Can a foreigner buy apartment in Cannes?

Currently, there are no restrictions for foreigners buying property in France. However, if you decided, for example, to buy property in Cannes 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 apartment in Cannes?

From the moment the pre-contract has been signed, it takes on average 2,5 months for the whole purchasing apartment in Cannes 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 Cannes , 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.

Apartments for sale in Cannes — Buy flat in Cannes

Sea view apartment with a terrace, Cannes, Cote d'Azur, France for 1,100,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Sea view apartment with a terrace, Cannes, Cote d'Azur, France

1,100,000 €

Total area 90 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

90 m², 1 bedroom, apartment

Boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

7 floor

1,100,000 € 12,222 € per m²

The apartment is located on the seventh floor of a residence with an elevator on the Croisette. The flat offers stunning... Read more

Furnished one-bedroom apartment with two balconies and a sea view in a prestigious residence on La Croisette promenade, Cannes, France for 1,100,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Furnished one-bedroom apartment with two balconies and a sea view in a prestigious residence on La Croisette promenade, Cannes, France

1,100,000 €

Total area 63 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

63 m², 1 bedroom, apartment

Boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

1,100,000 € 17,460 € per m²

We offer a beautiful apartment, renovated in 2010 and furnished with fine taste and valuable objects. The flat consists... Read more

Residence permit

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

410,000 €

2 bedrooms 1 bathroom

Apartment with a terrace, in a residence with a garden, a parking and a tennis court, Cannes, Côte d'Azur, France for 2,450,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment with a terrace, in a residence with a garden, a parking and a tennis court, Cannes, Côte d'Azur, France

2,450,000 €

Total area 260 m²5 bedrooms4 bathrooms

260 m², 5 bedrooms, apartment

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

2,450,000 € 9,423 € per m²

The apartment is located in a secured complex in the Avenue Roi Albert, Californie district. The residence features... Read more

Two-room apartment in a four-story historic house with a city view, Cannes, France for 375,000 €

Sea view

Two-room apartment in a four-story historic house with a city view, Cannes, France

375,000 €

Total area 60 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

60 m², 1 bedroom, buy-to-let apartment

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

375,000 € 6,250 € per m²

Spacious apartment is located in a house in the historic center of Cannes, in the pedestrian street of Suquet. The apartment... Read more

Exclusive apartment in historic house of XIX century of consruction with view at the bay. Long term lease ability. Cannes, France for 2,800,000 €

Furnished

Exclusive apartment in historic house of XIX century of consruction with view at the bay. Long term lease ability. Cannes, France

2,800,000 €

Total area 235 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

235 m², 4 bedrooms, apartment

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

2,800,000 € 11,914 € per m²

4-bedroom apartment with classic interior and personal parking lot. Apartment consists of spacious entrance hall, living... Read more

Apartment with commodious terrace and view at the sea, Cannes, France for 1,166,000 €

Furnished

Apartment with commodious terrace and view at the sea, Cannes, France

1,166,000 €

Total area 100 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

100 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

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

1,166,000 € 11,660 € per m²

3-bedroom apartment on the top floor of building, in close vicinity to Mediterranean seashore. Apartment composed of living... Read more

Furnished duplex in the very heart of Cannes on Mediterranean seashore for 890,000 €

Furnished

Furnished duplex in the very heart of Cannes on Mediterranean seashore

890,000 €

Total area 170 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

170 m², 3 bedrooms, apartment

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

890,000 € 5,235 € per m²

Two-storeyed apartment with renovation Duplex composed of entrance hall, commodious living room combined with dining... Read more

Apartment – Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 1,380,000 €

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

1,380,000 €

2 bedrooms

2 bedrooms, apartment

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

1 floor of 12

1,380,000 €

CANNES/ CALIFORNIE: Prestigious environment in the heart of the Californie area, in a secured residence with park... Read more

Apartment – Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 1,390,000 €

With balcony/terrace

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

1,390,000 €

2 bedrooms

2 bedrooms, apartment

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

1 floor of 8

1,390,000 €

CANNES — CALIFORNIE: In a luxury residence in the Californie area of Cannes, with caretaker and pool, this apartment... Read more

Apartment – Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 1,700,000 €

With balcony/terrace

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

1,700,000 €

3 bedrooms

3 bedrooms, apartment

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

1,700,000 €

CANNES/ CALIFORNIE: In a small yet prized residence of Roi Albert avenue with a pool and caretaker, a spacious 3 bedroom... Read more

