Creator of the “Art Homes” concept, Gérard Faivre deploys all his inspiration, talent and experience of over 16 years in proposing for sale luxury apartments and properties ready to move in. After conquering Provence, he has made Paris his muse, offering foreign clients turnkey homes with ultra-modern comfort : an instant success ! 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...
A bright idea that saw the light of day at the dead of night ! Such is the genesis of the Terrasses et Jardins agency, launched on May 1st, 1999. Its founder, the visionary Benoit Vitu, set his bets on this very specific speciality in the real-estate market. Seventeen years later, he can lay claim to resounding success, with three agencies and an ever-growing list of mandates. 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...
Situated at the very heart of Le Marais, the Villaret Immobilier agency was launched in 1996 by brothers Vincent and François-Régis Moussion, formerly of the contemporary art market. Which no doubt explains the esthetic motivations they both share. Encounter with an avant-garde duo on the eve of the 20th anniversary of their family enterprise. 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...
Founded in 1963 in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence by Emile Garcin, the group of the same name can pride itself on achieving renown stretching well beyond the borders of the Luberon. From Paris to Marrakesh, Geneva to Brussels, Emile Garcin now has 30 agencies including a brand new office inaugurated in September in Toulouse. Interview with Nathalie Garcin in Paris… 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...
