Yvelines: the new real estate El Dorado for Parisians
The Yvelines property market has recorded a historic acceleration in early 2021, with transaction volumes, prices and flash sales skyrocketing. Bénédicte Petitcol and Nicolas Moirignot, from BARNES Yvelines, give us ...That certain something, in Madrid
You’ve seen plenty of capital cities. As a long haul traveller, the world is your playground. But Madrid is the only place that feels like home. Which is why this ...That faraway feeling, in Portugal
The sun on the Iberian Peninsula may be a change of scenery in itself, but this 11,840 sq ft house on the hilltops of Lisbon will make you feel like ...A taste of Cape Cod, in Belgium
If you’re looking to escape at a time when the world seems to have come to a standstill, you don't need to cross the Atlantic for a breath of sea ...Plenitude, in Tuscany
This glamorous villa just outside Forte dei Marmi wants for nothing. History? Certainly not. The 5,382 sq ft main building dating from the 18th century has many a story to tell, ...The art of one-upmanship, in Bordeaux
You had the misfortune of marrying a twin. We say “misfortune” because for them everything's a competition. Well this superb 2-acre property just 30 minutes outside of Bordeaux is sure to ...Back in Paris
After your time in Africa, the return to France could have been somewhat of a shock. No more safaris on the incredible plains of Southern Africa, instead it’s back to ...Midway between the Panthéon and the Jardin du Luxembourg, in Paris
Certain things never change, in Paris. Starting with the Panthéon district which has retained a family charm unlike any other over the generations. This is reflected in the apartments that ...A new you, in Haute-Savoie
You’ve grown tired of the city, what you want is the open air! This fantastic wine-growing property at the foot of the Alpine mountains guarantees just that! You plan to ...Cap that, in Cap Ferret
This villa built around 1900 in the legendary “44 Hectares” area will teach you the secret to its long life! The two cabins on the estate might be the kid’s ...Welcome to the Garden of Eden, in La Croix-Valmer
Return to paradise lost with this 1.7-acre property planted with Provençal species and nestled at the heart of the Massif des Maures. The Mediterranean Sea glimmers in the distance, while ...Out with the old, in Belgium
You grew up amidst aged stones where even draughts were classed as historic monuments, so you always swore you would live in a new build. One just completed. Something con-tem-po-rary. ...Break with conformity, in Morocco
When you told your friends you’d fallen for a riad in Morocco, they immediately booked their flights. So imagine their surprise when you welcomed them to your 17,200 sq ft estate that ...A dark horse, in London
From the outside it looks like any other English house, a copy of its neighbours with its red bricks and white window frames. But once inside, you'll discover 3,230 sq ft of ...Stock up on sugar, in Canada
Unless you know how to make your own maple syrup, don’t count on your neighbours to lend a hand, because there won’t be any neighbours around! This 1,442 sq ft house surrounded ...A eulogy of the senses, in the Var countryside
This 4,305 sq ft house has more than one ace up its sleeve, including the 5-acre parkland on the waterfront (of the Mediterranean, no less!). Marvel at the silvery shimmer of the ...The House by the Lake, told by Jean de La Fontaine
In truth, if its surface area be as fine as its finishes, this estate spanning almost 2.5 acres is truly the phoenix of Savoyard mountain properties. On the hilltops of Annecy, ...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 ...Let there be light, in Paris
When you’ve grown up in Brazil, you miss the year-round sunshine... Your exile to Paris will be made that much more homely by this 2,153 sq ft apartment bathed in natural light ...Fairytale Ldt, in Vésinet
We don't know about you, but ‘Meulière’ houses always seem like something out of a children’s book (don't ask us why!)... This one, however, is neither hidden away in the ...Lalalalalalalallalalala la la (think flute), in Deauville
Of course you know what it is! And spoiler alert, it’ll be stuck in your head for the rest of the day! It’s the music from Titanic (the film!). It’s ...Back to basics, in Belgium
It’s not exactly the same, but similar... As a child, you spent your holidays in timeless Deauville. You grew up with the boardwalks and beach huts. So Knokke-le-Zoute feels just ...Dali’s den, in Hungary
The eclectic décor of this 3,552 sq ft apartment wouldn’t have been to the taste of Second Empire decorators. But we love the Art Deco features, the Renaissance touches, the Japanese details ...Space is a luxury, in Switzerland
In a city as popular as Montreux, finding a property spanning over 75 acres is the height of luxury. This villa with its 30’s Savoyard feel and its 8,611 sq ft is no ...
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