Apartment – Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 1,090,000 €

With balcony/terrace

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

1,090,000 €

2 bedrooms

2 bedrooms, apartment

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

1 floor of 11

1,090,000 €

CANNES CALIFORNIE: In a prestigious 24/24 secure residence of the Californie, with pool, park, tennis, golf driving... Read more

Penthouse – Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 4,990,000 €

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

4,990,000 €

3 bedrooms

3 bedrooms, penthouse

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

8 floor of 8

4,990,000 €

Rare penthouse near the beaches and shops, magnificent rooftop villa with panoramic sea view where you can enjoy the sunshine... Read more

Apartment – Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 995,000 €

Sea view

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

995,000 €

3 bedrooms

3 bedrooms, apartment

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

3 floor of 7

995,000 €

CANNES/ MONTROSE: Very beautiful Bourgeois style completely renovated 137 m² apartment on an elevated floor with an open... Read more

Apartment – Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 745,000 €

With balcony/terrace

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

745,000 €

2 bedrooms

2 bedrooms, apartment

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

4 floor of 5

745,000 €

CANNES/ CROIX DES GARDES: In one of the most prestigious residences in Cannes with a beautiful park, very quiet, exceptional... Read more

Apartment – Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 2,200,000 €

Sea view

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

2,200,000 €

4 bedrooms

4 bedrooms, apartment

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

5 floor of 5

2,200,000 €

A stone's throw from the sea in a magnificent Bourgeois residence dating back to 1855, surrounded by a beautiful green... Read more

Apartment – Boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 3,200,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment – Boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

3,200,000 €

3 bedrooms

3 bedrooms, apartment

Boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

3,200,000 €

For Art Deco aficionados, stunning penthouse with breathtaking sea views. This spacious penthouse is located on one... Read more

Apartment – Boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 1,395,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment – Boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

1,395,000 €

2 bedrooms

2 bedrooms, apartment

Boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

8 floor of 9

1,395,000 €

CANNES/ CROISETTE: In front of the Palais des Festival, on the 8th, 2 bedroom 55 m² apartment, living room with open... Read more

Apartment – Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 455,000 €

With balcony/terrace

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

455,000 €

1 bedroom

1 bedroom, apartment

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

455,000 €

CANNES/ OXFORD: In an authentic 19th century Bourgeoise villa, a beautiful 55 m² garden level apartment. Sunny all... Read more

Penthouse – Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 2,990,000 €

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

2,990,000 €

3 bedrooms

3 bedrooms, penthouse

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

999 floor

2,990,000 €

On the heights of the Croix des Gardes with a panoramic sea view, exceptional corner apartment of approx. 220 m² on the top... Read more

Apartment – Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 3,220,000 €

With balcony/terrace

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

3,220,000 €

3 bedrooms

3 bedrooms, apartment

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

7 floor of 8

3,220,000 €

Ideally located on the Croisette with a panoramic sea views on the bay of Cannes, beautiful apartment of approx. 100... Read more

Apartment – Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 299,000 €

With balcony/terrace

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

299,000 €

2 bedrooms

2 bedrooms, apartment

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

1 floor

299,000 €

CANNES/ CROIX DES GARDES: In a small recent residence, a 2 bedroom 56 m² apartment with terrace, 2 bedrooms, equipped... Read more

Apartment – Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 5,090,000 €

With balcony/terrace

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

5,090,000 €

2 bedrooms

2 bedrooms, apartment

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

3 floor of 7

5,090,000 €

In a very popular residence between the Carlton and the Martinez hotels with a front desk reception and a caretaker... Read more

Apartment – Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 1,500,000 €

With balcony/terrace

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

1,500,000 €

4 bedrooms

4 bedrooms, apartment

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

2 floor of 3

1,500,000 €

In the heart of Cannes city center, a few steps from the Croisette and Rue d'Antibes, spacious apartment of approx.... Read more

Apartment – Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 3,750,000 €

With balcony/terrace

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

3,750,000 €

3 bedrooms

3 bedrooms, apartment

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

3,750,000 €

Beautiful penthouse of approx. 160 m² located in a secure residence 24h/24h with a 12-hectare park with swimming pool... Read more

Apartment – Port Palm Beach, Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 980,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment – Port Palm Beach, Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

980,000 €

2 bedrooms

2 bedrooms, apartment

Port Palm Beach, Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

3 floor of 4

980,000 €

CANNES/ PALM BEACH: In the heart of Palm Beach and within walking distance to the shops, very nice 2 bedroom renovated... Read more

Apartments for sale in Cannes

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