France's most sparsely populated département not only gives you a chance to get away from the crowds, it also offers the best property deals in southern France, according to a new report. AdvertisementThe southern French département of Lozère, known for its bucolic views, the Parc national des Cèvennes, and plenty of wide, open space, is home to the cheapest estate in southern France, with prices hovering around €1,200 per square metre, as of August 2025. A map of France, highlighting the département of LozèreWithin the département, the urban areas of Mende and Bourgs-sur-Colagne had the highest median prices, with €1,640 and €1,627 per square metre, respectively. In comparison, at the national level, as of September 2025, apartments sold for an average of €3,677 per square metre, while single-family houses sold for €2,377 per square metre. According to INSEE data, from 2018, it was the least densely populated département in France, with just 15 people per square kilometre.