The Inspiring Spring Bloom

The melody of Frank Sinatra famously singing Cole Porter's I Love Paris in the Springtime gently resonates in the background when one thinks of springtime in France.  Perhaps Cole Porter should have come to the Cote d'Azur to see how the vivid floral blossoms illuminate every house, balcony, and every park...and perhaps the song might have been written I Love Nice in the Springtime!

Just 15 minutes away from Monaco, a garden oasis in Nice Vinaigier...a garden lover's paradise.

Inspiration...

Spring is perhaps the most delightful and visually engaging time to enjoy the south of France, especially when you are shopping for a new home, apartment, or villa. The reason being is that you are able to see the properties in full bloom!

The French are known to have such talented "green thumbs" when it comes to gardening and landscaping, and their passion for flowers is ever present in most parks and public areas, where carefully manicured gardens and floral decor colorfully adorn all theses cities, towns and villages along the French Riviera.

The advantage of doing your real estate shopping during this time are two-fold. Firstly, you are able to completely see the property's full potential with outdoor areas, the natural lighting inside the home as well as the sun's exposure on the different areas of the home. Secondly, spring is an off-season time of year which means that it is less crowded than the summer months which gives for easier driving in and around the Riviera allowing you the oppotunity to visit more homes in a shorter amount of time.  You might even find some great deals and rare finds as well.

NICE PROPERTIES currently has so many fantastic floral and landscaped properties this season along the French Riviera...come visit us and we will help you find your next garden oasis.

The Art of Living in Belle Epoque Style

Known as the "beautiful age", the Belle Epoque  period (1860-1914) between the late 19th century and World War I was hallmarked by advances in medicine, technology, and innovation that gave birth to a truly aesthetic era where style, fashion, music and art prolifically bloomed and coined the French Riviera as the opulent playground for the high society elite.

The fanciful architectural styles of this creative period, parallelelling the late Victorian and Edwardian periods in the United Kingdom, were diversely influenced by European and non-Eurpoean architects and are still present today as elaborate  palaces with adorned cuppolas, detailed mouldings and intricate balconies continue to shine their exuberance and luxurious exaggeration throughout the Cote d'Azur, from Cannes to Beaulieu. I mean where else would could you properly host Queen Victoria and her artistocratic accolades for a brief winter stint?

The spirt of this optimistic and inspiring era boasting with cabarets, Italian operettas, haute couture, Absinthe-imbued Art Nouveau, and swanky exclusive to-be-seen restaurants and soirees, is what continues to engage so many people to buy and live in these authentically unique type of properties here on the French Riviera.

A romantic style newly inspired

An interesting perspective is the modern adaptation of the style of living in Belle Eqoque-style homes which artistically combines modern pieces, art and lighting entirely transforming these homes into beautiful and unique living spaces.  The serene essence of elegance and charm gently softens out the modern clean lines, shapes and colors resulting in a quintessential harmony of classic and new.

Perhaps it is just the absolute unbelievable beauty of these palaces, chateaus, hotels and villas that allows us to hear the clinking of champagne glasses of those golden days gone by. 

Simply enchanting.

A Fantastic Family-Style Home for Summer!!

Ready for some summer fun with the family.  This is a fantastic house with sea view, swimming pool and outdoor kitchen....just perfect for those summer pool parties and barbecues!!  Join us on Riviera Radio 106.5FM today and here more about this fantastic property just in time for the summer season!!

Property of the week: A very nice apartment in a great location

Join us this week on Riviera Radio 106.5FM and here about a very nice apartment in a fantastic location in Nice....and lets not forget about the view!!  Live, play or invest....summer is just around the corner!

Property Thursday: In the red carpet city of Cannes

Join us today on Riviera Radio 106.5FM for Property Thursday and hear about our property of the week: a fabulous top floor corner apartment for sale in Cannes right on the famous Croissette.

 Sophisticated & Zen.....with Christian Dior right below...how good is that??