New Aquitaine is the leading forest region in metropolitan France by wooded area: with nearly 2.8 million hectares of forests, it alone accounts for 17% of the national forest cover. The region is home to the largest artificial massif in Western Europe — the Landes de Gascogne forest —, dominated by maritime pine, but also vast hardwood massifs in Dordogne, Corrèze, Haute-Vienne, and the Pyrenean foothills, where oak, beech, and chestnut shape the landscape.
This forest diversity is reflected in the structure of the land market. With 7,102 transactions recorded between July 2020 and June 2025, New Aquitaine is the region with the largest volume of forest sales in France, representing nearly 23% of all national transactions. The regional median price stood at €3,667/ha over this period, a moderate level on a national scale explained by the preponderance of resinous massifs and rural areas with low land pressure.
This article provides a detailed analysis of forest prices in New Aquitaine, department by department, based on public DVF (Demandes de Valeurs Foncières) data from the Ministry of Economy. Data for the first half of 2025 are presented for information purposes: they are partial and must be interpreted with caution.
Over the entire 2020-2025 period, the New Aquitaine forest market is characterized by a median price of €3,667/ha, for an average price of €4,588/ha. The gap between median and average — just over €900/ha — reflects the presence of a segment of small plots sold at a high unit price, particularly in Landes, Lot-et-Garonne, and Gironde. The median price remains the most reliable indicator for assessing market reality.
In the first half of 2025 (partial data, to be interpreted with caution), the median price reached €4,117/ha for 543 recorded sales, a level significantly higher than in previous years. However, this apparent increase must be put into perspective: the first half of the year often concentrates sales of a different nature than the second, and the sample is mechanically smaller. The year 2024 remains the most robust reference with 1,536 transactions and a median price of €3,785/ha, an increase of 2.1% compared to 2023.
The median transaction area stood at 4.27 hectares over the period, a figure higher than the national average (3.3 ha), consistent with the tradition of forest ownership in the Greater South-West.
| Year | No. of sales | Average price (€/ha) | Median price (€/ha) | Min price (€/ha) | Max price (€/ha) | Median area (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 (H2) | 655 | 4,242 | 3,449 | 921 | 24,510 | 4.65 |
| 2021 | 1,485 | 4,457 | 3,563 | 800 | 28,054 | 4.49 |
| 2022 | 1,438 | 4,516 | 3,533 | 861 | 37,787 | 4.06 |
| 2023 | 1,445 | 4,733 | 3,706 | 827 | 35,920 | 4.27 |
| 2024 | 1,536 | 4,704 | 3,785 | 985 | 21,033 | 4.30 |
| 2025 (H1)* | 543 | 4,839 | 4,117 | 978 | 17,545 | 3.82 |
* 1st half of 2025: partial data, to be interpreted with caution. Source: DVF, ma-propriete.fr processing.
Evolution of forest prices in New Aquitaine (2020-2025) — Source: DVF, ma-propriete.fr processing
The emerging trend is one of steady progression of the median price between 2021 and 2024, rising from €3,563/ha to €3,785/ha, representing a cumulative increase of 6.2% over three years. The number of transactions remains stable around 1,450 to 1,540 sales per year during full years, a sign of a fluid and active market. New Aquitaine stands out as the region where the most forests are sold in France, with a cumulative volume of nearly 67,000 hectares exchanged over five years.
The SAFER Group publishes an annual analysis of forest prices at the scale of large forest regions (GRECO/IGN breakdown), which do not exactly coincide with administrative regions. New Aquitaine falls mainly under the "South-West" zone in the SAFER nomenclature, with some departments attached to the Massif Central (Corrèze, Creuse, Haute-Vienne).
According to SAFER data, the average price of unbuilt forests in the South-West zone stood at €3,390/ha in 2024, an increase of 21.5% compared to 2019. Over the same period, the national average increased by 15.8%, from €4,190 to €4,850/ha. The dynamics of the South-West are therefore more pronounced than the national average, while remaining at significantly lower price levels.
| Year | South-West (€/ha) | France (€/ha) | South-West / France Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2,600 | 4,110 | - 37 % |
| 2019 | 2,790 | 4,190 | - 33 % |
| 2020 | 2,820 | 4,280 | - 34 % |
| 2022 | 3,230 | 4,630 | - 30 % |
| 2023 | 3,320 | 4,750 | - 30 % |
| 2024 | 3,390 | 4,850 | - 30 % |
Source: SAFER Group, Land Prices 2016-2024. Empty cells: data not published for that year.
