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Upper Vaucluse : charming villages

No fewer than seven villages in the Upper Vaucluse have won the “Plus Beau Village de France” label. Dotted with historic sites in the midst of majestic nature, the region is attracting a growing...

Gulf of Saint-Tropez : paradoxical ...

On communes around the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, the sales market is dominated by holiday homes. Though despite abundant offerings and stable prices, only properties that genuinely correspond to demand are finding takers.

Bidart, at the heart of the Basque ...

Ideally located between Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Bidart is a charming, lively little town overlooking the ocean. Benefiting from a coastal strip of 5 km split into six generous beaches overlooked by luxuriant cliffs, the commune appeals to many buyers in search of a quality lifestyle.

Savoy : focus on the chalet market

According to the INSEE, France can lay claim to 3.2 million second residences, a quarter of which are in the mountains, with the Alps still the preferred destination of French holidaymakers. Traditional, luxurious or rustic, ready to move in or in need of refurbishment, the Savoy chalet tops the wish-list for...

Salon-de-Provence, a green, histori...

Ideally located between the Alpilles, Camargue and Aix-Marseille region, Salon-de-Provence is surrounded by magnificent countryside where the olive-tree reigns supreme. One of the oldest towns in Provence, it hosts, among other things, the Château de l’Empéri, former...

Nice : a buoyant market

A real picture-postcard of international renown, the capital of the Côte d’Azur benefits from new urban developments which heighten its appeal among tourists and the locally employed.

Bordeaux : renewed enthusiasm

After witnessing an adjustment in prices in 2018 and 2019, Bordeaux’s property market is again very lively, attracting executives and retirees won over by the city for its beautiful architecture, quality living conditions and, of course, its wine.

Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël, buoyant...

High-end apartments, villas, houses of charm, new properties... Living accommodation in Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël proves to be diverse, with prices often reasonable for the region.

Avignon : an ancient stronghold

A fortified medieval town, home to festivals and at the gateway to the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, the Popes’ City benefits from a direct TGV connection with Paris which is drawing a rising number of buyers.

Marseille : dynamism and diversity

Bathed in light, between its authentic ports and lively metropolis, the Phocean city can lay claim to an outstanding natural heritage - the national park of the Calanques (or creeks), vineyards and seafronts -, increasingly attracting a Parisian and international clientele.