Updated in April 2025
As every year, we are updating our analysis of vineyard prices in the Loire Valley by integrating the latest data from the Demandes de Valeurs Foncières (DVF), the official register of real estate transactions published by the Directorate General of Public Finances. This 2025 edition covers all vineyard transactions recorded between the second half of 2020 and the first half of 2025, representing 1,240 transactions across twelve wine-growing departments.
The Loire Valley vineyard is one of the most extensive and diverse in France. It stretches over 900 kilometers, from Haute-Loire to the Loire estuary, and involves multiple administrative regions: Centre-Val de Loire, Pays de la Loire, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. There are more than 50 Protected Designations of Origin (AOP), iconic grape varieties such as Muscadet, Chenin, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, or Melon de Bourgogne, as well as a wine-growing agricultural area of approximately 70,000 hectares.
Important note on 2025 data: the 2025 figures only cover the first half of 2025. They are presented as a priority in this article but must be interpreted with caution: the volume of transactions is naturally lower than a full year, and prices can be influenced by seasonality effects or atypical transactions. The year 2024 remains the robust reference year for any structural analysis.
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The DVF data analyzed here relate exclusively to vineyard transactions (nature of culture code: vine, isolated or grouped wine parcels). Between the second half of 2020 and the first half of 2025, 1,240 transactions were identified in the twelve departments of the Loire Valley perimeter, representing approximately 7.3% of the national volume of vineyard transactions over the same period.
Over the entire period, the average price stands at €40,653/ha and the median price at €17,708/ha. The very significant gap between these two indicators — one sensitive to high-value transactions, the other representative of the current market — perfectly illustrates the duality of the Loire vineyard: a small number of Grand Cru parcels (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, Fiefs Vendéens) pulls the average price up, while the majority of transactions involve vineyards in regional appellations or isolated parcels whose prices remain very accessible.
In 2025 (1st half, partial data — to be interpreted with caution), 107 transactions were recorded, with an average price of €31,965/ha and a median price of €17,000/ha. The 2025 average price appears lower than that of 2024, but this movement must be put into perspective: the seasonality of the market, the nature of the parcels sold at the beginning of the year, and the lack of data for the second half make this comparison premature.
The reference year 2024 shows 266 transactions — the highest annual volume of the period —, an average price of €36,331/ha and a median price of €16,688/ha. Compared to 2022, the highest year in terms of average DVF price (€49,526/ha), the market experienced a correction of around –27%, mainly driven by the decline in large transactions in Maine-et-Loire and Loire-Atlantique.
| Year | Volume | Average Price (€/ha) | Median Price (€/ha) | Min Price (€/ha) | Max Price (€/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 * | 107 | 31,965 | 17,000 | 3,497 | 220,226 |
| 2024 | 266 | 36,331 | 16,688 | 2,139 | 248,353 |
| 2023 | 247 | 37,855 | 16,450 | 3,000 | 398,538 |
| 2022 | 257 | 49,526 | 20,475 | 2,924 | 421,112 |
| 2021 | 247 | 41,038 | 17,756 | 3,446 | 900,409 |
| 2020 | 116 | 44,060 | 18,855 | 5,206 | 212,202 |
| Total period | 1,240 | 40,653 | 17,708 | 2,139 | 900,409 |
* Partial data for the 1st half of 2025, to be interpreted with caution — Source: DVF, processing by ma-propriete.fr
Evolution of the average and median price of vineyards in the Loire Valley (2020–2025) — Source: DVF, processing by ma-propriete.fr
The SAFER (Société d'Aménagement Foncier et d'Établissement Rural) publishes every year, in conjunction with the Ministry of Agriculture, the Indicative scale of the average market value of agricultural land. These data constitute the historical reference available since 1991 for tracking the evolution of vineyard land in France.
For the Loire Valley – Centre, the price of AOP vineyards shows remarkable long-term growth. Starting from €19.9k/ha in 1991, it reached €51.0k/ha in 2024, an increase of +156% over 33 years. The year 2024 particularly stands out with a jump of +27.8% compared to 2023 (€39.9k/ha), a progression that contrasts with the relative stability of the years 2020-2022.
In contrast, non-AOP vineyards have undergone continuous erosion: from €7.5k/ha in 1991 to €5.8k/ha in 2024, a decrease of –22.7%. This movement reflects the progressive reorganization of the vineyard, as producers favor parcels benefiting from a recognized appellation.
| Year | AOP Vineyards (k€/ha) | Non-AOP Vineyards (k€/ha) | AOP evolution vs prev. year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 19.9 | 7.5 | — |
| 2000 | 22.1 | 8.2 | — |
| 2010 | 27.5 | 5.6 | — |
| 2015 | 27.7 | 6.3 | — |
| 2020 | 35.5 | 6.8 | — |
| 2021 | 35.1 | 6.8 | –1.1% |
| 2022 | 39.2 | 6.8 | +11.7% |
| 2023 | 39.9 | 6.9 | +1.8% |
| 2024 | 51.0 | 5.8 | +27.8% |
| Evolution 2024/1991 | +156.3% | –22.7% | — |
Source: SAFER / Ministry of Agriculture — Indicative scale of the average market value of agricultural land. Prices in thousands of euros per hectare (k€/ha).
