The “garden city” on the hills behind Cannes owes its nickname to its landscaped territory, largely devoted to the construction of private villas. According to statistics recorded in 1999, 62 % of dwellings here are houses rather than apartments. Furthermore, this village with its 19,910 inhabitants is clearly focused on prestige. Read on...
The flagships of the Côte d'Azur - Villefranche-sur-Mer, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Eze and Roquebrune-Cap-Martin to the east, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Antibes, Cannes and Mougins to the west - are well-known for their very desirable properties. But the business capital of the Côte d’Azur, the fifth largest city in France and the second largest in the PACA region, with 348,720 inhabitants, also has its share of prestigious addresses. Proof in pictures… Read on...
Drawing a comparison between these two villages involves distinguishing between south and north, the plains and the rocky promontory, vegetable and mineral. Local estate-agents describe these addresses, as authentic as they are select, in the Alpilles. An excursion to the heart of Provence... Read on...
The Principality of Monaco cannot be compared to any other destination, whether in terms of its real estate, prices or clients. While striving to finally get rid of its “tax haven” tag, the second smallest state in the world after the Vatican continues to prove its uniqueness. Read on...
Classified as a Regional Park in 1977, the famous mountain range lies between the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and the plain of the Vaucluse. Fields of lavender, oakwoods, ochre rock and limestone outcrops… the scenery is ever-changing. Read on...
The famous little town in the Alpilles which has inspired many artists, including Van Gogh, combines authenticity and elegance, tranquillity and quality of life... Criteria that guarantee the value of property investments here. Professionals fill in the details... Read on...
The most densely wooded “département” in France, just before Les Landes, the Var boasts a coastline 420 km long, including its islands. A joyful mix of creeks and fine sandy beaches, this shoreline is targetted by a well-heeled clientele. Ranging from 1 to 100 million euros, the very wide price bracket reflects the area’s diversity. Read on...
If this “chequerboard” village with 11,900 inhabitants, 12 km from Cannes, 14 km from Antibes and 31 km from Nice, has offered a blend of charm and authenticity since the 16th century, it is to the creation of the Sophia-Antipolis science park in 1969 that it owes its development. Our experts fill in the details... Read on...
From the 15th-century Citadel via the original fishing village to one of the world’s most highly-prized seaside resorts, Saint-Tropez has lived an extraordinary destiny. Even though we regularly hear about competition from other trendy destinations, this unique address in the Var still steers a steady course. Read on...
Of Anglo-Saxon origin, the concept has long been popular on the Côte d’Azur. And landscaped estates dotted with luxury villas are still burgeoning. Concern for security, a need for services or the guarantee of like-minded neighbours fuel the success of these properties with special and well-entrenched characteristics... Read on...
The excellent reputation of the area defined by the three coastal resorts of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Beaulieu and Villefranche-sur-Mer dates back to the 19th century. Over the decades, the renown of this maritime site, preserved from rampant urbanisation, continued to spread to the point of drawing the world's wealthiest elite each and every year. Read on...
If the whole world knows about the most festive of all fishing ports, on the front covers of celebrity magazines every summer, the initiated appreciate Ramatuelle and Gassin, the charm of medieval villages and the beautiful countryside of the Var. Mediterranean landscapes succeed one another in a serene and bucolic atmosphere. Read on...
The combination of a natural setting of renowned beauty, a varied architectural heritage, first-class hospitality structures and leisure facilities explain why 10.3 million visitors make the trip every year. Just like property sales, rentals on the Riviera falter under the yoke of successive crises, but never collapse. A review of of 2009, expectations for 2010... Read on...
The Alpes-Maritimes and the Var benefit from a beautiful seafront served, among other things, by a busy international airport. The capes are the highest expression of a wonderful life-style on the Côte d’Azur. Cap Ferrat, Cap d’Antibes and the Saint-Tropez peninsula are envied all over the world. Read on...
From a simple niche at the turn of this century to a market in its own right, the contemporary trend is apparently dethroning the legendary Provençal style among discerning buyers. Focus on a movement which has become a way of life, whether in Brussels, London, Dubai or Cannes. Read on...
