Côte d’Azur

Saint-Tropez, Ramatuelle and La Croix-Valmer: An art of living between land and sea

Between the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean, mythical beaches and rolling vineyards, Saint-Tropez, Ramatuelle and La Croix-Valmer form a veritable "Golden Triangle" of luxury real estate. These three iconic destinations combine a Mediterranean art of living, a preserved natural heritage and unique opportunities to invest in exceptional properties. Saint-Tropez: Timeless elegance Unmissable...

Prestigious events on the French Riviera: An international stage for luxury and culture

The French Riviera is much more than a sought-after seaside destination; it serves as the stage for iconic events that draw an international elite, shape the luxury real estate market and enhance its allure. From the Cannes Film Festival to the Monaco Grand Prix, each occasion is a celebration of excellence and sophistication. The Cannes Film Festival: Icon of cinema and glamour Every May, Cannes...

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...

The Niçois hinterland: a break between villages, nature and the art of living

Just 30 minutes from Nice and 40 minutes from Cannes, the hinterland of Nice invites you to discover a more authentic French Riviera, far from the hustle and bustle of the coast. Between the green hills of Provence and the peaks of the Alps, this region offers a perfect harmony of unspoilt nature, picturesque villages and the art of living. Let yourself be seduced by luminous landscapes, where olive...

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...

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...

Jean Mus, emblematic Mediterranean landscape designer

For over thirty years, landscape architect Jean Mus has been composing, imagining and revisiting a mythical south, deliciously sensual. An exceptional landscape architect born in Grasse, he has made the art of the Mediterranean garden shine throughout the world. Gardens from Monaco to Saint-Tropez and around the world "The Mediterranean is bubbling with words, colors and flavors. It's an extraordinary...

The Côte d’Azur, a showcase for modern architects

The seaside lifestyle was invented in the 1730s on the English coast after the bourgeoisie and aristocrats became wealthy with the Industrial Revolution. This was the era of summer towns on the English Channel and the North Sea, until the "pleasure trains" linking the capitals to new destinations from 1850 onwards invented a new form of holiday tourism on all coasts, particularly the French. Nice thus...

What architect Hans Georg Tersling left to Beaulieu and the Côte d’Azur

One hundred years ago passed away one of the most symbolic architects of the Belle Époque, Hans Georg Tersling, who designed the imposing Hôtel Bristol and several large villas in Beaulieu. Born in Denmark in 1857 into a very modest family, Tersling began working as a carpenter before entering the Royal Academy of Architecture in Copenhagen (1). Through the intermediary of a fellow countryman, he moved...

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