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Mediterranean Villas & Lifestyle
Luxury villas, destinations and refined living across the Mediterranean.
Auron, a ski resort near the French Riviera: luxury chalets for rent, ski area and real estate guide
Auron sits at 1,600 metres in the Mercantour massif, under 90 minutes from the Côte d'Azur. A 1930s pioneer of alpine skiing, it now offers the largest ski area in the Alpes-Maritimes with 135 kilometres of runs, plus a property market of managed apartments and traditional or new-build chalets averaging around €8,000 per square metre.
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Le Parc Fiorentina Cannes
Le Parc Fiorentina is a prestigious residential estate in the La Californie district of Cannes, built around a Palladian villa commissioned in the 1870s by English banker Sir Julian Goldsmith. With a storied history spanning European aristocracy, a Serbian princess, and a Parisian painter, the property stands today as one of Cannes' most distinguished addresses.
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Cannes: Between International Prestige and Sustainable Transformation
Cannes continues to reaffirm its status as one of the most prestigious destinations on the French Riviera. Known worldwide for its film festival, luxury hotels, and Mediterranean lifestyle, the city is also undergoing a period of transformation. From modernizing its seafront to strengthening its position as a global events hub, Cannes is evolving while preserving the elegance that has defined its reputation for decades.
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Bonifacio & Sperone: Where Corsica Reveals Its Wild Elegance
Corsica's oldest town sits on white limestone cliffs above a fjord-like harbour, 12 kilometres from Sardinia. Nearby, the gated Domaine de Sperone spreads over 130 hectares of cedar and stone villas, a Robert Trent Jones golf course, and white-sand beaches facing the Îles Lavezzi.
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Le Castellet: A Gated Hillside Domaine on the Moyenne Corniche, Villefranche-sur-Mer
Le Castellet is one of the Côte d'Azur's most established gated domaines, set on the hillside above Villefranche-sur-Mer with sweeping southwest views across the Baie des Anges towards Nice and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Secure, private, and within minutes of Monaco, Nice airport, and the Cap Ferrat peninsula, it remains one of the more compelling addresses on this stretch of coast. We take a closer look at what makes the domaine distinctive, and share a selection of villas currently available within it.
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Villa Nellcôte, Villefranche-sur-Mer: the history of the Belle Époque villa near Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
Built in 1899 as Château Amicitia on the waterfront of the Bay of Villefranche, Villa Nellcôte owes its name to a French Bulldog bred by Titanic survivor Samuel Goldenberg. Later home to the Bordes shipping dynasty and, in 1971, the setting for the Rolling Stones' Exile on Main St., the villa remains one of the most storied houses on Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
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Villa Radiana: The Belle Époque Pavilion Overlooking Passable Beach
Built around 1906 as a pleasure pavilion for King Leopold II of Belgium, Villa Radiana is one of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat's most architecturally distinctive properties. Perched on the Chemin de Passable and inspired by the Belvédère at the Petit Trianon, it was once part of the grand Les Cèdres estate before becoming a private residence — later immortalised in Hitchcock's To Catch a Thief. A Belle Époque landmark whose history mirrors the glamour of the peninsula itself.
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Le Parc des Salins, Saint-Tropez: a private domaine near Les Salins beach
Le Parc des Salins is a small, discreet residential domaine near Les Salins beach, just a short drive from the centre of Saint-Tropez. Prized for its tranquility and location, the area is easily accessible via the Route des Salins.
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Villa Thuret, Cap d'Antibes: the botanical garden that shaped the gardens of the French Riviera
Created in 1857 on the Cap d'Antibes, the Villa Thuret and its botanical garden introduced more than 4,000 exotic species to the Côte d'Azur. Many of the palms, pines, and flowering plants that define the Riviera's villa gardens today were first grown here.
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Domaine des Moulins, Ramatuelle: a discreet, gated domaine minutes from Pampelonne
Domaine des Moulins is a private gated estate in Ramatuelle, just minutes from Saint-Tropez and a ten-minute walk from Pampelonne beach. With spacious villas set among Mediterranean gardens and high-season weekly rents exceeding €20,000, it is one of the area's most sought-after addresses for families seeking privacy and proximity to the beach.
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Les Canoubiers, Saint-Tropez: area guide to villas, beaches and the Yacht Club
Les Canoubiers is a tranquil residential enclave on the Baie des Canoubiers in Saint-Tropez, just minutes from the village centre. Set among established greenery with private villas, a sandy beach, and the Yacht Club de Saint-Tropez on its doorstep, it offers a rare blend of seclusion and easy access to everything Saint-Tropez has to offer.
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Tahiti, Saint-Tropez: a sought-after real estate area formed around the Route de Tahiti
Tahiti is one of Saint-Tropez's most sought-after real estate areas, stretching along the Route de Tahiti between the town centre and Pampelonne beach. With several private domaines, hilltop positions offering exceptional views, and a strong selection of hotels and restaurants on its doorstep, it appeals equally to buyers and high-season renters.
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