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What does offre d’achat, Promesse de vente and Compromis de vente mean in France?

by Ab Kuijer/29 March 2018/in Blog

If you are buying property in France, you might feel overwhelmed by the paperwork. Your heart says 'This is my dream house' but your logic sense whispers 'Watch your back, they're all French...' Luckily, we are in Europe and the buying process…

The new multiplex cinema of Cannes; a concrete diamond

by Ab Kuijer/2 March 2018/in Blog

Cannes; the city of the International Film Festival has started the construction of a new multiplex cinema. In the heart of Cannes la Bocca, this will be completed in 2019, along with a new university campus and business innovation center. It…

Beaches of Cannes double in size

by Ab Kuijer/30 January 2018/in Blog

Good news for all lovers of fine white sand; the municipality of Cannes has spent no less than ten million euros on extra sand to increase the beaches on the Croisette. And not just a bit of sand, but a doubling of the surface. This means that…

Fixed and frozen in the French Alps

by Ab Kuijer/5 January 2018/in Blog

I'm standing on the slope, with my cheek against an icy wall. "So this is black", I say to myself, while I do my utmost to tilt the skies to prevent me going down with a horrible scream and my lifeless body will be found somewhere in the mountains…

News Azur: Drone shoots caterpillar, goose liver record and empty bottles popular

by Ab Kuijer/2 December 2017/in Blog

Did you know that no less than 86% of the French population eats Foie Gras during Christmas? That's quite a lot of people for a product that is quite controversial and at the same time tasty too. The other 14% of the population do not get goose…

Côte d’Azur property owners; Water Leaks cost you money

by Ab Kuijer/1 December 2017/in Blog

Having a property in Cote D’Azur is everybody’s dream. You got everything from the romantic atmosphere and famous Mediterranean weather to the most beautiful sea resorts in the world. But as a homeowner in Cote D’Azur you have to deal…

Blog Côte Azur: eight snowy days, Red Bull air race and a handbag clinic

by Ab Kuijer/11 November 2017/in Blog

It's snowing, it's snowing in the French Alps! For eight days and so we take the heavy rain fall and thunderstorms for granted. When snow is already on the ground, that means the winter season can officially start in two weeks. And everyone…

New build villa apartment French Riviera

by Ab Kuijer/31 October 2017/in Blog

Real estate Cote d’Azur, luxury property for sale French Riviera

by Ab Kuijer/30 October 2017/in Blog

Our selected real estate is a hand-picked selection of luxury Côte d'Azur properties across the French Riviera. It will give you a nice first impression of the range of villas, resorts and penthouses in a higher price range. We know from experience…

How To Save Money On A Holiday In Cote d’Azur

by Ab Kuijer/20 October 2017/in Blog

Cote d’Azur is one of the most popular holiday regions in Southeastern France. According to recent statistics, 11 million tourists stay an average of 6.2 nights, and 9 out of 10 tourists say that they are “very satisfied” with their stay.…