Ibiza, where nightlife meets nature
A light that captivates even the greatest photographers, white houses with colourful shutters, a mild Mediterranean climate, fine sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters: Ibiza is a truly entrancing island. ...La Baule, classy and chic
Longs stretches of sand wind along one of the world’s most beautiful bays - La Baule. The façades of the Art Deco and Belle Époque villas boast colourful timbering and sophisticated ...Paris 8, treasure trove
The Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde, Place de la Madeleine, the Grand and Petit Palais, Pont Alexandre III… Not to mention the luxury hotels, from the Crillon ...Lavandou, provençal beauty
The chirping of the cicadas and the clinking of petanque balls, Le Lavandou sings an ode to life in Provence. The powder-yellow of the mimosas, the bright pink of ...Propriétés & Châteaux, a life story
Private mansions, sumptuous manors, former mills and converted barns, the properties listed with BARNES Propriétés & Châteaux all channel a heritage of French art de vivre. From the valleys ...Aix-en-Provence, the sweet south
Just several dozen kilometres (around 20 miles) north of Marseille, Aix-en-Provence boasts an intellectual prestige thanks to its rich history, its architecture and its landscapes. A university city and ...Lille, a warm and vibrant city
Lille is a warm, welcoming city, not least thanks to the red brick facades that give its old town, which starts at the Grand'Place, a true sense of historic ...Cassis, a place in the sun
Nestled between the Massif des Calanques and the Massif du Cap Canaille mountain ranges and set against a backdrop of one of the oldest vineyards in France, Cassis is ...Lyon, a cultural hotbed
Ranked at the top of the most attractive cities internationally (according to the 9th edition of the CCE (French Foreign Trade Advisors’) attractiveness index) thanks to its high-quality infrastructure, ...Valbonne, a Provençal village
From its ochre-coloured stone façades with pastel-coloured shutters and porches drowning beneath the weight of vines or bougainvillea to its door lintels decorated with the emblems of penitents, the ...Ile de Ré, elegant simplicity
It’s the most touristy and most accessible island in Charentes, with just a bridge separating it from La Rochelle. Known as “l'Ile Blanche” (White Island) for the characteristic colour ...Porto Cervo, a Sardinian gem
A seaside resort in the northwest of Sardinia, Porto Cervo is a top destination for the international jet set. Created in the 60s by Prince Karim Aga Khan IV who ...Vincennes, where nature meets the city
As a former royal residence from the 13th to 18th centuries, Vincennes offers quite the unique living environment at the gateway to Paris. From the colourful flowerbeds of the ...Beaulieu, basking in the sun
Where the jingle of masts meets the clicking of the cicadas... From the ochre and sienna streets of Old Nice to the umbrella pines of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, not forgetting the ...Geneva, a haven
Nestled between Lake Geneva and the Alps, Geneva is a welcoming international city alternating a bustling business attitude with the soothing spectacle of the natural environment. Luxury, calm and ...Saint Tropez, a glittering gem
Sun-soaked canvas of 20th-century painters, the venue for the wildest parties and harbour for breathtaking contemporary yachts - nothing rivals the winds of freedom that blow through the stone ...Bordeaux, The Good City
Between its rich cultural life, growing array of quality cultural facilities, flourishing foodie scene, proximity to the ocean, vineyards as far as the eye can see and various green ...Cannes, a legend
Cannes is a legendary holiday destination and one of the best known towns on the French Riviera, not least thanks to its film festival, now in its 75th edition, ...Paris 14th, multiple ambiances
Popular for its numerous green spaces and unique places, reputed for its intellectual and artistic aura, the 14th arrondissement is home to a wide variety of atmospheres and landscapes. From ...Como, la grande belleza
“What’s the use in going to such lengths to find happiness when it's right there in front of me!”, the hero of Stendhal's The Charterhouse of Parma exclaims. Here ...Toulouse, cosy villa
Crossed by the Garonne river, France’s 4th largest city certainly lives up to its name of the “Pink City”. The sun, its welcoming inhabitants, its geographic location - just ...The Basque Coast, free-spirited character
From the seawalls of Saint-Jean de Luz to the rocky formations of Guéthary, the Basque coast really is something to see! A surfer’s paradises -Biarritz, Anglet and Hendaye- and ...Brussels, the arty European capital
Multicultural, original and gourmand, Brussels has the attraction of a human-sized city where people take time to enjoy life while also offering all the opportunities of a European capital. ...Luxembourg, tradition and modernity
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a crossroads of some 170 nationalities. Multinationals and European institutions make it one of the beating hearts of the continent. From the fortified summits ...Paris's 9th arrondissement : Shady chic
To the north, Pigalle and its seedy history, the epicentre of a shady past in which its nightlife played a significant role. Folies Bergères, the Casino de Paris, various ...