Villa Ajuna, Èze Bord de Mer
In Èze Bord de Mer, close to the beach but very private, this single storey, luxury 250 sq.m. villa has…
From €12,500 per week
Who hasn’t heard of the Côte d’Azur or French Riviera, which confusingly can also be broken down into the departments of Provence, Alpes Maritimes and the Var. We make the distinction by only listing houses that are effectively within 40 minutes of the coast, starting from the Italian border and going to just beyond St Tropez.
After Paris, this is the most visited part of France, and for good reason – it has a fantastic climate pretty well all year round. At Christmas, standing on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice surrounded by palm trees and even the odd person swimming, it is surreal to see the snow capped hills of the Alpes Maritimes in the distance! Spring comes early with the mimosa bursting into colour in early February. Summer builds in temperature from May onwards, peaking in August, and then September and October are lovely balmy months, perhaps the best time of year if you can get away.
There is dramatic scenery, deep gorges to rival the Grand Canyon, sandy beaches and rocky headlands all surrounded by the famous azure coloured sea. St Tropez shouldn’t only be thought of as the honey pot of glitz and glamour. The little lanes around the villages, and down to the beaches which made it so famous, intersect vineyards keeping the “presqu’île” alive and verdant and remarkably unspoilt. The vendage is as important here as it is in Bordeaux!
St Paul de Vence, Grimaud and Eze are a few of the famous medieval hilltop villages that are scattered along the coast, full of galleries and restaurants definitely worth a visit. Combine a trip to St Paul de Vence with a visit to the Fondation Maeght which has a wonderful collection of modern art, or the Cocteau chapel in Villefranche. Just some of the many excellent museums along the coast.
If you can drag yourself away from your poolside lounger, there are plenty of activities to enjoy from golf to all forms of sailing and water sports including white water rafting and horse riding. Head off early in the morning to a local market selling everything from cheese and olives to Moroccan pottery. Food of course is still one of the main ingredients to having a great holiday and, along with your market buys, you can enjoy meals at Michelin starred restaurants to simple beach food on this amazing coastline of the South of France.
In Èze Bord de Mer, close to the beach but very private, this single storey, luxury 250 sq.m. villa has…
From €12,500 per week
Sleeps up to 8
Located in one of the most desirable and coveted areas of the French Riviera, this magnificent contemporary villa has really…
From €20,000 per week
Sleeps up to 10
A truly stunning and luxurious villa with 4,000 sq.m, of accommodation located right next door to Monaco and just a…
From €7,500 per day
Sleeps up to 14 + 6
Approached down a private drive off the road that leads up to St Paul de Vence, La Cicognia is a…
From £2,300 per week
Sleeps up to 6
Quietly situated and only two kilometres from the heart of the waterfront village of St. Jean Cap Ferrat with all…
From €12,500 per week
Sleeps up to 9
This newly built apartment is quietly and conveniently located on the first floor of a modern building on one of…
From €2,500 per week
Sleeps up to 4
Contemporary villa with 180 degree views over the bay, pool and lawn and within 10 minutes of Monaco and Cap…
From €65,000 for 2 weeks
Sleeps up to 10
A very spacious apartment in an exceptional position overlooking the Marina. Finished and decorated to a high standard with…
From £850 per week
Sleeps up to 4
Located in one of the most beautiful and exclusive hilltop settings of Cap Ferrat, Wow House really is amazing in…
Price on request
Sleeps up to 14
A five minute walk from the charming village of St. Jean and perched on the hillside of Cap Ferrat looking…
From €30,000 per week
Sleeps up to 8+ 2
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