- The essentials in 30 seconds
- What sets a luxury villa apart from a standard rental
- Our preferred neighbourhoods for luxury villas
- Included 5* hotel service
- Who these villas are suited to
- Our 5-step process
- Real-life cases: 3 luxury villa stays (anonymised)
- How to stand out in the jungle of 'luxury' listings
- Common mistakes when renting a luxury villa
The essentials in 30 seconds
Our catalogue: 80+ luxury villas in Cannes and the surrounding area, all physically inspected each year against a 60-point grid. Four main neighbourhoods: Cap d'Antibes (the most exclusive), Croisette penthouses (Festival), the Cannes heights (La Californie), Mougins/Saint-Paul (Provencal bastides). Pricing 8,000-250,000 EUR/week depending on category. 5* hotel service included or available: housekeeper, private chef, estate manager, driver, security (1,500-8,000 EUR/week extra depending on scope).
What sets a luxury villa apart from a standard rental
The word 'luxury' is used freely in the rental property market. For us, a luxury villa in Cannes meets all of the following strict criteria simultaneously:
Our luxury villa qualification grid
- Remarkable architecture: signed architect-designed home, restored 17th-19th century Provencal mas, or museum-quality contemporary design
- Premium location: waterfront, hillside with panoramic view, or gated grounds in the best neighbourhoods
- Generous footprint: minimum 350 m² of living space + 1,000 m² of landscaped grounds (pool, garden, terraces)
- Professional equipment: pro kitchen, home cinema, gym, private spa, climate-controlled wine cellar
- Hotel service included or available: a permanent on-site team, not just keys
- Annual physical inspection: every piece of equipment checked, 220-thread cotton bed linen minimum, 2024-2026 technology
- Guaranteed fibre Wi-Fi network: real 100+ Mbps, mesh across the entire property
- Air conditioning in every room with individual control
Across the entire Cannes market, only around 12-15% of villas marketed as 'luxury' actually meet these 8 criteria. Our catalogue applies this grid systematically.
Our preferred neighbourhoods for luxury villas
Cap d'Antibes (the pinnacle)
The most exclusive peninsula on the French Riviera. Waterfront villas or with direct sea access. Garoupe, Eden-Roc, Pointe Bacon neighbourhoods. Architecture ranging from renovated Belle Epoque villas to 2020 contemporary builds.
Low-season pricing: 25,000 to 80,000 EUR/week
Summer pricing: 50,000 to 180,000 EUR/week
Festival pricing: 80,000 to 250,000 EUR/week
Cannes heights - La Californie
The most prestigious neighbourhood within Cannes itself. Panoramic views over the bay and the Lerins Islands. 1950s-60s architecture (modernists by Svetchine) or contemporary.
Low-season pricing: 18,000 to 35,000 EUR/week
Summer pricing: 28,000 to 55,000 EUR/week
Festival pricing: 50,000 to 110,000 EUR/week
Mougins, Saint-Paul-de-Vence (the luxury hinterland)
Provencal bastides and mas in landscaped grounds. Quiet, authentic, 25 minutes from the Croisette. Ideal for families or longer stays. Pool, garden, sometimes a private heliport.
Low-season pricing: 12,000 to 28,000 EUR/week
Summer pricing: 22,000 to 45,000 EUR/week
Croisette - penthouses and duplexes
For those who want to be at the heart of the action. 200-400 m² penthouses with panoramic terraces. Particularly sought after during the Festival. True vertical villas with a private lift, 80-150 m² terrace, sometimes a rooftop pool.
Low-season pricing: 22,000 to 45,000 EUR/week
Festival pricing: 60,000 to 150,000 EUR/week
Included 5* hotel service
Our luxury villas come with a permanent team. Here are the standard profiles:
Housekeeper (8am-8pm or 24/7)
Former palace background, 5+ years of experience, multilingual (French + 2 minimum languages). Duties: daily cleaning, setting up living areas, laundry, bed-making, receiving deliveries, coordinating suppliers. Rate: 600-1,200 EUR/week for 8 hours, 1,800-3,200 EUR/week for 24/7.
Private chef (on request)
Brunch, lunch or gastronomic dinner at home. Michelin-starred chef available on request for special occasions. Rate: 850-4,500 EUR per service excluding ingredients, or 4,500-12,000 EUR/week for a chef in residence.
Pre-arrival set-up
Included in our standard packages: shopping in the fridge, fresh flowers, cellar wines to your preferences, special requests already in place. Lead time: D-2 minimum.
Dedicated 24/7 concierge
For your requests during the stay: restaurant bookings, transport, events, emergencies. Dedicated adviser reachable on WhatsApp + phone. Included in the rental package.
Security (on request)
CNAPS-certified private agents, external CCTV (never inside), safe, 24/7 guarding. Rate: 350-650 EUR/day depending on level.
Immediate maintenance
Our on-the-ground technical team responds within 1-3h for: AC failure, pool issue, home automation faults, electrical emergencies. Included in the service.
