Can a foreigner buy a house in Côte d'Azur (French Riviera)?

Currently, there are no restrictions for foreigners buying property in France. However, if you decided, for example, to buy property in Côte d'Azur (French Riviera) directly from the owner, you may face encumbrances, difficulties in proper registration and an inflated cost (sometimes the price is twice the price that can be offered to a French citizen).

How long does it take to buy a house in Côte d'Azur (French Riviera)?

From the moment the pre-contract has been signed, it takes on average 2,5 months for the whole purchasing house in Côte d'Azur (French Riviera) process to be completed.

Are there property taxes in France?

Property tax in France is an annual tax, and the tax service calculates it separately for a specific owner. There is no single tax value as a percentage. For example, owners of a 2-room apartment on the French Riviera pay property tax on average about 1200 euros per year.

How to get French citizenship?

One ot methods to become a French citizen is through naturalization. You need to obtain a residence permit in France , live here for five consecutive years (the term can be up to 10 years — at the discretion of local authorities), sign the Reception and Integration Contract (CAI), submit your application, complete any requested interviews and additional paperwork.

Do you have to pay taxes in France?

If you are a resident of France (live here for more than 6 months a year) or earn income/rent your property in Côte d'Azur (French Riviera) , you will need to pay taxes.

Is it easy to get French citizenship?

You can apply for French citizenship if either of your parents are French citizen, if you were born in France or have lived there for long enough to fulfil the residency requirements. Alternatively, you may be eligible for citizenship through your marriage to a French citizen, or through some other exceptional circumstance.

Can you have dual citizenship in France?

French nationality law allows dual citizenship of France to be acquired by birth if a child is born to a French parent, filiation and naturalization. Many people who live in France have dual citizenship.

Houses for sale in French Riviera — Buy villa in French Riviera

Two-level villa with a garden in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, French Riviera, France for 1,675,000 €

With garden

Two-level villa with a garden in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, French Riviera, France

1,675,000 €

Land area: 287 m²5 bedrooms3 bathrooms

5 bedrooms, villa + plot 287 m²

Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

1,675,000 €

For sale is a charming villa in excellent condition with a garage and a garden. There is permission to build a pool. Layout ... Read more

Charming historic mansion with a garden, panoramic views and prestigious location in Mont Boron, Nice, France for 995,000 €

Charming historic mansion with a garden, panoramic views and prestigious location in Mont Boron, Nice, France

995,000 €

Total area 180 m²Land area: 200 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

180 m², 4 bedrooms, mansion + plot 200 m²

Mont Boron, Nice, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

995,000 €

A charming mansion built in 1930 in the neighborhood of Mont Boron, Nice for sale. The house of 180 m² was fully and stylishly... Read more

Residence permit

New apartments with sea views in Nice, Cote d'Azur, France

410,000 €

2 bedrooms 1 bathroom

Villa – Antibes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 1,590,000 €

Villa – Antibes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

1,590,000 €

Land area: 1,000 m²

Villa + plot 1,000 m²

Antibes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

1,590,000 €

GAROUPE AREA Cosy villa in the heart of the Cap d'Antibes, beautiful environment with a nice seaview. Land of 1000m²... Read more

Villa – Antibes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

1,450,000 €

Land area: 2,015 m²3 bedrooms

3 bedrooms, villa + plot 2,015 m²

Antibes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

1,450,000 €

Constance Suquette, in a dominant position house of 145 m² on a 2000 m² flat ground with swimming pool. Panoramic view... Read more

Historical villa with a garden, a swimming pool and scenic sea views, Cannes, Côte d'Azur for 5,900,000 €

With swimming pool

Historical villa with a garden, a swimming pool and scenic sea views, Cannes, Côte d'Azur

5,900,000 €

Total area 350 m²Land area: 1,000 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

350 m², 4 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,000 m²

Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

5,900,000 €

We bring to your attention an elite villa of the early 20th century with an elevator, in an exclusive area, close to the sea.... Read more

A luxury villa with a swimming pool, overlooking the sea, Cannes, France for 5,500,000 €

