Mountain Beauty

Stylish elegance is combined with an idyllic setting in these luxury ski chalets

Church in Les Gets, French Alps

Les Gets is the perfect blend of pure mountain splendour and historic charm, of world-class skiing, spectacular golf and unsurpassed beauty.

Located in the heart of the Portes du Soleil ski area, between Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc, the resort of Les Gets is a well-kept secret, popular with the French and others in the know. Traditional and unspoilt, Les Gets is a beautiful and authentic Savoyard mountain village, with charm and character in every corner. The buildings are a lovely mix of wood and stone, all in traditional style. The village has done much to preserve its history. Les Gets enjoys some of the finest views in the Alps, across alpine meadows toward the stunning, snow-capped Mont Blanc.

Les Gets is conveniently located only an hour from Geneva in the massive Portes du Soleil area. A skier’s paradise, Portes du Soleil vies for the title of the largest ski area in Europe, with 201 interconnected lifts servicing a staggering 650 kilometres of groomed pistes that sprawl across 12 areas, eight in France and four in Switzerland. The scenery is breathtaking and ever changing as you ski from one valley to the next, with magnificent views of the Dents du Midi, Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva.

For those in search of great skiing, a pretty town and a short transfer, Les Gets is the perfect choice.

Within this popular alpine town, the superb, south-facing domain of only nine ski chalets offers one of the few opportunities to own a newly built luxury ski property in a prime location.

Combining traditional elegance with modern sophistication, this is where alpine chic meets luxurious Savoyard style. The ski chalets are being built from traditional materials and finished to the highest specification. The exterior showcases an exquisite blend of Douglas Fir wood, stonework and traditional plaster, while the wooden roof adds a touch of alpine authenticity rarely seen in new-build chalets.

The luxurious ski chalets offer a comfortable atmosphere reminiscent of a rustic mountain lifestyle, featuring 69-139m² of living space with three or five bedrooms. The deluxe chalets boast stunning views of the surrounding mountains and slopes and come with private balconies of 14-34m². The stylish kitchens and bathrooms are fully fitted and equipped. The bedrooms are nicely appointed with carpets, while the living areas come with tiled flooring for easy-going elegance. The cosy wood-burning stove gives the authentic alpine chalets character and warmth. Each elegant mountain home enjoys its own parking space and storage.

Owners may take advantage of full property management operated by an established company that has been handling luxury chalet rentals in Tignes since 1999.

This is mountain living at its finest.

Prices: From €550,000.

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Living the good life

Provençal property graced with stunning scenery

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Gordes, the flagship village of the Luberon, is deservedly known as one of “les plus beaux villages de France” (the most beautiful villages in France) and has a worldwide reputation as a centre for cultural and artistic events. Situated between the Coulon Valley and the Vaucluse Plateau, the ancient village enjoys a picturesque setting.

With its narrow cobbled streets, Gordes has retained all its charm and authenticity over the centuries, thanks to its preserved heritage. The most photogenic of the Luberon villages, it boasts sensational panoramic views of the region. Houses built of golden stone rise to the Renaissance château crowning the top of the village.

The exceptionally beautiful and well-preserved 16th-century castle is today home to the Pol Mara Museum, named for the former Flemish painter who resided there. The Sénanque Abbey, in the Commune of Gordes, is one of the most exquisite Roman abbeys in Provence. Surrounded by the most magnificent fields of lavender, the abbey is still occupied by a community of Cistercian monks who produce delicious lavender honey.

For those searching for that ideal holiday home or second home in the South of France, Gordes also offers easy access to the TGV in Avignon, approximately 40 kilometres away, and Marseille International Airport, approximately 75 kilometres away.

Luberon has become a sought-after abode for artists, businessmen and politicians, and Gordes affords some of the best real estate in Provence.

For those looking to invest in a second home in a place of extraordinary beauty, this is an attractive opportunity to acquire a wonderful stone house near Gordes. Seductively irresistible, the property epitomises the perfect Provençal villa: modern living blended with superb comfort and a refined sense of tradition.

Decorated in neutral colour palettes, infusing peace and calm, the stylish villa offers 230m² of living space. It features four bedrooms, a lovely kitchen and spacious living room. Exuding a quietly understated classic elegance, the luxury villa is exquisitely appointed. Newly constructed, the stone house is built to a very high standard, using first-class materials and fittings.

