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Mediterranean Villas & Lifestyle
Luxury villas, destinations and refined living across the Mediterranean.
Cap Ferrat: The Riviera's Most Guarded Real Estate Market
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat is one of the most exclusive addresses in the world, with roughly 500 villas on the entire peninsula and most of them held by the same families for generations. Set between Nice and Monaco, the Cap combines Belle Époque estates such as Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and Villa des Cèdres with a handful of streets that concentrate almost all of its prestige, and buyers who increasingly value western light over a Monaco-facing view.
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Villa Les Cèdres: The Story Behind Cap Ferrat's Most Famous Estate
Villa Les Cèdres on the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula is one of the most storied estates on the French Riviera. Built in 1830, transformed into a world-class botanical garden under the Marnier-Lapostolle family, and sold in 2019 for a reported €200 million, it remains the most celebrated private residence on the Côte d'Azur.
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Luxury Villas for Rent and Sale on the Côte d'Azur: Homes Once Owned by Chanel, Picasso and Lagerfeld
The Côte d'Azur has long attracted designers, artists, actors, and writers who chose to rent or own property along this legendary coastline. From Coco Chanel's La Pausa at Roquebrune Cap-Martin and Karl Lagerfeld's Villa La Vigie in Monaco, to Picasso's mas in Mougins and Julia Child's La Pitchoune near Grasse — here are some of the most famous houses along the French Riviera.
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Pinarello: The Quiet Alternative to Porto-Vecchio
Twenty minutes north of Porto-Vecchio, Pinarello offers the same clear, shallow water and sandy coves without the crowds. A look at the beaches, the restaurants, and the villas available to rent nearby.
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Luxury villa rentals in South Corsica: Bonifacio, Sperone, Porto-Vecchio, Saint-Cyprien, Pianottoli-Caldarello and Propriano
A guide to the best areas of South Corsica for a luxury villa holiday, from the cliffs of Bonifacio and the Sperone golf course to Palombaggia, Saint-Cyprien, Pianottoli-Caldarello and the Gulf of Valinco, with a selection of our villas to rent in each.
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La Fleur du Cap: Inside the Legendary Riviera Villa of David Niven, Cap-Ferrat
Originally built in the 1880s as L'Isolatta by Albert Bounin, and later renamed Lo Scoglietto by his son, this iconic rose-façaded villa on the Cap Ferrat peninsula became world-famous as the home of actor David Niven, who owned it for over twenty years until his death — and where a scene from The Pink Panther was filmed. Superbly restored and now known as La Fleur du Cap, it remains one of the most recognisable and storied properties on the French Riviera.
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Beaulieu-sur-Mer: a sought-after town between Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Eze
Beaulieu-sur-Mer sits between Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Eze on the Côte d'Azur, offering easy access to the surrounding coast. With a year-round community, daily market, private beaches, tennis club, and acclaimed restaurants, it is one of the most sought-after addresses on the Riviera, where villas rarely come to market.
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La Fiorentina, Cap Ferrat
Built in 1917 on the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula, La Fiorentina has a rich and storied history spanning over a century. From its origins as a Countess's retreat, designed by the Messiah brothers and completed by Ferdinand Bac, to its post-war transformation into a Palladian masterpiece, the villa became a celebrated gathering place under Roderick Cameron, hosting luminaries including Greta Garbo and Elizabeth Taylor. One of the largest properties on Cap Ferrat, it remains an enduring symbol of the Côte d'Azur's golden age.
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Fifteen minutes from Cannes, Mougins is a medieval hilltop village of pine and olive forest that drew Picasso, Dior, and Churchill. Today it offers classical art, Europe's largest lotus colony, championship golf, and gated villas behind mature Mediterranean gardens.
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Monaco Grand Prix 2026: The Ultimate Guide to a Luxury Riviera Stay
The Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Grand Prix de Monaco 2026 takes place from 4 to 7 June. Discover how to experience it in true Riviera style — from private villa rentals near Monaco to VIP hospitality, yacht transfers, and the finest addresses on the Côte d'Azur.
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Le Parc de la Moutte, Saint Tropez
Le Parc de la Moutte is a private, secured residential domain in Saint-Tropez, just a short drive from the town centre and within walking distance of Salins beach. It is particularly popular with families with young children, offering a communal swimming pool, a tennis court, and direct beach access within the domain. A gardien at the entrance and security cameras throughout ensure a safe and peaceful environment for residents.
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When to Go to Saint-Tropez
Saint-Tropez is a destination for every season — but each time of year offers a very different experience. Here is our guide to help you choose the perfect moment for your visit.
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