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Mediterranean Villas & Lifestyle
Luxury villas, destinations and refined living across the Mediterranean.
Rent out or sell your villa in Cannes
Cannes is one of the few towns on the Riviera that lives all year round, with a calendar of international congresses that keeps villas in demand well beyond July and August. Whether you are thinking of renting out or selling, Alexandra Lloyd Properties gives you a realistic estimate of what your property can achieve.
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Luxury villa rentals in Cannes: La Californie, Super Cannes and the residential areas
Cannes is one of the few towns on the French Riviera that lives all year round, which makes it the most interesting place on the coast to own or rent a villa. A guide to its residential areas, from the Belle Époque houses of La Californie to the panoramic sea views of Super Cannes.
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Domaine de la Vallée Gigaro, La Croix-Valmer: a gated domaine within walking distance of Gigaro beach, near Saint-Tropez
A private gated domaine in La Croix-Valmer, on the Saint-Tropez peninsula, within walking distance of Gigaro beach. A quieter, well-preserved stretch of coast with the coastal path to Cap Lardier, beach restaurants, and Saint-Tropez a 20 to 30 minute drive away.
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Luxury chalet rentals in Courchevel 1850: ski-in ski-out chalets, areas and when to go
Courchevel 1850 sits at the top of Les 3 Vallées, and every address in the village is sought after. A guide to the best areas for luxury chalet rentals, from the ski-in ski-out chalets of Le Hameau de Bellecôte to Nogentil and the centre, plus what to expect from a chalet, when to go, and how to get there.
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Real estate on the Cap d’Antibes: history, private estates and the luxury villa market
Real estate on the Cap d’Antibes: the history of its famous villas, its private estates, who buys there and the luxury rental market.
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Luxury shopping on the French Riviera: Saint-Tropez, Cannes and Monaco
A guide to luxury shopping in Saint-Tropez, Cannes and Monaco: the key streets and squares, the boutiques worth seeking out, the markets, and where to stop for a coffee between purchases.
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Saint-Tropez Day to Day: The Port, Place des Lices, Where to Eat and When to Go
Life in Saint-Tropez beyond the beach clubs: the cafés of the port, the Place des Lices market, the charm of the old village and its ramparts, where to eat, and the quiet beauty of Saint-Tropez in winter.
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Luxury Villa Rentals in Eze: Eze Bord de Mer, Eze Village and the Grande Corniche
Eze stretches across three corniches, each with its own character: Eze Bord de Mer by the sea, Eze Village and the gated Domaine du Val des Costes on the Moyenne Corniche, and the Grande Corniche with the finest views. A guide to renting and owning a luxury villa in each.
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Cap Ferrat’s Great Estates: Inside One of the World’s Most Expensive Peninsulas
Around 500 villas, a single road in, and prices that rose roughly tenfold in 15 years: Cap Ferrat is one of the world's most exclusive addresses. A look at why buyers choose the peninsula, how it differs from Saint-Tropez, and the great estates behind its walls, from Villa La Fiorentina to Villa Les Cèdres.
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Beaches in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat: a guide to Passable and Paloma
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat has just two beaches, Passable and Paloma. Both are small pebble coves with a relaxed, family-friendly feel and their own seasonal beach restaurant. Here is what to expect at each, plus practical advice on parking, booking, and the villas within walking distance.
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L'Escalet, Ramatuelle: why people rent and buy villas beside one of Saint-Tropez's most unspoilt beaches
L'Escalet sits at the southern tip of the Saint-Tropez peninsula, with a preserved sandy beach, a protected, largely unbuilt coastline, and the coastal path to Cap Taillat on its doorstep. Ramatuelle village, Pampelonne, and Saint-Tropez are all a short drive away, which is why families keep choosing it for villas to rent or buy.
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Property in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat: history, prime addresses and luxury villas on the peninsula
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat is one of the most exclusive addresses in the world, a peninsula of around 500 villas between Villefranche-sur-Mer and Beaulieu-sur-Mer. From King Leopold II and the Belle Époque villas to today's international buyers, here is a look at its history, its most sought-after streets, and what makes property on Cap Ferrat so rare.
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