Each is a great city for walking and exploring.

In Paris, walking along the Seine, or wandering through the streets of the Left Bank, or exploring the Latin Quarter or Marais or other parts of this great city, there is always something new, something wonderful around each corner, new shops, lovely cafes, historic buildings and parks.

Arc de Triomphe

The same is true of San Francisco.  Take a whole day and just walk.  The city reminds one of Paris even.  It is packed with wonderful cafes and restaurants, and walking along the streets all over the city, just as in Paris, you hear languages from around the world.

Each city is a magnet for tourists who want excitement and beauty.

San Francisco Cable Car

Beyond San Francisco is a wealth of diversity and beauty, in the lovely towns north of the City in Marin County, such as Sausalito and Tiburon and Larkspur; the world famous wine country of Napa and Sonoma counties, and dynamic Oakland and Berkeley, home to the University of California.  Farther north is beautiful coastline and redwoods; while south is also stunning coastline and beaches and Monterey and Carmel.

Beyond Paris, of course, is all of France, a country filled with jewels of places, a world of medieval villages and castles and incomparable food and wine.

At The Matchmakers, our goal is to bring people to these two magical places and assist them in finding their dream home.

Our website is filled with information and videos about the greater San Francisco Bay Area and France.  Take a look, and give us a call if you are interested in buying a beautiful home in the Bay Area or France, or are relocating your business to either of these areas.

We look forward to meeting you.

Jim & Elizabeth Hilgendorf, The Matchmakers

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Real Estate in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and France.
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Cell: 510-501-9564
Elizabeth Hilgendorf
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With approximately 10,000 square feet of habitable space, on 300 hectares of land and four kilometers of river frontage, the interior of the the chateau has been stripped of all decoration and is awaiting refurbishment by its new owner.

There are ten additional renovated cottages on the property.

Price available upon application.

Dordogne Medieval Chateau

The Dordogne Valley, east of Bordeaux, in southwest France, is one of the most beautiful areas of France.  The video below, filmed by Jim Hilgendorf of The Matchmakers, will give you some of the flavor of this region.

The Matchmakers is a real estate company specializing in beautiful homes in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and in France.  Give us a call.  We pride ourselves on great service.

Jim & Elizabeth Hilgendorf, The Matchmakers Real Estate

THE MATCHMAKERS
Real Estate in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and France.
Jim Hilgendorf
CA DRE # 00667290
Cell: 510-501-9564
Elizabeth Hilgendorf
CA DRE # 01891419
Cell: 510-501-9643
Email: thematchmakers@comcast.net

Lovely stone house in the Vaucluse region of France

The house was renovated in 2004, but still retains its original charm.  In a quiet Provencal setting, the home is close to all amenities.

Vaucluse Maison, Provence France

There are approximately 1300 square feet in the home, with three bedrooms, two baths, and a garage with automatic door.  No work required – just move in.

The home is offered at 300,000 Euros.

Vaucluse Maison

If you are thinking of moving to France, or buying a second home there, give us a call.  We are The Matchmakers, a real estate company specializing in beautiful homes in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and in France.

We love France, and have been there many times, and we love to help people get acquainted with the different areas of this fantastic country, and with finding that home in France you have been dreaming of.

We work closely with several select agencies in the Provence region, the Bordeaux and Dordogne Valley regions, the Cote d’Azur, and in Paris – agents we have found to be established, reputable, and willing to give great service.

Great service is what we pride ourselves on.

Visit our website, and then give us a call.  We look forward to talking with you, and working toward the fulfillment of your dream home in France.

Jim & Elizabeth Hilgendorf, The Matchmakers

THE MATCHMAKERS
Real Estate in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and France.
Jim Hilgendorf
CA DRE # 00667290
Cell: 510-501-9564
Elizabeth Hilgendorf
CA DRE # 01891419
Cell: 510-501-9643
Email: thematchmakers@comcast.net

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Dordogne Chateau, France

The Dordogne River Valley, east of Bordeaux in southwest France, is one of the most beautiful areas in the world.  This is a magical region of ancient castles and chateaux, lovely medieval towns, and the beautiful Dordogne River.

Set in a country setting with a large Gite and various other outbuildings, the chateau has seven bedrooms all ensuite, large reception rooms, terraces and a swimming pool.

The Gite also has seven bedrooms and four bathrooms and its own swimming pool.

Gite in the Dordogne, southwest France

With 62 acres of flat land, the property would make an excellent equestrian center or farm.  The property is only 10 kilometers from an airport.  Fast broadband and mobile phone signal are available, thus making it an ideal property to work from.

Dordogne Chateau, France

Dordogne Chateau, France

The property is offered at 1,495,000 Euros.

The Matchmakers is a real estate company specializing in beautiful homes and estates in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and in France.

