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Buying Cannes property allows a rare opportunity to buy into the lifestyle enjoyed in a city famed for its glorious sunny weather, beautiful beaches and countless facilities for sports and leisure.

Located within the French department of Alpes-Maritimes and the region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur, Cannes property provides not only a beautiful city location with beaches and top-class facilities on the doorstep, but also a property that can act as a stepping stone to the Alps, Provence, Monaco and Italy.

Of course, Cannes Property, being found in the south-eastern tip of France, benefits from the sun-drenched Mediterranean climate that is synonymous with the south of France. The climate is characterised by long, hot summers, and short, mild winters. Rainfall is infrequent, allowing Cannes property to provide year round enjoyment of this beautiful city and the nearby open French landscapes.

The City of Cannes

The city of Cannes itself is perhaps the best known of the French Riviera towns and famous for its celebrities, glitzy hotels and, of course, the Cannes Film Festival. Perhaps less well known is the rich culture and history contained within the confines of the city. Cannes property can be found both in the vibrant, modern areas, or the more historic centres of the city and its outskirts. Le Suquet, the old town, boasts panoramic views of the sea, and with cobbled streets and much historic Cannes property, Le Suquet is often considered the centre of all things cultural in Cannes.

The history of settlement in and around Cannes is long, dating from at least the 2nd century BC. After an attack by the Saracens in 891, the monks that had previously lived mainly on the nearby Lerin Island were forced to move to the mainland, founding the oldest part of the modern city, Le Suquet. By 1035 when the grand castle was built to fortify the city, it had become known as Cannes. It was not until 1835 when the harbour was built that Cannes begun to be the elegant metropolis seen today, and, as a testament to this, the Casino Municipal and the Esplanade des Allies now flank either side of this picturesque and historic harbour. As the English aristocracy rushed to build glamorous winter residences in the Quartier des Anglais, where Cannes property can still be found today, elegant villa-style houses began to spring up, transforming the city from one dependent on fishing and agriculture to one synonymous with wealth and class. The railways arrived at the end of the 19th century, and, shortly after, the streetcars, prompting the building of projects such as the Boulevard Carnot, the rue d'Antibes and the famous Carlton Hotel on the Croisette.

The Croisette, where Cannes property can sometimes be found, is a breathtakingly beautiful waterfront promenade lined with palm trees and the very best restaurants and café-bars. It is flanked by the sun-drenched Cannes beaches which draw tourists from both near and far to their golden sands.

Cannes Culture

There are an impressive array of museums and art galleries in and around Cannes, often near the older Cannes property; for example, the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Provence which exhibits a wide range of artifacts from the prehistoric to the more recent past, documenting in exquisite detail the long history of the area. The museum is housed in a beautiful 18th century mansion with traditional French gardens that are perfect for a stroll on a sunny afternoon. The Phoenix Park offers a more exotic botanical experience, with plants and flowers from all over the globe, lovingly tended in a beautiful setting. In addition, Cannes also boasts a zoological park, allowing a safari style experience to see a wide variety of species in exhibits designed to mimic their natural habitats.

For those buying Cannes property that seek a residence amid the bustle and glamour of the city, the lively city centre really comes alive at night. There are a variety of casinos, bars and restaurants, which cater for tourists, locals and all those lucky enough to possess a Cannes property anywhere in the city. There are also many intimate theatre venues and live music of all genres is something that the people of Cannes really appreciate. In addition to the world-known Film Festival, the lesser known Fireworks Festivals in July provide a truly breathtaking experience. These fantastic displays take place over the bay, lighting the tranquil waters with an awe-inspiring myriad of colours. At other times in the year there are also carnivals, parades, regattas and festivals dedicated to all the arts.

Cannes property also provides an excellent base to enjoy a wide variety of sport and leisure activities, from watersports in the bay to skiing in the nearby Alps, and everything conceivable inbetween.

Among the many other activities within a short distance of the Cannes property for sale are frequent boat trips to the attractive Lerin Islands, and further afield to Monaco and St Tropez. Submarine trips are also available to explore some of the beautiful marine life in the seas just off the coast. The Lerin Islands are just a 15 minute boat trip away. St Marguerite Island, the infamous home of the unfortunate ‘Man in the Iron Mask’, is a small, forested island, while its neighbour, St Honorat Island, is now only home to a close-knit brotherhood of Cistercian monks.

Cannes property is easily accessible from the UK, with Nice Cote d’Azur airport only 15 miles away. There are also excellent road and rail connections from Paris and other major cities in France, and throughout Europe.

1. Signing the Agreement (Compris)

On finding a property you wish to purchase you will need to negotiate the terms, price and conditions of the sale with the owner.

