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French Riviera property market: PACA, mortgages and ECB signals

Confirmed data do not show a PACA market collapse: existing-home prices remain slightly positive year on year, while quarterly momentum is weaker and the main risk has shifted toward financing costs.

29 Jul 20266 min read

Legal30 Jul 2026

Buying Property in France: Checks Before the Compromis

Before signing a compromis, check more than the price: title and easements, co-ownership records, diagnostics, alteration approvals and financing conditions.

Infrastructure30 Jul 2026

French Riviera Transport: Airport, Coastal Rail and New Urban Lines

Nice Airport and the coastal railway form the Riviera’s main transport spine. New urban projects add coverage: T4 extends west to Cagnes-sur-Mer, T5 runs east into the Paillon valley, while Antibes and Cannes use high-capacity bus corridors.

Lifestyle30 Jul 2026

Nice or Cannes: Choosing a City for Everyday Life

Nice often suits a busier car-light urban life, while Cannes offers a more compact coastal rhythm. The deciding factor is the actual weekly route, not the city name.

Developments30 Jul 2026

PACA New Builds: Five Years of Permits, the FPI View and VEFA Risk

PACA’s quarterly permit index was 37.9% below its late-2019 base in Q1 2026. The industry expects demand to recover, but a VEFA buyer must test the actual project, guarantees and delivery terms rather than the forecast.