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March 18, 2025
What is the Price of a Villa in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat?
In Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, real estate prices are quite heterogeneous. This means that prices can vary significantly from one neighborhood to another. Here, each property is unique, and spots on the "French Riviera" are sometimes negotiated at a premium. This seaside town is highly sought after by American and international clients. However, when prices are off-market or exaggerated, villas can remain available for sale for years, gradually experiencing slight price erosion over time. Nevertheless, real estate in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat remains a solid investment in an increasingly demanding market that requires careful study and analysis. As an old investor’s saying goes: "You never buy at the lowest price, and you never sell at the highest price." We will now break down step by step how the price of a villa in Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat is determined.
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January 5, 2025
Villas in the gated estate of Cap Martin
Considered one of the most iconic locations on the French Riviera, Cap Martin is ideally situated near Monaco, nestled between the sea and the mountains. Offering an exceptional setting for the construction of luxury properties, this hidden paradise provides breathtaking views of the Principality or the Mediterranean. The villas in the gated estate of Cap Martin are among the most exquisite homes in the region, often sold for several million euros. These properties are exclusive and cater to the most discerning buyers. With Hermitage Riviera, discover these magnificent residences, most of which date back to the Belle Époque era.
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November 11, 2024
The Cost of Living in Monaco
Monaco is undoubtedly the most attractive city on the French Riviera. From its billionaire yachts to its Formula 1 Grand Prix, it exudes luxury.
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August 4, 2024
Discover Nice, District by District
Crédits Yann Vernerie. Nice is one of the largest cities in France, with an official population of 346,376. This dynamic city faces significant real estate pressure, exacerbated by its status as a historic seaside resort on the French Riviera. Many properties are dedicated to seasonal rentals or are second homes. With around 4.5 million tourists visiting annually, understanding Nice's organization requires a look at its neighborhoods. The city, nestled between the sea and the mountains, balances residential areas with highly frequented tourist zones and prestigious real estate.
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February 11, 2024
The new buildings in Monaco
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.
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September 29, 2023
The most beautiful villas in Roquebrune Cap-Martin
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.
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May 18, 2023
The largest cities on the Côte d'Azur
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.
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May 1, 2023
The most beautiful villas of Saint-Tropez
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.
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