Why buying a property in Marseille is now worthwhile

Marseilles Located in the heart of Marseille, Malmousque feels like you’ve lost your way in a remote fishing village. A labyrinth of stairs and alleys leads down to a small bay, the anchored motor boats rock gently on the waves. Brightly painted houses line the shore, their foundations merging with the rocky coast of the French Mediterranean city.

Alexis and Giulia Pentcheff are sitting in a neighborhood bar, he is sipping a pastis, she is drinking a glass of rosé. Both are satisfied with how their city is developing. “There used to be a lot of stagnation in Marseille, but now there’s real dynamism,” says Giulia. And husband Alexis adds: “For the money that would be enough for an average apartment in Paris, you can still get a really nice apartment here.”

Real estate prices in Marseille are rising sharply. But buyers can still find affordable properties here.