Proud of its Provençal roots, Cannes makes a point of highlighting the authentic character of each of its neighbourhoods, from La Bocca to Pointe Croisette via the narrow streets of Le Suquet, which keeps watch over the town and its traditions from high up on its promontory. But Cannes is about more than just tourism, with economic activity well beyond the peak summer season driven in particular by a programme of festivals, conferences and exhibitions stretching from January right through to December. One more reason to emphasise the merits of its luxury real estate, with a portfolio mirroring this image of excellence. From plush apartments on the Croisette (the ultimate, rare find being a penthouse overlooking the Bay of Cannes, Cap d'Antibes, the Lérins islands and the Estérel mountains), to breath-taking villas up in the hills of Cannes Californie and Super Cannes, or private mansions and Art Deco houses in the historic town centre, there is something to suit the goals and requirements of all French and international buyers. The Cannes Pays de Lérins urban area, which groups together five municipalities (Cannes, Le Cannet, Mandelieu-la-Napoule, Mougins and Théoule-sur-Mer), is a true land of plenty in terms of real estate, with every facet of the French Riviera lifestyle contained within a small radius!

A step ahead on the environmental front

It goes without saying that buyers and investors looking for a quality property in the Cannes area know they will find all the services they expect of a town with an international dimension, not least in terms of education, cultural and sporting amenities, care services, and medical facilities. Cannes has nothing to prove in this respect. Being a town that never stands still, it is a step ahead on the sustainability front, adopting a holistic approach to today’s social, economic and environmental issues in a bid to improve quality of life, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and conserve the natural resources and landscapes of the surrounding area. Reflecting this comprehensive commitment, in 2023 the town was awarded the “Innovative and Sustainable Destination” label, along with ISO 20121 certification for its environmentally responsible approach to event management. Cannes was one of the pilot towns involved in creating this label, which has now been awarded to several other French towns and cities including Biarritz, Nantes and La Baule. The idea is to offer visitors sustainable services, in areas such as hospitality, food services, mobility, shopping, culture and leisure, throughout their stay. A sizeable challenge, given that Palais des Festivals alone hosts 150 major events each year, provides 190 permanent jobs, and generates economic spin-offs to the tune of 900 million euros per year. Cannes has once again been voted Europe's Best Events Destination at the 2024 World Travel Awards, a benchmark in the tourism sector, making it the envy of tourist destinations the world over and putting it at the top of the league table, ahead of Barcelona, Budapest, Dublin, London, Munich, Derry, Madeira and Venice. In securing this coveted award for the fourth year running, Cannes is asserting its position as Europe's leading events destination, and is now a global magnet for the film, music, advertising, yachting, TV series and financial markets. Which further boosts property investors’ assurance, whether they have their sights on a main or secondary home, or on a rental investment.
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What are clients looking for in 2024? As regards villas, demand revolves around both contemporary design and a return to the authentic, in vast Provençal-style homes and bastides... as long as they have been fully refurbished. Desirable apartments feature vast reception rooms, sea views, terraces that can truly be used as extensions to the indoor living spaces, and fittings in keeping with today’s standards in luxury, starting with a recent – and hence more environmentally friendly – air conditioning system Other than the Croisette, the most sought-after neighbourhoods are La Californie and Avenue du Roi-Albert, close to the shops and beaches. Whether on an upper floor or at garden level, and whatever their style (contemporary, modern, atypical, sophisticated or more bourgeois), these apartments are unquestionably a sound medium- to long-term investment. 

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