The highly anticipated 2023 Monte-Carlo Gala for Planetary Health is rumored to be taking place in September 2023 on the Terraces of the Monaco Opera House and is guaranteed to welcome a long list of acclaimed guests. With prices to this Monaco gala costing up to £200,000 for a table, including a VIP cocktail reception with H.S.H Prince Albert II of Monaco, and up to £25,000 per person to be a ‘Grand Ocean Philanthropist’, this illustrious event is reserved for the world’s wealthy. In 2017 the royal family of Monaco, namely HSH Princess Charlene of Monaco, began this prestigious environmental gala as part of a wide range of initiatives hosted throughout the year in support of planetary health. Joining forces with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, this 2023 Gala for Planetary Health (previously known as the Monaco Global Ocean Gala), is dedicated to cleaning the Mediterranean sea of plastics and creating a sustainable future for the next generation.

Perched atop the colossal cliffs of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin is the dazzling modern architecture of The Maybourne Riviera hotel. Ideally located within one of the most alluring parts of the world, between Monaco and Menton and offering unparalleled views over Monaco, this ultra-luxury hotel opened its doors in the summer of 2021. Previously the site of Vista Palace hotel, this new villa had to overcome much controversy due to the concerns of local residents and environmental associations as to the safety of the cliffs upon which works were being carried out. Six years and 100,000,000 Euros later, this spectacular project was finally completed.

Monaco Monte-Carlo is a unique microcosm of luxury and glamour which has attracted the world’s rich and famous for decades. As home to a major port and several annual cultural and sporting events, most notably the Grand Prix, this small country attracts over 4,000,000 visitors to its shores each year.

With summer over, it’s time to turn our thoughts to the festive season, so why not consider booking a luxury villa on the French Riviera, where December is often warm and sunny? Imagine enjoying Christmas lunch on a stunning terrace, admiring the sparkling Mediterranean Sea, just a short drive from the magical Christmas markets of Nice and Monaco? Let’s look at the best French Riviera Xmas rentals to guarantee stylish festivities.

The South of France is one of the most lavish holiday destinations in the world but finding a luxury vacation villa that offers wheelchair-friendly access and movement isn’t always easy. So, we have compiled a list of some of the most exclusive French Riviera villas that offer both elegance and practicality.

Glamorous guest lists, glistening Mediterranean waters and still resonating with the iconic memories hosted at this once star-studded beach club; Villa Garoupe has taken its place as the most fascinating property in the Cap Villas collection this 2021 season.

The reputation of Garoupe beach in Cap d’Antibes is one of glamour, romance and fame. From poets and singers to movie stars, royalty and presidents, this beach was once the iconic spot to which the rich and famous flocked to soak in the Riviera sun.

Overlooking the Mediterranean, the affluent Cap Martin neighbourhood is located on the headland crowning the picturesque town of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin. Originally owned by Monaco’s Grimaldi family, Cap Martin became a hotspot for European royalty and aristocracy during the 19th Century. Many grand villas were constructed here during the Belle Epoque, defining the area’s opulent style. The 20th Century cemented its reputation as an avant-garde locale and an oasis for high society, with the likes of Coco Chanel, Winston Churchill or Marlene Dietrich visiting regularly.

Today, Cap Martin is a pretty, relaxed neighbourhood brimming with a rich history. Discover its charms and the holiday rental properties available here in our guide to Cap Martin.

The unique function of a Multi Family Office is to facilitate, organise and centralise the management of a family’s fortune. It is for this reason that the realm of Family Offices is one built on trust; trust that the wealth of one's family is protected for future generations. Investment in and management of existing real estate can be of great importance, therefore we have asked our trusted partners at Multi Family Office Monaco United Advisors to answer questions in relation to the purchasing of property on the Côte d’Azur as a non-resident.

When planning a stay at a prestigious villa, you will want to ensure that the staff on hand meet your requirements. Our villas with staff cater to everything you may expect and more, with essential staff found onsite and your dedicated concierge available to book any additional services you may need. Below, discover the array of discrete and highly trained staff you can find at one of our exclusive properties.

If you’re looking to book your next vacation, then why not consider renting a luxury villa in the heart of the French Riviera

If you are looking to rent or buy luxury villas, Roquebrune Cap Martin, with its Mediterranean views and proximity to Nice airport and Monaco, is a wonderful area to consider.  Here, we'll look at one Roquebrune property for sale and one available to rent or buy, and take in a further two properties in the delightful villages of Villeneuve Loubet and Mougins.