Jim Hilgendorf, the principal broker of The Matchmakers, is also a film producer – his company The Tribute Series – and one of his films, “Bordeaux & the Dordogne: A Tribute“,  is about this region in southwest France.

For more information on this property, or on other real estate in this region, and to introduce you to this beautiful region of France, please contact Jim or his wife Elizabeth.

Jim & Elizabeth Hilgendorf, The Matchmakers

THE MATCHMAKERS
Real Estate in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and France.
Jim Hilgendorf
CA DRE # 00667290
Cell: 510-501-9564
Elizabeth Hilgendorf
CA DRE # 01891419
Cell: 510-501-9643
Email: thematchmakers@comcast.net

Oyster Bliss Celebration Berkeley California

The southeast corner of Cedar St. and San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley is home to three outstanding businesses:  Cafe Fanny, a small French cafe started by Alice Waters, the founder of Chez Panisse, one of the most outstanding French restaurants in the world; Acme Bread, the baker of some of the finest artisan breads in America; and Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, one of the most famous distributors of French and Italian wines in the world.

Each year they put together the Oyster Bliss Celebration, setting up tables and tents on the corner, and drawing hundreds of people who come for the fresh oysters, hand-made sausages, wonderful wines, music and comraderie.

The Matchmakers is a real estate company specializing in beautiful homes in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and France.

CA DRE # 00667290

The Matchmakers – a real estate company in the San Francisco Bay Area – has a unique mission when it comes to matching up its clients to their dream homes.

Jim and Elizabeth Hilgendorf, The Matchmakers, love San Francisco, and they also have a passion for France.  These two places are the focus of their business. They love to share their passion with their clients.

Both Jim and Elizabeth have been to France many times, and Jim – also a filmmaker – has produced a film on one of their favorite areas in France, the Dordogne Valley in southwest France.

Searching for and buying property in France can be a daunting task, so Jim and Elizabeth have built relations with excellent brokers in several areas of France – Paris, Aix-en-Provence, Nice and the Cote d-Azur, Provence, and Bordeaux and the Dordogne – whom they can trust to provide great service for clients they refer.

Jim has been producing video for 18 years, with his other company The Tribute Series, and so their Matchmakers website abounds with video.

People are moving overwhelmingly to the internet in their search for properties, and video is an extremely powerful tool, when well done, to showcase clients properties to the world.  The Matchmakers are extremely well positioned to help clients do this.

This is one of the videos of homes Jim has produced.

Pictured below is one of the beautiful chateaux that cover the landscape throughout southwest France, in the Bordeaux, Lot-et-Garonne, and Dordogne regions.  The chateau itself has 8 bedrooms, with en-suite bathrooms, and a swimming pool. Another guest or guardian’s cottage, with pool, and a large restored farmhouse with pool, are also part of the grounds.  With 20 bedrooms and 15 baths overall, this stunning property is offered for $2,700,000 Euros.

The Bordeaux to Dordogne area in southwest France is one of the most beautiful areas in France.  This is an excerpt of clips from Jim’s film, “Bordeaux & The Dordogne: A Tribute“.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vdx4QERrsjg

If you are looking for that dream home in the greater San Francisco Bay Area or France, contact us.  We would love to share our passion for beautiful cities and beautiful homes.

Jim & Elizabeth Hilgendorf
The Matchmakers
Jim Hilgendorf
CA DRE # 00667290
Cell: 510-501-9564
Elizabeth Hilgendorf
CA DRE # 01891419
Cell: 510-501-9643
Email: thematchmakers@comcast.net

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The main house has three bedrooms and an indoor pool, and a guest cottage offers a further three bedrooms.

Chateau in Dordogne River Valley, France

Remodeled Dordogne Chateau, France

Dordogne Valley Chateau from the Air

Formal gardens surround the chateau, with a countryside of pasture and woods. A beautiful chateau in the lovely Dordogne Valley.  For sale at 1,605,000 Euros.

The Dordogne River Valley is one of the most beautiful areas of France.  The Matchmakers real estate is very familiar with this area.  Jim & Elizabeth Hilgendorf, The Matchmakers, have been to this area many times, and find it one of the most beautiful in France.

Jim is also a film producer, with The Tribute Series, and one of his films – “Bordeaux & The Dordogne: A Tribute” – is about this area.  The video below shows some scenes of this area where beautiful chateaux abound.

Give us a call or send an email.  We can provide you with additional information about this fabulous property and other wonderful properties in this area of France, including properties in the Dordogne, Lot-et-Garonne, Bordeaux and Gironde departments of France’s Aquitaine Region.