Set in its own private grounds of 2,200m², the villa has a stunning swimming pool, a delightful terrace and is blessed with fabulous uninterrupted views of Luberon, making it ideal for enjoying the quintessential Mediterranean indoor-outdoor lifestyle.

This elegant villa incorporates luxury living with great comfort and gorgeous beauty.

Price: €1.35 million.

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Provencal Bliss

The historic farmhouse combines rustic beauty with an idyllic setting

Villa in Provence

Luberon is one of the most sought-after areas for those in search of the finest in luxury real estate in the South of France. This privileged corner of Provence is France at its finest. The region is characterised by magnificent hilltop medieval villages and sweeping views that seem to never end. The rolling hills are dotted with old stone farmhouses and the fields blanketed in wild flowers and aromatic herbs, orchards and vines.

There is also an astonishing array of historic villages and picturesque towns, including Bonnieux, Gordes, Goult, Lacoste, Lourmarin, Ménerbes, Oppède le Vieux, Roussillon and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.

The full allure of Provence – its blue skies, scenic beauty and endless sunshine – can be wholly enjoyed in this beautifully restored farmhouse. Enjoying an idyllic setting, the charming farmhouse is blessed with wonderful views over the Luberon and the scenic surroundings. The authentic stone house dates back to the 18th century and has been tastefully restored, upholding all of the traditional characteristics of a Provençal home.

Welcoming, warm, comfortable, the gorgeous farmhouse offers 320m² of living space. Blending liveability with luxury, the property consists of four bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, dining room and a vast sitting room with stone fireplace.

The luxurious villa is graced by its own private park of 1.9 hectares, giving it an air of complete peace and privacy. The south-facing grounds consist of a lavender field and orchard, together with a landscaped garden. Ideal for enjoying the quintessential Mediterranean indoor-outdoor lifestyle, the property comes with beautiful terraces, a swimming pool and pool house that includes a summer kitchen.

The property is conveniently situated just a few minutes from a small town, 25 minutes from the TGV station at Avignon and 40 minutes from Marseille airport.

The timeless beauty of Provence is epitomized in this exquisite dream home in France.

Price: €1.6 million.

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Idyllic parkside living

A home on the grounds of a Languedoc château

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A handful of discerning buyers now have the opportunity to own a second home situated in a Mediterranean château park in southern France’s Languedoc region.

Just 14 homes of two and three bedrooms will be constructed in this gorgeous development situated in the medieval village of Lézignan la Cèbe. Set within a fragrant park of 6,400m2, this elegant yet intimate residential development offers the best in the charming lifestyle that has long been associated with the South of France.

Each beautiful family home comes with its own private garden stocked with native trees, shrubs and aromatic herbs, complemented by a terrace, barbecue and optional private pool. Each home will combine authenticity and traditional character with natural materials, and be masterfully designed for the needs of modern life. Two of the residences will be housed in the 19th-century château that sits on the property.

With on-site facilities and an optional service contract for hassle-free ownership, this is a unique opportunity to experience the authentic ‘Art de Vivre’ for which southern France is famous. Also planned are an outdoor swimming pool and children’s pool, while residents will receive discounts on services at a nearby hotel that offers a restaurant, wine bar, pool and spa.

Tranquil and discreet, the property is nevertheless just minutes away from the picturesque medieval village of Pézenas. One of the most singularly beautiful towns in the south-west, Pézenas is a place of grand architecture, cobbled streets and wonderful courtyards. It was home to 17th-century playwright Molière and is still a thriving artists’ community with writers, artisans, antique dealers and craftsmen.

Pézenas is also within 2½ hours of alpine skiing, and 90 minutes from the Spanish border.

Stretching along the Mediterranean from the Côte d’Azur to the Spanish border, the Languedoc is a place of vibrant fishing villages, endless beaches, rolling vineyards and olive groves fringed with cypress trees, medieval castles perched on snow-capped mountains, thriving market towns and charming, little-known hamlets.

The region boasts an amazing diversity of leisure options. Relax on the beach or partake in every imaginable water sport. Explore historic cities – Roman, Medieval and Renaissance – with internationally recognised cultural attractions that include five UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Explore antique markets that rival any in Europe. Enjoy the wonders of four national parks. Improve your swing on one of the 16 golf courses. Or discover superb cuisine and amazing local wines in simple bistros and Michelin-starred gastro palaces.