With swimming pool

A luxury villa with a swimming pool, overlooking the sea, Cannes, France

5,500,000 €

Total area 250 m²4 bedrooms5 bathrooms

250 m², 4 bedrooms, villa

Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

5,500,000 €

For sale: a magnificent villa built in neo-provencal style overlooking the sea in a quiet landscaped neighbourhood... Read more

Comfortable villa with a swimming pool and a terrace, close to the city center, Cannes, Côte d'Azur for 1,200,000 €

With swimming pool

Comfortable villa with a swimming pool and a terrace, close to the city center, Cannes, Côte d'Azur

1,200,000 €

Total area 160 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

160 m², 3 bedrooms, villa

Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

1,200,000 €

We offer to your attention a villa of 160 m² in a small condominium, close to the center of Cannes. There is one place... Read more

Property for events, Cannes, Cote D'azur, France for 3,900,000 €

With swimming pool

Property for events, Cannes, Cote D'azur, France

3,900,000 €

Total area 300 m²Land area: 580 m²7 bedrooms7 bathrooms

300 m², 7 bedrooms, villa + plot 580 m²

Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

3,900,000 €

In a quiet and green environment, 10 min from Cannes and all road access, very nice Provencal property of 300 m² on a landscaped... Read more

Comfortable villa with a terrace, a pool and sea and mountains views, Cap d'Antibes, Antibes, France for 1,580,000 €

Comfortable villa with a terrace, a pool and sea and mountains views, Cap d'Antibes, Antibes, France

1,580,000 €

Total area 236 m²Land area: 1,400 m²5 bedrooms4 bathrooms

236 m², 5 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,400 m²

Antibes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

1,580,000 €

Comfortable villa with a modern finish, a terrace, panoramic sea and mountains views, a swimming pool, a big cellar... Read more

Fashionable mansion with a park in Antibes, Côte d'Azur, France for 6,990,000 €

With swimming pool

Fashionable mansion with a park in Antibes, Côte d'Azur, France

6,990,000 €

Total area 1,100 m²Land area: 27,590 m²12 bedrooms

1,100 m², 12 bedrooms, mansion + plot 27,590 m²

Antibes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

6,990,000 €

Luxurious two-level mansion is located on a large plot of land more than 2.7 hectares. The property includes a main... Read more

Two-storey comfortable villa with a terrace and a garage in a gated complex with a golf club and a swimming pool, Mougins, France for 790,000 €

Two-storey comfortable villa with a terrace and a garage in a gated complex with a golf club and a swimming pool, Mougins, France

790,000 €

Total area 93 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

93 m², 3 bedrooms, villa

Mougins, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

790,000 €

We offer a beautiful villa with a garage, located in a quiet gated complex with the Royal golf club and a swimming... Read more

Modern villa in La Turbie, France. Panoramic views, spacious terraces, jacuzzi, landscaped garden, quiet district for 5,500,000 €

Modern villa in La Turbie, France. Panoramic views, spacious terraces, jacuzzi, landscaped garden, quiet district

5,500,000 €

Total area 300 m²Land area: 1,510 m²5 bedrooms1 bathroom

300 m², 5 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,510 m²

La Turbie, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

5,500,000 €

The villa with panoramic sea and mountain views features a large garden with a pool and terraces, a garage for two... Read more

Beautiful villa with a private plot, a garden, a swimming pool and a garage in a quiet area, Mougins, France for 2,090,000 €

Beautiful villa with a private plot, a garden, a swimming pool and a garage in a quiet area, Mougins, France

2,090,000 €

Total area 230 m²Land area: 5,000 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

230 m², 4 bedrooms, villa + plot 5,000 m²

Muan-Sarthe, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

2,090,000 €

We offer a beautiful neo-provencal villa in a quiet residential area. The villa has a landscaped garden with a swimming... Read more

Cozy villa with a pool, a terrace and a guest house, Antibes, French Riviera, France for 1,198,000 €

With swimming pool

Cozy villa with a pool, a terrace and a guest house, Antibes, French Riviera, France

1,198,000 €

Total area 330 m²Land area: 1,100 m²6 bedrooms5 bathrooms

330 m², 6 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,100 m²

Antibes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

1,198,000 €

Comfortable villa with a terrace, a balcony, a swimming pool, a pool bar, a guest house of 60 m², a garage and a well... Read more