The Matchmakers
El Cerrito, California
Jim Hilgendorf
Cell: 510-501-9564
CA DRE # 00667290
Elizabeth Hilgendorf
510-501-9643
CA DRE # 01891419
Email: thematchmakers@comcast.net
Website: http://www.thematchmakers.org

Jim & Elizabeth Hilgendorf, The Matchmakers

The first home, in Eugene, Oregon, in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, is set on five acres, with a total living space of approximately 7500 square feet. This is one of the most stunning properties in the area, and is just minutes from downtown Eugene, a great city of the arts and the outdoors, and home to the University of Oregon.

The second home is located in San Luis Obispo, California, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, on California’s Central Coast. This home has absolutely stunning views, looking out over mountains and vineyards. San Luis Obispo is located in one of the fastest growing wine regions in the United States.

Jim and Elizabeth Hilgendorf are The Matchmakers, a real estate company specializing in beautiful estates and homes in Oregon, California, and France.

For more information on the properties above, or to schedule a showing, please give us a call.

The Matchmakers
Real Estate Brokers in Oregon and California
California DRE License # 00667290
Office: 541-484-7529
Elizabeth’s cell: 541-968-0883
Jim’s cell: 541-285-6393
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Jim & Elizabeth Hilgendorf, The Matchmakers

Eiffel Tower, Paris, 7th Arrondissement

The 7th Arrondissement is the site not only of the Eiffel Tower, but also Musee d’Orsay, filled with the great works of impressionist art; Musee Rodin; the National Assembly, and wonderful cafes and restaurants. Rue Cler is also here, one of the most interesting short streets in Paris, with all kinds of incredible shops, foods and restaurants.

This is generally a quiet, fashionable area of Paris. Below is an 893 sq. ft. apartment in the 7th Arrondissement, that could serve beautifully as your base in Paris.

Paris Apartment in 7th Arrondissement

The apartment has been renovated in contemporary style, and has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, and a spacious living room with an American kitchen. 795,000 Euros.

If you are thinking of buying property in Paris, or elsewhere in France, give us a call or send an email.

As The Matchmakers, we put together people and properties, making our expertise several of the loveliest areas of France – the Riviera, Aix-en-Provence, Bordeaux and the Dordogne, and Paris. We have made it our business to know these different areas, and to establish relationships with excellent real estate agents in these areas – agents whom we respect and trust, and who will work together with us to help you navigate the difficulties of searching for and buying the home of your dreams in France.

Jim Hilgendorf – one of the Matchmakers – is also a highly acclaimed film producer; and his travel films include one on France – “Bordeaux & the Dordogne: A Tribute“, covering the Bordeaux area and the beautiful Dordogne river valley. You can view short clips of the videos on the website of The Tribute Series.

From our website, you can also search properties all over France.

We look forward to talking to you.

This elegant chateau in the Gironde region of southwest France might be your dream home come true.

Chateau in the Gironde region of southwest France

Located in a beautiful park, this castle has 10 bedrooms and four reception rooms. The chateau’s foundations date back to the 11th century, but was rebuilt in the early 19th century. The entire chateau is a place of elegance.

The chateau has easy access to Bordeaux and Bergerac and Paris, via the TGV, and is near schools and a golf course.

Listed at 2,120,000 Euros.

If you are thinking of buying property in the Gironde, or elsewhere in France, give us a call or send an email.

As The Matchmakers, we put together people and properties, making our expertise several of the loveliest areas of France – the Riviera, Provence, Bordeaux and the Dordogne, and Paris. We have made it our business to know these different areas, and to establish relationships with excellent real estate agents in these areas – agents whom we respect and trust, and who will work together with us to help you navigate the difficulties of searching for and buying the home of your dreams in France. Our services cost you nothing additional – we are paid a referral by our affiliate agents – but our services can help to save you time and money, because buying property in France is unique from other places. You will want to work with the best, who can give you excellent attention and service. We can help to steer you in the right direction.

Jim Hilgendorf – one of the Matchmakers – is also a highly acclaimed film producer; and his travel films include one on France – “Bordeaux & the Dordogne: A Tribute“, covering the Bordeaux area and the beautiful Dordogne river valley. You can view short clips of the videos on the website of The Tribute Series.

Go our website and view more selected properties in the Bordeaux and Dordogne areas. From our website, you can also search properties all over France.

We look forward to talking to you.

Avenue Foch, the widest street in Paris, is also located here, running southwest from the Arc de Triomphe.

Arc de Triomphe

Avenue Foch is one of the most prestigious streets in Paris, home to many grand palaces, including ones belonging to the Onassis and Rothschild families.

If you are thinking of buying property in Paris, or elsewhere in France, give us a call or send an email.

As The Matchmakers, we put together people and properties, making our expertise several of the loveliest areas of France – the Riviera, Provence, Bordeaux and the Dordogne, and Paris.

Jim Hilgendorf – one of the Matchmakers – is also a highly acclaimed film producer; and his travel films include one on France – “Bordeaux & the Dordogne: A Tribute“, covering the Bordeaux area and the beautiful Dordogne river valley. You can view short clips of the videos on the website of The Tribute Series.