The next step, once you are in agreement, is to sign the preliminary contract (Compromis de Vente). This is a legal document and after ten days will be binding on both parties. Rules change frequently in France and it is best to consult with your notary about when this period starts. Generally the compris will be signed in France with the Agent.

Variants can be included in the compris, for example an Acte (clause) can be added if the name or names to go on the title deed have not been finalised. If a mortgage will be required to purchase the property, the details for this, including the name of the mortgage company, must be on the compris.

2. Paying the Deposit

Generally the deposit will be 10% of the agreed purchase price. This will normally be paid to the notaire. There are exceptions to this, if the agent holds a carte professionelle, is bonded and fully registered then you may pay them, but do not hand over the deposit to anyone else. If for some reason the purchase does not go through, for example, if you write to the notaire and the agent that you do not wish to go continue with the purchase before the contract is binding (within seven days of signing the compris), then your deposit would be repaid. This would also apply if a condition had not been met, or the mayor or S.A.F.E.R. (a government agency that has the right of first purchase on most rural property that comes onto the market in France) could oblige the purchaser to give way. If you decide after the seven days 'cooling off' period that you do not wish to complete the purchase and pull out of the sale you would lose your deposit. If however the vendor pulls out of the sale then you will receive your deposit back plus the same amount from the vendor.

3. On Completion

Generally it will take around two or three months to complete the purchase.

During this time the balance of the purchase money must be paid into the account of the notaire, this must be done well ahead of the completion date. The notaire will prepare the documents, check that the deed of sale (Acte de Vente) is in order and have the legal title ready to be signed over. It is possible to have someone sign on your behalf if you give them power of attorney. An interpreter may be of use at this point if your French is not very good and many Notaires will suggest (or insist) that an interpreter is with you.

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Absolutely exceptional 16 bedroom luxury villa nestling in nearly 1.5 hectares of beautiful landscaped gardens with expansive pool, while enjoying panoramic sea views from the heights of Cannes. ......

50,000,000 EURREF: 252566

7 bedroom Villa for sale with sea and panoramic views in Cannes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Luxury Belle Epoque villa which has been totally restored and enlarged, now offering 1300m2 of sumptuous living space. The rooms are generous with high ceilings, overlooking beautifully landscaped ......

30,000,000 EURREF: 179834

8 bedroom Villa for sale with sea and panoramic views in Cannes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

With simply stunning sea and harbour views, this prestigious 8 bedroom villa, with staff accommodation, is ideally situated right in the heart of the historic district of Cannes. With panoramic vi......

29,650,000 EURREF: 236109

Absolutely exceptional 3 storey, 7 bedroom luxurious villa with pool and garden, enjoying panoramic sea views from its prestigious and secure location near the beach and all amenities in Cannes. I......

29,600,000 EURREF: 251184

Exclusive 8 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Cannes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

With stunning sea views, this grand, unique, spacious and totally refurbished 8 bedroom villa is ideally situated in a quiet setting right in the heart of the historical part of Cannes. With a vas......

29,600,000 EURREF: 235668

Absolutely exceptional 9 bedroom luxury villa with separate 2 bedroom guest house, nestling in over one acre of beautiful landscaped gardens with expansive pool, while enjoying uninterrupted sea vi......

25,000,000 EURREF: 248838

A unique opportunity to acquire an exceptional prestigious 9 bedroom luxury villa with separate 2 bedroom guest house, nestling in over an acre of beautiful landscaped gardens with expansive pool, ......

25,000,000 EURREF: 248387

Outstanding 590m2 bastide, the epitome of noblesse and refinement, crafted to perfection by a renowned local architect and set in almost 2 acres of landscaped grounds. The interior is spacious an......

19,900,000 EURREF: 251701

6 bedroom Villa for sale with sea and panoramic views in Cannes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

With simply stunning views over the Bay of Cannes from the Islands to the Esterel Mountains, this superb 6 bedroom villa is situated within a truly exceptional setting right in the heart of one of ......

19,850,000 EURREF: 239813

Absolutely exceptional 3 storey, 5 bedroom luxury villa nestling in nearly half an acre of beautiful mature gardens with expansive pool, while enjoying panoramic sea views from its prestigious loca......

18,900,000 EURREF: 253358

9 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Cannes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

PRICE REDUCED - A stylish classical property dating back to 1865 and situated in a historic quarter of Cannes, built for English nobility who have been attracted to this enviable location of the ......

16,000,000 EURREF: 179771

6 bedroom Villa for sale with countryside and panoramic views in Cannes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Immaculate and entirely renovated 6 bedroom luxurious villa, with a vast and beautifully presented living area of 600m2, set within 5,700m2 of lovely manicured gardens with a swimming pool and vari......

