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F R E N C H R I V I E R A
The French Riviera
remains a favourite
The market in the French
Riviera has been slightly less
active than in recent years, but
for those seeking the luxurious
lifestyle, there truly is nowhere
better, from the incredible
culture and cuisine to the thrill
of the annual Cannes Film
Festival and Monte Carlo Grand
Prix, to mention just two events.
An established destination
for residential investment and
second-home ownership, buyers
are drawn to the Riviera for its
weather, year-round sports and
excellent accessibility, alongside
history and heritage. Russian
buyers, who were a major part of
the international market for the
highest-end properties between
2008 and 2013, are becoming
a rarer breed, with northern
Europeans returning to
purchase in classic locations
near or in Nice and Cannes.
International buyers still
prevail in favoured locations
such as St Tropez and Grimaud,
including Britons, Germans,
Scandinavians and a scattering
of American purchasers. £1m
will buy you a three-bedroom
apartment or villa, while on the
exclusive Cap Ferrat, you can
expect to pay £15m and upwards
for a waterfront location.
ALEX BALKIN
Director, Savills Riviera
LES PARCS DE SAINT-TROPEZ,
VAR COAST, FRANCE
One of the largest villas in St Tropez’s most
prestigious private estate, this property
boasts impressive architecture and
panoramic sea views. Fully renovated five
years ago, it has been beautifully finished
by a leading interior designer, with quality
materials and exquisite attention to detail.
Bedrooms 7 Bathrooms 7
Price POA
Contact Antony Bruni,
GAIRAUT, NICE, FRANCE
This luxurious gated estate in the hills above
Nice offers an unrivalled address and lifestyle.
All of the apartments boast uninterrupted
sea views, and the estate has underground
parking, tennis courts, golf practice, a fitness
suite and an open-air infinity pool.
Bedrooms 2-4 Bathrooms 2-4
Price from 825,000 for a 2-bedroom apartment
Contact Alex Balkin,
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P R O V E N C E
LES ALPILLES, PROVENCE, FRANCE
Located close to the centre of the village of
Eygalières, this 18th-century mas has been
beautifully refurbished. As well as a spacious
main house, it has a separate guest house,
a south-facing covered terrace, extensive
landscaped gardens and a swimming pool.
Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 5
Price 2,995,000
Contact Corinne Allione-Joutel,