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The Area

Cannes - home to the rich and famous with its casinos, festivals, fairs, beach and nightlife. It is of course one of the most busy, glamorous and fashionable of the Riviera resorts. The heart of the city is built around the palm-lined boulevard de la Croisette. However, this is not all Cannes has to offer, it is also rich in history. The old port is a mixture of colours and traditions, with the fishermen gathering in all the fruits of the sea.

Nice - very popular at the turn of the century, it still boasts many buildings from the Belle Epoque era. Nice, bursting with elegance and style, is a wonderful city to stroll around, the beautiful seaside promenade affords wonderful views over the Mediterranean. A short drive along the coast and you arrive in Monaco, Europe's most famous principality. Sophisticated, chic and playground to the rich and famous, Monte Carlo combines the best features of a cosmopolitan city and a Mediterranean resort. Wander through the medieval streets of the old town to the harbour to admire the magnificent yachts and after sunset try your luck in the world famous casino.

St. Tropez - miles of rugged scenery and beautiful sun-soaked beaches surrounding a series of chic resorts, it attracts thousands of visitors each year. Stroll along the dreamy port with its gleaming yachts and cruisers, browse the trend-setting shops or simply take in the magnificent atmosphere and spot the celebrities. St. Tropez bubbles with life and vitality and boasts undeniable style and sophistication.

Activities

Nesting in the bay of St. Tropez is pretty Port Grimaud, a masterpiece of design, built in typical Venetian style, offering a fabulous array of bars, shops and restaurants interlaced by a network of canals and waterways.

Sporting facilities are widely available such as scuba diving, sailing, windsurfing, tennis, golf and horse riding. There are daily Provencal markets in St. Maxime. Places to visit include the famous flower markets of Nice, the Miniature Park and Phoenix Park nature reserve in Nice, the Museum of Underwater Archaeology in St. Raphael.

1. Signing the Agreement (Compris)

On finding a property you wish to purchase you will need to negotiate the terms, price and conditions of the sale with the owner.

The next step, once you are in agreement, is to sign the preliminary contract (Compromis de Vente). This is a legal document and after ten days will be binding on both parties. Rules change frequently in France and it is best to consult with your notary about when this period starts. Generally the compris will be signed in France with the Agent.

Variants can be included in the compris, for example an Acte (clause) can be added if the name or names to go on the title deed have not been finalised. If a mortgage will be required to purchase the property, the details for this, including the name of the mortgage company, must be on the compris.

2. Paying the Deposit

Generally the deposit will be 10% of the agreed purchase price. This will normally be paid to the notaire. There are exceptions to this, if the agent holds a carte professionelle, is bonded and fully registered then you may pay them, but do not hand over the deposit to anyone else. If for some reason the purchase does not go through, for example, if you write to the notaire and the agent that you do not wish to go continue with the purchase before the contract is binding (within seven days of signing the compris), then your deposit would be repaid. This would also apply if a condition had not been met, or the mayor or S.A.F.E.R. (a government agency that has the right of first purchase on most rural property that comes onto the market in France) could oblige the purchaser to give way. If you decide after the seven days 'cooling off' period that you do not wish to complete the purchase and pull out of the sale you would lose your deposit. If however the vendor pulls out of the sale then you will receive your deposit back plus the same amount from the vendor.

3. On Completion

Generally it will take around two or three months to complete the purchase.

During this time the balance of the purchase money must be paid into the account of the notaire, this must be done well ahead of the completion date. The notaire will prepare the documents, check that the deed of sale (Acte de Vente) is in order and have the legal title ready to be signed over. It is possible to have someone sign on your behalf if you give them power of attorney. An interpreter may be of use at this point if your French is not very good and many Notaires will suggest (or insist) that an interpreter is with you.

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Absolutely exceptional modern 5 bedroom luxury villa set in over half an acre of beautiful landscaped gardens with amazing infinity pool, while enjoying panoramic sea views from its sought after lo......

7,900,000 EURREF: 248724

Exclusive 4 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Californie, Cannes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Rare on the market and ideally situated within one of the most highly sought-after areas of Cannes, La Californie, this exceptional property is ideally located right in the heart of a gated and gua......

7,880,000 EURREF: 243961

Enjoying panoramic sea views from its sought after location in the Californie area of Cannes, is this exceptional 4 bedroom luxury Penthouse apartment with garden and communal pool. This outstand......

7,880,000 EURREF: 251669

Turn Key 5 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Sainte Maxime, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Currently under construction, this luxurious 5 bedroom villa will have a total spacious built area of over 500m2 and will be set on a large manicured plot of 1,505m2 with an infinity swimming pool ......

7,800,000 EURREF: 240565

Ideally located in a peaceful area near the beach and all amenities in Golfe Juan, is this stunning 5 bedroom luxurious new villa nestling in over half an acre of beautiful landscaped gardens with ......

