Medieval hilltop village with panoramic views, minutes from Grasse and the coast.
Property in Châteauneuf-de-Grasse: Prices, sectors and daily life
Villas and homes in Châteauneuf-de-Grasse, a medieval village perched at 420 m with centuries of history. Old olive groves, panoramic views, the Grasse perfume houses close by and a strong Provençal character make it a quieter alternative to Mougins and Valbonne.
2025: DVF median of €8,705/m² for houses sold for €1M or more, from 15 sales.
06740 · Alpes-Maritimes · PACA
Heritage
From medieval fortress to quiet Provençal village
At the highest point of Châteauneuf stands the Castellaras, an Iron Age fortified enclosure that made the site strategic for more than two thousand years. First recorded in 1153 as "Castello Novo" (New Castle), the village became an independent fief in 1257 and looked down over the Opio plain from 420 metres. Its medieval streets and towers were built to hold off coastal raids and to control the trade routes that later carried Grasse’s perfume.
In the 16th century fire destroyed the upper village. The parish church of Saint-Martin dates from the 17th century, and the 11th-century chapel of Notre-Dame du Brusc is a listed historic monument. Narrow medieval lanes wind between old stone houses.
Today Châteauneuf-de-Grasse has 3,815 residents (INSEE, 2023). The village has kept development and mass tourism at bay, and its medieval character is intact. More international buyers now look at Châteauneuf as a quieter alternative to Mougins and Valbonne, with the same easy access to Grasse, Sophia Antipolis and the coast. You get Provençal village life without the crowds.
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Market data
Châteauneuf-de-Grasse by the numbers
€8,705
Median €/m², 2025
−8% on 2024
€1,445,000
Median sale price, 2025
15
Qualifying sales in 2025 (DVF)
These figures cover houses sold for €1M or more (DVF, DGFiP, 2025). Trend shows the one-year change in median price per m² (2024 to 2025).
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Sectors of Châteauneuf-de-Grasse
Sector figures: DVF median for houses sold for €1M or more, 2021–2025 sales pooled, inside each sector’s cadastral or INSEE boundary. We publish a figure only from 5 sales. A sector with no official boundary has no figure.
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Things to do in Châteauneuf-de-Grasse
Medieval village walk
Narrow lanes, historic squares, old stone architecture and artisan workshops in the village core. Well preserved.
Gorges du Loup
Canyon hiking, cliff-side trails, waterfalls and long views. Wild nature, 15 minutes away.
Grasse perfumeries
Grasse, the world capital of perfume, is 10 minutes away. Free tours at Fragonard, Galimard and Molinard, where you learn how a perfume is composed. UNESCO listed the Pays de Grasse perfume skills in 2018.
Domaine de la Royrie
In neighbouring Grasse: a garden estate with a medicinal garden, old olive groves and guided tours.
Valbonne Friday market
Artisan market on the Place des Arcades with organic produce, local cheese, charcuterie and crafts, every Friday morning. 10 minutes away.
Riviera beaches
Cannes and Antibes beaches accessible in 25–30 minutes. Mediterranean swimming, boat tours and beach clubs.
Who lives here
Privacy seekers
Buyers who want discreet, elevated properties away from crowds. A lot of peace, with the Riviera within reach. Châteauneuf offers real village life without the tourist crush.
Heritage enthusiasts
Drawn by medieval architecture, old stone houses and centuries of history. Renovation projects welcome. Châteauneuf has real restoration opportunities in heritage-protected areas.
Nature and outdoor lovers
Hiking in the Gorges du Loup, walks through the olive groves, lavender fields and cycling through the countryside. An outdoor life in the Provençal countryside.
Grasse and the perfume industry
Close to the world capital of perfume, whose perfume skills UNESCO listed in 2018. Creative professionals who want a life tied to perfume innovation and traditional know-how.
Mediterranean hilltop climate
Spring
14–22 °C
Wildflowers and lavender on the hillsides. The clearest panoramic views of the year. Good walking weather. House-hunting season begins.
Summer
24–30 °C
Cooler at 420 m than on the coast. Long dinners outside in the village squares. Festival season. Long days for being outdoors.
Autumn
12–22 °C
Olive harvest under way. Truffle season begins. Golden light on medieval stone. The quiet season returns, a good time to see the village as it is.
Winter
4–12 °C
Crisp, clear days with long visibility. A warm village atmosphere. Christmas festivities in Grasse. A calm, slow season.
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