Crédits photos Yann Vernerie. For a long time the new buildings in Monaco were towers that rose higher and higher. Sometimes these tall buildings bordered on the definition of skyscrapers. But over time, available land became increasingly scarce and more and more expensive. From that moment on, the only space available was to be conquered, on the sea.
If there's one town that embodies the soul and imagination of the Côte d'Azur, it's undoubtedly Roquebrune Cap-Martin. An incredible town perched on a mountainside overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and the tiny city-state of Monaco. Beautiful homes around here, even if it's never easy to admire them. Prices range from 800,000 to 100 million euros. In other words, the luxury real estate market is not for everyone. It has to be said that there is very little land available between Menton and Monaco.
The Côte d'Azur is a geographical term for one of the most touristic regions of France. This sunny coastline of the Mediterranean Sea lies between the French-Italian border and the town of Cassis. Historically, the Côte d'Azur referred to the stretch of coastline between the towns of Menton and Cannes. Over time, this geographical designation began to apply to the entire eastern part of the southern French coast. This coastline, whose reputation is well established, extends over three departments. The Bouches du Rhône, the Var, and the Alpes-Maritimes are the three administrative territories that make up the Côte d'Azur and whose largest cities are Nice, Cannes, Menton, Monaco (independent Principality) but also Cassis, Saint-Tropez, Toulon or Sainte-Maxime (especially during the summer). Here is a zoom on the main towns along the coastline.
The city of Saint-Tropez is undoubtedly one of the most prominent cities on the French Riviera. A small fishing village in the Var that has become over time a large city where the Jet Set sometimes likes to meet in summer. With time, splendid villas have appeared on this small arid piece of land of the Var which advances in the sea.
Real estate is an investment sector that is of increasing interest to the French because of its profitability. To succeed in investing in this area, it is nevertheless important to make this investment in the cities in which the rental is very advantageous. Which cities in France are the most profitable in terms of rent? The Hermitage Riviera agency presents the top French municipalities with high rental profitability.
Moving into a home is often associated with some work and repairs in it. In this case, the question arises between the tenant and the landlord about the organization of such repairs. Theoretically, the major works are assigned to the owner, and minor repairs - to the tenant. However, in practice, things are not always so simple, which causes disputes between the two parties. Real estate agency Hermitage Riviera sheds light on the distribution of repair costs between tenant and landlord.
Crédits photos Yann Vernerie. Exclusive city of Monaco. When we talk about real estate investment, we often think of Monaco. This is a free zone that was long considered a tax haven. However, the tiny Monegasque principality does not provide any tax benefits to French nationals. A bilateral agreement has also been signed between the two states. On a strictly real estate level, the purchase of a property in Monaco is of little interest for French nationals and even for foreign investors who do not have tax exemption objectives.
Сrédits Photos Yann Vernerie. Beaulieu-sur-mer is a small town in the Alpes-Maritimes department which stretches between Villefranche-sur-Mer and Èze. It is a town where life is good, far from the hustle and bustle of Nice (7 kilometers) or Monaco (11 kilometers). It should be noted that in Beaulieu apartments are rented and sold very well. It is even a local specificity. On the other hand, as for villas, the situation is more complicated here. Because prices of the land are rising, and home furnishing services are not always completed. To help you understand the city, here is a summary of the districts where life is good.