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The 7 best cities to buy a penthouse in France

Mahaut Fauquet
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Luxury
Summary

In which city should I buy a penthouse in 2025?

An exclusive penthouse apartment guarantees a top floor with panoramic views, a spacious terrace and exceptional amenities. These luxury penthouses, located in sought-after neighbourhoods, appeal to lovers of prestigious properties in search of a dream home. From Paris to Monaco, via Cannes, Antibes or Saint-Tropez, some cities offer duplex penthouses in magnificent residences with swimming pools and top-of-the-range services. In a modern building or a luxury co-ownership, these rare properties are present in the advertisements of Green Acres, expert in Real Estate. Discover the best destinations for investing in a prestigious apartment.

The City of Light

Paris, the capital of elegance and prestige, offers a variety of exceptional properties, ranging from contemporary lofts to refined townhouses and penthouses with spectacular views.

The lofts, located mainly in former artists' studios or renovated industrial buildings, are highly sought-after in neighbourhoods such as the Marais, Montmartre and Bastille. With their large open spaces, glass roofs and exposed beams, they offer an atypical and luminous living environment.

The mansions of Neuilly-sur-Seine, a chic residential enclave on the outskirts of Paris, are distinguished by their elegant facades, private gardens and majestic interiors. Nestled in discreet streets, these unique properties are prized by a clientele in search of tranquillity and prestige.

The penthouses, perched on the top floors of Haussmann-style buildings or contemporary residences, offer furnished rooftops, panoramic terraces and breathtaking views of the Seine or the Eiffel Tower. Areas such as the 16th arrondissement, the Golden Triangle or the Left Bank are particularly sought-after for these rare and exclusive properties.

The French capital

Paris offers a rare and exclusive market for townhouses and luxury residences, located in emblematic neighbourhoods. Opt for a townhouse in Montmartre, Butte-aux-Cailles or in the 16th arrondissement, these houses offer an inner courtyard, terrace and a privileged setting in the heart of the capital.

For luxury homes: Townhouses and exceptional residences can be found in the Marais, Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Neuilly-sur-Seine, with impressive volumes, private gardens and exceptional finishes.

The city of Nice

Nice offers an exceptional property market, ideal for the purchase of a townhouse or penthouse with a panoramic view of the Mediterranean.

The townhouses, located mainly in historic districts such as Cimiez, Mont Boron or the Carré d'Or, display Belle Époque or Art Deco architecture, with elegant facades, vast private gardens and interiors adorned with mouldings and period parquet flooring. These prestigious residences are sought-after for their timeless charm and their privileged location.

The penthouses, truly exceptional properties, are located on the top floor of high-end residences, offering large terraces, private swimming pools and breathtaking views of the Baie des Anges. These ultra-luxurious apartments are particularly popular on the Promenade des Anglais, the Colline du Château and in Fabron.

The capital of the French Riviera

Nice offers exceptional villas with panoramic views, particularly over the Promenade des Anglais, Mont-Boron or Cimiez, combining elegant architecture and proximity to the beach.

With its azure coastline and sunny climate, the city appeals to seaside lovers. The average price per square metre for a villa is between €7,000 and €15,000. Nice, with its 340,000 inhabitants, benefits from a TGV station, an international airport and quick access to the A8 motorway. Between old Nice, beaches and cultural life, the city combines luxury and the good life.

Nice

Nice seduces with its varied architecture and prestigious setting, with luxury properties in the city centre and on the hillsides.

  • Townhouses: In sought-after neighbourhoods such as Mont Boron, Cimiez and Gairaut, townhouses offer private gardens, panoramic terraces and proximity to the sea. Luxury houses: Contemporary villas or Belle Époque mansions, often located on the hills, with swimming pools and breathtaking views of the Baie des Anges. Luxury apartments: penthouses with rooftop terraces, Haussmann-style or modern apartments, offering high-end amenities and a prime location on the Promenade des Anglais or in the Carré d'Or.

The city of Cannes

The refinement and prestige of Cannes offer modern lofts and luxurious penthouses with breathtaking views of the Mediterranean.