Evolution of forest prices: South-West vs France (SAFER source) — Land Prices
The gap between the regional price (South-West SAFER) and the national average is gradually narrowing: it went from -37% in 2016 to -30% in 2024. This partial catch-up testifies to the growing attractiveness of New Aquitaine forests, driven in particular by the good valuation of maritime pine and the increasing interest of institutional investors in the large massifs of the South-West.
It is important to note that the SAFER methodology differs from that used by ma-propriete.fr: SAFER applies a hedonic model (at constant quality) and uses a geographical breakdown by large forest regions (GRECO), while our analysis is based on the direct exploitation of the DVF database with an administrative breakdown. The orders of magnitude remain consistent: the DVF median price (€3,785/ha in 2024) and the SAFER South-West average price (€3,390/ha in 2024) reasonably converge.
New Aquitaine has twelve departments, each presenting a distinct forest profile and price level. The disparity is notable: the median price varies from €2,443/ha in Charente to €4,937/ha in Landes over the entire 2020-2025 period. This range reflects differences in species, productivity, land pressure, and buyer profiles.
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Charente presents the most accessible forest prices in New Aquitaine, with a median price of €2,443/ha over the 2020-2025 period for 274 transactions. In 2024, the median price stood at €2,387/ha (63 sales). In the first half of 2025 (partial data, to be interpreted with caution), it reached €2,424/ha for 18 sales.
The department is characterized by deciduous woods (pubescent oak, chestnut) on limestone soils, with moderate productivity. The exchanged areas are relatively large (median at 4.43 ha), and the market is primarily aimed at local buyers and neighboring owners.
| Year | No. of sales | Median price (€/ha) | Average price (€/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 (H2) | 21 | 2,246 | 3,118 |
| 2021 | 54 | 2,728 | 3,467 |
| 2022 | 54 | 2,502 | 3,623 |
| 2023 | 64 | 2,388 | 2,608 |
| 2024 | 63 | 2,387 | 2,897 |
| 2025 (H1)* | 18 | 2,424 | 2,739 |
* 1st half of 2025: partial data, to be interpreted with caution. Source: DVF, ma-propriete.fr processing.
Median forest price in Charente (16) — Source: DVF, ma-propriete.fr processing
Charente-Maritime displays a median price of €2,676/ha over 316 transactions between 2020 and 2025. In 2024, the median price stabilized at €2,658/ha (72 sales), a level identical to that of 2022 and 2023. In the first half of 2025 (partial data, to be interpreted with caution), the median price rose back to €3,040/ha for 20 sales.
The forest landscape here is dominated by oak groves and coastal woods. The market remains relatively modest in volume, with a median area of 4.15 ha. Proximity to the coast influences the upper end of the price range for certain wooded plots with recreational potential.
| Year | No. of sales | Median price (€/ha) | Average price (€/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 (H2) | 26 | 2,497 | 3,556 |
| 2021 | 61 | 2,787 | 3,508 |
| 2022 | 73 | 2,658 | 3,868 |
| 2023 | 64 | 2,656 | 2,932 |
| 2024 | 72 | 2,658 | 2,977 |
| 2025 (H1)* | 20 | 3,040 | 3,690 |
* 1st half of 2025: partial data, to be interpreted with caution. Source: DVF, ma-propriete.fr processing.
Median forest price in Charente-Maritime (17) — Source: DVF, ma-propriete.fr processing
Corrèze presents a marked upward dynamic. The median price rose from €2,540/ha in 2020 to €3,452/ha in 2024 (126 sales), an increase of 36% in four years. In the first half of 2025 (partial data, to be interpreted with caution), the median price reached €3,747/ha for 47 sales. Over the entire period, the department totaled 619 transactions for a median price of €3,054/ha.
A medium-mountain department covered more than 50% by forest, Corrèze is home to varied stands: chestnut groves, beech forests, Douglas fir, and resinous plantations. The increasing attractiveness of the department for forest investors contributes to the observed rise.
| Year | No. of sales | Median price (€/ha) | Average price (€/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 (H2) | 67 | 2,540 | 3,004 |
| 2021 | 139 | 2,763 | 3,463 |
| 2022 | 113 | 2,767 | 3,927 |
| 2023 | 127 | 3,198 | 3,927 |
| 2024 | 126 | 3,452 | 4,300 |
| 2025 (H1)* | 47 | 3,747 | 4,921 |
* 1st half of 2025: partial data, to be interpreted with caution. Source: DVF, ma-propriete.fr processing.
