The picturesque town of Villefranche-sur-Mer has claimed the title of the most expensive real estate market in the Alpes-Maritimes, with an average price per square metre now reaching a staggering €10,654. The coastal enclave is followed by Èze and Beaulieu-sur-Mer as the priciest places to buy property in this stretch of the Riviera.
A recent report from Le Figaro, unveiled at the start of 2025, highlights the dramatic disparities in real estate prices across the Alpes-Maritimes.
Nice has seen a 7% dip in property values since January 2024, but in Villefranche-sur-Mer, a village that stands out for its breathtaking views of the Mediterranean and Cap Ferrat peninsula, prices are soaring.
Over the past five years, prices in Villefranche-sur-Mer have surged by a massive 39%. In this elite enclave, prices range from €6,425 per square metre on the lower end to an eye-watering €18,351 per square metre in coveted areas like the Col de Villefranche.
Èze and Beaulieu-sur-Mer join Villefranche-sur-Mer at the top of the local property market leaderboard.
In Èze, the median price per square metre is just slightly lower at €10,566, while Beaulieu-sur-Mer claims a close third place with €10,484 per square metre. Both towns exude the charm and exclusivity synonymous with the French Riviera, attracting buyers eager to invest in these little slices of paradise.
The Côte d’Azur’s allure continues further along the coast, where Monaco’s closest neighbours also command top prices. In Cap-d’Ail, properties are going for an average of €9,501 per square metre, followed by Beausoleil at €8,846.
The report does, however, acknowledge that the region’s real estate landscape is a mosaic of contrasts. While these elite towns set the standard for high-end living—and high prices—the median price per square metre across the Alpes-Maritimes as a whole is a more modest €5,878. Nationally, the median is approximately €4,720 per square metre.
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