Within a 15 min drive from Cannes and the famous Croisette, the mediaeval village of Valbonne welcomes you with its colourful facades and genuine atmosphere. In contrast to many other villages on the French Riviera, the old village of Valbonne is laid out in symmetric rectangles imagined by the Abbot of the Island of Lerins in the 16th century. In the heart of the village of Valbonne is the very lovely square Place des Arcades. This central square is surrounded on all four sides by picturesque arcades, relaxed café terraces, little boutiques, and restaurants. In the evening the square is a buzz with hundreds of people.
Every Friday the square gathers a big market with farmers from the mountains proposing local products; vegetables, fruit, olives, cheese, charcuterie, wine and other Provencal specialities. A fascinating antiques and vide greniers market with collectables, furniture, and porcelain takes place on the first Sunday of every month in the village. In this heaven of French gastronomy and temptations, there is also room for slow food, healthy living and wellness with world famous personal trainers, Pilates, yoga classes and body spa just around the corner.

While the village is steeped in history, art, culture and beautiful stone buildings and has been magnificently preserved in its original condition, the Sophia Antipolis Science Park has evolved to Europe's leading technology centre, focusing on research and development and employing more than 40 000 people from around 60 countries. This combination of fascinating history, authenticity and old traditions with modern innovation and international influence makes Valbonne a unique spot in Europe. Sophisticated and relaxed, cosmopolitan and charming, Valbonne is “a place to be” and where you will easily integrate and find your very own life style.

This diversity and dynamism also extends to accommodation. The property market is intensive and offers a wide selection of properties for sale: immaculate apartments with golf or sea views; charming village houses from the 16th century, authentic Provencal country houses, old stone-built mills, contemporary design villas, and luxury properties.

The demand for prestige properties and French country side living is strong. Currently the trend shows that upmarket property buyers on the French Riviera tend to go inland as life is simpler and less stressful. Property buyers are attracted by the quality of life and when they want to add some glittering glamour to their evenings, the coastline with selected venues is easily accessible. Nice, Monaco and Cannes offer an intense cultural and social life with world class opera, shows, museums, art galleries and exhibitions. With events, festivals and attractions open throughout the year there is always something going on. From Nice airport all European cities are just within 1-3 hours of flight time.

The peaceful, protected environment of Valbonne and its’ hinterland is exceptional with its' green valleys, century old olive trees, golf courses and amazing panoramas of the mountains and Mediterranean sea. Whether you are passionate about golf, tennis, mountain climbing or hiking, horseback riding, biking, paragliding, rafting, there is a never ending choice of outdoor activities. Not many places in the world allow you to go skiing in the morning and swimming in the sea in the afternoon.

The climate is unique, warm and mild throughout the year; rain and frost are rare and the Alps protect the French Riviera from the North wind. In December the terraces are crowded with people at lunch time, turning their faces to the sun and stealing a moment of pleasure.

The schools of Valbonne are highly recognised for their excellence and for delivering high quality teaching. The recently completed high-school offers a superb contemporary architecture and an ultimate comfort to teachers and students. Most schools propose an international section in English, and the CIV (le Centre International de Valbonne) even in Spanish and German.

The French Riviera also offers easy, efficient and safe medical and sanitary services with a vast selection of doctors, specialists, hospitals and private practises. This is comforting property buyers when selecting their place to live in the South.

Whether you are looking to buy a holiday apartment or villa, your permanent home, or a place for rental use, an investment in property is safe giving a strong return on investment. The property market has been booming on the French Riviera with an annual price growth of 15% and in some areas reaching even 20% during the past 6 years. The forecast for the coming years shows an annual price growth of + 10%.

The diversity in the Valbonne Sophia Antipolis area linked with an exceptional living environment creates a demographic, economic and social dynamism unique in Europe. The property market naturally benefits from this evolution and meets a growing demand.

Focusing on close and long lasting relations with our property buyers and vendors, we propose a personalised approach and tailor-made solutions adapting each case to your specific needs. With our knowledge and expertise of the South of France real estate market we will ensure you avoid all the classic pitfalls. Selling or buying implies many complex aspects, and our role is to make the buy or sale of your home as smooth and successful as possible.