Luxuriant settings, sandy beaches, dazzling sea views, sumptuous villas and houses of real charm… This peninsula in Le Var offers picture-postcard scenery. Saint-Tropez, Ramatuelle and Grimaud win all the votes. Read on...
The Regional Nature Park is dotted with villages of genuine charm : Bonnieux, Roussillon, Gordes, Lourmarin. From one day to the next, the Luberon cultivates its own special character, and a reputation that has travelled well beyond the borders of France. An excursion to the land of Provence… Read on...
The nec-plus-ultra on the property market with prices per sq. metre among the most astronomical, penthouses at the very top of residences and buildings are as rare as they are sought-after. A real niche on the market for exceptional homes, the penthouse is aimed at a high-end clientele fond of discreet havens touching the sky and offering stunning views of Paris… Read on...
In a prime location between the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe, the Paris Capital agency, a member of the worldwide Coldwell Banker Previews network, benefits from the international image of this leader in prestige real estate, active in 52 different countries. Headed by former investment banker Patrick Peris, this Parisian agency stands out for its in-depth knowledge of financing for foreign buyers. Read on...
A town of art and history with a rich architectural legacy, Bordeaux shows a penchant for remarkable modernity. On the strength of a property market already very buoyant for older houses, the city is making more and more room for contemporary homes in its residential areas. Focus on a market undergoing real expansion and seeing steady demand from both Parisian and international buyers. Read on...
Opened in April 2007 by Joseph Arida, this agency with a self-explanatory name focuses on the luxury property market in Paris and is characterized for its tailormade service and a solid network of privileged contacts both in France and on the international scene. Interview with its founder who sets the accent on relationhips based on confidentiality and reinstates the all-round scope of the concept of assistance. Read on...
One of the départements welcoming the highest number of tourists in France, the “06” offers over 40 km of beaches and a very densely built-up coast, though its hinterland and hilly areas actually occupy 90 % of the territory. In summer, the coastal area beckons to well-off visitors from all over the world, with Cannes capturing everyone’s attention with its numerous festivals. Read on...
Whether it prolongs an apartment or surrounds a house, a garden is a source of enchantment for city-dwellers. The ultimate dream of Parisians, these properties with areas of natural greenery are rare and change hands at high prices in the capital. Even so, they they are drawing growing interest. From apartments to small town houses and majestic private mansions, a survey of these highly desirable homes… Read on...
All along the Basque Coast as far as Les Landes, the architectural landscape is being reinvented in pursuit of aspirations for a smart modern style. From Biarritz to Hossegor, enviable houses offering contemporary architecture are winning the approval of both French and foreign clients used to a tasteful lifestyle combined with a full array of comfort. Focus on a market experiencing a real boom… Read on...
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...