, for example, to buy property in French Alps directly from the owner, you may face encumbrances, difficulties in proper registration and an inflated cost (sometimes the price is twice the price that can be offered to a French citizen).

How long does it take to buy apartment in French Alps?

From the moment the pre-contract has been signed, it takes on average 2,5 months for the whole purchasing apartment in French Alps process to be completed.

Are there property taxes in France?

Property tax in France is an annual tax, and the tax service calculates it separately for a specific owner. There is no single tax value as a percentage. For example, owners of a 2-room apartment on the French Riviera pay property tax on average about 1200 euros per year.

How to get French citizenship?

One ot methods to become a French citizen is through naturalization. You need to obtain a residence permit in France , live here for five consecutive years (the term can be up to 10 years — at the discretion of local authorities), sign the Reception and Integration Contract (CAI), submit your application, complete any requested interviews and additional paperwork.

Do you have to pay taxes in France?

If you are a resident of France (live here for more than 6 months a year) or earn income/rent your property in French Alps , you will need to pay taxes.

Is it easy to get French citizenship?

You can apply for French citizenship if either of your parents are French citizen, if you were born in France or have lived there for long enough to fulfil the residency requirements. Alternatively, you may be eligible for citizenship through your marriage to a French citizen, or through some other exceptional circumstance.

Can you have dual citizenship in France?

French nationality law allows dual citizenship of France to be acquired by birth if a child is born to a French parent, filiation and naturalization. Many people who live in France have dual citizenship.

582 Apartments for Sale in French Alps, Buy Flat from 255,000 €

Show:

default

Stunning ski-in/ot four-bedroom penthouse in Courchevel, Savoie, Alps, France

Courchevel, Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

3,856,000 €

Total area 167 m² · 4 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms

Spacious apartment with a balcony in a ski-in/ski-out residence, Le Grand-Bornand, France

Le Grand-Bornand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

611,000 €

Total area 67 m² · 3 bedrooms · 1 bathroom

Residential complex

New luxury residence in Châtel, France

Chatel, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

From 1,722,000 €

Total 13 units available from the developer

Built in 2024

3 bedrooms from 2,250,000 €

4 bedrooms from 1,722,000 €

Residential complex

New complex of traditional chalets in a quiet area, Meribel, France

Les Allues, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

From 1,700,000 €

Total 6 units available from the developer

Built in 2022

3 bedrooms from 1,700,000 €

5 bedrooms from 2,250,000 €

Residential complex

New residence with a spa center near the ski slopes, Châtel, France

Chatel, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

From 433,000 €

Total 52 units available from the developer

Built in 2022

2 bedrooms from 433,000 €

Residential complex

New cozy ski-in/ski-out residence in Les Gets, France

Les Gets, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

From 1,290,000 €

Total 3 units available from the developer

Built in 2022

3 bedrooms from 1,290,000 €

Natalya Emelyanenko

Senior Tranio Overseas Real Estate Expert

France: a stable market for investment

We'll find properties that deliver returns and room to grow. Vetted projects in Paris, the French Riviera, and the Alps

Book a Consultation

Studio with a terrace in a new residence, Les Gets, France

Les Gets, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

390,000 €

Total area 51 m² · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom

Duplex apartment with terraces in a premium residence, Val-d'Isère, France

Val d'Isere, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

7,200,000 €

Total area 190 m² · 4 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms

Duplex apartment with terraces and a spa area in a luxury residence, Val-d'Isère, France

Val d'Isere, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

6,950,000 €

Total area 214 m² · 4 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms

Duplex apartment with terraces and a view of the mountains, Val-d'Isère, France

Val d'Isere, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

6,800,000 €

Total area 214 m² · 4 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms

Beautiful apartment with two balconies and a view of the mountains, Val-d'Isère, France

Val d'Isere, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

5,100,000 €

Total area 154 m² · 4 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms

Premium apartment with two balconies and parking spaces, Val-d'Isère, France

Val d'Isere, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

4,900,000 €

Total area 149 m² · 4 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms

Spacious apartment with a view of the mountains, Val-d'Isère, France

Val d'Isere, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

3,990,000 €

Total area 109 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

Duplex apartment with a large terrace and a parking, Val-d'Isère, France

Val d'Isere, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

6,700,000 €

Total area 231 m² · 4 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms

Duplex apartment in an exclusive residence with a picturesque view, Val-d'Isère, France

