Global Overseas Property

For several (fun) reasons I have been visiting the Chateau des Demoiselles in La Motte recently - and what a beautiful place it is! First of all because of the art they have on display - I'll come back to that later - and secondly the location... It is the most peaceful, beautiful spot in Provence you can imagine! Crickets and birds, are the only "noise" you hear over there... And as far as the eye can see: soft faraway hills, misty in the morning -and loads of vines on the red soil...

Rayol-Canadel is in fact two tiny villages (Le Rayol and Canadel) that have developed around the nice sandy beaches. No less than 80% of the area is wooded, with forests of cork oaks and mimosa. Many great villa's are hidden in those trees, and one of them... was just sold by my RHF colleagues Katja Turkia and Valérie Chandler! And of course the Marina Artists' team made a watercolour for the new owners...The village is set between St Tropez and Le Lavandou and is most welknown for the beautiful gardens of "Domaine du Rayol". These gardens are overlooking the sea and the bay of Figuier and the large marina. The village is of course popular in summer, but also in the winter, first of all because of the friendly micro-climate of the bay, but another good reason is the access to the ski slopes of Greolières les Neiges - only 2 hours away.

If you visit le Rayol Canadel, have a look at the gardens of the Domaine - and if you have another minute - go to the monumental staircase leading to the sea. It is magically beautiful. And if you decide to stay and need a place to live in, give us a call or visit http://www.rhf1.com!

Kristl Woolard of RHF Pyrénées Orientales just sold a lovely house in Céret.
I love Céret, as it has a tradition of being a home for artists - many café's over there have work of Picasso and other famous artists just hanging there, on the wall! Ready to admire while you have an espresso or rosé. Give-aways I suppose, for wine and good food... Other, more official art can be seen in the Museum of Modern Art, again numerous paintings of Picasso, Chagall and Matisse, lots of Fauvists and Impressionists! There is more to enjoy in Céret, exceptionally nice is the Saturday market. Very busy, with lots of cherries and other local fruit, vegetables, cheese and wine. Many locals are actually English, Dutch and Scandinavian! They have moved to Céret lately and are loving the area...

The house Kristl sold, is located on the edge of Céret, towards the sought after 'Les Hautes de Ceret'. And of course the Marina Artists' team took care of a painting to give away - which was as always very much appreciated!
The new owners are a Belgian couple: they are going to live permanently in France - but first they'll get married. And after the festivities they plan to renovate the house and create a modern open plan living space and install solar panels and other eco-friendly mod-cons. Lucky them! We wish them all the happiness in the world - and frankly, they're in a good spot for it...