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...
Houses and apartments in Biarritz offering the privilege of a clear view of the ocean are rare and always in high demand. Focus on a micro-market in which buyers are more than ready to pay considerable sums for prime locations… Read on...
Sublime and beneficial, the indoor pool ranks among new luxury appointments alongside private gyms, hammams and other amenities encouraging a healthy life-style. Representing a new type of elegance and joining the quest for well-being typical of our day and age, it is the crowning glory of a few rare homes in Paris. Spotlight on a highly-coveted water feature… Read on...
A neighbour to the Principality of Monaco, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin is a modern town, but also a magnificent hill-top village with an ancient castle. It is in fact comprised of three sectors : the cape, Carnolès and Saint-Roman… Micro-markets which appeal to an international clientele looking for second residences, or year-round homes in the case of those working in the micro-state. Read on...
Attracting a considerable number of Parisian and foreign clients keen on modern homes with lofty volumes, Bordeaux and its surrounding area have benefited from a real boost giving priority to the contemporary style. Read on...
Exalting atmospheres, outsize living space, highly sophisticated decor : the tone is set ! Without standing on formality, these apartments achieve the summum of elegance through interior decor calibrated down to the tiniest detail, the epitome of chic. A self-assertive style unveiling freely flowing atmospheres of rare and highly desirable beauty. Read on...
Bearing aloft the identity of south-western France and constituting one of the region’s major charms, Basque houses are today as popular ever. Spotlight on these colourful residences testifying to the flamboyant history of the Basque Coast which, without sacrificing their authenticity, have opened their doors to appealing modernity. Read on...
