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Provençal villa with swimming pool and landscaped garden — real estate on the French Riviera — photo 1

Provençal villa with swimming pool and landscaped gardenBSM240256

2480000 € Nice

Welcome to a stunning Provençal villa nestled in the enchanting hills of Nice, within the prestigious Fabron district. This stone masterpiece is conveniently located near local shops and offers seamless access to the town center, ensuring both tranquility and convenience.

area360

bedrooms4

land2200

Belle époque villa a panoramic views on the sea and Monaco — real estate on the French Riviera — photo 1

Belle époque villa a panoramic views on the sea and MonacoBSM230139

6990000 € Roquebrune-Cap-Martin

Authentic Belle Époque architecture, preserved in its original form since 1900, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the sea, Monaco, and Cap Martin.

area400

bedrooms4

Belle Epoque jewel facing the sea — real estate on the French Riviera — photo 1

Belle Epoque jewel facing the seaBSM240178

24000000 € Cap-d'Ail

Villa Marizzina, a stunning jewel from the Belle-Époque period, commands a prime position overlooking the Mediterranean in Cap d'Ail. This sought-after location offers proximity to Nice, Monaco, and Italy.

area550

bedrooms7

land1200

Contemporary design, walking distance to Monaco — real estate on the French Riviera — photo 1

Contemporary design, walking distance to MonacoHIN1548

780000 € Beausoleil

Located on the penultimate floor of a luxurious Belle Époque palace designed by a renowned French Riviera architect, a modernly renovated apartment with panoramic sea views is available for sale.

area84 м²

bedrooms2

Buyers of real estate on the French Riviera usually determine in advance which type of architecture they prefer.

Clients who value historical character — high ceilings, fireplaces, moldings, and period details — tend to focus on properties in historic villas, former Belle Époque palace hotels, or bourgeois apartment buildings, most of which were built at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Such properties often come with certain week points: a lack of large terraces, absence of garages, or the need for renovation. High-end, fully restored historic mansions and hotels are quite rare in this market. However, the older housing stock is generally well maintained, with renovations carried out as needed over time.

Among the well-known Belle Époque residences in Nice located in former hotels are Majestic, Regina, Winter Palace, as well as Bristol in Beaulieu-sur-Mer and Eden in Cap d’Ail.

In Nice, bourgeois and Belle Époque buildings are mainly concentrated in the Musicians’ Quarter and in the city center.

If having a garage and a large terrace with a sea view is a priority, it can be challenging to find such features in historic properties. Options do exist, but they tend to be among the most expensive on the market.

Ultimately, choosing between modern and historic architecture often comes down to a choice between a balcony and a terrace, or between a sea view and an urban landscape. In my experience, buyers who prioritize historical character and generous volumes are rarely willing to compromise in favor of modern developments.