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 Pays de la Loire stands at €21 944/ha in 2025, up about 3% on 2021. The region totals 342 pond sales recorded since 2020. This is below the 2025 national median (€25 235/ha).
| Median pond price in the Pays de la Loire (€/ha) | 2020* | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVF median | 29 283 | 21 328 | 24 443 | 31 607 | 29 412 | 21 944 |
* 2020: second half only.
| Ponds in the Pays de la Loire – key figures 2025 | Value |
|---|---|
| Median price 2025 | €21 944/ha |
| Average price 2025 | €28 555/ha |
| Price range 2025 (P10–P90) | €8 206 – €54 581/ha |
| Median area 2025 | 1.1 ha |
| Number of sales 2025 | 53 |
A region of water and marshland, the Pays de la Loire offers a wide variety of ponds and bodies of water, from enclosed waters devoted to fish farming to running waters prized by fishing enthusiasts. The Brière marshes, the second-largest wetland in France, unfold a maze of canals and pools of rare richness, while the Marais Poitevin, in southern Vendée, extends this singular aquatic landscape. Throughout the region, the Vendée ponds and leisure bodies of water appeal to lovers of fishing, waterfowl hunting and nature tourism. Around Nantes, La Roche-sur-Yon and Angers, these spaces attract buyers and investors seeking peace and nature. They are home to remarkable biodiversity. Buying a pond in the Pays de la Loire requires knowledge of the regulations: depending on the surface area, a declaration or an authorisation may be required, and wetlands are protected. Regular upkeep — draining, monitoring the dykes, filtration and bank management — remains essential to preserve water quality and the balance of the ecosystem.
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