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.