The average price per m² in Écusson (Montpellier) is 4 037 €/m² for an apartment, within a range of 3,2 to 4,7 k€ per m², based on actual notarised (DVF) sales. Over the period, the market fell 2 % over 5 years and rose 2,9 % over the last 12 months, with about 226 transactions per year.
The Écusson, the historic centre of Montpellier.
Apartments in the Écusson district, in Montpellier, sell at an average price of around 4 037 €/m², based on actual recorded prices (DVF data, the French property-sales database of notarised sales). Between 3 228 and 4 661 €/m² covers half of the sales, the gap depending on the floor, the aspect and the condition of the property. Five-year change: -2 %.
Prices from the DVF file (Demandes de valeurs foncières, published by the DGFiP), transactions actually recorded at the notary, aggregated at district level using the IRIS zoning of INSEE. Cross-referenced with the Notaires de France - INSEE indices. Learn more about our methodology.
After 4 102 €/m² in 2021, the average price in the Écusson district of Montpellier reaches 4 037 €/m² in 2026, roughly -2 % over the period.
The rue de la Loge, the rue Foch and the Grand-Rue Jean Moulin concentrate shops and boutiques.
The Peyrou, the Saint-Pierre cathedral, the faculty of medicine and private mansions punctuate the district.
The squares and streets of the centre are lined with lively bars, restaurants and terraces.
The Écusson district, in Montpellier. Google Maps.
The Écusson forms the medieval heart of Montpellier, a maze of narrow streets and Renaissance private mansions enclosed within the old line of the ramparts, whose shield-shaped layout gave the district its name.
The Peyrou promenade, its triumphal arch and the water tower, fed by the Saint-Clément aqueduct, open to the west onto a monumental viewpoint. The Saint-Pierre cathedral and the oldest faculty of medicine in Europe anchor the district in history.
The most heritage-rich district of Montpellier, the Écusson concentrates shops, private mansions and nightlife. Its period buildings are scarce and much in demand, which makes it one of the most expensive in the city per m².
The district attracts heritage-minded buyers, investors and lovers of the historic centre. Demand focuses on characterful period apartments, from the student studio to large floors in private mansions. The scarcity of supply and the appeal of the medieval centre sustain prices among the highest in the city.
The average price in the Écusson is 4 037 €/m² for an apartment (actual DVF transactions, notarised sales), within a range of 3 228 to 4 661 €/m² depending on the building, the floor and the condition.
The district combines an exceptional medieval and Renaissance heritage (private mansions, the Peyrou, the cathedral), the buzz of the centre and the scarcity of period buildings. It is one of the most sought-after and most expensive areas of Montpellier.
Mostly characterful period apartments, from the studio to large floors in private mansions. Renovated properties with original features and the rare outdoor spaces command the highest prices.
Yes. The place de la Comédie, at the entrance to the district, is the main hub of tram lines 1, 2 and 3, with direct access to the station and the whole conurbation.
No, the historic centre is very largely pedestrianised. Parking is in underground car parks around the edges. It is a district best experienced on foot, which is part of its appeal.
This analysis is published by Immover, an independent observatory founded by Antony Barbier. Data sourced from official sources (DVF, INSEE, Notaries of France).