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A Florentine residence with the Duomo just next door
There are few times when real estate and lifestyle become one, but this is certainly one such moment. This Florentine penthouse overlooking the Duomo is an absolute gem, and is ... -
Forte dei Marmi: the dolce vita in Tuscany
Having been unable to travel last summer, Europeans are rediscovering one of the great attractions of the Italian coast, Forte dei Marmi. Popular with the Florentine and Milanese aristocracy since ... -
BARNES exclusive: the top 50 cities for the very wealthy
The health crisis coupled with an unprecedented economic crisis has shaken up the deck among the top international cities with wealthy clients. New York, Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Paris ... -
Our top properties of 2020 (cont.)
Every week, SoBARNES takes you on a tour of dream apartments, villas, chalets and châteaux for sale or rent. As the year draws to a close, we wanted to look ... -
When property reflects our new lifestyles
Contrary to common belief, the distinction between primary and secondary residences has not disappeared with lockdown. It has been transformed. In these changing times, we are entering the age of ... -
All hail Saint-Tropez!
Does Saint-Tropez really need any introduction? Actually, it does, for its legend began long before the days of Brigitte Bardot (and because Barnes has some truly exceptional properties available to ... -
A setting worthy of Proust, in Le Marais
This extraordinary family house up for rent in Le Marais area is probably unique in Paris. SoBARNES gives you a sneak peek, with just a hint of nostalgia. PARIS – ... -
The splendours of the Basque Coast
A 120 sq.m contemporary house perched over the ocean in Bidart, another, larger (400 sq.m) contemporary house affording 360° views over La Rhune moutain and the Pyrenees, a 235 sq.m ... -
Vineyards, a bespoke investment
Vineyards are in a class of their own when it comes to investment, which means that acquiring a wine-growing estate requires the utmost customisation for each specific case. Have you ... -
8 good reasons to invest in Miami
Between its thriving economy, recognised quality of life, exceptional tax benefits and a luxury market that is still affordable, Miami is one of the most favourable destinations when it comes ... -
BARNES reinvents life annuity
Life annuity sales are gaining a new lease of life thanks to BARNES, which is brushing off the dust of this arrangement in order to bring it into alignment with the ... -
An international context ripe with real estate investment opportunities
The first half of 2020 reshuffled the deck in many international markets. Luxury real estate is no exception, but unlike many other sectors, it has emerged from the current health ... -
La Brunvillière - The beauty of Normandy
Just a few miles from Bayeux, this garden has become one of Normandy’s most remarkable in just 20 years. English journalists rave about it, and they don't give praise lightly. ... -
My cabana in Cap Ferrat
The legendary Club Dauphin at the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat reopened in June 2020 with new cabanas specially designed to allow occupants to enjoy one of the French Riviera’s most stunning panoramic ... -
French Riviera - BARNES opens a concept store in Valbonne
The inland region of Cannes represents a property market in its own right, popular for decades with a family-oriented clientele partial to the unspoilt Provençal atmosphere, set between the sea ... -
A modern twist on the trapper tradition in Quebec
Midway between Montreal and Quebec, on the banks of Lake Sacacomie, this manor house is one of the most remarkable properties currently on the market in Canada. When it comes ... -
Paris, the charms of the Panthéon
BARNES is strengthening its position on the Left Bank of the Seine with the opening of an agency in the Panthéon neighbourhood, at the heart of the 5th arrondissement.. Just a few ... -
Normandy - Deauville makes its comeback
In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, many challenges related to the overpopulation of small spaces in town centres have been brought to light. BARNES Deauville has seen a strong ... -
A night to remember at the Martinez
Cannes - What better way to celebrate the return of those 100% #SoBARNES Cannes nights than with Ohlala le Martinez. Having first opened in 1929, the elegant Hotel Martinez has ... -
Walking in the Baron’s footsteps in Paris
Are you an ardent fan of Baron Haussmann’s urban renewal programme? Then this 2,002 sq ft apartment on Rue de Rivoli, the first avenue constructed by the genius that ... -
You can be the lady of the manor in Normandy!
The incredible skill with which you run the household makes it look easy. But make no mistake, managing a 7,534 sq ft château and a 50-acre estate is no simple task. But ... -
A slice of paradise in St. Barts
Paradise. Noun. Used to describe a dream property, on the shores of the ocean in the French West Indies. The sound of the waves is a must. Not to mention ... -
Celebrate your birthday in Verbier
And not just any birthday, a new decade! Celebrate in style in your new chalet. No need to decide who to invite, with eight bedrooms there’s space for everyone! Relax ... -
Ultra High-Net-Worth Individuals: a slower growth for more than a year
During the presentation in January of the Global Property Handbook 2020, when the coronavirus crisis had not yet reached its global dimension, BARNES established, as every year, an update on ...