Median forest price in Corrèze (19) — Source: DVF, ma-propriete.fr processing
Creuse displays a median price of €2,720/ha over 296 transactions between 2020 and 2025. The market is more volatile than in neighboring departments, due to a smaller number of sales. In 2024, the median price stood at €3,080/ha (65 sales). In the first half of 2025 (partial data, to be interpreted with caution), it reached €3,314/ha for 26 sales.
Creuse is one of the most wooded departments in New Aquitaine. Its forests consist of hardwoods (oak, beech, chestnut) and softwoods (Douglas fir, spruce), with some of the highest median areas in the region (5.11 ha). Moderate prices attract buyers looking for large estates with a controlled budget.
| Year | No. of sales | Median price (€/ha) | Average price (€/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 (H2) | 18 | 3,786 | 4,020 |
| 2021 | 62 | 2,400 | 3,081 |
| 2022 | 68 | 2,761 | 3,488 |
| 2023 | 57 | 2,215 | 3,458 |
| 2024 | 65 | 3,080 | 3,884 |
| 2025 (H1)* | 26 | 3,314 | 3,164 |
* 1st half of 2025: partial data, to be interpreted with caution. Source: DVF, ma-propriete.fr processing.
Median forest price in Creuse (23) — Source: DVF, ma-propriete.fr processing
The leading department in New Aquitaine by number of transactions (1,190 sales between 2020 and 2025, excluding Gironde and Landes), Dordogne displays a median price of €2,740/ha. In 2024, the median price stood at €2,819/ha (249 sales). In the first half of 2025 (partial data, to be interpreted with caution), it reached €3,000/ha for 65 sales.
Dordogne is nearly 45% covered by forest, with a great diversity of species: oak groves, chestnut groves, walnut trees, and maritime pines in the south of the department. The forest market there is very active, with a regular flow of transactions of about 250 sales per year in full years. Prices remain among the most accessible in the region, making it a prime choice for a first forest investment.
| Year | No. of sales | Median price (€/ha) | Average price (€/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 (H2) | 122 | 2,610 | 3,675 |
| 2021 | 242 | 2,496 | 3,208 |
| 2022 | 258 | 2,635 | 3,437 |
| 2023 | 254 | 2,883 | 3,307 |
| 2024 | 249 | 2,819 | 3,301 |
| 2025 (H1)* | 65 | 3,000 | 3,661 |
* 1st half of 2025: partial data, to be interpreted with caution. Source: DVF, ma-propriete.fr processing.
Median forest price in Dordogne (24) — Source: DVF, ma-propriete.fr processing
Gironde, which houses a large part of the Landes de Gascogne massif, constitutes the second-largest forest market in France by volume of transactions: 1,507 sales over five years. The median price stood at €4,216/ha, a level significantly higher than the regional average. In 2024, the median price reached €4,324/ha (330 sales). In the first half of 2025 (partial data, to be interpreted with caution), it maintained at €4,275/ha for 154 sales.
The Girondine maritime pine massif, exploited for lumber, pulping, and resin, gives the plots a real productive value. Proximity to the Bordeaux metropolis adds a land pressure factor on plots located in suburban areas. Transactions involve median areas of 4.09 ha, with maximum values reaching €35,920/ha over the period.
| Year | No. of sales | Median price (€/ha) | Average price (€/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 (H2) | 144 | 3,954 | 5,337 |
| 2021 | 324 | 4,190 | 5,639 |
| 2022 | 265 | 4,124 | 5,309 |
| 2023 | 290 | 4,278 | 6,035 |
| 2024 | 330 | 4,324 | 5,566 |
| 2025 (H1)* | 154 | 4,275 | 5,367 |
* 1st half of 2025: partial data, to be interpreted with caution. Source: DVF, ma-propriete.fr processing.
Median forest price in Gironde (33) — Source: DVF, ma-propriete.fr processing
Landes constitutes the heart of the Landes massif and displays the highest prices in New Aquitaine. The median price stood at €4,937/ha over 1,384 transactions, with a sustained upward dynamic: from €4,313/ha in 2020 to €5,462/ha in 2024 (286 sales), representing a 27% increase in four years. In the first half of 2025 (partial data, to be interpreted with caution), the median price reached €5,187/ha for 110 sales.
