Houses and apartments - Expert opinions

Mougins, a growth market

Wed, 14 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

At the heart of an authentic commune just ten minutes from La Croisette, Mougins harbours art galleries, famous restaurants, golf courses and property that is varied and highly sought-after. The professionals shows us round...

The Canton of Fayence

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Standing 30 minutes from the sea, from Fréjus, Saint-Raphaël and Cannes, the Canton of Fayence, in the Var, has some weighty arguments in its favour : bucolic landscapes set against the Estérel Massif and property that is more affordable than on the coast or in the Alpes-Maritimes. Let the specialists show you round…

Investing in Béziers

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Located at the heart of a vast wine-producing region, between the sandy Mediterranean shores and the undulating area marking the gates to the Haut Languedoc Natural Park, Béziers offers a wide range of landscapes and still affordable prices.

Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël

Mon, 7 Jan 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Once the largest military port in the Roman Mediterranean Sea, today Fréjus is a very popular seaside resort. In Saint-Raphaël, beaches, coves and creeks mingle against a backdrop of red rocks. Both towns on the Var’s coast are seeing their property markets settle down.

The Blue Coast

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 01:00:00 +0100

The area bordering the Estaque district in Marseilles can boast a pristine environment, peacefulness and proximity to the sea and the city. Its surprising landscape embraces deep rocky inlets and pine forests.

Charming property in Biarritz

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 01:00:00 +0100

The town on the Basque coast is in one of those places where value and success are guaranteed. With its typical architecture, it stands facing the Atlantic Ocean, sure of its appeal both at home and away...

Perched villages in the Alpes-Maritimes

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 01:00:00 +0100

Saint-Paul, La Colle- and Tourrettes-sur-Loup are all just a stone’s throw from the sea, Nice Côte d’Azur international airport and the cities on the coast. Yet, they still offer the same country surroundings and gentle way of life as Provençal market towns.

The Pyrénées-Orientales coastline

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:00:00 +0100

The steep coast gradually gives way to sandy beaches moving closer to the Spanish border. Typical villages and seaside resorts epitomise the relaxed way of life on the Mediterranean shores.

Bordering Italy

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 01:00:00 +0100

Menton and Roquebrune-Cap-Martin are two seafront towns neighbouring Italy which attract foreigners on their holidays and local working people. They afford breathtaking views over the Mediterranean Sea, a rare quality of life and an incredible variety of districts.

Inland Var

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 01:00:00 +0100

Far from the bustling coastline of the Var, Les Arcs-sur-Argens and Lorgues paint a different picture of the county. Located 4 1/4 hours from Paris by TGV and 45 min from Saint-Tropez, this Provençal land attracts French working people and foreign holidaymakers

Antibes embraces diversity

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 01:00:00 +0100

This town in the Alpes-Maritimes has something for everyone : an internationally famous cape, a typical old part, a lively seaside resort or areas exclusive to working locals. The professionals tell us more...

Exceptional Luberon

Mon, 4 Jun 2007 01:00:00 +0100

With significant assets in its mountain range, the ‘Golden Triangle’ formed by Gordes, Ménerbes and Bonnieux attracts lovers of untamed environments and picture postcard villages.

Seductive Draguignan

Tue, 3 Apr 2007 01:00:00 +0100

Being only half an hour from the sea, an hour and a half from ski resorts and not far from the Verdon Gorge, Draguignan enjoys a great geographical location and more affordable prices than on the coast, hence its appeal.

Real-estate in Avignon

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 01:00:00 +0100

Now accessible by the high-speed train, the city famous for its bridge is very attractive. Neighbouring the Gard and the Bouches-du-Rhône, at the gateway to the Alpilles mountains and the Luberon, Avignon is a seductive Provençal site...

Diversity in Nîmes

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 01:00:00 +0100

Located on the Avignon/Arles/Marseilles and Montpellier/Perpignan roads, Nîmes was given new demographic and economic impetus in 2001 by the arrival of the high-speed train. Six years later, here’s the current situation...

Bayonne, a very colourful capital

Mon, 8 Jan 2007 01:00:00 +0100

As the economic, administrative and cultural centre of the Basque region, the quality of life and still attractive prices of this city on the rivers Nive and Adour appeal to a variety of clients.

The Aubagne region

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 01:00:00 +0100

With Aix-en-Provence to the North, Toulon to the East and Marseilles to the West, the area enjoys a strategic position, which reflects on its housing market. We talk to the professionals…

Fast expanding Montpellier

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 01:00:00 +0100

The capital of the Languedoc-Roussillon boasts the strongest population growth in France. Just one more reason to take a closer look at its housing market, with our four specialists.

Nissa la Bella

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 01:00:00 +0100

Both natives and foreigners love the coastline, the amphitheatre of green, residential hills, and the authentic neighbourhoods of the fifth largest city in France. We take a closer look.

Discovering Royan

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 01:00:00 +0100

More affordable than Arcachon and the Basque coast, and than Ile de Ré and La Rochelle, the Atlantic coast town attracts 60 % of retirees and Parisians buying a holiday home.

Basque charm in Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Mon, 2 Oct 2006 01:00:00 +0100

This typical fishing port enjoys the size and quality of life of seaside resorts, and yet people live here all year long… Located near the Spanish border, it continually attracts newcomers. We take a closer look.

Real estate in Aix

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 01:00:00 +0100

Property prices in Aix-en-Provence are still high, but such success is justified : as a cultural meeting point and transport hub, the city gains from a highly proactive economic development policy.

Attractive Biarritz

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 01:00:00 +0100

Basque or Gascon, this city in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques can boast a sound reputation. Often associated with Anglet and Bayonne, overlooking the ocean and surrounded by golf courses, Biarritz is on a roll.

Cannes : property in great demand

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 01:00:00 +0100

The City of Festivals is bustling with activity, particularly with the presence of foreigners. Only a few hours’ flying time away from Europe’s leading capital cities, Cannes has numerous assets…

The irresistible Alpilles

Thu, 18 May 2006 01:00:00 +0100

A protected massif in Provence is a dream come true for a privileged few. The Alpilles share the limelight with the Luberon, two regions in which quality of life is like no other and where villages vie with one other in charm.

Nîmes and surrounding area

Mon, 15 May 2006 01:00:00 +0100

With Roman and Hispanic origins, and a past tied to the Languedoc and Provence, the possibilities are endless in and around Nîmes.

Pictures of villages

Mon, 15 May 2006 01:00:00 +0100

Tourrettes-sur-Loup plays the medieval role while Saint-Paul acts as a rocky spur for artists ; La Colle-sur-Loup attracts the working locals and Vence offers a smart compromise between town and country.

Expansion in Perpignan

Fri, 3 Mar 2006 01:00:00 +0100

This town of artistic and historical interest, the most Catalan city in France, has the advantage of being near the sea and the mountains. Add plans for development and a future TGV train station, and you have all the reasons for its success.

Fréjus / Saint-Raphaël, a change for the better

Thu, 2 Mar 2006 01:00:00 +0100

These two coastal towns in the Var were once simply seaside resorts. Today, they are bustling with life all year round. The success of “Epsilon I”, the first high-tech business park which has created three hundred jobs, mirrors this positive transformation.

Charming Riviera dei Fiori

Thu, 12 Jan 2006 01:00:00 +0100

The Ligurian coast is tremendously successful and along it, Cervo and Ventimiglia mark the boundaries of the Riviera dei Fiori. We zoom in on leading towns, Sanremo and Bordighera.