An iconic address and a highly-prized port-of-call, the town of Biarritz has preserved a luxurious middle-class architectural heritage comprised of numerous Art Deco buildings and elegant residences on the seafront. Spotlight on a privileged and active property market which makes light of the economic crisis. Read on...
This area formed by Villefranche, Beaulieu-sur-Mer and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat benefits from a natural setting as idyllic as its geographical position between the international Nice Côte d’Azur airport and the very select Principality of Monaco. Read on...
More than ever before, so-called “terrace apartments” are polishing their image and brightening the lives of Parisians who dearly miss nature. Rare in the capital, these delightful cocoons allowing owners to benefit from fine weather are often worth their weight in gold. Spotlight on a highly-coveted market which is not affected by the crunch... Read on...
It has preserved its aura and prestige, and has long been a dream for both Parisians and foreigners who admire its splendid freestone buildings, hidden courtyards, boutiques and art-galleries. A well-to-do arrondissement, the most expensive in Paris after the 6th, the 7th arrondissement offers a diverse array of accommodation, including many exceptional properties. Focus on this desirable neighbourhood with two different facets… Read on...
This neighbourhood on the east side of Cannes, undoubtedly one of the classiest in this town in the Alpes-Maritimes, is also the most homogeneous, with exclusive villas and residences offering top-notch amenities. As regards the type of properties available, the buyer is spoilt for choice on this market of remarkably high quality… Read on...
Lofty volumes, open-space layout, leisure areas, trendy decor… Designed to reflect today’s tastes, contemporary houses offer living conditions tailormade to suit the era. Focus on these ultra-modern properties and their markets in Paris and the suburbs… Read on...
One of the eight territories comprising Le Var stretches from La Croix-Valmer to Sainte-Maxime via a certain little port, long a favourite among the stars. With its picture-postcard scenery, the gulf gives priority to fabulous sandy beaches, lush vegetation and authentic little villages. Focus on Saint-Tropez, Sainte-Maxime and Grimaud… Read on...
With over 10 million visitors every year, the Côte d’Azur is France’s second most important tourist destination after Paris, itself one of the world’s most popular cities. In the Alpes-Maritimes and the Var, hospitality is more than a mere activity : it is an historic vocation. Read on...
Traditionally known as an upper middle-class neighbourhood, the 16th arrondissement is popular among Parisian families. It has a vast offering of properties consisting of many large apartments and sumptuous private mansions. Its leafy setting, prestigious addresses, and proximity to reputable schools are just some of its assets. A blue-chip investment... Read on...
Home to almost 5,000 residents, Villefranche-sur-Mer offers one of the loveliest panoramic views in the Alpes-Maritimes. A real amphitheatre facing the Mediterranean, the town rises steeply from sea level to an altitude of 577 metres, unfurling picture-postcard scenery. Read on...
South of the town of Antibes and just east of the seaside resort of Juan-les-Pins, this cape blessed by the gods gives the French term “villégiature” (or holiday destination) all its meaning : radiant sunshine, lush vegetation, a charming coastline lapped by the Mediterranean, and prestigious villas which brought the area international renown. Read on...
Masses of charm, lots of light, lovely high ceilings… Artists’ studios bring esthetes running and have always appealed to Parisian clients. Their rarity explains their prices and their acquisition often results from love at first sight. Focus on the market for these unusual properties and the special art of living they inspire Read on...
Constituting a niche market, private mansions account for a tiny percentage of sales on the Parisian property market. Historic walls, vast surface areas, enchanting gardens, these confidential addresses post prices as spectacular as their esthetic appeal. Focus on a highly selective market… Read on...
Far from the bustle of the Riviera’s large towns, the crowded shoreline and prestigious Croisette, one comes across communes of rural charm, little villages, enchanting places offering peace and quiet, all benefitting from easy access and well-endowed with basic infrastructures. Read on...