Maritime pine very largely dominates, exploited by a structured and high-performance wood industry. Exchanged areas are the largest in the region (median at 5.65 ha), reflecting a market geared toward productive investment. Demand remains sustained, driven by forest groups, institutional investors, and silviculturist owners.
| Year | No. of sales | Median price (€/ha) | Average price (€/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 (H2) | 131 | 4,313 | 4,786 |
| 2021 | 291 | 4,393 | 4,958 |
| 2022 | 278 | 4,873 | 5,720 |
| 2023 | 288 | 5,001 | 6,074 |
| 2024 | 286 | 5,462 | 6,161 |
| 2025 (H1)* | 110 | 5,187 | 5,481 |
* 1st half of 2025: partial data, to be interpreted with caution. Source: DVF, ma-propriete.fr processing.
Median forest price in Landes (40) — Source: DVF, ma-propriete.fr processing
Lot-et-Garonne shows a median price of €4,819/ha across 531 transactions, a high level explained by its proximity to the Landes forest massif and the presence of productive pine forests in the western part of the department. In 2024, the median price stood at €4,871/ha (130 sales). In the first half of 2025 (partial data, to be interpreted with caution), it reached €5,200/ha for 41 sales.
The market is characterized by more modest median surface areas (2.49 ha), a sign of land fragmentation and a significant share of transactions between neighbors or small complementary plots. The gap between the median price and the average price (€5,585/ha) remains contained, indicating a relatively homogeneous price distribution.
| Year | No. of sales | Median price (€/ha) | Average price (€/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 (H2) | 38 | 4,341 | 5,298 |
| 2021 | 107 | 4,753 | 5,342 |
| 2022 | 109 | 4,590 | 5,229 |
| 2023 | 106 | 4,971 | 5,588 |
| 2024 | 130 | 4,871 | 5,956 |
| 2025 (H1)* | 41 | 5,200 | 6,251 |
* 1st half of 2025: partial data, to be interpreted with caution. Source: DVF, processing by ma-propriete.fr.
Median forest prices in Lot-et-Garonne (47) — Source: DVF, processing by ma-propriete.fr
Pyrénées-Atlantiques shows a median price of €4,169/ha over 221 transactions, with a high price dispersion (from €1,200 to €37,787/ha). In 2024, the median price settled at €4,000/ha (54 sales), down from the levels observed in 2022 (€5,179/ha) and 2023 (€5,123/ha). In the first half of 2025 (partial data, to be interpreted with caution), it reached €4,117/ha for only 9 sales — a sample size too limited to draw conclusions.
The department is divided between the wooded Pyrenean foothills (beech and oak forests) and mountain areas. The high price dispersion reflects the diversity of the properties traded: mountain plots with very low value sit alongside high-quality woodland in the valleys. The relatively small number of transactions calls for caution when interpreting annual changes.
| Year | No. of sales | Median price (€/ha) | Average price (€/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 (H2) | 18 | 2,855 | 3,694 |
| 2021 | 48 | 3,952 | 6,128 |
| 2022 | 47 | 5,179 | 6,186 |
| 2023 | 45 | 5,123 | 6,596 |
| 2024 | 54 | 4,000 | 4,346 |
| 2025 (H1)* | 9 | 4,117 | 4,417 |
* 1st half of 2025: partial data, to be interpreted with caution. Source: DVF, processing by ma-propriete.fr.
Median forest prices in Pyrénées-Atlantiques (64) — Source: DVF, processing by ma-propriete.fr
Deux-Sèvres represents a small forest market with only 116 transactions over five years, averaging about twenty sales per year. The median price stands at €3,138/ha. In 2024, it reached €3,514/ha (19 sales). In the first half of 2025 (partial data, to be interpreted with caution), the median price jumped to €5,883/ha for only 8 sales — a result clearly influenced by a sample size too small to be representative.
The department's forest cover is modest compared to the rest of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The woodlands are mainly deciduous (oak, ash, chestnut). The low volume of transactions makes annual statistics particularly sensitive to atypical sales.
| Year | No. of sales | Median price (€/ha) | Average price (€/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 (H2) | 11 | 3,500 | 4,092 |
| 2021 | 27 | 3,025 | 3,671 |
| 2022 | 32 | 2,927 | 3,620 |
| 2023 | 19 | 3,052 | 3,814 |
| 2024 | 19 | 3,514 | 3,508 |
| 2025 (H1)* | 8 | 5,883 | 6,440 |
* 1st half of 2025: partial data, to be interpreted with caution. Very limited sample. Source: DVF, processing by ma-propriete.fr.