15,000,000 EURREF: 215865

Outstanding luxury property set in an estate of 5 acres in an enviable location with panoramic views. This property, fully renovated in 2022, offers beautiful views of the mountains and the Bay o......

15,000,000 EURREF: 251565

Contemporary 4 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Cannes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Exceptional, modern and spacious 4 bedroom villa, with a total beautifully presented living area of 466m2, set within a mature landscaped plot with an infinity swimming pool, located in a dominant ......

15,000,000 EURREF: 232948

Contemporary 5 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view and panoramic view views in Super Cannes, Cannes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Visually and architectural beautiful, this stunning newly built villa is ideally situated right in the heart of the most exclusive parts of the Super Cannes area and just a 10 minute drive from Can......

12,900,000 EURREF: 245660

Absolutely exceptional 5 bedroom luxury villa set in over half an acre of beautiful landscaped gardens with amazing infinity pool, while enjoying breathtaking sea views from its elevated location i......

12,500,000 EURREF: 253291

Absolutely exceptional 6 bedroom luxurious villa with separate one bedroom guest house, set in half an acre of beautiful landscaped gardens with pool, while enjoying panoramic views of the Mediterr......

11,900,000 EURREF: 251311

Prestige 4 bedroom Penthouse for sale with sea view in Californie, Cannes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Exceptional luxurious 4 bedroom Penthouse apartment with pool and Jacuzzi, enjoying breathtaking sea views from its location near all amenities in Cannes. This unique property with high-end facil......

11,000,000 EURREF: 233738

Refurbished 7 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Cannes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Grand, spacious and beautifully presented 6 bedroom villa, with a magnificent total built area of 560m2, ideally situated within one of the most highly sought after areas in Cannes. Entirely refur......

9,500,000 EURREF: 241067

With lovely sea views and ideally situated within the highly sought after Le Croisette area of Cannes, boasting lovely sea views and in an ideal central setting. This superb modern apartment featu......

9,450,000 EURREF: 247515

Superb and spacious 4 bedroom apartment in one of the most prestigious residences, neighbouring one of the most legendary hotels on the French Riviera in Cannes. This apartment, which exclusively ......

9,400,000 EURREF: 252074

5 bedroom Apartment for sale with sea and panoramic views in La Croisette, Cannes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Absolutely exceptional 5 bedroom luxury apartment with Spa and gym, enjoying breathtaking sea views from its prestigious location in the heart of the Croisette, Cannes. Situated a few steps from ......

9,250,000 EURREF: 237105

Enjoying panoramic sea views from its prestigious location on the heights of Super Cannes, is this exceptional 5 bedroom luxury villa nestling in half an acre of beautiful landscaped gardens with p......

8,950,000 EURREF: 252987

Rare opportunity to acquire a unique 6 bedroom luxurious villa nestling in over half an acre of beautiful landscaped gardens with amazing infinity pool, while enjoying panoramic sea views from its ......

8,500,000 EURREF: 253415

Bright, modern and spacious 3 bedroom apartment, which is ideally situated in an ideal setting within a highly sought-after residence in the famous Croisette area of Cannes. Set on an upper floor......

8,480,000 EURREF: 247482

Luxuriously renovated 5 bedroom stylish villa nestling in nearly 3/4 acre of beautiful landscaped gardens with amazing infinity pool, while enjoying breathtaking sea views from its prestigious loca......

7,500,000 EURREF: 252986

9 bedroom Villa for sale with sea and panoramic views in Cannes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Prestigious 9 bedroom villa with swimming pool, set within a landscaped plot of 1,522m2 in an exclusive and private area, in a wonderful setting within the hills above Cap d'Antibes, with stunning ......

7,000,000 EURREF: 187178

Enjoying panoramic sea views from its sought after location in the Californie area of Cannes, is this exceptional 4 bedroom luxury Penthouse apartment with garden and communal pool. This outstand......

6,970,000 EURREF: 251669

Quiet 5 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view and panoramic view views in Californie, Cannes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Situated in a dominant position, right in the heart of the Californie area of Cannes, this beautiful modern-style 5 bedroom villa, with a total living area of approximately 290m2, with a total buil......

6,970,000 EURREF: 244288

Luxuriously renovated 4 bedroom villa nestling in nearly 5 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens with pool and tennis court, while enjoying panoramic sea views from its prestigious location in La C......

6,970,000 EURREF: 252701

Sumptuous 5 bedroom property, situated within a luxurious setting with breathtaking views. This magnificent 300m2 villa, together with a 50m2 annexe, is nestled at the top of a hill and with stun......

