Bordeaux, an exceptionally noble setting

At the heart of the vineyards and within easy reach of the ocean, Bordeaux rises up majestically on the banks of the Garonne. Surrounded by the most prestigious wine designations, the capital of La Gironde casts its spell well beyond its city limits.

The 18th century was a splendid era for Bordeaux, marked by medieval architecture making way for neo-classicism. Now part of UNESCO’s World Heritage, the city preserves a remarkable array of monuments contributing towards its international renown.

Founded in 2002 by Anne-Vale´rie Colas, the “Demeures et Vignobles” agency soon gained recognition as a reference in high-end real estate. In 2006, it joined the Sotheby’s International Realty network, becoming Bordeaux Sotheby’s International Realty, completed by the launch of agencies on Cap Ferret and in Le Pyla to provide a comprehensive array of offerings. Comprised of multilingual professionals, its team assists a clientele in search of outstanding properties, also within the vineyard sector. “Our clients are mostly French, including many local families and ex-pats preparing for their return to France, and a rising number of north Americans since the end of 2024,” says Carmen Milcent, who runs the three agencies. These buyers focus on beautiful old stone, vast bourgeois apartments with terraces and lifts, graphic properties designed by architects, and private mansions offering a garden and parking facilities. The agency’s proposals remain highly selective, though sufficiently diverse to maintain a buoyant market, henceforth marked by a certain level of price stability. The most highly coveted areas are neighbourhoods around Le Jardin Public, Caude´ran, and Le Bouscat. By way of example, Carmen Milcent mentions “a house of 245 m2 designed by a renowned architect, nestling a the heart of Le Bouscat. Opening out to a garden of 950 m2 with a pool and no direct neighbours, it is on offer at 1,995,000 €”.

The agency’s portfolio is characterized by its rigorous selection of properties : prestige apartments, residences of character, private mansions, villas at the water’s edge, and vineyard estates. In addition to sales, Bordeaux Sotheby’s International Realty and Cap Ferret Pyla Sotheby’s International Realty also propose expert estimations, legal assistance, and personalized advice covering the entire “de´partement” of La Gironde. Backed by the international aura of their network, the agencies in Bordeaux, Le Pyla and Cap Ferret make it a point of honour to provide service of real excellence. Their founding values, including respect for confidentiality and 100% discretion, reassure a clientele in search of confidence and peace of mind. The use of social networks is measured, preserving the very essence of the Sotheby’s style: a guarantee of elegance and trustworthiness.