Villefranche-sur-Mer

Villa Nellcote: 55 years ago, the Rolling Stones settled on the Riviera

In 1971, Keith Richards chose a legendary villa in Villefranche-sur-Mer as the recording location for *Exile on Main St.* Half a century later, this chapter in rock history still resonates. That was 55 years ago. The Rolling Stones decided to cross the Channel and seek refuge in the South of France—escaping British tax pressures as much as they were in search of a new creative spark. While Mick Jagger...

The historic jewels of the French Riviera

The French Riviera, a land of refinement and beauty, is home to some of the most emblematic properties in architectural history. These legendary villas, such as Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Villa Léopolda in Villefranche-sur-Mer, Villa Kérylos in Beaulieu-sur-Mer and Pavillon de Flore in Cannes, embody a perfect balance between historical heritage and timeless elegance. They...

Holiday rentals on the Côte d’Azur: dolce vita, luxury and breathtaking panoramas

Renting a villa on the Côte d'Azur for a season is a unique experience. At the heart of what makes the coast and its surroundings so attractive: the light that so many painters have tried to capture on canvas, its wild and majestic landscapes, the azure waves of its sea and the deep blue of its skies. With its many advantages, vacation rentals create unforgettable, intimate and timeless moments....

Modern architecture on the Côte d’Azur

The Côte d'Azur has been charming vacationers and wealthy investors for more than two centuries, giving rise to some of the finest architectural achievements. Emblematic towns such as Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Èze and Villefranche-sur-Mer bear witness to this history. A history that continues to this day, with the construction of veritable jewels of modern architecture along its...

Real estate in Beaulieu-sur-Mer: between investment and the good life

Beaulieu-sur-Mer, an elegant city on the Côte d'Azur, has many assets in its own right: a picture-postcard panorama of crystal-clear waters and imposing cliffs plunging into the sea. The city is strategically located in the heart of the Golden Triangle and boasts a dynamic, exclusive real estate market. Added to this is the Belle Époque architecture, testimony to a royal history. This is undoubtedly...

When the Côte d’Azur invited itself to Hollywood

In 1955, Alfred Hitchcock directed "La main au Collet", a romantic-police comedy starring Cary Grant, the biggest Hollywood star of the time, and the sublime Grace Kelly, whom Hitchcock had already directed in "Le meurtre était presque parfait" and "Fenêtre sur cour". For the master of suspense, this film was a major first: all exterior scenes were shot on a natural setting on the Côte...

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