Charente-Maritime is a department of France located on the country's western coast, sitting within the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. It is bordered by the departments of Vendée, Deux-Sèvres, Charente, Dordogne, and Gironde. The territory is defined by its extensive Atlantic coastline, which shapes the geography and climate of the entire area.
The housing market in Charente-Maritime is priced very closely to the national average. La Rochelle holds far more of the housing stock than any other municipality and stands out as the most expensive city in the department. Other towns like Royan, Les Mathes, and Aytré contain much smaller shares of the local housing. Prices drop significantly in inland and industrial centres, with Rochefort being particularly affordable compared to the coastal areas. Saint-Trojan-les-Bains remains a dearer option, while Saintes and Fouras offer more moderately priced housing.
