Buying a house or flat with sea view in Cannes

The city of Cannes, bathed by the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea, offers an exceptional location for those looking to purchase a luxury house or flat with sea view. In fact, the city of Cannes extends along two thirds of the Bay of Cannes, also called the Gulf of Napoule, offering an exclusive panoramic view for sea lovers. Our ENGELS & VÖLKERS luxury real estate agents are the ideal people to help you in your search for the perfect property but also to assist you with legal and financial procedures.

Treat yourself to a flat with sea view on La Croisette, the jewel in Cannes’ crown

With its famous pedestrian promenade, which flanks the beach and the sea, La Croisette, located to the east of the city, is synonymous with Cannes. This swanky neighbourhood, in the city centre, is very popular with both French and foreigners looking to buy a house or flat with sea view. If you do decide to invest in a property on La Croisette, you’ll get to enjoy a stunning view of the Cap d’Antibes and the îles de Lérins, a small archipelago facing the Bay of Cannes and the Estérel mountain range. In Cannes city centre, you’ll find exceptional properties in luxury residential buildings equipped with all the necessary mod cons.

Sea view and greenery, to the west of the city, in La Croix-des-Gardes

Now, head to the west of the city and the highest point in Cannes: the district of La Croix-des-Gardes, some 260 metres above sea level. Nestled on a mountain that bears the same name, it is home to many exceptional hillside properties. Here you’ll find properties surrounded by leafy grounds with exceptional views of the Gulf of Napoule. It’s the ideal place if you’re looking for a lush green setting, away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre, with breath-taking sea views. 

The district of La Californie-Pezou, for exceptional properties with sea views

Over the years, on account of its exceptional location, La Californie-Pezou, also known as Billionaires Hill, has attracted international figures such as Picasso and Truffaut. Contemporary villas designed by renowned architects, Florentine or Oriental-style palaces, penthouses with exceptional views, tastefully renovated Provençal country houses etc. La Californie-Pezou is an exceptional district where all architectural eccentricities are permitted, meeting the needs of any potential purchaser looking to buy a house or flat. Sea views are the order of the day as well as lush gardens with magnificent, infinity pools, tennis courts, outhouses for guests plus other comfortable, and extremely welcome, amenities. Here, the real luxury is the space. And the exceptional view of the bay of Cannes, obviously!