Focus on Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

“There is nowhere else, a more remote place, more unusual, more suspended in the void...” Jean Cocteau. Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat and surroundings are undoubtedly the most beautiful gems of the Côte d'Azur. Located between Nice and Monaco, this haven of peace, has been for decades the place of prediction of great fortunes.

What about us ?

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Where to buy a property ?

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Erstwhile fishing village, this oasis of calm is one of the most incredible places of the French Riviera. By the sea and lost in the Rocky Mountains at the same time, the latter is particularly well-liked by celebrities, seeking confidentiality and exceptional panorama but also by illustrious artists such as Picasso or Odysséas Elýtis, looking for inspiration. ".

Èze-Sur-Mer

“The panorama from the Corniche is truly a fairyland…” said Georges Sand. With its Medieval heritage, its exotic garden, beaches, gastronomy and perfumeries, Eze lives up to what we read in the books. Perched on a hill, this village overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and offers incredible views. Rich in real local folklore, you can enjoy the charm of its narrow streets. 

Beaulieu-Sur-Mer

"Pax in pulchritudine": Peace in beauty Beaulieu-sur-Mer is characterized by its unique architectural heritage, witness to the illustrious names and crowned heads who stayed there during the Belle Epoque, by its beaches lined with a wide variety of exotic plants, its century-old olive trees as well as its dynamism linked to its ports and cultural activities.".

Villefranche-Sur-Mer

Populated since Gallo-Roman times, Villefranche is a witness to history with its old 17th century houses which descend the slope from a wooded amphitheater to the small port. Besides, it offers an incredible view and a very mild climate: high cliffs shelter it from east, west and north winds.

The Real Estate Market

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat has experienced one of the biggest price increases on the Cote d'Azur. Although its reputation is not new, its sumptuous villas in a breathtaking setting have seen their popularity explode since the pandemic like many destinations on the French Riviera. Very popular with Italian and English people, the destination also appeals to French, Switzerland, and more globally European customers, who wish to focus on the south of France.

When to sell a property ?

If you want to sell your property, we advise you to start between March and May. Because statistically, the ratio is more advantageous, in fact there are few properties put up for sale and a lot of properties sold.

When to buy a property ?

Conversely, if you want to buy, months of June to September are the most favorable. You have indeed a wider range of properties.

More about Saint-Jean : What make its charm & identity ? 

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, a former fishing port

"History In the 19th century, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat was a fishing port built on a rocky and arid promontory. In short, the peninsula was not the one we know today. But still, in the 1870s, the metamorphosis takes place, an artificial lake was dug in the center of the peninsula. But it was from the 1950s that the place experienced a new momentum. The beauty of the place, the mild climate and the atmosphere are gradually attracting wealthy foreign tourists. Thus, their influences like the one of Leopold II and Belgian aristocracy allow the construction of a rich and prestigious architectural heritage. ".

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, a sanctum for celebrities & artists

"The area has been a popular celebrity resort since the end of World War Two. Hereabouts, actors like Edith Piaf rubbed shoulders with great politicians like Winston Churchill or Bill Clinton, but also artists such as Chagall and Pablo Picasso. ".

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat & its prestigious architectural legacy

"History Villas are the main form of architecture, witness to its wealthy clientele. The Rothschild family strongly contributed to the charm of Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat with the construction of La Villa Ephrussi in 1884, a palace surrounded by nine thematic gardens with flamboyant vegetation: a journey around the world. Henri Matisse came to him to relax at the villa "natasha" or Villa "Santo Sospir" where Cocteau decorated the walls with splendid frescoes.".