Straddling the Right and Left Banks of Paris, between Place St Sulpice, Rue Barbet de Jouy and Avenue Georges V, the Agence Varenne, exclusive partner of the Savills Group for residential properties in Paris, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The chance for its co-founder, Hugues de La Morandière, to reflect on the road travelled thus far, and his vision of the profession… Read on...
A dream for the French and an international legend since the publication of the very famous “A Year in Provence” by Peter Mayle, the English author who fell for the charm of the Luberon. Excursion to the heart of a region both appealing and diverse… Read on...
Nestling against backdrops of manicured greenery, these houses benefit from idyllic environments mostly attracting fans of the little white ball, but also those fond of nature and peacefulness. Along the Basque Coast, home to a succession of over a dozen golf-courses, the market consists of a plethora of desirable properties offering contemporary or period architecture, mainly sought after by buyers of second residences. Read on...
Paris, the City of Light, has retained all its potential for attracting the interest of both French and foreign investors. Its beautiful architecture, its historic character, its refinement and, above all, its prices that are rather reasonable compared to other cities around the world, all place Paris in a very good position on the market for second residences. Read on...
The Palais des Festivals, undoubtedly the place attracting the most media coverage on the Côte d’Azur, the Majestic-Barrière, Carlton and Martinez, some of the world’s most renowned palatial hotels… It’s hard to imagine that the famous shoreline prom in Cannes was not yet fit for carriages just a century and a half ago… Read on...
Since 2005, the famous auction house of Sotheby’s has offered its expertise in the sale and rental of apartments. It has two agencies in Paris, one on the Right Bank, the other on the Left. Orchestrated by Fabrice Le Ruyet and Pascal Constans, Sotheby’s International Realty has made its worldwide network its most important asset… Read on...
A highly-prized address and the most illustrious town on the Basque coast, Biarritz is the subject of steady demand from buyers looking for apartments. They focus on its lively centre with lots of shops, where everything can be done on foot, and its art of living still acts like a magnet on Parisians and other city-dwellers from elsewhere in Europe. Read on...
As early as the 19th century, White Russians and the British set their sights on this cape, then largely dedicated to the cultivation of flowers. Some 150 years later, it still acts like a magnet on a wealthy international clientele in search of peacefulness, lush vegetation and picture-postcard scenery. Read on...
Ideally situated between Bayonne and Biarritz, this vast commune occupying an area of 27 km2 is characterized by properties of quality and a wonderful environment between beaches and the forest. Fuelled by extensive development and lots of freedom in terms of architecture, Anglet has won its place on the podium of the most sought-after addresses in the Basque Country. Read on...
Small by virtue of size and confidentiality yet big in consideration of its clientele and the quality of its listings, the agency founded 22 years ago by Philippe Menager believes that real estate can be sold as works of art and has been seeking out properties large or small but with an exceptional quality that warrants a place on their books. It is now going international. Read on...
Neighbourhoods in the centre of Paris have retained their share of popularity, mainly attracting a French and Parisian clientele fond of their charming architecture, enviable locations and liveliness. Posting a very wide range of prices, the first four arrondissements in Paris play host to elegant apartments and outstanding properties while also offering appealing opportunities for first-time buyers… Read on...
This town of fountains and art is, in fact, one of France’s most well-known communes after Paris and Cannes. Laying claim to a territory of 45,950 acres with over 137,000 residents, this town founded in 122 B.C is a highly coveted address… Read on...
Associated with a very French art of living, noble and prestigious, the 7th is one of the capital’s most desirable arrondissements. Posting high prices - the most expensive after those in the 6th -, this district has long been a magnet for a well-heeled French clientele and foreigners with a taste for the spirit and stylishness of Paris. Read on...
From Biarritz to Saint-Jean-de-Luz via Hossegor or Seignosse, the Basque coast and Les Landes are drawing a growing number of holidaymakers fond of the life-style and idyllic scenery offered by this part of France. While apartments are very popular, houses with swimming pools are the most sought-after properties among the region’s French and foreign clientele. Focus on a market experiencing a real boom… Read on...
Sketched out by Avenue Montaigne, Avenue George V and the Avenue des Champs-Elysées, the aptly-named “Golden Triangle” owes its renown to its luxury boutiques, theatres, restaurants, palatial hotels, embassies, and some of the capital’s most prestigious properties. The area is in high demand from foreign clients and inevitably posts high prices… Read on...
