Since the late 18th century, legions of expatriates have traded city life for the sea and sunshine of the French Riviera. These itinerants left their mark on the region’s history—and its architecture.

If you thought this villa in the South of France looked familiar, that’s because it appeared in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1955 Academy Award-winning thriller, To Catch a Thief. Now, the Côte d’Azur abode can ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Dobson is a full-time luxury travel writer based in Italy. I have made the French Riviera my home away from home every year ...

This Art Deco-style villa near the vibrant coastal town of Saint-Tropez on the French Riviera offers clear-blue sea views and its very own disco. "It is a breathtaking property with large reception ...

When it comes to Hollywood royalty, it doesn't get much bigger than Cary Grant and Grace Kelly. In fact, both of these legends were so beautiful in Alfred Hitchock's romantic thriller To Catch a Thief ...

French villas represent a seamless marriage of historic architecture and contemporary comfort, standing as timeless symbols across the country's diverse landscapes. These distinctive homes share ...

Sean Connery's longtime home in Europe is looking for its new owner. The late "James Bond" actor's villa in the South of France has hit the real estate market for $26.4 million, and is listed with ...

A grand villa built in the late 19th century touts panoramic views on the French Riviera. The current owners, Rosemary and Patrick Ireland, are listing the property for about $2.66 million. Photo: ...