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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Oysters galore at the Oyster Bliss Festival in 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, [...]
These two luxury country home estates in California and Oregon, near Eugene, Oregon and San Luis Obispo, California, are stunning examples of homes designed and built for gracious living. 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. [...]
These luxury estates, in Eugene, Oregon & San Luis Obispo, California are the epitome of country luxury living and graciousness. The first home, in Eugene, 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 [...]
This beautiful country estate could be anywhere in the world – imagine yourself in France! But this gorgeous home is actually located in Eugene, Oregon, in the great Pacific Northwest. If it is trees and magnificent rivers and mountains and stunning ocean beaches you are looking for, then this is the place to plan your [...]
The Eiffel Tower – the defining landmark of Paris – is located in the 7th Arrondissement of Paris. This is perhaps the most expensive area of Paris to live in, and real estate and apartments are no exception. The 7th Arrondissement is the site not only of the Eiffel Tower, but also Musee d’Orsay, filled [...]
Vence is one of those lovely towns on the Cote d’Azur, where you could spend the rest of your life, or wonderful months in your second home, exploring the French Riviera – Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Eze, Saint-Paul de Vence – and the cities and lovely hilltop towns and villages of Provence. The town is famous [...]
The city of Grasse, on the French Riviera, is known at the perfume capital of the world. With a lovely climate, and just minutes to such famous places as Cannes and Nice, Grasse is one of the great locations on the Riviera to look for a second home, or even your main home if you [...]
Ever dreamed of owning a medieval castle, surrounded by a moat, in France? This elegant chateau in the Gironde region of southwest France might be your dream home come true. 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 [...]