Villa with garden and two apartments near the center of Antibes and the beach for 1,100,000 €

With garden

Villa with garden and two apartments near the center of Antibes and the beach

1,100,000 €

Total area 350 m²Land area: 1,400 m²8 bedrooms4 bathrooms

350 m², 8 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,400 m²

Antibes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

1,100,000 €

Beautiful villa with landscaped garden, large garage and parking facilities. There are an entrance hall, vast and bright... Read more

Venetian style villa with garden and swimming pool, near the port, Nice, Cote d`Azur, France for 3,950,000 €

With swimming pool

Venetian style villa with garden and swimming pool, near the port, Nice, Cote d`Azur, France

3,950,000 €

Total area 450 m²Land area: 900 m²

450 m², villa + plot 900 m²

Nice, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

3,950,000 €

The villa is set on a plot of 900 m in a prestigious neighborhood. The house is surrounded with a well-maintained garden... Read more

Villa – Golf Juan, Provence - Alpes - Cote d'Azur, France. Price on request

Villa – Golf Juan, Provence - Alpes - Cote d'Azur, France

Price on request

Land area: 5,000 m²6 bedrooms

6 bedrooms, villa + plot 5,000 m²

Golf Juan, Provence - Alpes - Cote d'Azur, France

3 floor

Price on request

Exceptional villa, built in 2009, set on a plot of 5,000 m² in a residential district of Golfe Juan. Large living area... Read more

Villa – Antibes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 3,900,000 €

Villa – Antibes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

3,900,000 €

Land area: 1,415 m²4 bedrooms

4 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,415 m²

Antibes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

3,900,000 €

Beautiful villa in a quiet area close to Garoupe beach. Luxury amenities. Sea views. Spacious living/dining room opening... Read more

Villa – Juan-les-Pins, Antibes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 3,300,000 €

Villa – Juan-les-Pins, Antibes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

3,300,000 €

Land area: 3,000 m²5 bedrooms

5 bedrooms, villa + plot 3,000 m²

Juan-les-Pins, Antibes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

3,300,000 €

Superb stone villa located in a private domain, in a quiet place. Fully refurbished with quality materials. Parc of 3000 m²... Read more

Villa – Juan-les-Pins, Antibes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 1,590,000 €

Villa – Juan-les-Pins, Antibes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

1,590,000 €

Land area: 1,850 m²4 bedrooms

4 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,850 m²

Juan-les-Pins, Antibes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

2 floor

1,590,000 €

Surrounded by greenery, wonderful recent villa of 220m², comprising a large living area of 80 m², a fully equipped... Read more

Villa – Nice, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 2,995,000 €

Villa – Nice, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

2,995,000 €

Land area: 700 m²4 bedrooms

4 bedrooms, villa + plot 700 m²

Nice, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

2,995,000 €

NICE OUEST/ L'ARCHET: Niched from public view and offering grand tranquility, a sublime semi-detached ultra-contemporary... Read more

Detached house – Antibes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 4,900,000 €

Detached house – Antibes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

4,900,000 €

Land area: 1,000 m²5 bedrooms

5 bedrooms, detached house + plot 1,000 m²

Antibes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

4,900,000 €

Villa – Antibes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

1,900,000 €

Land area: 650 m²3 bedrooms

3 bedrooms, villa + plot 650 m²

Antibes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

2 floor

1,900,000 €

Beautiful provençal villa, entirely refurbished. Nice finishings. Living surface of 160 m² comprises a living room... Read more

Villa – Antibes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 5,000,000 €

Villa – Antibes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

5,000,000 €

Land area: 1,480 m²6 bedrooms

6 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,480 m²

Antibes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

3 floor

5,000,000 €

Fully refurbished villa, located within 5 minutes walk from the beach and the centre of Juan les Pins. Living surface... Read more

Villa – Antibes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

3,900,000 €

Land area: 1,390 m²5 bedrooms

5 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,390 m²

Antibes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

3 floor

3,900,000 €

Cap d´Antibes: beautiful villa, entirely refurbished in 2014, set on flat ground of 1390m² nicely exposed to East... Read more

Houses and villas for sale in French Riviera (Côte d'Azur)

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