The immediate area offers a wide range of recreational facilities. There are golden beaches that feature waterfront restaurants just a 20-minute drive through the vineyards and picturesque villages. The area is a gastronome’s paradise, with countless vineyards to explore, and markets offering the best produce.

Also nearby are the Languedoc’s biggest cities, including Narbonne, Nîmes, and Montpellier, dubbed “France’s most exciting city.”

Languedoc is easily accessible, with efficient motorway and high-speed rail links providing fast connections to the rest of Europe. No fewer than eight airports connect Languedoc to major European cities, as well as many smaller ones, via both scheduled and low-cost carriers.

This community represents a rare opportunity to invest in a unique, high-quality property in one of the world’s most stable economies, while enjoying anytime access to a superb family home. A sound investment and a source of pleasure for generations to come.

Prices: From €255,000.

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International Luxury Real Estate

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The pinnacle of luxury and prestige

A Mediterranean masterpiece located in one of the most coveted neighbourhoods on the French Riviera

Belle Epoque villa, French Riviera

When it comes to the most exclusive French Riviera real estate, certain enclaves along the gilded coast from Menton to Saint-Tropez stand apart from the rest. Prices of elite properties on the “caps” – Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Cap d’Antibes, Cap d’Ail and Roquebrune-Cap-Martin – regularly hit new highs.

Tucked between Monaco and Menton at the eastern end of the Côte d’Azur, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin is perhaps the most discreet of the small peninsulas.

The prestigious Roquebrune-Cap-Martin is a quiet and beautiful residential area. It was one of the most sought-after locations by artists and aristocrats of the Belle Epoque. It remained under the control of the Grimaldi Family of Monaco for over 500 years until the mid-18th-century.

Its most luxurious area, Cap Martin, is an absolutely astonishing peninsula, offering total tranquillity and privacy to a select few elegant villas set within luxuriant vegetation and facing the sea. Its proximity to Nice, Monaco and the Italian border make it a very privileged location. There is a low-key ambience which has been favoured by many among the rich and famous, including the Agnelli family, the Grundigs and the owners of Dolce Gabana.

Exuding elegant sophistication, this magnificent Cap Martin villa offers the opportunity to purchase one of the most exclusive pieces of real estate on the French Riviera. The residence represents the epitome of gracious living. From the grand design to the historical features, this luxurious family home evokes a feeling of refinement, indulgence, elegance and wealth.

The Neo-classic residence, built at the end of the 19th century in a style inspired by the Italian Renaissance, exemplifies premier French Riviera living at its finest. Designed by Hans-Georg Tersling – the most prominent architect on the Riviera during the 19th century and famous for the many wonderful residences he designed for the French and European aristocracy and other elite who resided in the area – this property oozes luxury and sophistication.

The luxury family home offers 450m² of pure opulence, featuring four bedrooms, an impressive reception room opening onto a terrace with views of the grounds and the sea, dining room, kitchen, library, several sitting rooms and a study. The residence also includes staff quarters, garage and parking for several cars.

Preserving the original architectural integrity, the deluxe property has retained many original features such as a majestic staircase, 5-metre ceiling, marble fireplaces and splendid classical decoration. Refined and imposing, the exterior comes with a gorgeous stone façade and a roof of turquoise glazed tiles.

Set in a private domaine, the southwest-facing grounds are equally impressive. The 2,018m² of verdant Mediterranean gardens provide a haven of privacy, offering a wonderful pool and pavilion entertaining area on one of the Côte d’Azur’s most beautiful promontories, just ten minutes from Monte Carlo.

This singular villa is the prime Riviera home for the discerning buyer who seeks the best in life and the most beautiful at hand.

Price upon request.

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One of the world’s finest addresses

A residence of exceptional beauty, quality and style

Villa terrace, French Riviera

The French Riviera, or Côte d’Azur, ranks among Europe’s most enduring and alluring playgrounds for the rich and famous. The South of France offers a fashionable lifestyle, scenic surroundings, rich cultural heritage and a salubrious climate year round. In addition, it is centrally located in the heart of Europe, with easy and fast access from every main capital to Nice International Airport.

The region boasts country and coastal estate jewels in spectacular locations – all surrounded by breathtaking beaches, marinas, golf courses and Alpine ski resorts. In the realm of this rarefied real estate, Cap Ferrat has become one of the Cote d’Azur’s most desirable residential addresses for prestige property, defining the French Riviera at its most opulent.

