Extraordinary properties are found through extraordinary relationships
The most exceptional properties are never listed.
French Riviera real estate has long been in a league of its own. Along this iconic coastline, the most sought-after addresses move discreetly, through long-standing relationships and trusted networks. This is the off-market world Bordes Estates has operated in for over sixty years.
Rooted in the Riviera
From Cap-Martin and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat to Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Cap d’Antibes and Cannes, we know the most prestigious enclaves of the Côte d’Azur intimately, along with the properties that define them, the families who have owned them and the stories they carry.
Founded in 1960, Bordes Estates became the first real estate agency in France to sell a residential property above 100 million euros, establishing its name as the reference for French Riviera real estate at its most exceptional level.
A portfolio that defines prestige
Bordes Estates has been entrusted with the representation of the most iconic villas and estates on this legendary coastline. From landmarks such as the Château de Cannes to the celebrated Villa Leopolda in Villefranche-sur-Mer, these are the properties that have come to define French Riviera real estate at its most exceptional level. Each one handled with the discretion and depth of knowledge that only six decades of expertise can earn.
A glimpse into our most
Iconic Sales
Villa Del Mare
Roquebrune Cap Martin, French Riviera
Château de la Garoupe
Cap d’Antibes, French Riviera
Château de la Croix des Gardes
Cannes, French Riviera
Villa Leopolda
Villefranche-sur-Mer, French Riviera
Since 1960, Bordes Estates has been part of the French Riviera's most significant property deals.
Off-market access
You will not find a property search on this website, and that is intentional. Our work has always been defined by a strong presence in the off-market world because the most exceptional properties in French Riviera real estate rarely become a listing. They are quietly introduced, through conversations and relationships built over decades.
When exceptional properties do reach the open market, we are part of that conversation too. But it is in the off-market world that we have always operated most naturally.
Independently run, Bordes Estates remains selective, responsive and devoted to excellence, guided by the belief that genuine relationships are what give our clients access to a world that remains invisible to most.
FAMILY OFFICE
Our commitment continues long after a sale is completed.
Through our family office, we care for some of the most prestigious residences of the South of France, offering services that are always tailored to your needs.
Every detail, from staff and maintenance to bespoke assistance, is still handled with discretion and precision.
Local expertise
global presence
Firmly anchored on the Riviera, Bordes Estates extends its reach worldwide through Orion Leading Realtors which is a network of prestigious independent agencies sharing the same values of excellence, integrity and discretion.
This trusted alliance offers our clients exclusive access to international opportunities and personalised support in the world’s most desirable destinations, with a consistent standard of service wherever their aspirations may lead.