Gold Price Today in France
Today's Gold Prices in France - All Karats Live
The following are raw gram prices for the gold price in France (before making charges), showing the sell price (what you pay when buying) and the buy price (what you get when selling to a shop).
| Karat | Buy Price | Sell Price | Daily Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24k | 121.50 EUR | 124.76 EUR | ▲ 0.05 (+0.04%) |
| 22k | 111.38 EUR | 114.37 EUR | ▲ 0.05 (+0.04%) |
| 18k | 91.13 EUR | 93.57 EUR | ▲ 0.04 (+0.04%) |
| 14k | 70.88 EUR | 72.78 EUR | ▲ 0.03 (+0.04%) |
| Ounce | 3,779.08 EUR | 3,880.47 EUR | ▲ 1.55 (+0.04%) |
Last updated: 03:50 - 12 September 2026
Gold Performance in France Over Last Year
Gap Between Gold Price in France and the Global Price
The table below shows the difference between the displayed local price and the raw global spot price for the same quantity in USD. This is a different indicator from the shop-level "buy/sell spread," since it compares the local price to the pure global price rather than yesterday's price.
| Karat | Local Price | Global Equivalent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24k | 124.76 EUR | 120.54 EUR | +4.22 EUR |
| 22k | 114.37 EUR | 110.50 EUR | +3.87 EUR |
| 18k | 93.57 EUR | 90.41 EUR | +3.16 EUR |
| 14k | 72.78 EUR | 70.32 EUR | +2.46 EUR |
Popular Bullion Bars in France
| Bar | Weight (g) | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1g Bar | 1 | 127.26 EUR |
| 5g Bar | 5 | 633.16 EUR |
| 10g Bar | 10 | 1,262.57 EUR |
| 50g Bar | 50 | 6,300.38 EUR |
Gold Performance in France - Long Term
Gold Price Performance in France (% Annual Change)
| Year | Annual Change |
|---|---|
| 2026 | -3.7% |
| 2025 | +48.2% |
| 2024 | +34.8% |
| 2023 | +7.7% |
| 2022 | +9.1% |
| 2021 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | +15.5% |
| 2019 | +22.2% |
| 2018 | +3.5% |
| 2017 | -2.3% |
| 2016 | — |
Terms Worth Knowing Before You Buy Gold
- What is a troy ounce?
- The troy ounce is the standard global unit used in gold trading on every exchange worldwide, and it equals exactly 31.1035 grams.
- What is the difference between buy and sell price?
- The sell price is what you pay when acquiring gold from a shop, while the buy price is what you receive when selling your jewelry back to the same shop, with the gap representing the dealer's margin.
- What does the karat number mean?
- The karat number indicates the proportion of pure gold in a piece out of 24 parts, so 21k means 21 parts pure gold out of 24, or 87.5% purity.
Market Analysis
Gold in France carries a historical weight beyond its value as a precious metal, with the old Napoleon gold coin still popular among collectors and traditional investors, decades after its official minting stopped.
The French market leans strongly toward 18k for fine jewelry, a culturally rooted choice reflecting local craftsmen's preference for the balance between artistic finesse and practical durability.
Gold manufactured in France falls under an official hallmarking system (Poinçon) certifying the metal's purity and origin, a mandatory process giving consumers a state-backed guarantee.
EU regulations exempt high-purity investment gold from VAT, an advantage that encourages many French buyers to treat bars and coins as a long-term store of value.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Napoleon gold coin?
A historic French gold coin no longer officially minted, yet still widely collected and traded as an investment piece today.
Why is 18k preferred in France?
It reflects a culturally favored balance between purity and durability, making it the dominant choice in fine jewelry making locally.
Is investment gold tax-exempt in France?
Yes, under EU rules, high-purity investment gold is exempt from VAT.