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Villefranche-sur-Mer · French Riviera

Essentials of Villefranche-sur-Mer

Villefranche-sur-mer is one of the most requested places of the Riviera. Overlooking hills and prestigious properties make it a very popular place for wealthy clientele. Whether it is the residences of Belle Époque, Roman villas or architectural houses, Villefranche contains real hidden treasures, such as the famous Villa Leopolda, considered the most expensive residence in the world. Old fishing port, it is always possible to walk along the quays which are bordered by many restaurants and terraces.

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Philip WEISER

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Arnaud Truong

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Understanding the Villefranche-sur-Mer market

Even though market prices have declined over the last five years, considering it to be stalled, the market has been stable since 2014. It allowed a slight increase in prices. This stabilization has led to an increase in available offers at more competitive prices. As a result, in areas such as Nice, Antibes and Cannes, the number of transactions is up. Saint‐Tropez hadn’t been spared, after having exceptional years, and experienced crisis. But since 2016 transactions has begun to restart. Today, investing in Cote d’Azur is also a guarantee of profitability. In addition, foreign buyers have favorable legislation and benefit from the euro decrease against dollar. These elements allowed to relaunch a market frozen since few years.

Apartment

€900,000

Observed median price

100 m²

House

€5,000,000

Observed median price

200 m²

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Live and invest in Villefranche-sur-Mer

Who buys?

Cote d'Azur attracts a clientele of wealthy local families, liberal professions workers, business leaders or senior managers, as well as a diversified international clientele looking for quiet, green and close location to the city center for holidays, with an easy access and many cultural activities.

Buying basics

Before any investments, international foreigners must approach an industry professional to know the conditions related to this investment. This professional must first collect the primary information of the purchaser, his nationality, his country of residence, his professional situation and his matrimonial regime. Members of the European Union and countries signatories to a special agreement with France, benefit from special regimes. On the other hand, foreign buyers do not need to constitute a company to benefit from another status and therefore depend on a different legal and fiscal regime.

Seasons

Low season

Oct 01 – Apr 20

From October to April temperatures are at the lowest on the Cote d'Azur, even if they rarely fall below 10 degrees.
Moreover, it is during this period that the Cote d'Azur records the most precipitation.

High season

Apr 01 – Sep 30

From April to September, temperatures range from 20 to 30 degrees. The months of June and September are the most pleasant, temperatures are slightly lower and their tourist power of attraction is less important.

Peak season

Jul 01 – Aug 31

From July to August, with more than 800 hours of sunshine, this is the most beautiful period to stay on the Côte d'Azur.
It is also the most popular period for tourists from all over Europe.

Points of interest

Regatta of Nice : the Pasqui Trophy

The Pasqui trophy is a gathering of the most beautiful traditional yachts sailing in the Mediterranean Sea.Since its beginning in 2004, the owners of legendary boats pay tribute every year to the traditional know-how of Gilbert Pasquier.Child of Nice, Gilbert Pasquier has inherited the know-how of his father : the f...

Saint-Elme Citadel in Villefranche-sur-Mer

The citadel of Villefranche-sur-Mer was built in the 16th century by the Duke of Savoy to protect the city of Nice against its invaders. It was built by Italian architects, who designed a new kind of fortified fortifications that met the requirements of military architecture, which was linked to the development of p...

Harbour of "La Darse"

The harbour of La Darse is located on the West side of the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer, South of the citadel. It is the base of an historic military port built in 1550 that served as a privileged supply point. A century later, the port was added a "dry dock" for the construction, renovation and maintenance of the ga...

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Located in the South-East of France, Côte d'Azur covers part of the Bouches du Rhone, the Var department, the Maritimes Alps and the Principality of Monaco.
Its geographical position gives it the advantage of a Mediterranean climate, soft and sunny.
Moreover, Cote d'Azur benefits from a wide range of landscapes: the charm of its sunny beaches, the Calanques of the Provences coastline, which offer a protected and idyllic panorama, but also landscapes made up of valleys dedicated to the agriculture and vines.
All these elements make the Cote d'Azur a place highly appreciated by foreign invest...

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