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

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

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

Houses for sale in Villefranche-sur-Mer — Buy villa in Villefranche-sur-Mer

Villa – Villefranche-sur-Mer, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 7,850,000 €

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

7,850,000 €

Land area: 1,438 m²5 bedrooms

5 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,438 m²

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

7,850,000 €

In the private domain of Castellet, magnificent modern villa of 470 m² on 1450 m² of land, pool, stunning panoramic... Read more

Villa – Villefranche-sur-Mer, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 6,400,000 €

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

6,400,000 €

Land area: 1,500 m²5 bedrooms

5 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,500 m²

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

6,400,000 €

In the heart of Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat, beautiful contemporary villa of approx. 300 m² on a plot of 1500 m² with swimming... Read more

Residence permit

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

410,000 €

2 bedrooms 1 bathroom

Belle Epoque Villa just above the sea. Price on request

With balcony/terrace

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

Detached house – Villefranche-sur-Mer, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 4,250,000 €

With balcony/terrace

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

4,250,000 €

5 bedrooms

5 bedrooms, detached house

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

4,250,000 €

VILLEFRANCHE SUR MER: Superb 350 m² designer home on a flat property of 1500 m² with nice sea view, ideally situated... 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

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 €

With balcony/terrace

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

Villa – Villefranche-sur-Mer, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 8,600,000 €

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

8,600,000 €

Land area: 1,150 m²6 bedrooms

6 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,150 m²

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

8,600,000 €

This property of more than 400 sqm, in a quiet and peaceful area, benefits from a beautiful sea view. The property... Read more

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

Sea view

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

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

With balcony/terrace

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

Villa – Villefranche-sur-Mer, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 2,200,000 €

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

2,200,000 €

Land area: 210 m²4 bedrooms

4 bedrooms, villa + plot 210 m²

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

2,200,000 €

Ideally located within walking distance from the Passable beach, this charming villa to renovate entirely of nearly... Read more

Villa – Villefranche-sur-Mer, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France. Price on request

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

Price on request

Land area: 1,685 m²4 bedrooms

4 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,685 m²

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

Price on request

Located in a gated and secured domain, magnificent property of approx. 260 m² benefiting from a breathtaking sea view... Read more

Villa with a picturesque view, a garden and a swimming pool in a quiet area, Villefranche-sur-Mer, France for 3,200,000 €

Villa with a picturesque view, a garden and a swimming pool in a quiet area, Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

3,200,000 €

Total area 470 m²Land area: 2,400 m²6 bedrooms6 bathrooms

470 m², 6 bedrooms, villa + plot 2,400 m²

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

3,200,000 €

We offer a three-storey villa in need of renovation with a view of the bay of Nice, a large garden with a swimming... Read more

Estate with a garden and a panoramic view in a quiet area, Villefranche-sur-Mer, France for 8,000,000 €

Estate with a garden and a panoramic view in a quiet area, Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

8,000,000 €

Total area 600 m²Land area: 11,000 m²7 bedrooms

600 m², 7 bedrooms, country seat + plot 11,000 m²

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

8,000,000 €

We offer an estate surrounded by a green garden and featuring panoramic views of the Bay of Angels and the city of Nice.... Read more

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

Price on request

Land area: 2,311 m²5 bedrooms

5 bedrooms, villa + plot 2,311 m²

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

Price on request

This beautiful property with an amazing palladian architecture offers bright and spacious interiors of 350 m² It is... Read more

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

Price on request

Land area: 400 m²7 bedrooms

7 bedrooms, villa + plot 400 m²

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

Price on request

Superb villa of 300 m² on two levels with basement and ground floor, landscaped garden, heated swimming pool, pool... Read more

Detached house – Villefranche-sur-Mer, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 3,000,000 €

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

3,000,000 €

Land area: 2,137 m²7 bedrooms

7 bedrooms, detached house + plot 2,137 m²

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

2 floor

3,000,000 €

Having a spectacular view on the Baie des Anges and the Cap d’Antibes this totally renovated magnificent villa of 200 m² offers... Read more

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

Price on request

Land area: 1,583 m²5 bedrooms

5 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,583 m²

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

Price on request

Panoramic sea views over the bay of Villefranche sur Mer for this superb villa of 400 m² entirely renovated offering... Read more

With balcony/terrace

Belle Epoque Town House

3,500,000 €

Total area 300 m²Land area: 1,012 m²5 bedrooms

300 m², 5 bedrooms, detached house + plot 1,012 m²

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

3,500,000 €

VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-MER: Superb and spacious Belle Epoque villa set out over 3 levels with a vast outside terrace and swimming... Read more

Villa – Villefranche-sur-Mer, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 9,000,000 €

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

9,000,000 €

Land area: 1,000 m²8 bedrooms

8 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,000 m²

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

9,000,000 €

Facing the bay of Villefranche, exceptional new contemporary villa of approx. 550 m² consisting of large reception... Read more

Villa – Villefranche-sur-Mer, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 4,250,000 €

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

4,250,000 €

Land area: 1,500 m²4 bedrooms

4 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,500 m²

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

4,250,000 €

Property of approx. 340 m² located in a private and secured domain on ground of approx. 1500 m² with pool and pool... Read more

Villa – Villefranche-sur-Mer, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 1,680,000 €

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

1,680,000 €

Land area: 1,100 m²5 bedrooms

5 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,100 m²

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

1,680,000 €

This beautiful, totally renovated stone built villa opening to a panoramic view on the Bay of Angels is situated on a plot... Read more

Villa – Villefranche-sur-Mer, Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), France for 6,500,000 €

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

6,500,000 €

Land area: 1,431 m²6 bedrooms

6 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,431 m²

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

6,500,000 €

New architect villa of approx. 375 sq m on 3 levels offering high quality appointments built in the heart of a small... Read more

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

6,400,000 €

Land area: 1,500 m²5 bedrooms

5 bedrooms, villa + plot 1,500 m²

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

6,400,000 €

Newly renovated villa with a living space of approx. 300 m² and the flat and useable garden of approx. 1500 m² situated... Read more

Houses for sale in Villefranche-sur-Mer

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