Lyon 5e 69005, Quartiers anciens
Lyon 5e, France
Guide Price
$1,370,523
€1,190,000 EUR · $872/sqft
PROPERTY TYPE
Condo
BEDROOMS
4
BATHROOMS
2
SIZE
1572 sq ft
YEAR BUILT
1845
Description
Au coeur du Vieux Lyon, dans un environnement chargé d'histoire et recherché pour sa qualité de vie, appartement de 133,40 m² Carrez et 146 m² au sol, situé au sein de la prestigieuse Maison Blanchon, édifiée par l'architecte lyonnais Pierre Bossan, à qui l'on doit notamment la Basilique de Fourvière.<br>Cette copropriété de caractère incarne un patrimoine architectural rare, offrant un cadre de vie unique entre élégance historique et volumes contemporains. La façade et la toiture ont été rénové
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Lyon 5e
The Vieux Lyon and Fourvière district — Lyon's UNESCO-listed old town with Renaissance traboules (hidden passageways), the Basilica of Fourvière, and atmospheric cobblestone streets. It's one of Lyon's most beautiful and touristy areas, with a charming village-in-the-city feel, good restaurants, and moderate prices for the quality of the setting.
Morning baguettes from the corner boulangerie, two-hour lunches with wine that no one apologizes for, and the slow realization that the French were right about everything involving food.
Visa
Talent Passport (Passeport Talent) — multiple categories for skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and researchers. Qualified employee route requires min €39,582/yr salary. Valid up to 4 years, family included. Visitor Visa (Visa Long Séjour) suits retirees with passive income — no work allowed, must prove €1,600+/mo resources.
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France has famously complex bureaucracy (the préfecture experience is legendary) but offers world-class universal healthcare, 5 weeks mandatory vacation, and excellent public infrastructure once you are in the system.
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How France scores for American expats
Cost of buying in France
Estimated fees and ongoing costs for this property
Closing Costs
7-10% of purchase price
- ·Notary fees: 7-8% (includes transfer taxes)
- ·Agent: 3-8% (usually included in listing price)
- ·No separate stamp duty
Annual Costs
Property Tax
€500-3,000+/yr taxe foncière (varies by commune)
Insurance
€200-500/yr
HOA / Condo Fees
€100-300/mo for apartments (charges de copropriété)
Good to Know
Agent Fees
Usually seller pays (included in listing price)
Foreign Buyer Note
No restrictions on foreign buyers. Non-residents pay 3% additional wealth tax on French property above €1.3M.
Legal help in France
Hire your own attorney — not the seller's. We'll match you with a vetted local lawyer.
Need a local attorney in France?
We'll connect you with an independent, English-speaking real estate attorney experienced with foreign buyers. Not the seller's lawyer — yours.
Next steps for moving to France
Interested in this property? Here's how to move forward.
Understand the buying rules
Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.
Sort out your visa
Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.
Plan your finances
Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.
Know your tax obligations
US citizens are taxed on worldwide income. You'll need to file US taxes from abroad and may owe local taxes too.
Set up healthcare
Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.
Run the full checklist
Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.
Bien'ici (bienici.com)
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