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Hyères, a sound investment

Its nickname, “Hyères-les-Palmiers”, refers to some 7,000 palm-trees that were planted here in the 1860’s. Encompassing the Giens peninsula and the islands of Porquerolles, Port-Cros and Le...

Roquebrune-sur-Argens, wide diversi...

Comprised of three distinct areas - the village, La Bouverie and Les Issambres -, this commune close to the Massif des Maures is one of the largest in the eastern part of the Var

Saint-Raphaël, a buoyant property ...

A delightful commune and lively seaside resort, Saint-Raphaël continues to appeal to many retirees from the region and Paris, looking for a pleasant villa or high-class apartment which could become their main residence.

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 the Middle Ages and the Old Regime to 20th-century Art Deco, Modernist buildings and large complexes, and even...

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...

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 Hyères with unique charm.

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 forged the unchanging reputation of these little towns in the Var offering peacefulness and a unique art of living.

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…