The French toilet market showcases unique preferences blending functionality with timeless design. As bathroom aesthetics gain importance, consumers carefully select toilets that complement their living spaces. This guide explores France’s current best-selling toilet categories.
1. Wall-Hung Toilets: Space-Saving Elegance
Wall hung rimless wc
- Size:515(L)*355(W)*340(H)mm
- trap:180mm
- Toilet seat:UF/PP
- CE standerd
Wall hung rimless wc
- Size:515(L)*355(W)*340(H)mm
- P-trap:180mm
- Toilet seat:UF/PP
- CE standerd
- Color: Black
Wall-mounted toilets dominate 42% of French bathroom renovations (2023 market data). These toilets feature concealed cisterns within walls, creating streamlined silhouettes. French homeowners prefer this toilet style for:
- 28% extra floor visibility in compact bathrooms
- Simplifiedtoilet cleaning with no base crevices
- Customizable installation heights (28-40cm from floor)
FOHOME brands offer wall-hung toilets with quick-release systems for easy maintenance. The average French bathroom saves 0.4m² floor space by choosing this toilet type.
2. One-Piece Toilets: Hygienic Minimalism
- Back to wall toilet
- Size:525(L)*360(W)*410(H)mm
- P-trap:180mm
- Soft Close seat cover
French consumers purchase over 650,000 one-piece toilets annually. These seamless designs eliminate the tank-bowl junction where 73% of bacterial buildup occurs (French Sanitary Research Institute). Key advantages include:
- 40% fewer surface joints versus two-piece toilets
- Ergonomic contours matching French bathroom dimensions
- Compatible with standard 110mm toilet drains
Manufacturers like Geberit use antimicrobial glazes on these toilets, reducing cleaning frequency by 31% according to consumer reports.
3. Dual-Flush Toilets: Regulatory Compliance
- Washdown two-piece toilet
- Size:640(L)*380(W)*745(H)mm
- P-trap: 180mm
- S-trap: 220mm
- Quick close seat cover
- Washdown two-piece toilet
- Size:655(L)*370(W)*770(H)mm
- P-trap:180mm
- S-trap:220mm
- Soft Close seat cover
Since France’s 2021 water conservation laws, dual-flush toilets became mandatory in new constructions. These toilets offer:
- 6L full flush / 3L reduced flush options
- 62% average water savings versus single-flush toilets
- Government rebates up to €150 per compliant toilet
Market leader SFA reports 89% of French toilet buyers prioritize water efficiency. Their bestselling model uses only 3.2L per full flush while meeting strict French NF flushing standards.
- Corner Toilets: Space Optimization
Accounting for 12% of urban toilet sales, triangular-shaped corner toilets solve spatial challenges in:
- Parisian attic conversions (average 1.8m² bathrooms)
- Historic building powder rooms
- En-suite bathroom configurations
Villeroy & Boch’s 35° angled toilet models maintain standard bowl dimensions while fitting into 75cm corner spaces. Installation requires specialized offset toilet drains but gains 22% more usable area.
Technical Considerations for French Buyers
When selecting toilets, French consumers verify:
- NF EN 997 certification (mandatory for all toilets sold in France)
- Water efficiency class (A++ being highest)
- Compatibility with French 32cm or 40cm rough-in measurements
- Availability of toilet-matching bidets (still present in 28% of southern French homes)
Market Trends & Future Outlook
The French toilet market shows:
- 2% annual growth in water-saving toilet sales
- Increasing demand for quick-install toilet solutions (rental properties account for 38% of sales)
- Emerging preference for matte-finish toilets over glossy surfaces
With 1.7 million toilets replaced annually in France, manufacturers continue innovating within these established categories while respecting French design traditions and regulatory requirements.
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