The lofts are mainly located in renovated buildings in the city centre or in converted former industrial buildings, offering large open spaces, bay windows and contemporary decoration. Ideally located near the Croisette or Le Suquet, they appeal to a clientele looking for an elegant and dynamic living environment.

The penthouses, real real estate gems, are perched on the top floor of prestigious residences, offering spacious terraces, private swimming pools and panoramic views of the bay of Cannes. These exclusive properties are highly sought-after in neighbourhoods such as Californie, Pointe Croisette and Palm Beach.

Cannes: the French Riviera

In Cannes, seaside villas are synonymous with prestige, often located in sought-after neighbourhoods such as La Californie or Super-Cannes, with panoramic views and private access to the sea.

The setting is idyllic, with fine sandy beaches, palm trees and green hills. The average price per square metre varies between €10,000 and €25,000. With a population of 75,000, the city is easily accessible thanks to the A8 motorway, the TGV station and Nice-Côte d'Azur airport. Cannes is a perfect destination for an exclusive villa by the sea, with the Cannes Film Festival, private beaches, yachts and luxury shops.

The city of Cannes

Cannes embodies exclusivity with its luxury houses and apartments, prized for their breathtaking views of the Mediterranean and their proximity to the Croisette.

Contemporary luxury homes or Belle Époque mansions, often located in Super-Cannes, La Californie or on the Cap d'Antibes, with infinity pools, landscaped gardens and private access to the beach.

Luxury apartments such as penthouses with rooftop terraces, residences with top-of-the-range services and Haussmann-style apartments, offering terraces with sea views and close proximity to luxury hotels and shops.

Cannes remains an unmissable destination for a prestigious investment on the French Riviera.

The heart of Occitania

With its emblematic pink brick architecture, Toulouse is full of old houses of character, often with inner courtyards and façades typical of the South-West. Nestled between the Garonne and the Canal du Midi, the city offers a dynamic setting combining historical heritage and green spaces.

The average price per square metre is around €4,000/m², but can be higher in sought-after areas such as Capitole or Saint-Étienne. With more than 500,000 inhabitants, Toulouse is well served: TGV station, Blagnac international airport 15 minutes from the centre, and quick access to the A61 and A62 motorways.

In terms of local life, Toulouse seduces with its lively atmosphere, its markets, its Cité de l'Espace, and of course, its Stade Toulousain matches.

The metropolis of Toulouse

Toulouse is a dynamic city where you can find superb penthouses in contemporary buildings, particularly around the Capitole, Carmes or Saint-Cyprien district. These exclusive properties have spacious terraces with views of the Garonne or the city skyline.

With its canals, lively squares and green spaces, the city combines historical heritage and modernity. The average price per square metre for a penthouse varies between €5,500 and €9,500, depending on the location.

With gourmet markets, aeronautical industries and festivals, Toulouse is an ideal destination for a penthouse combining prestige and quality of life.

The pink city

Toulouse, the Pink City, offers a wide range of exceptional properties, from townhouses steeped in history to ultra-modern contemporary residences.

  • Contemporary houses: Designer villas with clean lines and large openings, located on the outskirts in neighbourhoods such as Balma or Lardenne.
  • Townhouses: In the popular neighbourhoods of Saint-Cyprien, Les Carmes or Côte Pavée, these houses combine the charm of Toulouse brick with modern comfort.
  • Mansions: Elegant residences with high ceilings, monumental staircases and landscaped gardens, often found in and around the historic centre.
  • Architect-designed houses: Unique constructions combining noble materials and plays of light, particularly in the sought-after residential neighbourhoods.
  • Luxury houses: Prestigious properties with private parks, swimming pools and views of the Garonne, popular with an upmarket clientele.
  • Luxury apartments: Penthouses and Haussmann-style apartments in the city centre, with terraces and high-end amenities.

