Maisons du Sud-Ouest

A couple in both life and work, Lorène Weber and Edouard Gruson founded Maisons du Sud-Ouest in Biarritz in 2002. With a well-stocked portfolio of properties for both sale and rent, the agency stands out for its wide range of services.

Sales, seasonal and long-term rentals, property management, conciergerie..., Maisons du Sud-Ouest in Biarritz handles a multitude of services intended to provide its clients with closeness and support. From Biarritz to Guéthary via Anglet, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Cap Breton, Seignosse and Hossegor, where a second agency was opened 6 years ago with Alexandre Baylaucq, Maisons du Sud-Ouest is active in the region’s most highly-prized areas, offering properties of charm and luxury residences. “For seasonal rentals, we propose high-end properties surrounded by several acres of grounds with pools and tennis courts, ideally located less than 1 kilometre from the beaches,” explains Edouard Gruson. “For this type of property, you can expect to pay from 10,000 to 15,000 € per week. We also have elegant villas with pools which can be rented from 5,000 to 10,000 € per week, pretty town houses offering a “walk-everywhere” lifestyle from 3,000 to 4000 € per week, and apartments with terraces from 1,000 to 1,500 € per week. On this highly competitive market, our strong point is offering availability 7 days a week. We are here to respond to all problems and try to meet everyone’s wishes.” As for sales, the market on the French Basque Coast is still very active, drawing buyers particularly fond of this “walk-everywhere” lifestyle. “Demand is increasingly strong,” says Lorène Weber. “We recently sold an artist’s house of 85 m2 in the centre of Biarritz surrounded by a garden of 500 m2 for 535,000 €. The price bracket in Biarritz ranges from 6,000 to 12,000 € per sq.m for the most prestigious properties. Biarritz, Guéthary, Anglet and Chiberta attract the highest demand. Our buyers often come from seasonal rentals, a service for which we have a rather exceptional rate of repeat business. Our clients’ loyalty is a sign of trust and ensures a real connection between all our services.”

Maisons du Sud-Ouest, 36 avenue Carnot, Biarritz (05 59 41 08 62). www.maisonsudouest.com

Located in the Moulin Barbot neighbourhood in Anglet, near beaches and shops, this elegant contemporary villa with a pool is surrounded by two terraces and offers a beautiful view of the ocean. Its living space of 147m2 is comprised of light and airy living rooms, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Parking space. From rent from 683 to 713 € per night.

Built in 1971 by architect Jean-Rapahël Hébrard, this property of 670 m2 on a hill in Arcangues offers sumptuous views of the ocean and mountains, a large park with a pool and terraces. Its living rooms with lofty volumes are accompained by 7 bedrooms. A wine cellar and double garage complete the property. Between 3 and 4 M €.

Originally from Paris, Lorène Weber and Edouard Gruson left the capital to live on the Basque Coast. In the year 2000, they created a website with 360° property tours before launching their agency Maisons du Sud-Ouest in Biarritz in 2002. In 2013, it was joined by a branch in Hossegor.