Can a foreigner buy property in Villefranche-sur-Mer?

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

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

Property for sale in Villefranche-sur-Mer — Buy real estate in Villefranche-sur-Mer

Modern apartment in a residence with a parking, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Cote d'Azur, France for 289,000 €

Modern apartment in a residence with a parking, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Cote d'Azur, France

289,000 €

Total area 33 m²

33 m², new home

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

289,000 € 8,757 € per m²

We offer apartments with a balcony or a terrace: one-bedroom apartments with the area from 19 m² and in the value from... Read more

Apartment with a terrace in a residence with a parking, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Cote d'Azur, France for 699,000 €

Apartment with a terrace in a residence with a parking, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Cote d'Azur, France

699,000 €

Total area 84 m²4 bedrooms

84 m², 4 bedrooms, new home

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

699,000 € 8,321 € per m²

We offer apartments with a balcony or a terrace: one-bedroom apartments with the area from 19 m² and in the value from... Read more

Residence permit

Apartment with a garden and a terrace in an elite new-built residency 150 meters from the sea, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, French Riviera, France

578,000 €

Total area: 72 m² 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Luxury villa with a pool and a spacious terrace, overlooking the sea, Villefranche-sur-Mer, France for 4,250,000 €

Luxury villa with a pool and a spacious terrace, overlooking the sea, Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

4,250,000 €

Total area 350 m²Land area: 1,500 m²5 bedrooms5 bathrooms

350 m², 5 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,500 m²

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

4,250,000 €

We bring to your attention a villa in the prestigious private sector. There is also a swimming pool, a large garage... Read more

Apartment with a terrace on the Cote d'Azur in a deluxe residence with a concierge, a pool and a tennis court, Villefranche-sur-Mer, France for 1,180,000 €

Apartment with a terrace on the Cote d'Azur in a deluxe residence with a concierge, a pool and a tennis court, Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

1,180,000 €

Total area 120 m²4 bedrooms

120 m², 4 bedrooms, apartment

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

3 floor of 4

1,180,000 € 9,833 € per m²

A spacious five-room apartment of 120 m² with a large terrace and a view of the bay located in a luxurious residential... Read more

Apartment – Villefranche-sur-Mer, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 890,000 €

Apartment – Villefranche-sur-Mer, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

890,000 €

Total area 75 m²2 bedrooms

75 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

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

3 floor of 5

890,000 € 11,866 € per m²

Belle Epoque Villa just above the sea. Price on request

Belle Epoque Villa just above the sea

Price on request

Total area 322 m²Land area: 1,092 m²4 bedrooms

322 m², 4 bedrooms, detached house + plot 1,092 m²

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

Price on request

VILLEFRANCHE SUR MER: Magnificent Belle Epoque villa located in a calm position just 100 metres back from the beach... Read more

Contemporary villa with a swimming pool and a garden in a quiet residential area, Villefranche-sur-Mer, France for 2,950,000 €

Contemporary villa with a swimming pool and a garden in a quiet residential area, Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

2,950,000 €

Total area 231 m²Land area: 613 m²3 bedrooms

231 m², 3 bedrooms, villa + plot 613 m²

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

2,950,000 €

We offer a three-storey villa featuring panoramic views of the bay of Villefranche and Cap Ferrat, large terraces on each... Read more

Apartment – Villefranche-sur-Mer, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 698,000 €

Apartment – Villefranche-sur-Mer, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

698,000 €

Total area 59 m²1 bedroom

59 m², 1 bedroom, apartment

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

3 floor of 4

698,000 € 11,830 € per m²

Contemporary villa with a garen and a swimming pool in a gated condominium, Villefranche-sur-Mer, France for 4,250,000 €

Contemporary villa with a garen and a swimming pool in a gated condominium, Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

4,250,000 €

Total area 340 m²Land area: 1,891 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

340 m², 4 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,891 m²

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

4,250,000 €

We offer a three-storey villa with a panoramic sea view, landscaped gardens, an infinity pool and a parking for several... Read more

Charming period house overlooking the bay for 1,495,000 €

Charming period house overlooking the bay

1,495,000 €

Total area 120 m²Land area: 220 m²4 bedrooms

120 m², 4 bedrooms, detached house + plot 220 m²

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

1,495,000 €

VILLEFRANCHE SUR MER: Charming 1930's house, typical of the Riviera, ideally located within easy walking distance to the old... Read more

Apartment – Villefranche-sur-Mer, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 790,000 €

Apartment – Villefranche-sur-Mer, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

790,000 €

Total area 107 m²3 bedrooms

107 m², 3 bedrooms, apartment

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

790,000 € 7,383 € per m²

Apartment – Villefranche-sur-Mer, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