Who these villas are suited to
| Profile | Ideal villa capacity | Recommended area | Total stay budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeymoon couple | 4-6 people | Cap d'Antibes or Mougins | 15,000-40,000 EUR/week |
| Family with children | 6-10 people | Mougins, Le Cannet | 12,000-35,000 EUR/week |
| Three-generation extended family | 10-16 people | Mougins, Saint-Paul | 25,000-65,000 EUR/week |
| Group of friends (birthday) | 8-14 people | Cap d'Antibes | 35,000-150,000 EUR/week |
| Discreet public figure | 4-8 people | Cannes heights or Mougins | 20,000-80,000 EUR/week |
| Festival/MIPIM stay | 4-12 people | Croisette penthouses | 60,000-180,000 EUR/week |
Our 5-step process
Step 1 - In-depth brief (1-2h, free of charge)
We ask you for: precise dates, required capacity, budget, architectural preferences (modern vs Provencal), absolute requirements (sea view, single-storey, walking distance to the beach, etc.), restrictions (allergies, pets, etc.).
Step 2 - Pre-selection (within 7 days)
We send you a shortlist of 3-5 villas matching your brief exactly, with: HD professional photos, virtual 360° video, detailed floor plan, technical fact sheet, anonymised testimonials from previous clients, detailed pricing.
Step 3 - Physical or virtual viewing
If you are on site: physical viewing of 1-3 shortlisted villas (1-2h each). If you are abroad: virtual viewing by video conference with our adviser on site filming and commentating.
Step 4 - Booking and contract
Rental agreement signed electronically (DocuSign), 30% deposit on signing, balance 30 days before arrival. Refundable security deposit on departure (5,000 to 30,000 EUR depending on the villa).
Step 5 - Stay coordination
Our team orchestrates: arrival (driver from the airport, shopping, flowers, dinner on the first evening), daily service, restaurants, outings, and remains reachable 24/7 for any contingency throughout your stay.
Real-life cases: 3 luxury villa stays (anonymised)
Case 1: Swiss family, waterfront Cap d'Antibes villa, August 2025
Profile: 8 people (2 couples + 4 children aged 8-15). Total budget 200,000 EUR for a 14-day stay.
Solution: 600 m² contemporary villa with direct sea access, infinity pool, 24/7 housekeeper, chef for 5 days, dedicated driver, 3 yacht outings.
Budget breakdown: villa 95,000 EUR (14 days in season) + chef 12,000 EUR + housekeeper 6,800 EUR + driver 8,500 EUR + yacht 36,000 EUR + restaurants 22,000 EUR + our fees 18,500 EUR = 198,800 EUR.
Case 2: American couple, romantic Mougins villa, October 2024, 7 days
Profile: couple aged 50-55, wedding anniversary, looking for calm and romance.
Solution: 250 m² renovated Provencal bastide, heated pool, private chef for 5 dinners, private sommelier for 2 evenings, hinterland discovery walks.
Total budget: 38,500 EUR including everything (villa, chef, sommelier, transport, concierge).
Case 3: group of entrepreneurs, Festival stay, Croisette penthouse 6 days
Profile: 4 entrepreneurs + partners (8 people), Festival 2025, multiple events and professional invitations.
Solution: 320 m² Croisette duplex penthouse with 100 m² terrace and bay view, 24/7 housekeeper, chef for 4 dinners, dedicated driver, 2 red carpet appearances.
Total budget: 245,000 EUR (penthouse 110,000 + services 78,000 + Festival access 35,000 + restaurants 22,000).
How to stand out in the jungle of 'luxury' listings
The 4 questions to ask to verify a villa is genuinely luxury:
1. When did your team physically visit the property?
2. What is the brand/quality of the linen provided?
3. Is the hotel service included or optional?
4. Can you put me in touch with one previous client?
Common mistakes when renting a luxury villa
Mistake 1: focusing on size rather than quality
A poorly maintained 600 m² villa is less enjoyable than a perfectly equipped 350 m² one. Size does not make luxury.
Mistake 2: under-budgeting the hotel service
A luxury villa without a daily housekeeper is squeezing the experience. Budget at least 1,500-3,000 EUR/week for a proper service.
Mistake 3: skipping the physical inspection
Online photos do not show the flaws. Always ask for a recent virtual video or a physical viewing.
Mistake 4: forgetting to test the Wi-Fi beforehand
Many older villas have poor Wi-Fi. Essential to test before signing if you are working remotely.
Mistake 5: choosing on price alone
A villa priced well below market often hides a major flaw (obstructed view, problematic neighbourhood, faulty equipment). Be wary.
A great luxury villa does not just make a good stay. What makes a GREAT stay is the team that looks after you once the door is closed. That is what our profession has been about for 17 years.
Sources & references
- Côte d'Azur Conciergerie internal data 2024-2026 (80 villas in catalogue, 156 weddings organised)
- FNAIM Côte d'Azur 2025 study - Prestige villa rental market
- Cannes OTC Observatory 2024-2025 - Short-term rental pricing
- Les Clefs d'Or International Society standards - Luxury hotel service