Val d'Isere, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

4,500,000 €

Total area 205 m² · 5 bedrooms · 5 bathrooms

Luxurious ski-in/ot four-bedroom penthouse in Courchevel, Savoie, Alps, France

Courchevel, Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

3,856,000 €

Total area 167 m² · 4 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms

Duplex apartment with a spa area, Val-d'Isère, France

Val d'Isere, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

5,990,000 €

Total area 266 m² · 4 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms

Furnished

2-bedroom apartment in Morzine

Morzine, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

485,000 €

2 bedrooms

Furnished

2-bedroom apartment in Morzine

Morzine, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

655,000 €

2 bedrooms

With balcony/terrace

3-bedroom apartment in Morzine

Morzine, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

690,000 €

3 bedrooms

New three-bedroom apartment just 300 m from the slope, Courchevel, Savoie, Alps, France

Courchevel, Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

1,490,000 €

Total area 111 m² · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

3-bedroom apartment in Haute-Savoie

Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

649,000 €

3 bedrooms

4-bedroom apartment in Morzine

Morzine, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

1,150,000 €

4 bedrooms

2 months ago

3-bedroom apartment in Morzine

Morzine, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

819,000 €

3 bedrooms

Residential complex

New residential complex with swimming pool and SPA in the center of Courchevel, Alps, France

Courchevel, Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

From 535,000 €

Total 71 units available from the developer

Completion in: 2026.IV

1 bedroom from 535,000 €

2 bedrooms from 705,000 €

3 bedrooms from 2,035,000 €

4 bedrooms from 2,330,000 €

5 bedrooms from 3,540,000 €

6 bedrooms from 3,750,000 €

…

1-25 of 582 listings, page 1 of 24

Tranio’s client cases

All cases

13 May 2024
Tranio client's experience: apartment on the French Riviera and obtaining a residence permit for financially...
France is a country known for its quality of life, economic strength, progressive social welfare, developed infrastructure, high environmental standards and care for historical heritage. A residence permit in France allows...
06 February 2024
Tranio’s client experience: mountain chalet in the Alps for vacation and good rental income
Resort property in the French Alps is a prospective investment, both from the point of view of getting income in high season, and getting a "second home" for vacations in a sunny, comfortable Alpine climate. Alpine...
13 September 2023
Client experience: Buying a penthouse in a green suburb of Paris with the Tranio team
Paris is a city that never goes out of fashion. The capital of France is an architectural benchmark where modern public spaces blend organically with the historic environment and architectural monuments. Its image is glorified...
04 September 2023
Tranio case: buying a penthouse on the Côte d'Azur in 2023
Despite the global economic instability, the region shows positive dynamics year after year in terms of return on investment. In 2023, buying property on the Côte d'Azur for foreigners remains an available and effective...
02 June 2015
From France to Montenegro: comparative apartmentology of a flat owner’s life
Daria (30), a financial expert from Moscow, Russia, and her husband knew Europe well by the time they bought their first flat there: an apartment in the South of France along the Mediterranean.
18 March 2026
Turnkey EU Residence Permit: How a Family Bought an Apartment in Tranio’s Filosofia Project and Received a Greek...
In 2025, a family came to us: a married couple and their adult son. Their goal was to obtain a European residence permit. Initially, they were choosing between Cyprus and Greece. Ultimately, the Greek Golden Visa programme...
29 July 2025
From Old Office to Modern Apartment: Securing Property and a Greek Residence Permit in Five Months under the...
Once again, a Tranio client has chosen Greece Golden Visa programme as the most affordable European residency option through real estate investment. The programme was revised in 2024. Now, the most accessible route is through...
14 July 2025
London as a Second Home: Three Families Buy Apartments for Their Student Children
In recent months, we have received three similar requests to source property in London. This article features real client stories and a look at how property is purchased in the UK capital with Tranio.
06 May 2025
The Art of Renovation in Northern Athens and One-Stop-Shop Service of Tranio Hellas: Why Investor Bought Apartment...
Tranio has been operating in the Greek property market since 2010, selecting homes for clients from trusted partners across different regions — both in cities and in coastal resort locations.
28 February 2025
The Master Key: How a Tranio Client Optimised Taxes Through Real Estate Investment in Cyprus
Cyprus is one of the most sought-after destinations for tax optimisation, offering a transparent legal framework, full EU membership, and attractive conditions for foreign investors.

Apartments for sale in French Alps