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.

About twenty miles northeast of Bordeaux, in southwest France, is the beautiful village of Saint-Emilion.  This is one of the most famous wine-growing regions in all of France.

Saint-Emilion, France

Saint-Emilion’s history dates back to prehistoric times, and the village itself is an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Saint-Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

The streets of Saint-Emilion are lined with wine shops, filled with the wonderful local wines. Saint-Emilion is one of the principal red wine areas of the Bordeaux region, and its wines are famous worldwide.  Winemaking here dates back to the Romans, who began planting vineyards here in the 2nd century A.D.

If you are thinking of 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