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Superb 5 bedroom Provençal style villa, which is set within an exceptional location in a private estate on the west side of Cap d'Antibes. With a magnificent swimming pool, perfect for cooling of......

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In excellent condition throughout and ideally situated in a quiet residential area in La Croix des Gardes, This bright and spacious 5 bedroom villa is set in a quiet location and not overlooked. W......

7,500,000 EURREF: 246857

Luxury 4 bedroom Villa for sale in Saint Tropez, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Charming 4 bedroom property, which is ideally located just a few steps from Place des Lices, and close to the beaches of Pampelonne, surrounded by flourishing vegetation and a magnificent perfectly......

7,500,000 EURREF: 244954

Nestling in over half an acre of beautiful landscaped gardens with pool, is this exceptional 5 bedroom luxury Provencal style villa located near all amenities in Antibes. With approximately 350m2 ......

7,500,000 EURREF: 245835

Absolutely exceptional 4 storey, 4 bedroom luxury villa with separate apartment, set in a beautiful garden with pool, while enjoying panoramic sea views from its location in Cap d'Ali. This sumpt......

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Absolutely exceptional 7 bedroom luxuriously renovated villa nestling in over half an acre of beautiful terraced gardens with amazing infinity pool, while enjoying stunning sea views from its prest......

7,500,000 EURREF: 251878

Contemporary 7 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic view and sea view views in Beauvallon, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Ultramodern 7 bedroom villa, ideally nestled right in the heart of the prestigious Beauvallon Bartole estate, hidden from view and in a dominant position. With exceptional sea views and built on......

7,490,000 EURREF: 244607

Sumptuous 5 bedroom property, situated within a luxurious setting with breathtaking views. This magnificent 300m2 villa, together with a 50m2 annexe, is nestled at the top of a hill and with stun......

7,480,000 EURREF: 248256

Absolutely exceptional 3 storey, luxurious villa set in beautiful landscaped gardens with amazing infinity pool, while enjoying breathtaking sea views from its elevated location in the heart of Cal......

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Absolutely exceptional 3 storey, 5 bedroom luxury villa set in beautiful landscaped gardens with amazing infinity pool, while enjoying breathtaking sea views from its prestigious location in Cannes......

7,480,000 EURREF: 250434

Quiet 5 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view and panoramic view views in Californie, Cannes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Situated in a dominant position, right in the heart of the Californie area of Cannes, this beautiful modern-style 5 bedroom villa, with a total living area of approximately 290m2, with a total buil......

7,480,000 EURREF: 244288

6 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Roquebrune Cap Martin, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Exceptional 4 storey, 6 bedroom luxury villa nestling in beautiful terraced gardens with pool, while enjoying panoramic sea views from its elevated location near Roquebrune Cap Martin. This modern......

7,450,000 EURREF: 242374

Absolutely exceptional 4 bedroom luxuriously renovated and fully furnished villa with garden, enjoying panoramic sea views from its prestigious location in Cannes. This spacious and bright proper......

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Absolutely exceptional 8 bedroom luxury villa nestling in one acre of beautiful landscaped gardens with expansive pool, while enjoying uninterrupted countryside views from its peaceful location nea......

7,200,000 EURREF: 250646

Luxury 6 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic view in Tanneron, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Luxurious 6 bedroom architect designed villa, with a vast total living area of 564m2, set within a private and fenced plot of 21,855m2 with a swimming pool, ideally located right in the heart of a ......

7,100,000 EURREF: 237283

High Specification 4 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Beausoleil, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Superb 4 bedroom villa, ideally situated in an elevated setting in Beausoleil, at the gates of Monaco and with stunning views overlooking the principality and the sea With a vast total living area......

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Excellent opportunity to purchase 2 contemporary-style villas, which are ideally located in a gated community with absolute tranquility in Vallauris. Both villas which feature absolutely exception......

7,000,000 EURREF: 249835

Modern villa with high quality finishes, ideally located in a quiet setting in Beausoleil and has stunning panoramic sea views over the Principality of Monaco. With a total built area of 643m2 an......

7,000,000 EURREF: 247727

9 bedroom Villa for sale with sea and panoramic views in Cannes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Prestigious 9 bedroom villa with swimming pool, set within a landscaped plot of 1,522m2 in an exclusive and private area, in a wonderful setting within the hills above Cap d'Antibes, with stunning ......

7,000,000 EURREF: 187178

Beautiful 6 bedroom Villa for sale in Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Impressive and spacious villa in perfect condition in a peaceful location, close to the Grand Hotel with level gardens and swimming pool. The recently renovated 6 bedroom villa is arranged ove......

7,000,000 EURREF: 223804

4 bedroom Villa for sale with sea and panoramic views in Sainte Maxime, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Currently under construction, this superb turnkey architect-designed 4 bedroom villa, which has been built using top-of-the-range fixtures and fittings with refined lines, is set within a landscape......

