When one thinks of Cannes, one of the first things that come to mind is the world-famous Cannes Film Festival, which although more than fabulous, this seaside city also has so much more to offer.
There is the miles of sandy beaches, the clear, blue Mediterranean Sea, and of course, the luxury shopping but most of all, the local French culture and the people are what make Cannes such a wonderful place to invest in real estate.
Cannes is a year-round travel destination, offering a multitude of liveable options practically at your doorstep.
This is also why Cannes has beyond the Film Festival, a large number of conferences where people gather throughout the year from around the world based in every business imaginable such as the tech industry, yachting, media, and real estate to name a few.
This means, that investing in a property as a revenue rental investment can offer one a lot of rewards not just during the high season in the summer but throughout the year.
With that in mind, I have gathered a few options for you to consider.
To start, there is this newly renovated property in the most prime location ever in Cannes, across from the Palais des Festival.
Offering an area of 99m2, this 4-room, 3-bedroom apartment is located on one of the most prestigious streets in Cannes.
Found on the famous Cannes Croisette, with excellent and easy access to the beach, Palais des Festivals, and the port, this luxury home has magnificent views of the old port and the Esterel Hills.
This superb apartment is newly renovated to a luxurious standard, finished with high-end appliances and home comforts, and sits on the top floor of a luxury residence with an elevator.
Bright and spacious, there is an abundance of natural daylight which floods the home all day.
The layout Includes an entrance hall, double living room, open kitchen, and master suite with office space and bathroom.
These rooms all open onto a spacious 15m2 terrace with beautiful views of the port and old town.
In addition, there are a further two other en-suite bedrooms at the back of the home, each with a bathroom or shower room and a balcony. These bedrooms have charming views over the city centre, Californie district, and the mountains.
An added value is the seasonal rental is guaranteed and is finished with a closed garage.
This is a rare find and a top revenue rental opportunity.
Price: 2,600,000 EUR
Next up, is a beautiful property situated right on the famous Croisette.
A sublime home located in the dazzling heart of Cannes.
This 4-room apartment has an epic sea view and is located close to the Martinez hotel — within one of the chicest and most secure residences on the Croisette.
This ground-floor apartment is 130m2 in size with an impressive 135m2 terrace offering a beautiful open view of the sea and the Croisette.
Bright and recently renovated, the apartment is finished with luxury home comforts. It includes a spacious double living room with an open plan kitchen – opening onto the terrace. In addition, there is an en-suite master bedroom with a dressing room, shower room, and toilet opening onto this same terrace.
Two additional en-suite bedrooms have their own private shower rooms.
This property also has a cellar and private parking included. The residence has a beautiful garden with private access for vehicles in front of the residence, opposite the beaches and restaurants.
An ideal opportunity as a luxury seasonal rental investment.
Price: 2,800,000 EUR
Finally, a most memorable panoramic sea view villa.
During congresses but especially the Cannes Film Festival, there is always a big demand for luxury villas that can be rented out by a celebrity or for any number of events, and this property would be perfect for both.
In the heart of a private and secure domain, within walking distance of the beaches, you’ll discover this magnificent contemporary villa with beautiful lines mixing sophistication, design, and the latest technologies in one great package.
Designed and built by a famous Italian architect and designer, this architectural masterpiece of approximately 550 m² is built on a flat landscaped plot of 2245 m² with a mirror effect pool.
There are private gates at the rear leading to the entrance of the villa with garage access for 4 cars.
The entrance boasts a triple reception room of over 120 m² with a living room, lounge, and dining area, followed by a fully equipped kitchen, all opening onto a huge terrace and the pool. On this level you will also find two en-suite bedrooms, each with its own shower room and dressing room, opening onto the terrace and garden.
The first floor offers a spacious master bedroom of approximately 70 m² with a full bathroom with shower, toilet, and dressing room opening onto a large and private terrace of over 60 m². It comes furnished with an outdoor lounge and a Jacuzzi surrounding a Japanese garden.
Up another level and you will find another two en-suite bedrooms, each with a private shower room, and dressing room, opening onto a large terrace.
Back down to the lowest level and you will find a fantastic open space with a TV lounge overlooking the pool floor through a glass window, a fitness and massage room, a laundry room, and annexes.
