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Hyères, a delightful place to live...

Occupying some 32,100 acres of land at the edge of the Mediterranean, the commune of Hyères is one of the largest in France. Its rich and varied heritage offers all architectural styles and eras from...

La Croix-Valmer, an idyllic environ...

Boasting seven natural sandy beaches as renowned for their beauty as for the quality of their sea water, La Croix-Valmer stretches out along a 6-km coastline, at the southern entrance to the Saint-Tropez peninsula. This discreet holiday resort benefits from an exceptional...

Sanary-sur-Mer, a faultless reputat...

Just 10 km from Toulon, Sanary-sur-Mer is an attractive seaside resort with a picturesque fishing harbour. Its property market mainly focuses on holiday homes.

La Bouverie and Valescure, desirabl...

Consisting of parasol pines and eucalyptus trees, the forest of Palayson is an enchanting site playing host to the quiet, residential area of La Bouverie, north of Roquebrune-sur-Argens. A golf-course neighbourhood, as green as one could wish, Valescure is a haven of tranquillity in Saint-Raphaël where lovely...

Hyères : stable prices and good mo...

In the early 20th century, this town known for its palm-trees was one of the favourite seaside resorts of many members of France’s middle class and intellectual elite. Magnificent Victorian residences surrounding the medieval town testify to this sumptuous past and endow...

Lorgues and Flayosc, at the heart o...

Between sea and mountains, these communes with a rich medieval past offer charming homes in the midst of luxuriant landscapes. Fields of olive-trees, well-known vineyards and agricultural assets have...

Port Grimaud, a unique address

At the heart of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, down below the old village of Grimaud, the “lagoon city” of Port Grimaud draws thousands of visitors to its canals each year. International residents and fans of sailing meet up here from one year to the next…

The Giens peninsula and Sanary-sur-...

With a pleasant micro-climate rarely posting winter temperatures below 10°, the Giens peninsula is a protected part of Hyères. Between Bandol and Six-Fours-les-Plages, Sanary-sur-Mer has long been a popular seaside resort.

Saint-Raphaël Valescure, the golf-...

Well-known by fans of the little white ball, Valescure is one of the most highly-prized addresses in Saint-Raphaël for a quiet holiday home in a well-preserved environment. More and more buyers are opting to live there year-round.

The area around Hyères, between se...

In a great location at the foot of the Massif des Maures, on the Mediterranean shore facing the islands of Porquerolles, Port-Cros and Le Levant, Hyères is a pleasant seaside commune, lively year-round, with a property market both diverse and well-balanced...