All along the Basque Coast as far as Les Landes, the architectural landscape is being reinvented in pursuit of aspirations for a smart modern style. From Biarritz to Hossegor, enviable houses offering contemporary architecture are winning the approval of both French and foreign clients used to a tasteful lifestyle combined with a full array of comfort. Focus on a market experiencing a real boom… Read on...
Renowned for its chic, bourgeois atmosphere, this vast arrondissement on the Right Bank and the west side of Paris offers a motley collection of property markets. Its proximity to the Eiffel Tower and other remarkable sites such as Trocadéro still draws a foreign clientele resulting in rising prices, whereas other neighbourhoods have witnessed a considerable decline since the crisis, especially for large surface areas. Read on...
The reputation of this old village in a pleasant setting goes well beyond the boundaries of France. And not solely because it plays host to the technopolis of Sophia-Antipolis… Read on...
From its sumptuous past, Biarritz has preserved outstanding buildings, much appreciated in the second half of the 19th century by the crowned heads of Europe and wealthy families of the era. Benefiting from prime locations and remarkable architecture, these proud residences still draw buyers today, but are rare on the market and thus very costly. Read on...
Estate-agents look back over a buoyant 2015, underpinned by a European clientele appreciative of the high-quality living conditions, infrastructures and charm of the Principality, a hub for culture and entertainment basking in the Riviera sun. Read on...
With streets and neighbourhoods boasting a very rich past, the 4th arrondissement is steeped in all the historic charm of Paris. The centre of the French capital enjoys a great deal of affection, and offers an outstanding heritage and cultural assets that appeal to the French, Italians and Anglo-Saxons. A lively property market wtih a strong and steady demand… Read on...
A seaside resort well-known for its surfing spots and one of Europe’s loveliest golf-courses, Hossegor benefits from a wonderful natural heritage. Its holiday atmosphere characterizes a property market almost exclusively comprised of second residences. Focus on a commune which is also very popular among foreign buyers… Read on...
Impressive buildings characterized by elegance and nobility, private mansions in Paris fall into the category of exceptional properties. Highly coveted by a wealthy foreign clientele keen on the French art of living, these golden nuggets are rare on the property scene and inevitably bear astronomical price-tags. Read on...
The specific nature of the penthouse is its combination of all the main criteria applied by affluent clients fond of urban living : a view, privacy, quietness, space, proximity and practicality. Focus on these rare properties suspended between sky and sea, at the heart of towns on the Riviera… Read on...
At the gateway to the centre of Biarritz, these two luxuriant addresses benefit from an outstanding natural setting marked by the presence of a golf-course. Underpinned by high-quality properties, these residential areas are drawing a growing number of buyers fond of peacefulness and nature. Read on...
This town to the west of the Alpes-Maritimes owes its development and “Belle Epoque” buildings to Lord Brougham and the English aristocracy of the late 19th century. Though its worldwide renown can naturally be credited to its International Film Festival, widely covered by the media, the setting provided by this former fishing port, and its idyllic climate. Read on...
The beating heart of the Left Bank, home to very popular places such as the Luxembourg Gardens and Café de Flore, the 6th arrondissement posts some of the highest prices in Paris and confirms its on-going magnetism. It still casts its spell on a French and foreign clientele wanting to set down their roots here. Transactions are surfing along at a merry pace, with prices putting up good resistance to the market’s ups-and-downs. Read on...
Houses and apartments in Biarritz offering the privilege of a clear view of the ocean are rare and always in high demand. Focus on a micro-market in which buyers are more than ready to pay considerable sums for prime locations… Read on...
Sublime and beneficial, the indoor pool ranks among new luxury appointments alongside private gyms, hammams and other amenities encouraging a healthy life-style. Representing a new type of elegance and joining the quest for well-being typical of our day and age, it is the crowning glory of a few rare homes in Paris. Spotlight on a highly-coveted water feature… Read on...
A neighbour to the Principality of Monaco, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin is a modern town, but also a magnificent hill-top village with an ancient castle. It is in fact comprised of three sectors : the cape, Carnolès and Saint-Roman… Micro-markets which appeal to an international clientele looking for second residences, or year-round homes in the case of those working in the micro-state. Read on...
