According to the French pond price observatory by ma-propriete.fr, which analyses DVF transactions recorded from July 2020 to December 2025, the median price of a hectare of pond in the Centre-Val de Loire stands at €22 472/ha in 2025, down about 9% on 2021. The region totals 311 pond sales recorded since 2020. This is below the 2025 national median (€25 235/ha).
| Median pond price in the Centre-Val de Loire (€/ha) | 2020* | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVF median | 29 064 | 24 577 | 18 985 | 22 510 | 19 215 | 22 472 |
* 2020: second half only.
| Ponds in the Centre-Val de Loire – key figures 2025 | Value |
|---|---|
| Median price 2025 | €22 472/ha |
| Average price 2025 | €29 742/ha |
| Price range 2025 (P10–P90) | €11 811 – €61 880/ha |
| Median area 2025 | 1.2 ha |
| Number of sales 2025 | 55 |
The Centre-Val de Loire ranks among the French regions most richly endowed with ponds and bodies of water. This abundance owes much to two iconic territories: the Sologne, straddling Loir-et-Cher, Loiret and Cher, and the Brenne, in the Indre, true "lands of a thousand ponds". On these clay-rich, impermeable soils, generations of owners have shaped a mosaic of enclosed-water ponds, complemented here and there by bodies of water fed by flowing streams. People here enjoy recreational fishing as much as traditional fish farming, not to mention waterfowl hunting, an activity inseparable from these landscapes.
Around Orléans, Tours and Bourges, these wetlands form first-rate reservoirs of biodiversity, home to herons, ducks and a remarkable aquatic flora. Acquiring a pond in the region nevertheless requires a good grasp of the regulations: depending on the surface area of the body of water and its location, a project may fall under a simple declaration regime or require authorisation, particularly when it affects protected wetlands. The upkeep of a pond also deserves the buyer's full attention: managing the draining, monitoring the dykes and maintaining the filtration systems guarantee water quality and the longevity of the ecosystem.
To find the pond that suits you, ma-propriete.fr provides a search engine designed for the rural market. In just a few clicks you can explore the ponds for sale across the whole region, with the option to filter listings by type of property, by surface area or by location. Whether you are looking for a fishing pond in the Sologne, a body of water dedicated to fish farming or a leisure property, the results are refined according to your precise criteria.
The portal brings together listings from professionals and private individuals, each one geolocated to help you spot a pond near the towns and terroirs that interest you. You can thus focus your search on Loir-et-Cher, on the Loiret or on the Indre, the historic heartlands of regional fishing and fish farming. With every listing, direct contact with the seller streamlines your process of buying a pond.
Would you like to sell a pond in the Centre-Val de Loire? ma-propriete.fr gives your listing wide visibility among an audience of buyers genuinely interested in bodies of water and rural properties. The portal draws on a fine knowledge of the country property market, a valuable asset for accurately showcasing a pond and its specific features.
The configurable geolocation preserves the confidentiality of your property's exact location, while the cross-category distribution of the listing multiplies the chances of reaching the right buyer. You manage your listing in complete autonomy and benefit from qualified contacts, ready to bring their project to fruition. To talk directly with a potential buyer, the contact service makes every step simple and efficient.
Beyond searching and selling, ma-propriete.fr offers complementary tools to support your project. You can create an alert and receive new pond listings matching your criteria in real time, so you never miss an opportunity. The site's blog is also a mine of advice: discover our article on the upkeep of a pond as well as our complete buying guide to approach each stage with confidence.
If your project combines water and woodland, do not hesitate to explore our selection of woods and forests, often a fine complement to a pond in a rural setting. Whether you wish to buy a pond in the Sologne, take up fish farming in the Brenne or sell a body of water, ma-propriete.fr supports you from start to finish. Begin your search today and bring your aquatic project in the Centre-Val de Loire to life.
