Spacious stone house with tennis court - La Colle-sur-Loup

La Colle-sur-Loup: Location and surroundings of this property

The luxury real estate market at the Côte d’Azur is one of the most attractive in the Mediterranean area. Whilst 'idyllic lifestyle and escape from city life' remains the primary reason people wish to purchase property in the French Riviera, due to the global economic situation, clients are also looking to buy secondary homes in the South of France as it is a stable investment and intelligent retirement plan. Snuggling in a beautiful natural environment of oaks, olive trees and pines, lemon trees and perfume flowers, La Colle sur Loup is a very pleasant health and tourist resort located 10 minutes from Nice, and less than an hour from the ski resorts of Greolieres and Andon. Formerly a medieval community, from its past there remains a castle still in good condition as well as a 12th century priory now converted into a restaurant (L'Abbaye), which still has a fortified gateway, corner towers, cloisters and a listed Romanesque chapel. For many years La Colle sur Loup was the capital of the perfume rose. Today it is renowned for its antique dealers and decorators, and also for its fine restaurants. As for the natural side of things, the river "Loup" is one of La Colle sur Loup's main attractions. Its banks are true oases of coolness, its peaceful murmuring waters are very popular during the hottest summer periods and they are also renowned for the trout that can be caught here. On the banks of the Loup, in the summertime you'll find two municipal parks (La Gueriniere and Roubert) where there are health trails, playgrounds and even a pony club.