How much does a website cost in France in 2026?
“A website costs an arm and a leg.” It's the cliché that pushes the project back year after year. The reality is more nuanced: in France, in 2026, a website's price runs from a few hundred to several tens of thousands of euros. It all depends on what's behind the word “website.”
And there's a detail many people miss: depending on your region, part of the bill can be funded. We'll get to that. First, the real numbers.
The real prices, no detours
Build price, excluding yearly fees and excluding tax:
| Type of site | Range (€) | For whom |
|---|---|---|
| Express template — 1 page, junior freelancer | 500 – 1,500 | Testing, a minimal presence |
| Pro brochure site — 3 to 6 pages, experienced freelancer | 1,500 – 5,000 | Most small businesses, shops, craftspeople |
| Agency brochure site | 5,000 – 15,000 | Established brand, high finish |
| E-commerce or online booking | 5,000 – 30,000+ | Selling or booking directly online |
A neighbourhood shop, a craftsperson, a practice: you're almost always on the second line. A polished, fast brochure site that's found on Google — not a €20,000 portal.
What makes the price vary
Three things, above all, explain why the same “brochure site” sells for anywhere from one to five times the price:
- Template or custom. A tweaked template costs little and is recognisable. A design built for you takes extra days of work — and it shows too.
- Content. Who writes the copy? Who takes the photos? Many low quotes assume you provide everything. Yet sloppy content ruins the finest of sites.
- SEO. A site no one finds on Google serves no one. Structure, speed, Google listing, local content: that's real work. Absent from the quote, it's not free — it's just not done.
The fees no one puts on the invoice
The build price isn't the total cost. Two or three lines come back every year:
- The domain name (your .fr or .com): around €10 to €15 a year.
- Hosting: from €50 to €300 a year depending on the solution.
- Maintenance: updates, backups, security. On you, on a plan, or neglected — your choice.
The reflex to have
Make sure the domain name and hosting are in YOUR name, not the provider's. Otherwise, you're renting your own site.
“What about the France Num cheque?”
It's the first question that comes up, and the honest answer surprises many: the famous national €500 cheque, launched during the recovery plan, has been closed since 2021. It was not renewed. France Num still exists, but it's a State information portal, not a desk that signs cheques.
What does exist is regional aid. Several regions — Île-de-France, Occitanie, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and others — offer “digital cheques” or equivalent schemes. The principle is often the same: coverage of around 50% of the pre-tax amount of your project, up to a few thousand euros, for a first digitalisation project.
Amounts, conditions, and even whether the scheme exists vary from one region to the next. Before signing anything, check yours.
Where to look (and when)
The official search engine on francenum.gouv.fr lists active aid by region and project type. Your CCI or CMA (chambers of commerce and trade) can also guide you, even help build the application. Important: an aid request is generally made BEFORE ordering the site, not after.
The trap of the “free” site
A free builder, a Facebook page instead of a site: tempting when the budget is tight. But “free” has a hidden price. The site lives on a subdomain you don't own, it sometimes shows the platform's ads, and the day you want to leave, you start from scratch. SEO, meanwhile, is nearly nonexistent on these entry-level plans.
A free site is a storefront you rent without ever holding the keys.
The fair price
At Muji Lab, we build brochure sites for small businesses, shops and freelancers: mobile-first, fast, ranked on their city. No endless meetings, no quote that balloons with every exchange — the right scope, at the right price. And if regional aid can fund part of the project, we'll tell you which ones to look at.
Want a clear quote, and to know which grants apply to you?
Chat on WhatsApp
The right price, in France as anywhere, isn't the lowest. It's the one where you know what you're paying for, what you own, and who answers when you call.
A website isn't an arm and a leg. It's an investment — and, played well, one of the rare ones that can be partly reimbursed.
Frequently asked questions
Does the France Num cheque still exist in 2026?
The national €500 cheque has been closed since 2021 and was not renewed. France Num remains the official information portal, but financial aid now comes mainly through the regions.
How do I know if my region offers aid?
The aid search engine on francenum.gouv.fr filters by region and project type. Your CCI or CMA can also help. Remember to apply before ordering the site.
Are the prices shown pre-tax?
Yes, the ranges in this article are pre-tax amounts. For a VAT-registered business, VAT is recoverable; for a non-registered micro-entreprise, the tax-included price is what you actually pay. Always ask for a quote that's clear on this.
How long to go live?
Usually one to three weeks for a brochure site, depending on the number of pages and how quickly you provide your content and photos.
