The favoured destinations for second homes remain The French Riviera, Provence, south west France, the French Alps and Paris and in some of the second home hotspots the prices can be eye-watering. Topping the list was Sean-Jean-Cap-Ferrat where a detached property will set you back €35,000 per square metre. Next to that Paris - a mere €19,000 per square metre for a 'prime' property - looks positively cheap. READ ALSO How much time will British second home owners be able to stay in France after Brexit? A detached property in Courchevel costs an average of €26,000 per square metre.

Source: The Local September 27, 2019 13:18 UTC