Buyer’s Q&A
Best fractional ownership on the Côte d’Azur
Real shares of managed villas and apartments on the French Riviera, from Nice and Antibes to the hills behind Cannes. Live prices below.
The short answer: the best place to start on the Côte d'Azur is the stretch between Nice, Antibes and Cannes and the hill towns behind it, where most of the Riviera homes we list sit. We currently list 13 Côte d'Azur homes, with shares at €119,000–€565,000. You own a real share of the home (an eighth, a quarter), not a right to use it. You can sell it, pass it on, and it rises and falls in value with the house. The legal set-up is arranged by our partner for each home and explained before you buy.
Full guide: French Riviera fractional ownership — live homes, prices by town, buying in France
Where are the Côte d'Azur homes?
The homes we list are spread along the coast and its hinterland: around Nice and Antibes, in Cannes and the hill towns behind it such as Valbonne and Mouans-Sartoux, and further west towards Grimaud, Les Issambres and Fayence. Nice airport, with direct flights from across Europe, is the gateway to all of them.
Where on the Riviera?
| Area | Best for |
|---|---|
| Nice | City life, the old town and markets, minutes from the airport, trains along the coast |
| Cannes | A year-round town with beaches, the Croisette and the islands offshore |
| Antibes and Vallauris | Ramparts, sandy beaches at Juan-les-Pins and Golfe-Juan, easy without a car |
| Valbonne, Mouans-Sartoux, Fayence | Villages and villas with gardens and pools, 15–20 minutes or more from the sea |
| Gulf of Saint-Tropez (Grimaud, Les Issambres, La Nartelle) | Beaches and sea views across the bay from Saint-Tropez; further from Nice airport |
Live share prices for each area, updated as homes are listed or sold, are on our French Riviera page.
What does a share cost?
On our site, shares on the Côte d'Azur currently run €119,000–€565,000, set by each home's size, position and views. The price is your share of the home; the running costs are shared between the owners, and our partner sets them out for each home before you buy.
How many weeks do you get?
Around six weeks a year for a one-eighth share, depending on the home, allocated through a calendar designed so that every owner gets a fair mix of summer and quieter weeks over the years. July and August are the peak; May, June and September are often the best months to be there.
What do you own, and can you sell?
You own a real share of the home (an eighth, a quarter), not a right to use it. You can sell it, pass it on, and it rises and falls in value with the house. The legal set-up is arranged by our partner for each home and explained before you buy. If you decide to sell: You set the price. Your co-owners get the first chance to buy at that price; if they pass, it goes on the open market.
What about French wealth tax?
France taxes real-estate wealth above €1.3 million (the IFI). Whether and how it applies to you depends on the home's legal set-up and your own situation; our partner explains the structure before you buy, and a French tax adviser can confirm your position. See tax in France and how to buy in France.
Where to see the homes
See every home on our French Riviera page, with live prices, and unlock the full photo gallery of any of them.
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