The average price per m² in Andernos-les-Bains is 5 356 €/m² for an apartment, based on actual notarised (DVF) sales. About 62 transactions are recorded each year.
Illustration of Andernos-les-Bains, on the Arcachon basin, in the Gironde.
In Andernos-les-Bains, the average price of apartments reaches 5 356 €/m², based on sales actually recorded in the notaries' DVF database. This high level reflects the municipality's status as a seaside resort, on the north shore of the Arcachon basin, one of the most prized coastlines of the Atlantic seaboard. The stock mixes basin-side apartments, villas under the pines and town houses. Proximity to the water, the view, the wooded setting, the condition of the property and its energy performance cause prices to vary strongly. A large share of the stock is made up of second homes, which tightens the market. These notarised figures give a municipal benchmark; a reliable valuation then draws on comparable properties, assessed case by case.
Prices from the DVF file (Demandes de valeurs foncières, published by the DGFiP), transactions actually recorded at the notary at municipality level. Cross-referenced with the Notaires de France - INSEE indices. Learn more about our methodology.
Andernos-les-Bains lives to the rhythm of the Arcachon basin and its Gironde clientele. Driven by buyers from Bordeaux and its metropolis, the demand for a seaside base bears on a stock of properties that the geography of the basin and the regulations keep scarce. Homes with a water view or a few steps from the oyster ports concentrate the value, which widens the gap with the areas set further back in the municipality.
The distance to the water and the quality of the view command most of the prices; an energy-hungry property, for its part, now sells at a discount, including among high-end villas. A seller offering a bright home, close to the shore and correctly rated in the energy assessment, finds a buyer quickly, while a price uncoupled from location lingers on the market. Seasonality and dependence on Bordeaux demand remain the main sensitivity factors of the Andernos market.
Andernos-les-Bains sits below Arcachon, the flagship resort of the basin, but clearly above the municipalities of the Bordeaux metropolis such as Mérignac.
Andernos-les-Bains occupies the north-east shore of the Arcachon basin, on a site of beaches, salt meadows and pine forests. The place has long been inhabited, as shown by the remains of a Gallo-Roman villa and the ruins of a former basilica near the church of Saint-Éloi, signs of an ancient occupation of the basin's edges.
The municipality lived from fishing and above all from oyster farming, the emblematic activity of the Arcachon basin. The oyster ports, their colourful huts and their oyster beds still shape the landscape and the local economy. At the turn of the 20th century, Andernos also turned towards seaside tourism, adding to its name the suffix les-Bains, in the fashion of the coastal resorts.
The town became known for its jetty, reputed to be one of the longest in France, which reaches far out over the shallow waters of the basin. Andernos-les-Bains is today a prized family and residential resort of the north shore of the Arcachon basin, appreciated for its beaches, its oyster ports and its setting between water and forest.
Andernos-les-Bains has about 12 700 year-round inhabitants, a population that rises strongly in season. The property market is marked by a strong presence of second homes: many buyers come from Bordeaux, its metropolis and elsewhere, drawn by the setting of the Arcachon basin, the beaches and the gentle way of life. Villas under the pines and properties close to the water form the most sought-after and most expensive homes. Main residences belong mostly to retirees and to working people employed on the north shore or remotely, which adds to the level and the tightness of prices.
The average price of apartments in Andernos-les-Bains is 5 356 €/m², based on DVF transactions recorded at the notary. This average mixes the basin-side apartment and the home set further back. Proximity to the water, the view, the wooded setting, floor level and the condition of the property explain most of the gaps. On a tight resort market, a reliable valuation draws on comparable sales rather than on the average alone.
The municipality is a prized resort of the north shore of the Arcachon basin, one of the most sought-after coastlines of the Atlantic seaboard. The strong demand for second homes, coming from Bordeaux and its metropolis, bears on a supply limited by coastal protection and the scarcity of waterside land. This combination of a sought-after setting and a scarce supply keeps prices clearly above those of the hinterland.
Yes, overall. Andernos-les-Bains, on the north shore of the basin, sits below Arcachon, the flagship resort of the south shore, whose prices are among the highest in the region. Andernos offers a comparable seaside setting, between beaches, oyster ports and forest, at a slightly more accessible price level. It thus attracts a clientele seeking the Arcachon basin without aiming for Arcachon itself.
The municipality is renowned for its long jetty over the basin, its beaches, its oyster ports with colourful huts and its setting between water and pines. Oyster farming remains a living activity and an identity marker. This preserved, family-friendly seaside setting is the main driver of the municipality's appeal and property value, prized for the second home as well as for retirement.
The municipality is subject to the Coastal Act, which protects the shores of the basin, the salt meadows and the natural areas, and strongly restricts building near the water. This regulatory constraint durably reduces the supply of basin-side properties and adds to the firmness of prices. Before any purchase or works plan near the shore, it is better to consult the local town-planning plan and the easements at the town hall to know what is really allowed.
This analysis is published by Immover, an independent observatory founded by Antony Barbier. Data sourced from official sources (DVF, INSEE, Notaries of France).