FOCUS ON THE COUNTRYSIDE

                                                Mougins, Valbonne and Saint-Paul-De-Fence

If the French Riviera is renowned for its seaside resorts and its effervescence, its hinterland has nothing to envy to its coast. Although very close to the big cities such as Nice and Cannes, the latter is a quiet place where life is sweet and can be depicted as real green lung with an array of landscapes and small villages with astounding panoramic views over the sea and the countryside. But still, the hinterland never ceases to amaze you, both with its provencal charm, its cultural treasures, and properties. Let's discover this place, where Vauban felt in love three centuries ago, somewhere where "The sun is the most beautiful in all of Provence and the country where the most beautiful oranges of all kinds grow..."

What about us ?

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Where to buy a property ?

Mougins

Perched on a hill, Mougins is a charming village in the hinterland of the French Riviera. Cornerstone of french gastronomy and the art of living, it is also renowned for its sweet life and its smoothing lights, which have charmed many artists such as Paul Éluard, Jean Cocteau and Picasso, but also celebrities such as Christian Dior and Edit Piaf. The latter has the advantage of combining green landscapes and a amazing panoramic view of the bay of Cannes, the Lérins Islands and the Prealps. Besides, the proximity of the seaside, international schools and renowned golf courses, the large areas of land, and the discreet luxury of the mansions, is one of its many assets.

Saint-Paul-De-Vence

Saint-Paul-de-Vence is one of this hilltop villages where you can enjoy a breathtaking panorama. The rocky outcrop on which this town stand,s is located between the Alps and the Mediterranean. Thanks to its foundation Maeght, retrace the footsteps of many artists who have shaped its history, geniuses in painting, literature and the seventh art. Come and discover Provencal architecture, made up of a tangle of often winding narrow streets, small squares with fountains, arcades, vaulted passageways, houses with loggias. Finally, John Taylor Saint-Paul de Vence presents for sale and for rent properties with character and a very contemporary style: superb Provencal mas, luxury properties with top-of-the-range services, stone bastides, prestigious residences with swimming pools, as well as penthouses, duplexes and apartments of great standing.

Valbonne

Built in the middle of Mediterranean vegetation, Valbonne owes its charm to its stone facades and its historic center sheltered by its rampart of village houses. Just fifteen minutes from the heavenly beaches of the Côte d'Azur and forty minutes from the ski resorts, Valbonne satisfies all desires, in summer and winter alike. Its advantage? To be a bubble of tranquility but without being totally isolated, as it is close to the attractive technology park of Sophia Antipolis. Investing in a luxury home for sale in Valbonne is a great way to build an estate. This city, highly sought after in terms of real estate investments, offers properties with undeniable charm, mixing modern and neo-Provencal architecture: discover villas surrounded by private gardens, houses with swimming pools and landscaped grounds, among other unique realms. 

                                                       The Real Estate Market

Since the lockdown and like its coast, the hinterland of the French Riviera has been experiencing an increase of demand from national and international customers who desire to focus on the South of France. Yet, this only corroborates the reputation of Mougins, Valbonne and Saint-Paul-De-Vence as mythical and iconic villages. But still, their influence has allowed the surrounding cities to enhance their approval rating as well.

                                                    When to sell a property ?

The demand being particularly strong, you can sell your property all year long. However, one may assert that it will be much better highlighted with the lights, vegetation and atmosphere of spring and summer.

                                                   When to buy a property ?

If you wish to buy a property, we advise you to do so between spring and summer, when you can better appreciate the quality of life and nature. But still, it is the ideal period to visit a maximum of properties, identify what suits you best in terms of environment and goods, and thus, find exactly what you are looking for.

                                                   When to rent a property ?

If July and August are undoubtedly the most popular months, May, June and September are also particularly pleasant. Come and appreciate the beauty of the hinterland, with less crowds, a mild climate and its smoothing lights. Moreover, their geographical position makes it as easy to enjoy the mountains as the sea.

More about the countryside : What make its charm & identity ? 

Grasse, the France's Perfume Capital of The World

  The town of Grasse, in the hills above Cannes, is known as the perfume capital of the world. Today for its inimitable fragrances which constitute the most famous perfumes in the world and its fields of flowers. Actually, Come and practice your sense of smell and visit some great perfumeries such as Fragonard, Molinard and Galimard ! Yet, this has not always been the case. In the 18th and 19th centuries, industry took off in Grasse partly to counter the smell due to the tanneries.

Mougins, a high place of gastronomy and art of living

Everything started in the 1950s when Célestin Véran, a cook in the national navy, had the hunch that the aftermath of the war would kick-start the tourism especially in Cannes and surroundings. Thus, he transformed his boat into a "sea taxi", and while fishing, he strolled on the waves of rich and idle Englishmen who had come to spend the winter in the gentle sun of the Côte d'Azur. Gradually, its customers are getting into the habit of "going up" to Mougins to taste its famous “bouillabaisse” prepared with fresh fishing. The latter killed two birds with one stone, because they also discover the sweetness of life in the village. Finally, in April 2019, “La Brigade des Étoiles de Mougins” came into existence. Made up of around fifty French and foreign starred chefs, from “Meilleur Ouvrier de France” chefs, they are now the Ambassadors of Mougins and French gastronomy within their restaurants and their many trips around the world.

The hinterland, an amazing green lung

Extending over nearly 150 km, the Mercantour National Park is a veritable green lung near the hinterland. Composed of six valleys, each one has its own features and natural specificities and is home to a wide array of protected landscapes, plants, and animals as well as a cultural heritage present through the pretty mountain villages. Between the land and the sea, the hinterland is a place close to everything, ideal for recharging your batteries!