The villa has an elevator, underfloor heating, air conditioning, and to top it all….panoramic sea views.
Faster, more spacious trains are coming to the French TGV network.
Known worldwide for having one of the best high-speed rail systems in France. Many of those living in France and visitors alike will no doubt be familiar with the expansive network of TGVs already in service offering a relaxing and quick way to get from one end of the country to the other at their leisure.
But now, France’s current TGVs are about to get a stronger edition, with the new ‘TGV-M’ trains set to launch in 2024. Which, according to the French national rail operator SNCF, these particular trains will be substantially greener in energy use, faster, and more spacious.
TGV-Ms will be able to reach a top speed of 220 miles per hour – which is about ten percent faster than current models, and even faster than Japan’scurrent generation of bullet trains. For us passengers, this means much shorter journey times. For instance, trips from Paris to Saint RaphaĆ«l on theCote d’Azur would currently take about five hours. These new trains will cut that down to four-and-a-half.
And TGV-Ms isn’t just faster than current TGVs: they’re also more energy efficient, promising a 32 percent reduction in CO2 emissions. And there is 20 percent more onboard space, with capacity increasing from 634 passengers to 740.
The new trains will also be more luxurious. Manufacturer Alstom states they will have superfast onboard Wi-Fi and real-time journey updates, as well as bigger windows – all the better to take in the varying countryside landscapes of France.
Apparently, SNCF has ordered 115 of these new, sleek trains, with 100 designated for domestic use and 15 for international routes to neighboring Belgium, Germany, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. The new trains have cost SNCF €2.7 billion ($2.7 billion).
With these new trains set to launch in 2024, this should make your travel experience in France that much more convenient, faster, and certainly memorable.
Like a breath of fresh air, September and October bring almost a sense of renewal as we move into the Autumn season.
But that doesn’t mean you can’t still come and enjoy the region and here are just a few reasons why:
The sun is still constantly shining upon us, the beaches are less crowded leaving more room for you to spread out and enjoy yourself while taking occasional dips into the clear, blue Mediterranean Sea.
You no longer have to wait in line for your choice of the best restaurants and cafes to enjoy a wide variety of delicious food from the region, along with being able to find the perfect spot for all the people watching.
The nightclubs, as ever, continue to offer some of the best nights out, but how memorable it will be is totally up to you.
It’s not too hot to go on adventurous hikes around the region, taking in the panoramic sea views from the top of most any location while still being surrounded by lush greenery year-round.
And, what typically signals the end of yet another glorious summer season, the Monaco Yacht Show takes place from September 28th until October 1st, 2022.
The upcoming Autumn season is definitely one of the best times to come discover the French Riviera and Monaco.
For those people who havenŹ¼t traveled to the French Riviera just yet. A question I most commonly get asked when people are about to plan a trip here is, “where are all the gay establishments in your region?”
The region itself has seemingly only become known more as an LGBTQ+ travel destination option in about the last 10 years.
This was done not only by the guidance of many of us locals but with the help of a strong consistent promotional push by the tourism boards such as Nice Tourism, Cannes, and Monaco.
LGBTQ groups, individuals, and businesses come together to provide updates on regional changes and activities to keep everything as fresh and interesting as possible for LGBTQ+ people intending to travel to this most beautiful part of France.
To answer the question. It depends on what your particular interests are as there are a myriad of things to do both day and night but I would say Nice is the central hub of the LGBTQ community in the region.
The city of Nice has the most gay bars, nightclubs, cruising bars, and a large bathhouse to name a few types of establishments. Nice is also where everyone gathers for the Pink Parade (Pride) every summer and has its own LGBTQ centre where more information can be found.
The region itself is very safe and although there are no dedicated gay establishments in places such as Antibes, Cannes, Saint Tropez, or even Monte-Carlo just yet.
There are many businesses in those place that at least promote themselves as being gay-friendly through events or even if it is a rainbow flag sticker on the door of their establishment. Apps like Scruff and Grindr can also be used as a type of guide.
One of the wonderful and encouraging things I love about the Cote d’Azur is how friendly and supportive the LGBTQ+ community are with each other and in welcoming others, no matter their sexual preference.
Its not unusual to find that almost every year a new LGBTQ business will open up or an association begins that brings more people together.
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