Moderate climate all year round
The Côte d’Azur boasts more than 300 days of sunshine a year. The varied terrain, as well as its proximity to the sea and mountains, means that the weather can vary slightly from place to place. The Mediterranean climate that prevails here ensures high temperatures ranging from 20℃ to 28℃ in summer and optimal humidity. Winters here are also mild and sunny with temperatures between 7℃ and 14℃. You won’t be disappointed by the water temperature either. This one on the Côte d’Azur is high, averaging 24℃ in August and 13℃ in February. The tourist season in the south of France is long and there is no shortage of winter holidaymakers either. So if you decide to buy a property on the Côte d’Azur in an attractive tourist location, you can bet on short-term rentals and thus make money on your investment.
A cuisine full of flavours and aromas
When you try Côte d’Azur cuisine, you can count on much more than the famous Nice Salad, a combination of fresh vegetables, tuna and hard-boiled eggs. A real feast of flavours and colours awaits you here. Local dishes are mainly based on fresh products such as fish, seafood, vegetables, olives or herbs and, as in French cuisine, often a large amount of butter and cream. For a snack, we offer you delicacies such as Socca (a pancake made from chickpea flour), Pissaladière (a type of onion pizza) or Tapenda (olive paste). And when you get hungry, you can try Bouillabaisse, a fish soup made with 5 types of fresh fish and seafood, or the famous beef dish Daube Provençale, or Provençal Stew. And if you’re a vegetable lover, you’ll love the fried and then stewed version that is Ratatouille. For dessert, we suggest, for example, Tourte De Blettes (a pastry with botvinis). And wine, of course. In summer, the French here drink rosé, or rosé wine. Be sure to serve it chilled! This is just a foretaste of what’s in store for you if you decide to buy property on the Côte d’Azur and (of course) visit often.
Azure prestige
The popularity of the Côte d’Azur region and Monaco stems not only from the beautiful weather and picturesque location, but also from the aura of wealth and prestige that has built up around the region since the 18th century, when the European aristocracy began to holiday here. Among the places of greatest renown and luxury reputation, the most famous are Cannes, Saint-Tropez and the city-state of Monaco, among others. Many ingredients have contributed to the Côte d’Azur’s reputation. Among them, of course, are the famous names. The Rothschild family, for example, used to spend their holidays on the Côte d’Azur. In the early 20th century, the region became popular with wealthy Americans and Europeans, as well as artists such as Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, August Renoir and Henri Matisse. There were also Poles such as Sławomir Mrożek and Witold Gombrowicz. It is no different today. The Côte d’Azur is beloved by Russian oligarchs, famous models, athletes or business people. The coast’s reputation is also influenced by exclusive hotels, restaurants, marinas or luxury villas. The French Riviera is also famous for world-famous events such as the Cannes Film Festival, the F1 races in Monaco and many others. If you are thinking of investing in property on the Côte d’Azur, you could benefit. There is a lot of interest in short-term rentals during the numerous events.