Some of the most beautiful luxury estates and homes in the greater San Francisco Bay Area are located just north across the bay from the City, in Marin County, in towns such as Sausalito, Mill Valley, Tiburon, Belvedere, Corte Madera, Larkspur, Kentfield, Ross and San Anselmo. A wealthy, artistic enclave, Sausalito draws tons of visitors [...]
San Francisco and Paris are sister cities, and no wonder: each is a city of great beauty. 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, [...]
Company relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area? Private tours are available through The Matchmakers, a real estate company specializing in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and in France. San Francisco is more than the City. It is the entire Bay Area, comprised of vastly different towns, cities and neighborhoods. There is the beautiful [...]
This fairytale medieval castle, located in the heart of the beautiful Dordogne Valley in southwest France, has to be seen and experienced to be appreciated. 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 [...]
This beautiful luxury villa in Mougins, France, is only a 15 minute drive from Cannes. Recently constructed, using quality materials, this contemporary home has panoramic views over the Bay of Cannes and the mountains of the Esteral. The home has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, a large lounge opening to the terrace and pool, teak decking, [...]
Hayes Valley, an exciting neighborhood in central San Francisco, is bordered on one side by the opera, symphony and arts district; and to the west by Alamo Square. Hayes Valley boasts a real sense of community; and along the central commercial district on Hayes Street, you will find trendy boutiques, top-notch restaurants, and some hip [...]
St. Paul de Vence is one of the jewels of the Cote d’Azur, or French Riviera. Known as a haven of the famous, it was frequented by the likes of Yves Montand, Simone Signoret, and Marc Chagall. This beautiful maison has panoramic views of the sea. Close to the village, it is conveniently close to [...]
Lake Merritt lies just east of downtown Oakland, and is a popular spot for jogging and walking and boating. The lake is surrounded by park lands and city neighborhoods. In the heavily forested north Oakland hills, is the Montclair Village neighborhood. The Village center is surrounded by hilly, winding streets that are filled with lovely [...]
Telegraph Hill is one of San Francisco’s oldest neighborhoods. There are beautiful homes and condominiums here, many with stunning views of the City. At the top of Telegraph Hill is one of San Francisco’s great landmarks – Coit Tower. The Matchmakers is a real estate company specializing in beautiful homes in the greater San Francisco [...]
The Ferry Building, at the foot of Market Street, on the Embarcadero in San Francisco, opened originally in 1898 on the site of an older 1875 wooden Ferry House. From the Gold Rush until the 1930′s, ferryboat was the only way travelers and commuters from the East Bay or Marin could reach San Francisco, unless [...]
A lovely old stone house, on the edge of the village, in the Luberon. The Luberon is the area of the Vaucluse region of Provence in southern France made famous by Peter Mayle in his book, “A Year in Provence”. With a private enclosed garden and swimming pool, four bedrooms and three baths, the home [...]
In the beautiful Vaucluse region of Provence, east of Avignon, is this lovely stone village maison. The house was renovated in 2004, but still retains its original charm. In a quiet Provencal setting, the home is close to all amenities. There are approximately 1300 square feet in the home, with three bedrooms, two baths, and [...]
Food in France – endless fascination! Elizabeth and I have traveled several times through southwest France – particularly the lovely Dordogne Valley - to such storied places as Sarlat, Beynac, Castelnaud and Domme. When you get out of the big cities, into the real heart of France, you find wonderful treasures at every turn. Our nugget of [...]
This apartment in central Aix-en-Provence is a rare and exceptional find. Located on the 2nd floor of a 3-floor 17th century mansion with elevator, the apartment has approximately 2580 square feet, including 5 bedrooms. The apartment has been completely refurbished with old materials, tiles, plasterwork and fireplace. The apartment is offered at 1,417,000 Euros. Aix-en-Provence [...]