6,970,000 EURREF: 248256

Absolutely exceptional 3 storey, luxurious villa set in beautiful landscaped gardens with amazing infinity pool, while enjoying breathtaking sea views from its elevated location in the heart of Cal......

6,970,000 EURREF: 251030

Exclusive 4 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Californie, Cannes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Rare on the market and ideally situated within one of the most highly sought-after areas of Cannes, La Californie, this exceptional property is ideally located right in the heart of a gated and gua......

6,970,000 EURREF: 243961

Absolutely exceptional 4 bedroom luxuriously renovated and fully furnished villa with garden, enjoying panoramic sea views from its prestigious location in Cannes. This spacious and bright proper......

6,970,000 EURREF: 251851

Absolutely exceptional 3 storey, 5 bedroom luxury villa set in beautiful landscaped gardens with amazing infinity pool, while enjoying breathtaking sea views from its prestigious location in Cannes......

6,970,000 EURREF: 250434

Luxuriously renovated 6 bedroom villa with independent studio apartment, set in beautiful landscaped gardens with pool and tennis court, while enjoying panoramic sea views from its exclusive locati......

6,950,000 EURREF: 249983

Luxuriously renovated 7 bedroom Provencal style property nestling in over half an acre of beautiful landscaped gardens with pool, while enjoying panoramic sea views from its prestigious location in......

6,900,000 EURREF: 252291

In excellent condition is this exceptional 3 bedroom luxuriously renovated villa with top quality amenities, set in beautiful landscaped gardens with pool while enjoying breathtaking sea views from......

6,850,000 EURREF: 253386

Ideally situated within walking distance to the sandy beaches and the famous Croisette in Cannes, this luxurious and immaculately presented property has a spacious living area of 370m2, which is ma......

6,500,000 EURREF: 247651

Unique opportunity to acquire an exquisite 5 bedroom property with pool and garden, enjoying breathtaking sea views from its highly sought after location near all amenities in Basse Californie, Can......

6,500,000 EURREF: 252988

Grand 4 bedroom Duplex for sale with sea view in Californie, Cannes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Immaculately presented and spacious 4 bedroom duplex apartment, situated within a Belle Epoque villa and with a total living area of around 400m2. Nestled in the greenery of a residential park and......

6,500,000 EURREF: 223859

6 bedroom Villa for sale with sea and panoramic views in Super Cannes, Cannes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Superb and spacious 6 bedroom villa in a peaceful situation with a Southerly aspect and fabulous panoramic views to the sea. Located in the sought after area of Super Cannes, the 380m2 property i......

6,900,000 EURREF: 240738

Completely renovated 3 bedroom apartment located in the highly sought-after district of California in Cannes, right in the heart of an exclusive high-end residence with a guard and a park with a sw......

6,190,000 EURREF: 249844

Absolutely exceptional 6 bedroom luxuriously renovated villa set in beautiful lush gardens with pool, while enjoying breathtaking sea views from its location in one of Cannes' most sought-after pri......

5,950,000 EURREF: 253581

Stylish 5 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic view in Cannes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Enjoying one of the most outstanding views of the bay of Cannes, is this exceptional 5 bedroom luxury villa with separate apartment and beautiful landscaped garden with pool, ideally located in a s......

5,800,000 EURREF: 240075

Luxury 7 bedroom Penthouse for sale with sea view in Cannes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Immaculately presented 6 bedroom penthouse apartment, which is ideally situated within a luxurious residence with a swimming pool, located in an exclusive area in Cannes and with lovely sea views. ......

Enquire For PriceREF: 240031

Bright 4 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Croix des Gardes, Cannes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Modern, bright and spacious architect designed 3 bedroom villa, which is ideally situated within a quiet and private setting in Croix des Gardes, set on a manicured plot of 1,833m2 with a swimming ......

5,500,000 EURREF: 240517

Prestige 5 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Cannes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Exceptional contemporary and luxurious 5 bedroom villa with amazing infinity pool, nestling in nearly an acre of glorious landscaped gardens while enjoying breathtaking sea views from its idyllic e......

5,490,000 EURREF: 228499

Luxuriously renovated 5 bedroom contemporary villa nestling in over half an acre of beautiful mature gardens with pool, while enjoying panoramic sea views from its prestigious location in the heart......

5,250,000 EURREF: 253188

Immaculate 3 bedroom Apartment for sale with sea view in La Croisette, Cannes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

Exceptional 3 bedroom luxury apartment enjoying panoramic sea views from its prestigious location near the beach and all amenities in La Croisette, Cannes. Set in the most luxurious and secure res......

5,050,000 EURREF: 234652

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