Evolution of AOP and non-AOP vineyard prices in the Loire Valley (2000–2024) — Source: SAFER / Ministry of Agriculture
Average and median price of vineyards by department in the Loire Valley (DVF, 2020–2025 cumulative) — Source: DVF, processing by ma-propriete.fr
The map below presents the distribution of 1,240 vineyard transactions by department. Figures by department are presented in descending order of the volume of transactions recorded. For departments with a low number of transactions (less than 10 over the entire period), statistics are indicated for informational purposes only and do not allow for the establishment of a representative market price.
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With 360 transactions identified between 2020 and the first half of 2025, Indre-et-Loire is the most active department in the Loire vineyard in terms of DVF volume. The market is driven by iconic appellations: Vouvray, Chinon, Bourgueil, Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, Montlouis-sur-Loire, and Touraine.
In 2025 (1st half — partial data, to be interpreted with caution), 54 transactions were recorded, for an average price of €18,135/ha and a median price of €17,732/ha. The reference year 2024 shows 81 transactions, an average price of €25,610/ha and a median price of €23,010/ha. The range is wide — from €10,000 to €55,000/ha — reflecting the diversity of terroirs and appellations present in this department.
From the SAFER source, the 2024 data confirm the hierarchy: Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil reaches €51,000/ha, followed by Vouvray (€26,000/ha) and Chinon (€25,000/ha). Bourgueil and generic Touraine remain below €15,000/ha.
| Year | Volume | Average Price (€/ha) | Median Price (€/ha) | Min Price (€/ha) | Max Price (€/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 * | 54 | 18,135 | 17,732 | 5,000 | 49,519 |
| 2024 | 81 | 25,610 | 23,010 | 10,000 | 55,000 |
| 2023 | 71 | 22,010 | 21,000 | 7,625 | 64,157 |
| 2022 | 75 | 30,633 | 22,774 | 10,194 | 208,469 |
| 2021 | 60 | 30,578 | 21,002 | 10,817 | 167,173 |
| 2020 | 22 | 27,199 | 21,836 | 8,811 | 102,627 |
* Partial data for the 1st half of 2025 — Source: DVF, processing by ma-propriete.fr
Evolution of vineyard prices in Indre-et-Loire (37) — Source: DVF, processing by ma-propriete.fr
Maine-et-Loire is the second most active department with 339 transactions over the period. It is home to essential appellations such as Anjou, Anjou Villages, Saumur, Saumur-Champigny, and Coteaux du Layon.
In 2025 (1st half — partial data, to be interpreted with caution), 26 transactions were recorded with an average price of €17,029/ha and a median price of €15,291/ha. The reference year 2024 records 79 transactions, an average price of €24,038/ha and a median price of €18,461/ha.
On the 2024 SAFER source, the overall AOP for the department is set at €29,000/ha. The hierarchy of appellations is clear: Saumur-Champigny remains the most valued (€55,000/ha in 2024 SAFER), ahead of Saumur (€24,000/ha), Coteaux du Layon (€22,000/ha), and Anjou (€19,000/ha). The high dispersion observed in DVF data (from less than €5,000 to more than €420,000/ha over the period) is explained by the coexistence of highly sought-after Saumur-Champigny parcels and more modest regional appellation vineyards.
| Year | Volume | Average Price (€/ha) | Median Price (€/ha) | Min Price (€/ha) | Max Price (€/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 * | 26 | 17,029 | 15,291 | 5,369 | 50,334 |
| 2024 | 79 | 24,038 | 18,461 | 6,876 | 70,070 |
| 2023 | 80 | 25,954 | 14,994 | 5,092 | 73,660 |
| 2022 | 88 | 35,159 | 16,840 | 6,141 | 421,112 |
| 2021 | 81 | 25,501 | 16,000 | 4,547 | 178,317 |
| 2020 | 35 | 38,843 | 19,710 | 6,019 | 212,202 |
* Partial data for the 1st half of 2025 — Source: DVF, processing by ma-propriete.fr
Evolution of vineyard prices in Maine-et-Loire (49) — Source: DVF, processing by ma-propriete.fr
Loire-Atlantique holds third place with 248 transactions. This is the department of Muscadet — in its Sèvre et Maine, Côtes de Grandlieu, and generic Muscadet versions — as well as Gros Plant du Pays Nantais and Coteaux d'Ancenis. These appellations are distinguished by prices significantly more accessible than other Loire vineyards.
