Old World Glamour on the Côte d’Azur
In difficult times, it makes sense to look back, and Côte d'Azur memories are still luring buyers of luxury real estate. The Riviera was a popular vacation spot for European and American aristocrats in the first half of the twentieth century, and the region's grand mansions and breathtaking scenery continue to draw wealthy investors who yearn to relive a bygone era of splendour.
It was on the Côte d'Azur that Alfred Hitchcock, one of the most renowned and revered filmmakers of the middle of the 20th century, decided to set his classic film, To Catch a Thief. Here, the famous characters John Robie and Frances Stevens, played by Cary Grant and Grace Kelly, play a romantic and tense game of cat and mouse with the police. Their famous kiss is one of the most memorable parts of the movie.
"To Catch a Thief" was up for "Best Set" and "Best Cinematography" at the 1956 Academy Awards because of how well Hitchcock's camerawork showed off the natural beauty of the area.
Here's your chance to own the hilltop mansion featured in this epic story of love and crime. Côte d'Azur Sotheby's International Realty has on the market a hilltop house called Saint-Jeannet, which has 7 bedrooms and breathtaking views of Nice and the pristine coast of the Côte d'Azur. The previous owners spared no expense in maintaining the property's vintage appeal, and they have renovated it in a tasteful way to accommodate the requirements of contemporary buyers. The house features a well-maintained garden and swimming pool, and you'd be hard-pressed to find a more picturesque garden anywhere in the southern part of France.
John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, served from 1961 until his infamous murder in 1963. He is just one of many famous people of the 20th century who were attracted to the allure of the French Riviera. While John Kennedy's father, Joseph Patrick Kennedy, was serving as US envoy to London, the family took their vacations between Valbonne and Mougins on the Côte d'Azur, a popular destination at the time. Many family pictures of the Kennedy children were taken at the beach, especially at Cap d'Antibes.
The Kennedys came to the area often and stayed at the Domaine de Valbonne, which is also called Beaumont. Frequent messages to the owners of the estate showed how much the family cared about it. Also thanks to Sotheby's International Realty, this magnificent house is now available to buyers interested in investing in a piece of property with deep historical roots.
French builder Jacques Couelle was responsible for designing and constructing the Domaine de Valbonne, which is close to Cannes. Its distinctive tower rises above a central courtyard. The property has everything a high-end buyer could want in a historic building, including stately atriums, large bedrooms, and ample outdoor space. The expansive grounds feature an olive grove, floral gardens, a tennis court, and a swimming area, in addition to an 18-hectare wooded park. If you've ever dreamed of owning a portion of the renowned countryside along the Côte d'Azur, this is your chance.
Both of these homes showcase the region's stunning architecture and natural scenery. As beautiful as these homes are on their own, it is their historical ties to the area that truly capture the classic romance of the Côte d'Azur. The glitzy fantasy will soon be preserved thanks to the purchases of two eager buyers.
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