For cross-border buyers
Work in Luxembourg, live in Contz-les-Bains
30 minutes from the Kirchberg, fifteen minutes from Schengen, Résidence de la Source offers cross-border workers a green setting at a property price the Grand Duchy can no longer match.
30 min
to Luxembourg City
15 min
to Schengen / border
× 3
More property purchasing power vs Luxembourg
1st
French border ring
Purchasing power
For the same budget, three times more square metres
The Luxembourg market shows some of the highest €/m² prices in Europe. On the French side, just 30 minutes away, recent new programmes — like Résidence de la Source — offer apartments from 25 m² in a price range that makes home ownership accessible to young professionals and families.
In practice: a 65 m² 2-bedroom flat with terrace, off-plan in France, costs about the same as a studio rental or a parking space in central Luxembourg City.
At-a-glance comparison
| Market | New build €/m² |
|---|---|
| Luxembourg City centre | ≈ 12 000 € |
| Luxembourg outskirts | ≈ 8 000 € |
| Thionville (Moselle, France) | ≈ 4 200 € |
| Contz-les-Bains | From ≈ €3,200 |
Indicative figures observed in Q1 2026 — sources: Notaires.fr, Statec, Athome.lu. Résidence de la Source prices on request.
The daily commute
True proximity
≈ 35 km · 30 min
By car
A31 then A3 to the Kirchberg. Alternative route via D654 / Schengen to avoid Thionville at peak hours.
Apach station — 5 min away
By train
Direct line to Luxembourg City. Frequent service at peak hours. Dedicated parking at the station.
Very active routes
Carpool / VTC
Several local platforms (Klaxit, BlaBlaCar Daily) and regular shuttles with employer-subsidised season tickets.
Tax framework
A clear and favourable tax setup
France-Luxembourg treaty
Salary income paid in Luxembourg is taxed in Luxembourg. No double taxation: France only taxes income above the threshold set by the bilateral treaty.
Reduced notary fees
When buying new, acquisition fees fall to roughly 2 to 3% of the price (vs 7-8% for resale). On a €180,000 2-bedroom flat, that's nearly €10,000 of immediate savings.
Pinel / LMNP investment
The programme qualifies for French rental investment schemes. A 1- or 2-bedroom in unfurnished (Pinel) or furnished (LMNP) rental finds a tenant immediately: local rental demand is driven by cross-border workers themselves.
Subsidised loans (PTZ)
Depending on your situation and household income, the zero-rate loan (PTZ) and conventioned loans can complement your financing plan. To be reviewed with your broker.
This information is provided for guidance only and does not constitute personalised tax advice. Consult a French notary or wealth management adviser to validate your project.
Your cross-border project
Let's review your financing plan together
A personal meeting, the price grid for the 35 units, and clear guidance on the schemes adapted to your cross-border situation: reply within 24 hours.