Living green in France comes easy. With your choice of gorgeous large plots where you can grow your own produce, to solar powered self-sufficient homes nestled in the countryside, France is a truly green destination that boasts plenty of properties that will have you living your green life sooner than you think!
We have put together a list of our favourite environmentally-friendly properties in France right now to celebrate Earth Day.
Tucked away in a tranquil hamlet near Limoux, this cosy 2-bedroom converted barn is a charming escape with modern eco features. It includes a separate 400 m² garden just a short stroll away, plus 3 hectares of land with a private nature reserve and wooded trails beside the village stream. Inside, original beams, a log burner, and a new heat pump offer year-round comfort. Solar panels heat the water, keeping bills low and your footprint light. A peaceful haven for nature lovers, artists, or weekend dreamers. Price: €112,700 Location: Near Limoux, Occitanie, France Special features: Solar water heating, heat pump, log burner, private nature reserve, original beams Close to: 10–15 min drive to Limoux for shops, cafes, and trains; 40 min to Carcassonne
Escape to the French countryside with this beautifully renovated 2-bedroom barn near Saint Pierre de Maillé. Set on over 1.4 hectares of land with orchard, greenhouse, landscaped gardens, and forest, this home is a peaceful, move-in ready retreat. Inside, you’ll find a bright eat-in kitchen, wood-beamed living room, and two luxurious bedrooms (one with ensuite, the other with a walk-in wardrobe). A full-length terrace overlooks nature, and a plunge pool adds the perfect summer touch. Ideal for gardeners, creatives, or anyone craving space and calm. Price: €160,000 Location: Saint Pierre de Maillé, Vienne, France Special features: Plunge pool, terrace, orchard, greenhouse, renovated interior, 1.4 ha of land Close to: 45 min to Poitiers (airport + TGV), near Gartempe River and historic towns like Angle-sur-l’Anglin
Tucked away in a tiny hamlet of just three homes, this pretty, part-modernised house offers peace, views and plenty of green space — with over half an acre of enclosed garden wrapping around three sides. Inside, it’s warm and economical with solar hot water, a new heat-pump system, and both a log burner and pellet stove. There’s potential to create a ground-floor bedroom (subject to permission), and all just a 15-minute walk to the village for a café, shop, and community life. Price: €172,800 Location: Clussais-la-Pommeraie, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Special features: Solar hot water, heat pump, log and pellet burners, wraparound garden, quiet hamlet setting Close to: 15 min walk to village shop, bar-restaurant, and tea room; easy access to countryside trails
Tucked into a green, gated plot in historic Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche, this detached 4-bedroom home offers comfort, character and practical eco upgrades. The light-filled ground floor includes a spacious 62 m² living room with modern fitted kitchen and new woodburner, plus utility room and double garage. Double glazing, oil central heating, electric radiators and mains drainage ensure year-round ease, while the south-west orientation offers potential for solar (subject to permission). Surrounded by flowering gardens and with shops, schools and healthcare nearby, it’s a peaceful yet connected retreat. Price: €278,200 Location: Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche, Haute-Vienne, France Special features: Double glazing, woodburner, garage, garden, solar potential, gated courtyard Close to: Walkable to town centre amenities; 45 min to Limoges airport
Just 10 minutes from one of France’s prettiest villages, this charming 3-bedroom farmhouse offers rustic elegance, total tranquility, and nearly half a hectare of garden. Inside, there’s a light-filled lounge with mezzanine, a cosy fireplace lounge, and a veranda overlooking the garden and pond. Solar panels, wood heating and a ventilation system keep the home cosy and energy-efficient. Outside, multiple outbuildings — including barns, a cart shed and a workshop — offer huge potential for creative or rural projects. Price: €298,000 Location: Near Lyons-la-Forêt, Normandy, France Special features: Solar panels, fireplace, mezzanine lounge, veranda, pond, outbuildings, forest walks Close to: 10 min to Lyons-la-Forêt, 35 km to Rouen, steps from forest trails
Set beside the Sedelle River in the famously scenic Crozant, this extraordinary 19th-century watermill has been transformed into a high-spec, ultra-comfortable home — without losing an ounce of charm. Inside: Miele appliances, underfloor heating throughout, a cinema room, and app-controlled climate via a water-source heat pump that makes heating bills delightfully low. The separate guest cottage (with pellet stove and raised veranda) offers rental potential. Outside, wooden bridges crisscross over inlets, and terraced gardens flow along the riverbanks in a true haven of peace. Price: €395,000 Location: Crozant, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Special features: Water-source heat pump, underfloor heating, guest cottage, cinema room, riverside gardens, micro sewage system Close to: 12 min to shops and cafés, 28 min to mainline train to Paris, 1 hr to Limoges airport
Brimming with original features, this 4-bedroom Gers farmhouse offers timeless charm with sustainable touches. The main house includes a kitchen with Aga and wood-fired heating, a yoga studio or extra bedroom, and a cosy lounge with wood burner. Two beautifully restored gîtes — one in a romantic pigeonnier, the other beside the house — are ideal for guests or holiday lets. The lush garden includes fruit trees, a bamboo grove, stream, and pond, with an eco-friendly wastewater system and natural materials used throughout. Price: €475,000 Location: Saint Clar, Gers, southwest France Special features: 2 gîtes, wood heating, eco sewage system, original features, stream and pond, orchard Close to: 7 min to Saint Clar (shops & market), 40 min to Agen TGV, 65 min to Toulouse airport
Just minutes from the storybook town of Sarlat, this elegant 4-bedroom villa combines timeless Dordogne stone with smart, sustainable living. Set behind electric gates in a large private garden, the home features an eco-friendly heating system, rainwater recovery, modern insulation and automation, making it both efficient and low-maintenance. Inside, the light-filled layout includes three bathrooms, two studies, and a spacious living room that opens onto the patio. There's room to add a pool — and plenty of peace. Price: €790,000 Location: Sarlat-la-Canéda, Dordogne, France Special features: Eco heating system, rainwater recovery, double glazing, garage, potential for pool Close to: 5–10 min drive to Sarlat centre, shops and restaurants; 1 hr to Brive–Souillac Airport
Set on a peaceful hectare near Rabastens, this thriving countryside estate offers the perfect blend of rustic charm, modern comfort, and business potential. The main house includes a generous kitchen, dining room, office, and a luxe master suite. Four stylish gîtes and four en-suite guest rooms provide independent stays for up to 30+ guests. With a party room, saltwater pool, children’s play area, and 24 solar panels powering the hot water system, it’s as sustainable as it is welcoming. Currently generating €100,000+ per year. Price: €1,250,000 Location: Rabastens, Tarn, southwest France Special features: 4 gîtes, 4 guest rooms, solar hot water, saltwater pool, event space, income potential Close to: 10 min to Rabastens, 45 min to Toulouse, surrounded by vineyards and countryside
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