With the height of summer season upon us we, thought we would provide a helpful hints advice guide for those about to rent their first villa in the beautiful French Riviera. In our line of work we are used to last minute requests for accommodations this time of year and feel fortunate of having an ever expanding portfolio of luxury properties on hand, not only direct to owner, but also through our partnerships in the locally trusted shared economy network for your benefit. As

You can always tell when the high season is about to begin in the French Riviera. Although it seems to be starting earlier every year, for some reason like clockwork, the end of March into April seems to be the time when individuals and businesses start to pop up both in social media and locally from other parts of the world in an attempt to cash in on those visiting to this beautiful part of France. For those with an entrepreneurial spirit such as ours as a team, we get it

There is something about the Principality of Monaco and its ever changing eye on the future. A specific location that has been carefully watched by the public for just over the past four years is the newly inaugurated One Monte-Carlo, situated next to the recently refreshed luxury property that is the Hôtel de Paris. You’ll find One Monte-Carlo in the Golden Square, basically one of the best areas to be in the principality. Usually I can be apprehensive when it comes to a n

It’s that time of year again in the beautiful French Riviera in France where the international audiences are making plans to arrive from all over the globe for various congress events along with newly engaged couples who are looking for places to have a most memorable wedding. Without question, the French Riviera is world-renowned as an event and wedding destination. Not only do we have the famous Cannes Film Festival and Monaco Grand Prix but the region is also a major corri

Everyone is looking for something different when it comes to their vacation experiences. Some people want a place to hold a week long corporate event, others want to explore new surroundings and many are looking for a private retreat to relax and recharge in the French Riviera. Booking your holidays early has many benefits to making all the plans you work hard for come true. Typically we have clients that reserve a villa easily 6 months to a year ahead (sometimes even two y

Experience The French Riviera started almost eight years ago, and one of the key intentions during the setup of our business was to introduce those we had already been working with on various projects to be a part of our base in a business partnership. This came from witnessing a downturn in the overall economy years before and the struggling affects it had on many large and small businesses. We don’t look at a business similar to ours as competition; in fact, we invite the

Breathtaking Cap d’Antibes, the intimate playground on a peninsula that beckons you to take the time and explore. Two early visitors to this area were Gerald and Sara Murphy, wealthy Americans who found a sense of freedom and play here and who have been credited with establishing the French Riviera as a summer resort destination. Other famous notables such as Coco Chanel and Marlene Dietrich helped establish the lavish and historic Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc as the place to stay a

It’s not every day we form a new business partnership at Experience The French Riviera. Quite frequently we will be contacted by a company or individuals from every professional background imaginable, we love meeting and connecting with new people so it’s always interesting and never an issue. When it comes to our client’s requirements though, we take those needs very seriously and are very thorough in whom we combine resources with and we expect the same in return. For a vac

You’ve got to hand it to Monaco, besides being the second smallest country in the world and one of the richest. It definitely puts thoughts and words into action. One in every third resident is a millionaire, lured to the area by its lenient fiscal policy where income tax was abolished in 1869 along with the principality being one of the most secure and safest places on earth. Monaco has a population of just over 38,000 residents that all live within an area of less than

Before first time visitors arrive to the French Riviera for a holiday, we will sometimes be told that when they think of the area what comes to mind is a jet set crowd, glamorous events, magnificent villas on gorgeous estates, tons of beaches where one can go swimming in the clear blue Mediterranean sea with numerous extravagant yachts floating nearby. We know that was our initial thoughts as well before settling in the region and to a large extent especially during the summe

Wanna be on TV?! A new show in now in development for a reality docu-series about the luxury lifestyles of Ultra High Net Worth Individuals on holiday during the summer months in the French Riviera. The producers and casting agents for the series are looking for people who work within the luxury market, especially if they have experience working in high-end properties or villas in the region. Our staff at Experience The French Riviera are currently working with a team fro

What are your plans for the year ahead? With day to day living expanding and moving so fast these days, one of the million reasons we love the beautiful French Riviera is because of the ideal life and work balance. Yes we work hard on a daily basis but it is out of a love and passion for our clients and surroundings which also enables us to easily unwind and find new inspiration. This is also one of the ways we would love to help you Experience The French Riviera in 2018!

Good news for those looking to invest in the luxury property market in France. As of January 1, 2018, there will be the new implementation of France’s new Wealth Tax also known as Impôt sur la fortune immobilière (IFI). President Macron has announced that this tax has been updated from the existing Impôt de solidarité sur la fortune (ISF) so now investors will be taxed solely on their real estate assets, not on other items in their wealth portfolio such as bank and financi

The occasional thoughts from a number of our first time clients who have never been to this part of France before consider the French Riviera to be a summer playground. Although this is true to an extent these thoughts have been changing dramatically over the years thanks to a stronger push but the local tourism agencies along with businesses and people in general showcasing their travels through social media. We love the look on many of the visitor’s faces when they first

Something new is coming to the French Riviera next year. The pilots of the Red Bull Air Race will be making their way to the stunning seaside city of Cannes from 20-22 of April 2018! The city, already well known for its famous film festival along with other events such as MIPTV, Cannes Lions and MIPIM to name a few, makes for the ideal location to stage such a high octane venture. A definite buzz was in the air when it was announced by Mayor David Lisnard on Wednesday, Nov

Every year and especially during the high season in France we encounter, practically on a daily basis, individuals that want to take short cuts and become a part of the luxury market in the region. A large amount of it is in the villa rental industry in which we will be focusing on here, but it also happens with the basics with such things as tickets to events and is followed by lots of false promises. We have long considered these people “middle men”, and from a business