Carole Bourgade Real Estate

Buying Real Estate in France as an American: Complete Guide 2025

🏠 1. Americans can buy freely in France

Every year, France attracts many American buyers, drawn by its heritage, its art of living, and its prestigious real estate market. Bordeaux, Paris, the Côte d'Azur, and the Arcachon Bay are among the favorite destinations. But what should an American citizen expect when deciding to buy in France?

Arcachon Bay & Cap-Ferret: The Land Deficit, a Rare Investment Opportunity in 2025

🔑 What is the land deficit?

The Arcachon Bay has always attracted a demanding clientele, seduced by its natural setting, its characterful villas, and its iconic neighborhoods such as the Ville d'Hiver and Le Moulleau. But in 2025, beyond its charm, a real tax opportunity presents itself for investors: the land deficit.

🏡 Build a profitable and tailor-made real estate project

The Carole Bourgade Luxury Real Estate agency supports its clients in Bordeaux and Paris in the design of unique real estate projects, combining profitability, aesthetics and asset enhancement.

More than a transaction, we imagine each acquisition as the construction of a real life project, thought out in time and in detail.

Off-market or public sale: which should you choose for a luxury property in Bordeaux?

Many owners today believe that it's absolutely essential to sell their luxury property off-market—that is, without advertising, only through a discreet network.In reality, this isn't always necessary, and sometimes even counterproductive.

✨ What is off-market?

The high-end and luxury rental market in Bordeaux and its surroundings:

Most sought-after neighborhoods and municipalities

Bordeaux has established itself for several years as one of the most attractive cities in France, thanks to its exceptional quality of life, economic dynamism, and proximity to the ocean and the Arcachon Bay.
The high-end rental market is particularly sought after by a demanding national and international clientele, looking for rare and elegant properties.

Real Estate Tax Incentives: What Opportunities in 2025?

Investing in real estate remains one of the favorite investments for the French, especially when it comes to high-end properties in Bordeaux or Paris. Beyond the preservation of wealth and rental profitability, luxury real estate can also open the door to significant tax advantages.

In 2025, several schemes remain attractive for optimizing your real estate investment.

The high-end and luxury rental market in Paris:

Trends and most sought-after neighborhoods

Paris remains a global reference for high-end real estate. As a cultural, economic, and heritage capital, it attracts a demanding international clientele: expatriates, executives, diplomats, artists, investors…
The luxury rental market there experiences a particular dynamic, where location and rarity dictate prices.

Rental management of prestigious properties:

Peace of mind and tax optimization for property owners

Entrusting the management of a prestigious apartment in Bordeaux or a private mansion in Paris is not a mere administrative task. When it comes to luxury properties, the challenge goes far beyond finding a tenant: it is about preserving the property’s value, ensuring profitability, and providing complete peace of mind for the owners.

At Carole BOURGADE Luxury Real Estate, our expertise in high-end rental management supports you through every stage of the leasing process and the optimization of your rental income.