Go our website and view more selected properties in Paris. From our website, you can also search properties all over France.

We look forward to talking to you.

Elysee Palace, Paris

Close to the Elysee Palace is this lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath apartment for sale.

Apartment for sale, 8th arrondissement, Paris

Apartment for sale, 8th arrondissement, Paris

If you are thinking of buying property in Paris, or elsewhere in France, give us a call or send an email.

As The Matchmakers, we put together people and properties, making our expertise several of the loveliest areas of France – the Riviera, Provence, Bordeaux and the Dordogne, and Paris. We have made it our business to know these different areas, and to establish relationships with excellent real estate agents in these areas – agents whom we respect and trust, and who will work together with us to help you navigate the difficulties of searching for and buying the home of your dreams in France. Our services cost you nothing additional – we are paid a referral by our affiliate agents – but our services can help to save you time and money, because buying property in France is unique from other places. You will want to work with the best, who can give you excellent attention and service. We can help to steer you in the right direction.

Jim Hilgendorf – one of the Matchmakers – is also a highly acclaimed film producer; and his travel films include one on France – “Bordeaux & the Dordogne: A Tribute“, covering the Bordeaux area and the beautiful Dordogne river valley. You can view short clips of the videos on the website of The Tribute Series.

Go our website and view more selected properties in Paris. From our website, you can also search properties all over France.

We look forward to talking to you.

Looking for a home or real estate on the French Riviera?  Grasse – the perfume capital of the world – is close to everything on the Cote d’Azur.

This lovely estate, with 2 guest cottages and 7 bedrooms, 6 baths, is only 20 minutes to world-famous Cannes, site of the Cannes film festival.  View some more pictures of this beautiful home on our website.

Lovely Estate in Grasse, France, on the French Riviera

Grasse is known worldwide as the perfume capital of the world.  There are several old ‘parfumeries’ in Grasse, such as Molinard, Fragonard and Galimard, each with tours and a museum.  You can visit and sample the wonderful fragrances.

Fragonard Perfumerie, in Grasse, France

Set back in the hills, away from the sea, Grasse has a warm climate, and was once a winter resort of royalty.  Queen Victoria spent several winters here at the Grand Hotel, or on the estates of the Rothschild family.

Central Grasse, France

Grasse also has a very interesting old medieval center to the city, with a maze of narrow, winding streets to explore.

Old medieval center of Grasse, France

As The Matchmakers, we put together people and properties, making our expertise several of the loveliest areas of France – the Riviera, Provence, Bordeaux and the Dordogne, and Paris.  We have made it our business to know these different areas, and to establish relationships with excellent real estate agents in these areas – agents whom we respect and trust, and who will work together with us to help you navigate the difficulties of searching for and buying the home of your dreams.  Our services cost you nothing additional – we are paid a referral by our affiliate agents – but our services can help to save you time and money, because buying property in France is unique from other places.  You will want to work with the best, who can give you excellent attention and service.  We can help to steer you in the right direction.

Jim Hilgendorf – one of the Matchmakers – is also a highly acclaimed film producer; and his travel films include one on France – “Bordeaux & the Dordogne: A Tribute“, covering the Bordeaux area and the beautiful Dordogne river valley.  You can view short clips of the videos on the website of The Tribute Series.

Chateaux and beautiful properties abound in these areas.  View some of our selections on our Matchmakers website.  From there you can also search properties all over France.

If you are thinking of buying a home or property in France, give us a call, or send an email.  We would love to talk and share experiences.

Josephine Baker came to France at age 19 as a young American entertainer, and almost immediately became a sensation.  For decades after, she was one of the most famous singers and dancers in the world.

Josephine Baker

Josephine rented Chateau des Milandes in 1940, then bought it in 1947.  The amazing story of her life, and the story of Chateau des Milandes, is told in the video below.

Chateau des Milandes, home of Josephine Baker, in the Dordogne

Jim & Elizabeth Hilgendorf – The Matchmakers – have their own real estate company in Eugene, Oregon; but they also specialize in helping clients find their dream homes in France.  You can go to their website and search the real estate listings for over 350,000 listed properties throughout all of France.

If you are considering buying a home in France, send us an email.  We have been to France many times, and have established connections with excellent agents throughout the country who can help you navigate through the process of searching for and buying a villa, an apartment, or chateau in France.

Jim, by the way, is a film producer, and has produced a series of highly-acclaimed travel films, one of which is “Bordeaux & The Dordogne: A Tribute”.  Clips from the videos can be seen on the Tribute Series website.

Jim & Elizabeth Hilgendorf, The Matchmakers

Enjoy the video of Josephine Baker’s life and Chateau des Milandes.