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 due to its location at the north end of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Towns just north of Sausalito, like Mill Valley and Larkspur and others, are upscale quiet communities within easy commuting distance of San Francisco, either by car or ferry.

Some of the most spectacular luxury estates and homes are to be found on the peninsula communities of Tiburon and Belvedere.

The Matchmakers is a real estate company specializing in beautiful homes and estates in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and in France.  If you are relocating from another part of the United States to the San Francisco Bay Area for personal or business reasons, or if you are relocating from another country and looking for a full time personal residence, second home or vacation home, we can help in introducing you to this exciting area.   We pride ourselves on excellent, personal service.

Give us a call, or email us, to discuss your plans.

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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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

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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Villa in Mougins, France

Recently constructed, using quality materials, this contemporary home has panoramic views over the Bay of Cannes and the mountains of the Esteral.

Mougins, France, Contemporary Home

The home has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, a large lounge opening to the terrace and pool, teak decking, and a large double garage.

Offered at 3,500,000 Euros.

Mougins has been a magnet for celebrities, including Pablo Picasso, who spent the last 12 years of his life living there, Jean Cocteau, Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Winston Churchill, Catherine Deneuve, and Edith Piaf, to name only a few.  With its proximity to Cannes, Mougins is often the tourist destination for Hollywood stars during the Cannes Film Festival.

Mougins also has a strong culinary history, and annually hosts the International Gastronomy Festival of Mougins, or “Les Etoiles de Mougins”.

Jim & Elizabeth Hilgendorf, The Matchmakers

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.

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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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 night spots.

Single and multi-family Victorians make up much of the housing in this area.

Just west of the commercial district is Alamo Square, a lovely park overlooking San Francisco, famous for its views and its lineup of beautiful Victorian homes, called the “Painted Ladies”.

The Matchmakers is a real estate company specializing in beautiful homes in the San Francisco Bay Area and in France.  If you are relocating to the Bay Area, give us a call.  We can help introduce you to the many different communities in this beautiful area.  Visit our website for more videos.

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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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 St. Paul de Vence.

Villa, St. Paul de Vence, Provence

With 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, the villa is in excellent condition throughout.

Stone fireplace, high cathedral ceiling with exposed timber beams, swimming pool, and a fully-equipped Provencale kitchen.  Two double bedrooms with en-suite bath/shower rooms.  Upstairs master suite has fabulous views to the sea and to distant hills.

Offered at 1,785,000 Euros.

St. Paul de Vence Villa

For more information, contact The Matchmakers, a real estate company specializing in beautiful homes in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and 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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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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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.

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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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The second home is located just outside San Luis Obispo, California, and, on one acre in a gated community, has stunning views of mountains and vineyards from right inside the home. San Luis Obispo, a lovely city halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, on California’s Central Coast, is set among one of the fastest growing wine regions in the United States. Take a look.

For further information on these homes, or to schedule a tour, contact Jim or Elizabeth Hilgendorf, The Matchmakers.

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

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 great escape.

Not only all of the above, but a youthful, progressive city of the arts, with its own symphony, ballet and opera companies; a friendly community; world-class vineyards nearby, and the home of the University of Oregon.

7500 square feet of beautiful home, with pool and guest quarters, on five acres, just a few miles from the center of the city.

Take a look at a video of this jewel of a country estate, and then give us a call.

For further information on the home, or to schedule a tour contact Jim or Elizabeth Hilgendorf, The Matchmakers.

The Matchmakers: Real Estate Brokers in Oregon
Office: 541-484-7529
Elizabeth’s cell: 541-968-0883
Jim’s cell: 541-285-6393

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.

The town is famous for its artists, which have included such masters as Matisse, Chagall and Dufy. The great English writer D. H. Lawence spent his last days in Vence.

This lovely villa enjoys an elevated position on a hillside opposite the Old Town of Vence. There are superb views, and even a glimpse of the sea.

The villa is 5 minutes from the center of town, with all its cafes, restaurants, galleries, and ancient cobbled streets. Fifteen minutes from the beaches and twenty minutes from the Nice airport. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. 875,000 Euros.

If you are thinking of buying property in Vence, 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.

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.

Central Grasse, France

The lovely estate below, located in Grasse, is comprised of the main house, 2 guest cottages, and 2 independent studios

There are extensive gardens, 7 bedrooms, 6 baths, and just 20 minutes to Cannes. Offered at 2,650,000 Euros.

If you are thinking of buying property in Grasse, 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.

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 on the French Riviera. 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.