Can a foreigner buy a house 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 a house in Cannes?

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

Houses for sale in Cannes — Buy villa in Cannes

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 €

£5,281,000

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 €

£4,923,000

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

Residence permit

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

410,000 €

2 bedrooms 1 bathroom

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 €

£1,074,000

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 €

£3,491,000

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

Detached house – Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France. Price on request

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

Price on request

Land area: 6,200 m²5 bedrooms

5 bedrooms, detached house + plot 6,200 m²

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

Price on request

BAY OF CANNES: On the hills surrounding the golfe de la Napoule, the mansion enjoy a sweeping view from the Esterel... Read more

Villa – Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 1,490,000 €

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

1,490,000 €

£1,334,000

Total area 250 m²Land area: 1,244 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

250 m², 4 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,244 m²

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

1,490,000 €

Near Cannes: situated in a quiet residential area, beautiful contemporary-style villa, offering: entrance hall, vast... Read more

Beautiful contemporary villa with breathtaking sea views, Super Cannes, France. Price on request

With swimming pool

Beautiful contemporary villa with breathtaking sea views, Super Cannes, France

Price on request

Total area 300 m²Land area: 2,000 m²5 bedrooms4 bathrooms

300 m², 5 bedrooms, villa + plot 2,000 m²

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

Price on request

Located in a dominant position, in the highly sought after residential area of Super-Cannes with magnificent sea views... Read more

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

Price on request

Land area: 3,060 m²5 bedrooms

5 bedrooms, villa + plot 3,060 m²

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

Price on request

Nice family neo-provencal style property, in perfect condition, of approx. 262 m² living surface. Landscaped garden... Read more

Townhome – Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 635,000 €

With balcony/terrace

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

635,000 €

£568,000

Total area 101 m²Land area: 217 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

101 m², 3 bedrooms, townhome + plot 217 m²

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

635,000 €

Cannes: situated in a quiet residential area, beautiful townhouse offering: entrance hall, vast and bright living/... Read more

Villa – Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 1,850,000 €

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

1,850,000 €

£1,656,000

Total area 350 m²Land area: 3,700 m²5 bedrooms5 bathrooms

350 m², 5 bedrooms, villa + plot 3,700 m²

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

1,850,000 €

Cannes: situated in a quiet gated community, beautiful newly-built contemporary style villa, offering: entrance hall... Read more

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

Price on request

Land area: 1,000 m²5 bedrooms

5 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,000 m²

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

Price on request

Sole agent. In the heart of one of the rare closed domain of Cannes, a few minutes from the city center, the Croisette... Read more

Villa – Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 1,675,000 €

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

1,675,000 €

£1,499,000

Total area 255 m²Land area: 1,500 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

255 m², 4 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,500 m²

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

1,675,000 €

Cannes: located in a quiet residential area, contemporary-style villa with a sea view. It consists of an entrance hall... Read more

Villa – Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 15,000,000 €

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

15,000,000 €

£13,427,000

Land area: 3,250 m²5 bedrooms

5 bedrooms, villa + plot 3,250 m²

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

15,000,000 €

Ideally located in the heart of the residential area of Super Cannes, in a dominant position and in the immediate... Read more

Villa – Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 1,575,000 €

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

1,575,000 €

£1,410,000

Total area 252 m²Land area: 1,953 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

252 m², 4 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,953 m²

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

1,575,000 €

Super Cannes: situated in a quiet residential area, beautiful provencal-style villa with an open view, offering: entrance... Read more

Splendid villa with outstanding sea view for 5,500,000 €

Splendid villa with outstanding sea view

5,500,000 €

£4,923,000

Total area 250 m²Land area: 2,000 m²5 bedrooms

250 m², 5 bedrooms, villa + plot 2,000 m²

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

5,500,000 €

Luxury villa for sale in Cannes. Splendid property in a calm location villa enjoying a panoramic sea view with pool... Read more

Detached house – Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 1,490,000 €

With balcony/terrace

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

1,490,000 €

£1,334,000

Land area: 512 m²5 bedrooms

5 bedrooms, detached house + plot 512 m²

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

1,490,000 €

Beautiful contemporary renovated villa located a few minutes walk from the Croisette and the Palais des Festivals... Read more

Villa – Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 13,900,000 €

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

13,900,000 €

£12,442,000

Land area: 3,336 m²13 bedrooms

13 bedrooms, villa + plot 3,336 m²

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

13,900,000 €

Located in the heart of La Californie, the most residential area of Cannes, unique mansion with a total area of approximately... Read more

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

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

1,500,000 €

£1,343,000

Land area: 2,446 m²5 bedrooms

5 bedrooms, villa + plot 2,446 m²

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

1,500,000 €

Located in a closed residential area, Provencal style villa in absolute calm, with a beautiful sea view and facing... Read more

Detached house – Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 1,899,000 €

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

1,899,000 €

£1,700,000

Land area: 1,552 m²3 bedrooms

3 bedrooms, detached house + plot 1,552 m²

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

1,899,000 €

In a residential gated domain, this beautiful contemporary style villa of approx. 180 m² has been entirely renovated... Read more

Detached house – Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 2,150,000 €

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

2,150,000 €

£1,924,000

Land area: 1,620 m²4 bedrooms

4 bedrooms, detached house + plot 1,620 m²

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

2,150,000 €

Unique in Cannes, close to the town centre, spacious mansion from the end of the 1800. Superb high ceiling, swimming... Read more

Villa – Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 3,890,000 €

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

3,890,000 €

£3,482,000

Land area: 5,470 m²4 bedrooms

4 bedrooms, villa + plot 5,470 m²

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

3,890,000 €

On top of the hill of Cannes, nestled in greenery and overhanging the sea, nice modern villa entirely and recently... Read more

Villa – Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 2,230,000 €

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

2,230,000 €

£1,996,000

Land area: 650 m²3 bedrooms

3 bedrooms, villa + plot 650 m²

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

2,230,000 €

Ideally located quiet and minutes from shops and beaches, charming fisherman's house with refined decoration. Work... Read more

Villa – Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 14,500,000 €

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

14,500,000 €

£12,979,000

Total area 120 m²Land area: 2,415 m²6 bedrooms

120 m², 6 bedrooms, villa + plot 2,415 m²

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

14,500,000 €

A short distance from the Croisette and its beaches, close to the amenities, in the heart of California's much sought-after... Read more

Three-storey villa with sea views, a swimming pool and two guest houses in a quiet area, close to the center of Cannes, France for 4,700,000 €

Three-storey villa with sea views, a swimming pool and two guest houses in a quiet area, close to the center of Cannes, France

4,700,000 €

£4,207,000

Total area 400 m²Land area: 3,000 m²6 bedrooms

400 m², 6 bedrooms, villa + plot 3,000 m²

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

4,700,000 €

We offer a villa featuring views of the bay of Cannes and the surrounding countryside, a pool and large terraces, two... Read more

Villa – Cannes, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 2,395,000 €

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

2,395,000 €

£2,144,000

Total area 240 m²Land area: 621 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

240 m², 4 bedrooms, villa + plot 621 m²

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

2,395,000 €

Cannes: situated in the residential neighborhood of the Basse Californie close to the beach and the center of Cannes... Read more

Houses for sale in Cannes

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