6,500,000 EURREF: 238443

Beautiful 5 bedroom family property, which is ideally situated in a quiet setting within a gated estate on the heights of Gigaro in La Croix Valmer. Set within a flat mature plot of 10,092m2, whi......

6,950,000 EURREF: 250146

Prestigious and spacious villa in a great location in La Croix Valmer, nestling in the hills, with a panoramic view to the sea from its large infinity pool. This luxury property of almost 400m2 s......

6,950,000 EURREF: 250481

Luxuriously renovated 6 bedroom villa with independent studio apartment, set in beautiful landscaped gardens with pool and tennis court, while enjoying panoramic sea views from its exclusive locati......

6,950,000 EURREF: 249983

Stunning and completely refurbished 6 bedroom villa, ideally situated within one of the most exclusive areas of Mougins, in a very residential estate with beautiful views of the surrounding green h......

6,900,000 EURREF: 248798

Charming historical 3 storey, 7 bedroom stone house with guest houses, set in over an acre of lush mature gardens with pool, while enjoying panoramic sea views from its elevated location in Menton ......

6,900,000 EURREF: 250525

Grand 19th Century property set on 4,867m2 of land, ideally situated in a quiet setting withinthe renowned residential district of Garavan, close to the Italian border and the famous Michelin-starr......

6,900,000 EURREF: 249919

Historical 5 bedroom Villa for sale in Nice, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Magnificent, grand and spacious 1900' villa, which is ideally situated just a few steps from the beaches and shops, with a vast total living area of 791m2 and worthy of being described as a large b......

6,900,000 EURREF: 231312

Superb and spacious Eighteenth Century mas in a gated estate with tennis court, yet close to amenities in Mougins. This highly desirable Provencal property comes with 545m2 of living space combin......

6,900,000 EURREF: 251341

Exceptional 5 bedroom villa, with a bright and spacious living area of 260m2, ideally nestled right in the heart of a 1,575m2 mature plot with a swimming pool. This property enjoys 5 bedrooms and......

6,840,000 EURREF: 246987

Quiet Stylish , Sea View 4 bedroom Villa La Croix Valmer French Riviera

Ideally situated right in the heart of one of the most highly sought after addresses in La Croix Valmer and just 10 minutes from the beach, this superb property has stunning views towards the sea, ......

6,825,000 EURREF: 242893

Ideally located in a prestigious, secure estate in La Croix Valmer, is this unique 5 bedroom luxurious villa nestling in 1.75 acres of glorious landscaped gardens with 2 pools and outbuilding, whi......

6,825,000 EURREF: 245817

Ideally situated within one of the most highly sought-after neighbourhoods of Saint Tropez, close to the most beautiful beaches of the peninsula, this imposing house, which is in need of renovation......

6,700,000 EURREF: 249413

Bright and welcoming 6 bedroom villa, with an immaculate and spacious living area of 230m2, nestled on a beautiful 1,318m2 plot with a swimming pool and stunning panoramic sea views. With its 6 be......

6,527,000 EURREF: 246992

Ideally located near the beach and all amenities in Sainte Maxime, is this exceptional 4 bedroom luxury newly built villa, nestling in over half an acre of glorious landscaped gardens with pool whi......

6,500,000 EURREF: 251584

Ideally situated within walking distance to the sandy beaches and the famous Croisette in Cannes, this luxurious and immaculately presented property has a spacious living area of 370m2, which is ma......

6,500,000 EURREF: 247651

Superb and spacious apartment in a historic Belle-Epoque style mansion in a sought-after neighbourhood in Californie, Cannes with panoramic views of the sea and the Bay of Cannes. Built in 1889, ......

6,500,000 EURREF: 248539

Modern, bright and spacious 9 bedroom home, which is ideally set in a quiet and green residential domain in Mougins. Situated on a beautiful private park of approximately 8,500m2, which is nicely ......

6,500,000 EURREF: 249161

Grand 4 bedroom Duplex for sale with sea view in Californie, Cannes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Immaculately presented and spacious 4 bedroom duplex apartment, situated within a Belle Epoque villa and with a total living area of around 400m2. Nestled in the greenery of a residential park and......

6,500,000 EURREF: 223859

Superb Provencal villa in a great location in the centre of Saint-Tropez, just ten minutes' walk from Place des Lices, and with offers uninterrupted sea views from its spacious terrace. The large......

6,500,000 EURREF: 248518

Unique property in a highly sought after location, just steps away from the legendary Pampelonne beaches, world-renowned for their beauty, as well as the most sought-after restaurants in the region......

6,500,000 EURREF: 250655

Wonderful opportunity to acquire a magnificent historical Mas in excellent condition, nestling in 1.5 hectares of glorious landscaped gardens with pool and multiple dwellings, while enjoying far re......

6,500,000 EURREF: 251650

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