Bordeaux (Nouvelle Aquitaine)

Beyond the moors, hills and mountains, Nouvelle-Aquitaine never ceases to inspire. This region, glorified by its natural and cultural wealth, is one of the most sought-after when it comes to exceptional holidays in a serene setting. Those with a passion for fine dining, wine, water sports or leisure activities are sure to find their fulfillment here.

Bordeaux, more poetically known as “Le Port de la Lune”, is located in this multifaceted region off the coast of southwestern France. Facing the seafront, the city has skirted the Arcachon basin since the redevelopment of the Garonne river fronts. Its history began in the 19th century, when the Bordeaux bourgeoisie developed a taste for summer bathing. It wasn't until 1950 that a leisure environment emerged in Bordeaux, with the support of major financiers such as the Pereire brothers and Benoît Bartherotte, who made a major contribution to Bordeaux's appeal and the preservation of its natural and architectural jewels.

From Bordeaux to Cap Ferret, discreet luxury continues to seduce over the years. A select clientele is attracted by the charm and refinement of these towns and their heritage. Restaurants such as Table du Lavoir, Bar de l'Oubli and Mayzou sublimate fresh, local produce in dishes that honor the gastronomy of the Southwest. Duck, foie gras, oysters and fish often grace the tables. At Cap Ferret, visitors are promised a more typical and reserved atmosphere.

To the rhythm of the tides, lulled by the scent of pine trees and the song of cicadas, discover Bordeaux and Cap Ferret, unique places to enjoy the provincial charm of an unmissable bay.

The region and its real estate market

The Bordeaux real estate market is both stable and dynamic. If demand often outstrips supply, this is due to the appeal of the city's quality of life, pleasant climate and ubiquitous greenery. Investors are also attracted by the town's classic architecture, with its blond stone buildings highlighting the refined, bourgeois style of Port de la Lune. Popular with both French and European commuters, Bordeaux's neighborhoods include Jardin Public, Chartrons, Bouscat and Caudéran. In the countryside, the areas associated with the Grand Vin are also becoming havens of peace for buyers in search of attractive homes.

On the Cap Ferret side, the 44 hectares of nature that make up the Pointe du Cap Ferret remain the beating heart of the real estate market. The center of Cap Ferret, Petit and Grand Piquey, Claouey and Les Jacquets are other neighborhoods in the spotlight. More remote and entrenched, they are better preserved and offer a glimpse of colorful villas lined with pine trees, small dirt paths and upscale oyster-farmers' houses.

Sotheby's International Realty agencies in Nouvelle-Aquitaine 

In the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, several agencies highly specialized in luxury real estate offer their services for all inquiries concerning the sale or acquisition of rare properties.

Located in a 19th-century building, Bordeaux Sotheby's Realty offers its prestigious services in a historic and classical setting. As for Cap Ferret Sotheby's Realty, it's in the village of Le Canon, on the Lège-Cap-Ferret peninsula, that all demands relating to luxury real estate are met.

Agencies specializing in prestige real estate in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region sell rare properties in exceptional locations. This type of architecture reinvents the codes of the bourgeoisie through three main markets: buildings and private mansions in urban areas, charterhouses and manor houses in rural areas, and main and second homes by the sea.

Just a stone's throw from the Pyrenees and off the Atlantic coast, the charm of the Bordeaux provinces continues to seduce. Sotheby's International Realty is delighted to accompany its clients in the sale and purchase of rare and prestigious properties near the Bassin d'Arcachon.