After two years of marked slowdown, the French real estate market in 2026 is entering a phase of gradual recovery. Transaction volumes are picking up, prices are stabilizing overall, but the market has fundamentally changed: decisions are more rational, trade-offs more demanding, and property selection more selective.
Une nouvelle agence au cœur de la Côte d’Azur pour accompagner la demande en immobilier de prestige
Located in the heart of the Passy area at 16 rue Jean Bologne (in front of the Passy Plaza shopping center), our team of 30 real estate agents welcome you in the 16th district from Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 19:30 and Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00. How to get to your Engel & Völkers Passy real estate agency.
Relying on the global network of Engel & Völkers, the Private Office team is composed of 128 advisors, experts in the transaction of exceptional residential real estate properties in France, castles, country homes and vineyards.
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Many buyers or tenants searching for the ideal property often overlook the apartments located on the garden level. The reason for this lies in the bad experiences of some tenants and owners who vehemently share their distress, especially on the Internet. However, the garden level real estate market presents, like any neglected niche sector, many opportunities for those who know how to pay attention to it.
There are 43,000 listed buildings in France. This means that they are officially recognised by the State as being of significant value to France's artistic or historical heritage. Half of these listed properties belong to private owners and individuals. Here are the main advantages and disadvantages of owning a property classified as a historic monument.
If you're getting ready to rent a luxury flat or house, you should know that it's perfectly possible to negotiate before signing the lease! And if the idea seems awkward, don't forget that you can achieve a lot if you do it courteously. The owner of the prestigious property you're after may not be closed to the idea. And taking your chances is the best way of achieving a transaction that will satisfy both parties.
Planted on the coast, Cannes is one of the emblematic cities of the French Riviera. From the modest fishing village to the world-famous seaside resort, its history is marked by conquests and events that have shaped the face that we know today. Its legend has been forged by its croisette and fine sandy beaches, its bay home to the Lerins islands, and the Palais des Festivals where the most prestigious events have and continue to take place. Discover the secrets of an exceptional coastal city...
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