Neighborhoods

Where to live: a closer look at the Riviera's districts and towns.

May 27, 2026
The 5 neighbourhoods of Roquebrune Cap Martin
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This commune in the Alpes-Maritimes is undoubtedly one of the most sought-after towns on the Côte d’Azur. Investors here are either business men and women, athletes, celebrities, or crowned heads of state. Within a tiny stretch of coastline, you find a cross-section of VIPs from around the world. Historically, this town in the Alpes-Maritimes has always been seen as a strategic location and a safe haven. The coastal effect and proximity to the Principality are at their peak — two factors that offer investors a degree of protection.
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August 4, 2024
Discover Nice, District by District
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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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May 18, 2023
The largest cities on the Côte d'Azur
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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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September 8, 2022
The best districts to live in Beaulieu-sur-Mer
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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.
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May 25, 2020
Elite districts of Nice: where to live, rent and buy real estate
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Nice is the amazing city of the Cote d'Azur. It combines Italian and French motives in architecture. Locals and visitors find the Left Bank of Nice similar to the Italian old town of Turin. And the Right Bank is more associated with the old French gloss of the times of kings and queens.
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