Median forest prices in Deux-Sèvres (79) — Source: DVF, processing by ma-propriete.fr
Vienne recorded a total of 318 transactions over the 2020-2025 period, with a median price of €3,341/ha. In 2024, the median price stood at €3,026/ha (81 sales), down from 2023 (€3,350/ha). In the first half of 2025 (partial data, to be interpreted with caution), it rose back to €4,215/ha for 22 sales.
The department has a mixed forest profile, with oak forests in the south and east, and mosaic-like woodlands in bocage areas. The transaction volume is large enough to produce reliable statistics for full years, although annual variations remain notable.
| Year | No. of sales | Median price (€/ha) | Average price (€/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 (H2) | 23 | 2,365 | 3,365 |
| 2021 | 64 | 3,926 | 4,205 |
| 2022 | 73 | 3,113 | 3,312 |
| 2023 | 55 | 3,350 | 3,429 |
| 2024 | 81 | 3,026 | 3,727 |
| 2025 (H1)* | 22 | 4,215 | 4,564 |
* 1st half of 2025: partial data, to be interpreted with caution. Source: DVF, processing by ma-propriete.fr.
Median forest prices in Vienne (86) — Source: DVF, processing by ma-propriete.fr
Haute-Vienne shows a median price of €3,065/ha over 330 transactions between 2020 and 2025. In 2024, the median price was €3,400/ha (61 sales). In the first half of 2025 (partial data, to be interpreted with caution), it fell to €2,929/ha for 23 sales.
The department is covered by significant deciduous and coniferous massifs on the foothills of the Massif Central. Chestnut groves and Douglas fir plantations are characteristic here. The median surface area of transactions (4.43 ha) reflects a market oriented toward intermediate-sized plots. Prices have remained stable within a range of €2,900 to €3,400/ha in recent years.
| Year | No. of sales | Median price (€/ha) | Average price (€/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 (H2) | 36 | 2,908 | 3,138 |
| 2021 | 66 | 3,018 | 4,007 |
| 2022 | 68 | 2,941 | 3,426 |
| 2023 | 76 | 3,314 | 3,930 |
| 2024 | 61 | 3,400 | 3,858 |
| 2025 (H1)* | 23 | 2,929 | 3,277 |
* 1st half of 2025: partial data, to be interpreted with caution. Source: DVF, processing by ma-propriete.fr.
Median forest prices in Haute-Vienne (87) — Source: DVF, processing by ma-propriete.fr
The statistics presented in this article are derived from the DVF (Demandes de Valeurs Foncières) database, published as open data by the Ministry of the Economy. This database records all real estate and land transactions registered by land registry services.
To isolate the forest market, ma-propriete.fr applies the following filters: only transfers where the type of property is coded as "bois" (wood) or "forêt" (forest) are retained. Transactions involving surface areas of less than 1 hectare are excluded, as are those with a price per hectare below €500/ha or above €100,000/ha (thresholds intended to discard data entry anomalies). Finally, for each department, the 50% extreme values (lowest 25% and highest 25%) are removed to smooth the effects of atypical transactions and produce indicators more representative of the current market.
The period covered extends from July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2025, representing five rolling years. The years 2020 (second half only) and 2025 (first half only) are partial and cannot be directly compared to the full years 2021-2024.
Several limitations should be kept in mind when reading these statistics:
Statistics published by the SAFER Group in its annual report Le Prix des Terres (Land Prices) rely on a different methodology:
Despite these differences, orders of magnitude remain consistent between the two sources. The DVF median price (€3,785/ha in 2024 for Nouvelle-Aquitaine) and the SAFER South-West average price (€3,390/ha in 2024) converge reasonably, confirming the region's position in the lower range of the national market.
The forest market in Nouvelle-Aquitaine stands out for its dynamism: as the leading region in France by the number of transactions, it offers a wide range of prices and forest profiles. The regional median price of €3,785/ha in 2024 reflects an accessible market, driven by the importance of the Landes massif and the diversity of deciduous and coniferous woodlands in Périgord, Limousin, and the Basque Country.
The trend has been one of moderate and steady growth since 2021, in line with national dynamics. Landes and Lot-et-Garonne concentrate the highest prices (around €5,000/ha), while Charente, Dordogne, and Creuse remains the most affordable departments (around €2,500 to €3,000/ha).
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