The most expensive properties currently listed on the French Riviera
Villas overlooking the Mediterranean, beachfront properties, large private estates and spectacular penthouses: the French Riviera concentrates a considerable share of the ultra-luxury real estate currently published on Propriétés De Charme.
Why are so many properties worth over 20 million euros concentrated in just a few kilometers of coastline?
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Cap d'Antibes, Cannes, Èze or the Gulf of Saint-Tropez have long been international residential markets.
Land scarcity there is considerable. Plots offering a commanding view, vast areas, real privacy and immediate proximity to the sea are difficult, if not impossible, to reproduce today.
In addition to this geographical constraint, there is international demand attracted by the climate, infrastructure, ports, airports, high-end hotels and the global reputation of certain addresses.
Villas, estates and penthouses at the top of the French Riviera market
Each property is presented without a direct link to its individual record so that this file remains relevant after a sale or the removal of an advertisement.
Duplex penthouse of approximately 447 m²
A spectacular apartment located on one of Cannes' most prestigious addresses. Its spaciousness, terraces, and location on the Croisette place it among the most sought-after residential properties on the portal.
Contemporary property on three hectares
More than 800 m² spread across several villas, a landscaped park of approximately three hectares, a sea view and a strategic proximity to Ramatuelle and Saint-Tropez.
Waterfront villa of approximately 677 m²
A property facing the Mediterranean with nearly 3,000 m² of land, swimming pool, wellness areas and access to the coastline and the sea.
Manor house of approximately 1,048 m²
A heritage residence situated on nearly one hectare in the Californie district, combining architecture, a vast park and a panoramic view of the Bay of Cannes.
Villa Bella Vista
Approximately 555 m² in the heart of a landscaped park of nearly 5,000 m² on the western slope of Cap d'Antibes. Six bedrooms, heated swimming pool and spectacular views of the Mediterranean.
Penthouse of approximately 570 m²
A very large apartment in one of the most sought-after residential areas of Cannes, illustrating the special place of penthouses in the ultra-luxury of the French Riviera.
La Vigie, a historic property right on the water
This neo-Gothic villa, built in 1912, offers approximately 450 m² of living space and benefits from an exceptional coastal location, with private access to the sea and a jetty.
Villa overlooking the Mediterranean
A property representative of the market in Èze and Èze-sur-Mer, where the topography allows for some of the most spectacular views of the Riviera between Nice and Monaco.
Six micro-markets concentrate the bulk of the major stocks
Cannes
Croisette, Californie, Super Cannes and Palm Beach offer several markets within the market: penthouses, reception apartments and villas with large plots of land.
Cap d'Antibes
The peninsula combines large villas, historic properties, panoramic views and some coastal positions that are almost impossible to replicate.
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
Between Nice and Monaco, Cap-Ferrat remains one of the most exclusive residential addresses in the French Mediterranean.
Èze
The terrain, breathtaking panoramas and proximity to Monaco give Èze a very different identity from the flatter coastal resorts.
Théoule & Estérel
Red rocks, coves, properties overlooking the sea and a few genuine waterfront properties are the hallmarks of this area.
Gulf of Saint-Tropez
Saint-Tropez, Ramatuelle, La Croix-Valmer and Gigaro bring together contemporary villas, large plots of land and addresses sought after on an international scale.
Six criteria that tip a property into the ultra-luxury category on the French Riviera
The view
A complete panorama, orientation and absence of overlooking properties can create considerable differences between two properties.
Contact with water
Direct access to the sea, a cove or a jetty constitutes an additional level of rarity.
Large plots of land
Several thousand square meters become particularly valuable in heavily built-up coastal areas.
A few streets are enough
Croisette, Californie, Cap-Ferrat or Cap d'Antibes: some micro-locations possess their own international renown.
To be invisible
Secure access, distance, vegetation and landscaping are essential for clients seeking maximum discretion.
A signature
Belle Époque, modernism, contemporary architecture or the work of a renowned architect can transform an exceptional location into a unique piece.
Villa with park or penthouse on the Croisette: two very different rarities
The French Riviera particularly demonstrates that ultra-luxury does not correspond to a single type of property.
A large villa seeks privacy, land, gardens, a swimming pool, and sometimes access to the sea. In Cannes, a penthouse can achieve similar values with far less land, simply because it occupies an irreplaceable location.
In both cases, the logic is the same: the buyer is primarily paying for the rarity of a configuration that can practically no longer be recreated.
Villas, apartments and beachfront properties
Explore the rarest properties currently listed
This tenth installment opens the final geographical section of our report. After the French Riviera, we will focus specifically on Paris and then Cannes.
Do you own or are you marketing an exceptional property on the French Riviera?
Villa with sea view, apartment on the Croisette, penthouse, waterfront property or private estate: Propriétés De Charme allows professionals and owners to present high-end properties in the main markets of the French Riviera.
Increase the visibility of your assets
Agencies and agents specializing in high-end real estate can advertise their properties and use the promotion solutions offered by the portal.
Are you considering selling your property?
Private owners can also directly present their villa, apartment or prestigious property on Propriétés De Charme.