Prestige Villas & Estates

Villas, estates and ultra-luxury properties on the French Riviera, from Menton to Saint-Tropez.

September 28, 2026
Monaco's New Benchmark: Inside the €471 Million Penthouse Sold to Rinat Akhmetov
Monaco Prestige Villas & Estates Landmark Deals
Another record has fallen in Monaco — and this time, the numbers are staggering even by the Principality's rarefied standards. Ukrainian industrialist Rinat Akhmetov has paid €471 million for a five-level penthouse in Mareterra, the newest and most ambitious land-reclamation project on the Mediterranean coast. Bloomberg and Forbes were first to report the deal, which instantly became the most expensive residential purchase ever recorded in Europe. The price alone is remarkable. What it signals about Monaco's gravitational pull on global capital is perhaps more so. Below, we unpack the property, the buyer, and the forces that continue to make the Principality a market unlike any other.
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July 15, 2026
The most beautiful villas of Menton
Prestige Villas & Estates Architecture & Heritage
Menton is the last French town before the Italian border. But it is also an incredible city bathed in light and sunshine. Here, visitors and residents alike let themselves be pleasantly lulled by the sea and the Gulf of Genoa. Boasting exceptional sunshine, centuries of history, and an ideal location, Menton is a city that attracts more and more visitors, as well as new residents every year. As for the most beautiful villas in Menton, most of them are found on Boulevard de Garavan and in the hills above the town. And if this town has attracted so many people for years, it is simply thanks to its climate and its strategic location between the Alps, Monaco, and Italy. In fact, it is said that Menton benefits from a micro-climate, which is why it is sometimes nicknamed "Little Africa." It must be said that in Menton the gardens are lush, giving the impression of a tropical location.
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January 4, 2026
The Exceptional Villas of the LVMH Group and the French Riviera
Prestige Villas & Estates Landmark Deals
If there is one place that truly evokes luxury, it is undoubtedly the French Riviera. And this may well be the reason why the LVMH group occasionally acquires large, prestigious villas there. Recently, the LVMH group treated itself to a villa worth around fifty million euros, located on the heights of Cannes. A look back at an extraordinary transaction and the acquisition of Villa Bagatelle on the French Riviera.
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November 16, 2025
The Most Expensive Towns on the French Riviera
Market & Investment Prestige Villas & Estates
By Viktoriya Zhovannik. When looking at real estate prices in the south of France — especially properties located on the seafront — it is easy to assume that prices are high everywhere. However, some places are far more sought after than others.
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March 18, 2025
What is the Price of a Villa in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat?
Market & Investment Prestige Villas & Estates
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
Prestige Villas & Estates Architecture & Heritage
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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September 29, 2023
The most beautiful villas in Roquebrune Cap-Martin
Prestige Villas & Estates
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 1, 2023
The most beautiful villas of Saint-Tropez
Prestige Villas & Estates
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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