595,000 €

Total area 85 m²2 bedrooms

85 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

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

5 floor of 7

595,000 € 7,000 € per m²

New luxury villa with a view of the sea and a swimming pool in the heart of Villefranche-sur-Mer, France for 9,000,000 €

New luxury villa with a view of the sea and a swimming pool in the heart of Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

9,000,000 €

Total area 550 m²Land area: 1,200 m²9 bedrooms9 bathrooms

550 m², 9 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,200 m²

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

9,000,000 €

We offer a contemporary villa with large terraces overlooking the sea and the peninsula of Cap-Ferrat, a swimming pool... Read more

Apartment – Villefranche-sur-Mer, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 650,000 €

Apartment – Villefranche-sur-Mer, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

650,000 €

Total area 68 m²2 bedrooms

68 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

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

3 floor of 5

650,000 € 9,558 € per m²

Spacious penthouse with a picturesque view of the bay in a residence with a swimming pool, Villefranche-sur-Mer, France for 3,700,000 €

Spacious penthouse with a picturesque view of the bay in a residence with a swimming pool, Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

3,700,000 €

Total area 203 m²4 bedrooms6 bathrooms

203 m², 4 bedrooms, penthouse

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

3,700,000 € 18,226 € per m²

We offer a penthouse with panoramic views, a double garage, two cellars and comfortable terraces of 80 m² in a residence... Read more

Penthouse with sea view 224 m² terrasse for 1,290,000 €

Penthouse with sea view 224 m² terrasse

1,290,000 €

Total area 83 m²1 bedroom

83 m², 1 bedroom, apartment

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

1,290,000 € 15,542 € per m²

Villefranche sur Mer: Overlooking the Bay of Villefranche, in a residence with swimming pool near the beaches and the old... Read more

Just Above the Beach

3,500,000 €

Total area 280 m²Land area: 301 m²4 bedrooms

280 m², 4 bedrooms, detached house + plot 301 m²

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

3,500,000 €

VILLEFRANCHE SUR MER: 1930's Riviera style villa in a discreet, residential location far from busy roads, just above... Read more

Spacious apartment with a panoramic sea view in a small luxury residence with a pool, a garden and a gym, Villefranche-sur-Mer, France for 1,980,000 €

Spacious apartment with a panoramic sea view in a small luxury residence with a pool, a garden and a gym, Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

1,980,000 €

Total area 144 m²Land area: 50 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

144 m², 3 bedrooms, apartment

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

1,980,000 € 13,750 € per m²

We offer a three-bedroom apartment with a large terrace, one parking space in the closed parking and a storage room. The flat... Read more

Modern villa that could be 2, 3 or 4 apartments. Price on request

Modern villa that could be 2, 3 or 4 apartments

Price on request

Total area 330 m²Land area: 675 m²

330 m², detached house + plot 675 m²

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

Price on request

VILLEFRANCHE SUR MER: Modern style villa with bay windows and terraces on every level and a swimming pool looking due... Read more

Apartment – Villefranche-sur-Mer, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 1,150,000 €

Apartment – Villefranche-sur-Mer, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

1,150,000 €

2 bedrooms

2 bedrooms, apartment

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

1,150,000 €

Apartment – Villefranche-sur-Mer, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

720,000 €

Total area 105 m²2 bedrooms

105 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

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

720,000 € 6,857 € per m²

Apartment – Villefranche-sur-Mer, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

660,000 €

Total area 80 m²1 bedroom

80 m², 1 bedroom, apartment

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

2 floor of 4

660,000 € 8,250 € per m²

Renovated apartment with roof terrace and panoramic sea view for 1,100,000 €

Renovated apartment with roof terrace and panoramic sea view

1,100,000 €

Total area 80 m²Land area: 142 m²2 bedrooms

80 m², 2 bedrooms, apartment

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

1,100,000 € 13,750 € per m²

Apartment for sale with sea view in Villefranche-sur-Mer. Apartment with immense roof terrace located in a calm residential... Read more

Premium penthouse with a panoramic sea view in the town center, near beaches, Villefranche-sur-Mer, France for 1,150,000 €

Premium penthouse with a panoramic sea view in the town center, near beaches, Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

1,150,000 €

Total area 80 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

80 m², 2 bedrooms, penthouse

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

1,150,000 € 14,375 € per m²

We offer a two-bedroom penthouse with a picturesque view of the bay of Villefranche on the top floor of a residence... Read more

Apartment – Villefranche-sur-Mer, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 450,000 €

Apartment – Villefranche-sur-Mer, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France

450,000 €

1 bedroom

1 bedroom, apartment

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

2 floor of 5

450,000 €

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