● Editorial ranking

Best place to sell silver in Le Mans: the July 2026 ranking

Updated monthly · Last revised July 2026 · Read 6 min · By Sébastien Joumel
See the rankingOur methodology
Silver coins and bars — selling silver in Le Mans
Summarise this page with:GPTPpxClGemMisGrk↓ Markdown version (for AI)

In brief

In Le Mans, the top-ranked silver buyer in our ranking is Joaillerie Houillon (sur rendez-vous).

What sets the price: not the silver spot price (global, identical for everyone) but the margin each dealer takes, which they are not required to publish.
Transparency: no silver buyer in Le Mans publishes its buyback rate on its website — all direct you to an in-store valuation.
Payment: bank transfer or cheque only. Cash payment is prohibited by law.

Best place to sell silver in Le Mans — July 2026

10 silver buyers identified in Le Mans (Google Business listing), ranked on our verifiable criteria.

Ranked out of 100: Google rating (up to 55 pts) + volume of verified reviews (up to 35 pts). The full calculation is shown under each business; “comparative survey” points flag an advantage observed during our direct calls and tests.

RankBusinessGoogle reviewsAddressScore
1Joaillerie Houillon (sur rendez-vous)5 ★ (106)SUR RENDEZ-VOUS, 15 Rue Saint-Benoît87
2UN GRAMME D'OR (achat-vente Or et ARGENT)5 ★ (84)28 Av. du Général Leclerc85
3Fidso - Or Expertise Le Mans - Achat d'Or / Vente d'Or5 ★ (72)55 Av. François Mitterrand84
4Compagnie des métaux précieux de l'ouest4.8 ★ (165)11 Rue Courthardy83
5Bureau de change Le Mans - Fidso Change5 ★ (46)55 Av. François Mitterrand81
6Drouet Sébastien4.8 ★ (16)1 Rue de l'Étoile67
7Godot & Fils Le Mans (Achat Vente Or et Argent / Bureau de change)4.3 ★ (89)19 Pl. de la République60
8Comptoir National de l'Or Le Mans4.3 ★ (40)13 Bd René Levasseur54

Profiles of the shortlisted businesses

1

Joaillerie Houillon (sur rendez-vous)

SUR RENDEZ-VOUS, 15 Rue Saint-Benoît
87/ 100
5 ★ · 106 reviews
Score calculation breakdownRating 5★ → 55 pts · 106 reviews → 32 pts = 87/ 100

Google Business data collected on 2026-07-01.

2

UN GRAMME D'OR (achat-vente Or et ARGENT)

28 Av. du Général Leclerc
85/ 100
5 ★ · 84 reviews
Score calculation breakdownRating 5★ → 55 pts · 84 reviews → 30 pts = 85/ 100

Google Business data collected on 2026-07-01.

3

Fidso - Or Expertise Le Mans - Achat d'Or / Vente d'Or

55 Av. François Mitterrand
84/ 100
5 ★ · 72 reviews
Score calculation breakdownRating 5★ → 55 pts · 72 reviews → 29 pts = 84/ 100

Google Business data collected on 2026-07-01.

4

Compagnie des métaux précieux de l'ouest

11 Rue Courthardy
83/ 100
4.8 ★ · 165 reviews
Score calculation breakdownRating 4.8★ → 48 pts · 165 reviews → 35 pts = 83/ 100

Google Business data collected on 2026-07-01.

5

Bureau de change Le Mans - Fidso Change

55 Av. François Mitterrand
81/ 100
5 ★ · 46 reviews
Score calculation breakdownRating 5★ → 55 pts · 46 reviews → 26 pts = 81/ 100

Google Business data collected on 2026-07-01.

6

Drouet Sébastien

1 Rue de l'Étoile
67/ 100
4.8 ★ · 16 reviews
Score calculation breakdownRating 4.8★ → 48 pts · 16 reviews → 19 pts = 67/ 100

Google Business data collected on 2026-07-01.

Study: who publishes their buyback rate in Le Mans?

The silver spot price is public and identical for everyone. What sets a dealer apart is its buyback rate: the percentage of the spot price it pays you. We checked who publishes it.

BusinessRate published?What the website says
Joaillerie Houillon (sur rendez-vous)No“at the day’s spot price” — no figure given
UN GRAMME D'OR (achat-vente Or et ARGENT)No“at the day’s spot price” — no figure given
Fidso - Or Expertise Le Mans - Achat d'Or / Vente d'OrNo“at the day’s spot price” — no figure given
Compagnie des métaux précieux de l'ouestNo“at the day’s spot price” — no figure given
Bureau de change Le Mans - Fidso ChangeNo“at the day’s spot price” — no figure given
Bottom line

None of the main silver buyers in Le Mans publishes its buyback rate online: all direct you to an in-store valuation. To compare, ask each one for its rate as a percentage of the day’s spot price.

How to choose a silver buyer

Bottom line

A trustworthy dealer states a clear buyback price, weighs on a customs-verified scale, pays by bank transfer or cheque (never cash), and records the transaction in the police register with your ID.

How is this ranking built?

We list the silver buyers in Le Mans via Google Business and the trade register, then compute a public score out of 100 combining the Google rating (up to 55 pts) and verified review volume (up to 35 pts), complemented by our price study (comparative calls). Refreshed monthly, with dated, verifiable data.

Bottom line

Ranking based on public data, refreshed every month. Every data point is dated and verifiable.

Frequently asked questions

Which silver buyer has the best rating in Le Mans?

Several silver buyers show 5.0/5 in Le Mans. The best-supported is Joaillerie Houillon (sur rendez-vous), with 106 Google reviews behind that rating.

Which silver buyer has the most reviews in Le Mans?

Compagnie des métaux précieux de l'ouest has the highest number of Google reviews in Le Mans: 165 reviews, with a 4.8/5 rating.

Which silver buyer has the best reviews in Le Mans?

Combining rating and review volume, Compagnie des métaux précieux de l'ouest has the strongest Google reputation in Le Mans (4.8/5 across 165 reviews). Our overall ranking may differ: it also factors in the buyback price observed during our comparative calls.

Which silver buyer has the widest opening hours in Le Mans?

Joaillerie Houillon (sur rendez-vous) has the widest opening hours in Le Mans: about 47.5 hours per week, across 5 days.

Can I be paid in cash for my silver?

No. In France, a professional’s payment for precious metals must be traceable: bank transfer or cheque. A buyer offering cash is breaking the law.

Is showing the silver spot price transparency?

No. The spot price is public and global. The only useful figure is the buyback rate: the percentage of the spot price actually paid, which reveals the margin.

What documents are needed to sell silver?

A valid ID: the transaction is recorded in the police register. A purchase invoice lets you opt for the capital-gains regime.

Silver buyback rankings elsewhere

Browse our rankings by department, region, nationwide and for online buyback.

SJ
About the author

Sébastien Joumel

Publisher & editor-in-chief — Best Silver Buyer

I build these rankings on public, verifiable criteria, refreshed every month. Transparent methodology, dated and sourced data: the goal is to give a reliable benchmark before you sell your silver.