Cynics aiming to pare down the appeal of the micro-state to its tax advantages do not know the Principality nor its cultivation of the fine art of living. Focus on a dual market, in which buyers wanting to settle here permanently rub shoulders with investors determined to under-pin the security of their assets. Read on...
A view of the Eiffel Tower, a top-floor apartment with terrace on Place Vendôme, a private mansion in Saint Germain des Prés… Such captions fan desires and spark immediate interest. Comprising a niche market on the property scene, outstanding properties are accompanied by basic characteristics that never change. A highly-prized market sector which is very active and continues to draw a clientele both French and international. Read on...
The city of Nice stretches out below this hill rising to an altitude of 191 metres on the eastern edge of town. A real amphitheatre facing the Mediterranean, it offers a sweeping view of the Bay of Angels, a panorama much admired by an international clientele. Read on...
Real estate does not escape from fads and fashions. While the past few years have been marked by enthusiasm for town centres and coastal areas, we are now seeing renewed interest in more countrified settings, privacy, peace and quiet… Read on...
Almost 700 acres of lush vegetation lapped by the waves... At the gateway to Monaco and about 20 minutes from the Nice Côte d’Azur international airport, the “Millionaires’ Cape” plays host to some 500 villas. Homes which change hands at astronomical prices... by Laetitia Rossi Read on...
The villa no longer reigns supreme on the Côte d’Azur. At a time when we are seeing a return to urban centres, the so-called “luxury” apartment seems to be much more fashionable. On condition that it offers generous living space, an unimpeded view and a terrace more like a garden than a balcony. By Laetitia Rossi Read on...
Each year, the Croisette puts on a show, hosting the legendary International Film Festival with due pomp and ceremony. The sun reigns supreme on the bay of Cannes, its palatial hotels and luxury boutiques. A fortnight of “glitz and glamour” that the Happy Few staying a few metres from the Palais des Festivals reserve from one year to the next. By Laetitia Rossi Read on...
So close yet so different… The first, laid out like an amphitheatre on the Mediterranean, gives priority to colourful buildings and superb plunging views. The second, languishing on the shore, recalls the “Belle Epoque”, a sumptuous era when members of the world’s elite succumbed to Beaulieu’s charm, leaving their architectural imprint on this luxuriant territory. Read on...
Passing fad or long-term investment ? After seven decades of topping the league of the favourite destinations of the world’s well-heeled, investing in Saint-Tropez, and around its gulf, still carries all the votes. Read on...
Picture-postcard scenery admired all over the world, a privileged natural area between the sea and mountains, towns with historic appeal… All contributing to the popularity of seasonal rentals, a market often looked upon by estate-agents as a springboard towards an acquisition. By Laetitia Rossi Read on...
Even though the international scene is not exactly encouraging, prime addresses on the Côte d’Azur still act as magnets on those who can afford to combine personal enjoyment with rock-solid investments. By Laetitia Rossi Read on...
A great place to live or stay in the chic, countrified hinterland behind Cannes, Mougins is renowned internationally for both its art-galleries and good restaurants. This garden village has in fact been evocatively dubbed by the magazine L’Express as the “Neuilly of the Côte d’Azur”. Read on...
So-called “Belle Epoque” architecture reigned supreme from 1850 to 1925, a sumptuous period for the Côte d’Azur, which then acted as a magnet for nobility and the very wealthy of Europe. From the Italian frontier to the border with the Var, these historic buildings unfurl all their charm. By Laetitia Rossi Read on...
Fans of prestigious properties set their sights on Garavan, a neighbourhood in this tourist resort with 29,200 residents on the French-Italian border, or the cape if they opt for Roquebrune, a commune rubbing shoulders with Monaco. Our experts take us on a tour… By Laetitia Rossi Read on...
The eastern end of the Alpes-Maritimes has a string of communes offering undeniable charm : Villefranche-sur-Mer, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Eze and Cap d’Ail. Real amphitheatres overlooking the Mediterranean, they all enjoy international renown. Read on...