Cap Ferrat is an absolute natural wonder, a stupendous peninsula containing some of the most beautiful Belle Epoque-, Art Deco-, and Renaissance-inspired villas in the world, with unrivalled panoramic Mediterranean Sea views.

This is a place for billionaires: Roman Abramovich the Russian oligarch, the composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and Paul Allen of Microsoft own mansions here. Through its history, some of the estates on Cap Ferrat have hosted celebrities such as King Leopold II of Belgium, Baroness de Rothschild, Charlie Chaplin, Prince Rainier III, David Niven, Somerset Maugham, Jean Cocteau, Hubert de Givenchy, Isadora Duncan, Winston Churchill and many more.

Commanding a coveted location, this magnificent villa was designed for the best in fine living. Majestically situated on the western side of Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, the deluxe residence enjoys a spectacular elevated location. Offering a lifestyle of privilege and privacy, the quintessential trophy property is a superlative mixture of exclusivity, timeless design and glamorous outdoor spaces.

Elegant in scale, architecturally exquisite and with awe-inspiring panoramas, this dream home features 300m² of pure elegance and classical touches. The refined villa features a wonderful master suite with a large bedroom and dressing room opening onto a private terrace that offers dazzling views, plus four more bedrooms, living and dining areas that open onto a large terrace, a kitchen and library/study.

Occupying 1,800m² of land, the villa boasts breathtaking sea views onto the Baie des Anges and the harbour of Villefranche, plus a gorgeous swimming pool.

The villa features a self-contained studio and is sold with the permission of extending the first-floor terrace and creating two pergolas.

A paragon of elegance and excellence, this is Riviera glamour in all its glory.

Price upon request.

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Mountain Refinement

Alpine beauty envelops this inviting jewel

ski chalets, French Alps

Indisputably part of the crème de la crème of world ski regions, the Espace Killy, combining Val d’Isère and Tignes, ranks highly among any keen skier’s Top 10 resorts. And deservedly so.

Rising to France's highest skiable glacier of La Grande Motte, the Espace Killy is one of the finest and most extensive ski areas anywhere: two glaciers, 300 kilometres of piste, 90 ski lifts, a top altitude of 3450 metres and an exemplary snow record. This is truly a first-class destination for skiers of all standards throughout the season.

Considered the prettiest place in the whole of the Espace Killy, Les Brévières is a traditional Savoyard village dating back to the 13th century, replete with enchanting stone farmhouses, narrow streets and wooden chalets.

Set high in the French Alps at 1550 metres, Les Brévières is perfectly situated at the foot of the Espace Killy ski domaine. Fully integrated into the vast Val d'Isère and Tignes area, Les Brévières has an excellent snow record with excellent off-piste opportunities and some of the most varied ski terrain in France.

This hidden gem offers the rare and unique combination of authentic village charm and picture-perfect views, together with immediate access to world-class skiing. With a variety of bars and restaurants and just ten minutes from cosmopolitan Val d'Isère, this is the perfect location for optimal skiing and authentic mountain village life.

Enjoying a fabulous elevated setting in Les Brévières, these ski-in ski-out chalets boast lovely views of Tignes and the village, the surrounding mountains and the lake in Les Brévières.

Offering the pinnacle in luxury mountain homes, the prestigious enclave is destined to be the point of convergence for all the elements of the good life.

With a masterful blend of fine architectural details and stunning furnishings, the exceptional mountain homes are picture-perfect and move-in-ready. The architecture draws its inspiration from the Savoyard chalets in their most noble expression, with refined materials such as brushed wood, wooden floors, local stone and authentic wrap-around balconies.

Encompassing 120-220m² of impeccable living area, the elegant chalets offer five to six en suite bedrooms, modern kitchens by Mobalpa and fabulous living spaces. The fully furnished ski residences enjoy the finest luxury touches of a modern home, including flat-screen TVs and state-of-the-art cinema systems with surround sound.

Chalet residents may also make use of the beautiful indoor pool, sauna, boot room and parking spaces, all available on-site. Owners may take advantage of full property management from a company that has been successfully managing luxury chalets in Tignes since 1999.

Set in one of the most desirable mountain retreats, these stylish ski chalets offer the epitome of Alpine luxury.

Prices: From €960,000.

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Luxury Ski Properties

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