In 2025 (1st half — partial data, to be interpreted with caution), 16 transactions were recorded, average price of €10,519/ha and median price of €7,505/ha. For the reference year 2024, the 92 transactions — the highest annual volume for the department — show an average price of €11,329/ha and a median price of €9,981/ha.
These price levels are significantly lower than the regional average and most other Loire vineyards. The SAFER source confirms this long-term trend: at €9,400/ha in AOP 2024, Muscadet remains one of the most accessible appellations in France, reflecting both the structural difficulties of the Nantes vineyard (historical overproduction, limited bottle prices) and the resulting land opportunities for investors.
| Year | Volume | Average Price (€/ha) | Median Price (€/ha) | Min Price (€/ha) | Max Price (€/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 * | 16 | 10,519 | 7,505 | 3,085 | 31,250 |
| 2024 | 92 | 11,329 | 9,981 | 4,576 | 40,000 |
| 2023 | 72 | 36,058 | 9,427 | 3,000 | 386,898 |
| 2022 | 61 | 17,129 | 7,983 | 2,834 | 140,118 |
| 2021 | 75 | 42,931 | 10,000 | 3,446 | 350,000 |
| 2020 | 40 | 21,798 | 9,424 | 5,206 | 144,788 |
* Partial data for the 1st half of 2025 — Source: DVF, processing by ma-propriete.fr
Evolution of vineyard prices in Loire-Atlantique (44) — Source: DVF, processing by ma-propriete.fr
With 104 transactions, Loir-et-Cher presents an intermediate-sized market. The concerned appellations include Cheverny, Coteaux du Vendômois, and Touraine, to which are added vineyards in IGP or without geographical indication.
In 2025 (1st half — partial data, to be interpreted with caution), 5 transactions were recorded with an average price of €10,334/ha. This low volume does not allow for a reliable trend to be identified. The reference year 2024 (18 transactions, average price of €8,105/ha, median price of €6,864/ha) confirms the return to historically low levels after the 2022 peak (€40,040/ha, but heavily influenced by a few atypical transactions). The median price — more robust — remains stable around €7,000 to €12,000/ha over the entire period.
| Year | Volume | Average Price (€/ha) | Median Price (€/ha) | Min Price (€/ha) | Max Price (€/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 * | 5 | 10,334 | 6,755 | 6,375 | 23,910 |
| 2024 | 18 | 8,105 | 6,864 | 2,139 | 15,000 |
| 2023 | 29 | 10,237 | 7,421 | 4,093 | 27,884 |
| 2022 | 19 | 40,040 | 15,513 | 5,003 | 225,419 |
| 2021 | 31 | 26,397 | 12,176 | 4,114 | 187,945 |
| 2020 | 12 | 30,482 | 11,768 | 5,008 | 245,184 |
* Partial data for the 1st half of 2025 — Source: DVF, processing by ma-propriete.fr
Evolution of vineyard prices in Loir-et-Cher (41) — Source: DVF, processing by ma-propriete.fr
The Cher concentrates the most prestigious and valued appellations of the Loire Valley. Sancerre — a worldwide reference for Sauvignon Blanc —, but also Menetou-Salon, Quincy, Reuilly, and Châteaumeillant make this department one of the most active and expensive markets in the region, with 96 transactions identified but average prices considerably higher than the regional average.
In 2025 (1st half — partial data, to be interpreted with caution), 12 transactions were recorded with an average price of €156,190/ha and a median price of €167,803/ha. The reference year 2024 is particularly significant: 26 transactions for an average price of €185,249/ha and a median price of €198,253/ha — the highest median level ever observed in this department over the DVF period. The 2024 SAFER source confirms: the Cher AOP stands at €213,000/ha (Sancerre at €260,000/ha), a level stable since 2022.
The very narrow gap between average and median prices in this department — unlike others — indicates a relative homogeneity of transactions: almost all involve parcels in recognized appellations, without dilution by low-end vineyards.
| Year | Volume | Average Price (€/ha) | Median Price (€/ha) | Min Price (€/ha) | Max Price (€/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 * | 12 | 156,190 | 167,803 | 34,985 | 220,226 |
| 2024 | 26 | 185,249 | 198,253 | 116,460 | 248,353 |
| 2023 | 20 | 137,098 | 141,090 | 72,051 | 220,000 |
| 2022 | 21 | 121,981 | 120,000 | 32,000 | 200,000 |
| 2021 | 15 | 102,719 | 104,167 | 14,911 | 200,000 |
| 2020 | 13 | 140,131 | 140,000 | 87,138 | 183,269 |
* Partial data for the 1st half of 2025 — Source: DVF, processing by ma-propriete.fr
