Sensory life in France shapes real costs: use neighbourhood rhythms, energy ratings and local expertise to budget beyond purchase price. INSEE and notaire data guide realistic expectations.

France feels expensive on headlines; the real cost depends on neighbourhood, season and lifestyle choices—local data and notaires’ reports reveal where value hides.

France’s charm endures, but 2025 data show price recovery; buy for daily life first, then validate with regional market data and local expertise.

France’s ‘too expensive’ reputation masks regional variety — from market towns to coastal pockets — where lifestyle choices materially reduce living costs. Match place to rhythm.

Compare what your money buys across Paris, Provence and the Riviera — lifestyle trade‑offs, taxed costs and region‑specific buying steps backed by INSEE and notaire data.

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