Valbonne, a strategic address

Radia Amar - 01 October 2024

Pairing charm with authenticity, the Valbonne area offers a lifestyle both Provençal and elegant, just next door to the international technopolis of Sophia-Antipolis.

A majestic old town in a valley with Mediterranean vegetation, Valbonne is a chic residential address which has undergone remarkable development since the 1970’s, when the science and technology park of Sophia-Antipolis was created. Its researchers and engineers from all over the world work in cutting-edge companies, as well as large colleges and universities. Set on the hills 13 km from Cannes, Valbonne is laid out around a charming old centre surrounded by leafy residential areas.

Focusing on sales, rentals and property management for over 42 years, the two Agences de l’Olivier have five large windows in the centre of Valbonne. In a portfolio containing quality properties in Valbonne, Opio, Le Rouret, Châteauneuf-de-Grasse, Mouans-Sartoux and Mougins, Les Agences de l’Olivier propose a good many village houses, apartments, “bastides”, old “mas”, villas with pools, contemporary houses, luxury properties...

says Sam Ammar of L’Agence de l’Olivier.

“In 2024, Valbonne’s property market has remained positive despite more complex conditions than in 2022,”

“Often influenced by that excellent year, sellers maintain high prices, whereas buyers, anticipating a decline, are looking for opportunities. For agencies, the key to success lies in personalized assistance with dedicated negotiators, readily available and totally transparent. The ability to respond to growing demands on the part of clients, in terms of both services and the quality of the properties proposed, is crucial for success in this challenging context.”

Between tensions and opportunities, the market is characterized by high levels of demands requiring seasoned professionals backed by solid legal knowledge and perfect mastery of their different sectors. As examples of fine opportunities currently available in Valbonne and proposed by L’Agence de l’Olivier, Sam Ammar mentions a residence in Provençal style in a quiet setting, offering superb views of the hills and mountains. Prolonged by large grounds of 3,556 m2 with shaded areas and a traditional pool, this “bastide” of approx. 240 m2 is completed by a basement of 50 m2 with cellars and a storeroom. It also offers an annex with a fitness room or studio, and a stone “mazet” of authentic charm. It is on offer at 2,950,000 €.