The average price per m² in Charpennes (Villeurbanne) is 4 150 €/m² for an apartment, within a range of 3,6 to 4,5 k€ per m², based on actual notarised (DVF) sales. Over the period, the market fell 4 % over 5 years and rose 3,1 % over the last 12 months, with about 155 transactions per year.
The Charpennes district, the gateway to Villeurbanne from Lyon, around its major transport junction.
Apartments in the Charpennes district of Villeurbanne sell at an average price of around 4 150 €/m², based on the prices actually recorded (DVF transactions). A band of 3 571 to 4 491 €/m² covers half of the sales, the gap depending on the floor, the aspect and the condition of the property. Five-year change: -4 %.
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 4 344 €/m² in 2021, the average price in the Charpennes district of Villeurbanne reaches 4 150 €/m² in 2026, roughly -4 % over the period.
Local shops, boutiques and services are spread around the place Charpennes and along the cours Émile-Zola.
The closeness of the parc de la Tête d'Or, on the Lyon side, and of the lively streets of the 6th arrondissement completes the setting of the district.
Schools, health services and administrative offices are present nearby, in a central and very well connected area.
The Charpennes district of Villeurbanne. Google Maps map.
Charpennes is the westernmost district of Villeurbanne, directly on the boundary with Lyon. It is laid out around the place Charpennes, one of the most important transport junctions of the conurbation, where metro lines A and B meet tram lines T1 and T4. That threshold position, between Villeurbanne and the 6th arrondissement of Lyon, a stone's throw from La Part-Dieu, has made the district a major crossing point and a highly sought-after area.
The district mixes genteel buildings close to Haussmann-era Lyon, more recent developments and small shops. Its continuity with the 6th arrondissement of Lyon, one of the most highly rated in the city, blurs the administrative boundary and pulls the area upwards. The immediate closeness of the parc de la Tête d'Or, on the Lyon side, adds to its appeal.
Sought after for its exceptional transport links and its closeness to Lyon, Charpennes is the most expensive district in Villeurbanne. Its supply consists mainly of apartments, from studios prized for rental investment to large family flats. Strong demand from people working at La Part-Dieu and from students sustains a tight market there.
The Charpennes district attracts people working at La Part-Dieu, students, young households and investors, drawn by rare transport links and the immediate closeness of Lyon. Demand focuses on apartments, from studios for rental investment to large family flats, in buildings often close to the Lyon style. The transport interchange, the boundary with the 6th arrondissement of Lyon and La Part-Dieu a stone's throw away make it the most sought-after and most expensive area in Villeurbanne.
The average price in Charpennes is 4 150 €/m² for an apartment (actual DVF transactions, notarised sales), within a range of 3 571 to 4 491 €/m² depending on the building, the floor and the condition.
It offers rare transport links (metro lines A and B, tram lines T1 and T4) and a direct boundary with the 6th arrondissement of Lyon, a stone's throw from La Part-Dieu and the parc de la Tête d'Or. That threshold position between Villeurbanne and Lyon makes it an area in high demand from working households and students alike.
Mainly apartments, from studios to large family flats. The area has buildings close to the Lyon style, more recent developments and small units prized for rental investment, carried by the closeness of La Part-Dieu and the campuses.
Yes. Charpennes is the most expensive district in Villeurbanne. Its exceptional transport links and its continuity with the 6th arrondissement of Lyon, one of the most highly rated in the city, pull prices upwards, above the Villeurbanne average.
It is one of the best served in the conurbation. The place Charpennes brings together metro lines A and B and tram lines T1 and T4. La Part-Dieu, the centre of Lyon and the La Doua campus are reachable within a few minutes, and many TCL bus lines complete the coverage.
This analysis is published by Immover, an independent observatory founded by Antony Barbier. Data sourced from official sources (DVF, INSEE, Notaries of France).