The city of Marseille

Marseille is an ideal city for purchasing a penthouse, particularly in prestigious neighbourhoods such as Le Roucas-Blanc, Les Goudes or La Corniche, which offer panoramic terraces overlooking the sea. These exclusive properties combine modernity with a Mediterranean setting, often with a private swimming pool and a furnished rooftop. With its sunny coastline, creeks and lively Old Port, Marseille offers a dynamic and cosmopolitan lifestyle. The average price per square metre for a penthouse varies between €7,000 and €15,000, depending on the location. With a population of over 870,000, the city is a major hub with a TGV station connecting it to Paris in 3 hours and an international airport.

Marseille

Marseille offers magnificent seaside villas, particularly in the districts of Malmousque, Roucas-Blanc and Les Goudes, with spectacular views of the Mediterranean.

Between creeks, ports and hills, the city offers a unique contrast between nature and urbanisation. The average price per square metre for a seafront villa is between €6,000 and €10,000. With a population of over 870,000, Marseille has a TGV station and an international airport, as well as quick access to the A7 and A50 motorways.

The Phocaean city

Marseille offers a wide variety of exceptional properties, combining modernity and Mediterranean charm.

  • Contemporary houses: Clean-lined villas, often perched on the hills with sea views and infinity pools, in neighbourhoods such as Roucas-Blanc or Les Goudes.
  • Townhouses: Le Panier, Endoume or Vauban are home to renovated houses with terraces and patios, combining authenticity and urban dynamism.
  • Architect-designed houses: Avant-garde creations with raw materials, plays of light and integration into the landscape, often close to the coast or the Calanques.
  • Luxury houses: Provençal country houses or ultra-modern villas, nestled in exclusive neighbourhoods such as Malpassé, Bompard or the Corniche Kennedy.
  • Luxury apartments: From penthouses with rooftop terraces to Haussmann-style residences, Marseille offers rare properties with panoramic terraces overlooking the Vieux-Port or the Mediterranean.

Antibes

In Antibes, penthouses offer an exclusive setting by the sea, with panoramic views of the Baie des Anges and the Cap d'Antibes. Located in prestigious residences, these properties often have large terraces with jacuzzis and hanging gardens.

The landscape is characterised by golden beaches, a renowned marina and a charming historic centre.

The average price per square metre varies between €10,000 and €20,000, with exceptional properties in Juan-les-Pins and Cap d'Antibes. With a population of 75,000, the city is easily accessible via the A8 motorway, and the TGV station and Nice-Côte d'Azur airport are 20 minutes away.

The capital of Languedoc

Montpellier appeals with its unique blend of historic architecture and modernity, offering an exceptional market for the purchase of a mansion or penthouse.

The townhouses, mainly located in the Écusson, the historic centre of Montpellier, stand out for their stone facades, high ceilings, majestic staircases and tree-lined inner courtyards.

These residences steeped in history offer a prestigious setting, often renovated to combine old-world charm with modern comfort. The penthouses, located on the top floors of upmarket residences, offer panoramic terraces with views of the sea or the city skyline, open spaces and luxury amenities.

They are particularly common in the Port-Marianne and Antigone districts and near the Lez, where contemporary architecture dominates.

The Montpellier metropolis

Montpellier seduces with its bold architecture, Mediterranean climate and exceptional properties, perfect for a high-end investment.

  • Contemporary houses: Modern villas with clean lines, large bay windows and swimming pools, located in neighbourhoods such as Port-Marianne, Aiguelongue or Castelnau-le-Lez.
  • Luxury homes: Exceptional properties with landscaped gardens and panoramic views of the sea or vineyards, particularly around Montferrier-sur-Lez and Saint-Clément-de-Rivière.
  • Luxury apartments: Penthouses with rooftops, Haussmann-style apartments or prestigious residences, mainly in the Écusson, Antigone or on the banks of the Lez.
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A wide range of options for living in a penthouse

Prestigious penthouses offer an incomparable quality of life, with bright rooms, a double living room, spacious bedrooms and sometimes even a master suite with a view. Their exclusivity and their location in peaceful residential neighbourhoods make them a choice investment.

Between the beaches of the Riviera, the bustling life of Paris and the serenity of a residence overlooking an exceptional panorama, buying a duplex penthouse is a unique opportunity. Need information about a specific property? Our contact forms provide details on the prices, purchase conditions and availability of these luxury properties.

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