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Here you’ll find clear explanations and context on the legal and tax framework of the purchase process, explorations of towns, neighbourhoods and regions, stories about remarkable architecture and art, up-to-date market developments, outdoor activities and the best of living on the Côte d’Azur. We also make sure that tóco d’azur’s biannual magazines are available online here.
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The avant-contrat has been signed. The signatures are on the promesse de vente or the compromis de vente, and the buyer has a ten-day cooling-off period.That much is generally well known. But anyone who signs on a Friday and then starts counting off ten...
The offer has been accepted. Buyer and seller have agreed on the price and the property is off the market. Then comes one of the most important moments in the purchase process: signing the promesse de vente or compromis de vente.For many buyers, this...
The apartment seems perfect. A good terrace, beautiful views, the right location, and even the monthly charges seem reasonable.But then the minutes of the copropriété reveal that a renovation of the façade has been under discussion for some time. Or replacement...
You have finally found the house. The location is right, the view is beautiful and, after the viewing, you do not want to run the risk of someone else walking away with it. So you make an offer.But what does such an offer actually mean in France? Is an...
What Is an SCI?An SCI (Société Civile Immobilière) is a French civil real estate company specifically designed to own and manage property.The SCI is one of the most commonly used real estate ownership structures in France. Unlike a commercial company,...
There are places that evolve with time, and there are places that ignore it. Club 55 in Saint-Tropez clearly belongs to the latter category. And perhaps that is exactly why it remains so popular.It all began in 1955, when the location served as a simple...
When Pablo Picasso moved permanently to the Côte d’Azur in 1946, he was no longer a searching artist but a world-famous icon. Yet southern France did not become a place of quiet retirement for him; it became the place where the boundary between his turbulent...
Nice is far more than a popular seaside resort. It is the capital of the French Riviera — a city with international allure, a rich history, and an exceptional quality of life. With over 350,000 residents, Nice is the fifth-largest city in France and serves...
Just north of Nice, near the picturesque villages of Aspremont and Tourrette-Levens, lies one of the region’s most beautiful hiking routes: the Tour du Mont Chauve. This is no ordinary forest walk, but a sporty hike rewarded with stunning views.Why this...
The Côte d’Azur is perhaps at its most surprising in winter. That’s why we have created a new Winter Magazine filled with inspiration, market data and tips for buyers and lovers of the region.This edition shows just how versatile the Côte d’Azur is during...
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