If you are still deciding on which of the many luxury villas in the French Riviera to stay at this summer, this overview of the 5 Caps of the French Riviera should help make up your mind. Each Cap is exclusive, enjoys breathtaking sea views and is home to stunning properties, but what are the attractions nearby, and why might one be more desirable than another?

The Cannes Film Festival 2019 will see countless A-Listers and up-and-coming film stars grace this seafront town with their presence.

September is a big month in the South of France for yachties, with a number of important yacht shows and regattas taking place. We have already highlighted the hugely popular Cannes Boat Show, which took place in the second week of September in the festival town of Cannes, not far from our prestigious villas for sale on the Cap d’Antibes. 

Cannes is a beautiful and glamorous city well known for its annual film festival and its superb beaches, first popularized by Coco Chanel in the 1920s. However, one Cannes street steals much of the city’s limelight. Boulevard de La Croisette is home not only to the Cannes Film Festival venue, but also many of the finest luxury hotels and boutiques.

There are undoubtedly some questionable prophecies that derived from renowned French writer, doctor and seer Nostradamus, but it appears his comments on the hilltop town of Vence were spot on. For after a visit to the ancient town not far from his home in St Remy de Provence, the 16th-century prophet declared that the ‘Garden of Vence’ was the ‘marvel of Provence’.

Nice, France’s fifth largest city, has been popular with the British ever since it became the winter retreat of choice for Queen Victoria in the 18th century. Seduced by the clement weather, Queen Victoria spent months at a time on the French Riviera after first visiting the region in 1861.

The old adage that a dog is a man’s best friend may be true for many of you looking at property for sale South of France, and it will, therefore, be unthinkable that you make the move without your beloved pet. But this should not present any problems for those of you hunting for your perfect property for sale St Tropez, for example, as long as you do not intend moving over a whole menagerie of animals.

We take a look at how Cap Ferrat stacks up against the other luxury enclaves on the French Riviera. The latest research shows it's at the top.

Cannes is an exciting city, full of glamour, luxury villa rentals, fine dining and expensive boutiques. But the much sought-after area in the South of France is by no means all bright lights and fancy restaurants, there is also plenty to enjoy outside the city limits. The countryside that surrounds Cannes is some of the most beautiful on the French Riviera.

One of the most beautiful venues to visit when you are staying in property in the South of France is without doubt the magnificent Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

The bustling yet beautiful city of Nice has been a firm favourite with the English since it was discovered by the late Queen Victoria in the 19^th century when she came to escape the harsh British winters. The city, situated on the seafront between Monaco and Cannes, is also an increasingly popular place in which to buy luxury French property.

The Saint-Tropez peninsula, with its golden sandy beaches, charming Provencal villages and glamorous allure, is one of the most exclusive regions of the South of France. Famous for its luxury hotels, trendy beach bars and the gamut of superyachts which moor in the azure blue waters off the coast, it is arguably the French Riviera’s chicest resort.

French Banks learned the hard way at the beginning of the 1990s. Speculation, low-cost mortgages, doubtful borrowers and a booming market….sound familiar? It took years for the market to recover but recover it did.

Lying by the pool of your luxury villa Saint Tropez might very well be all that you fancy doing whilst on holiday on the glamorous Cote d’Azur – and who could blame you? However, for the adventurous among us, here are our picks of the best places to go.

As the days have started getting warmer and brighter, we believe it is surely time to start thinking ahead to your annual holiday in a villa rental South of France?

The festival town of Cannes is one of the most visited resorts in France, with an average number of tourists per year reaching an incredible 9.4 million, according to the Institut National de la Statistique et des Etudes Economiques (INSEE).

Antibes and Juan les Pins have a total of 25 km of coastline with a staggering 48 beaches to choose from for those staying in rentals Cap D’Antibes or rentals St Jean Cap Ferrat this summer.

There are a whole host of festive events that occur each year on the Cote d’Azur which exemplify the spirit of the season and make this region an ideal spot to spend Christmas.

Monaco Classic Week begins on September 13th, bringing together one of the world's largest fleets from yesteryear, with classic sailing yachts, period motor yachts, 12-foot dinghies and wooden-hulled motorboats.