Why Provence remains the first choice for a second home

Every year, hundreds of families choose the Pays d'Aix for their second home. It is not merely a matter of landscape — though the hills of the Sainte-Victoire and the golden-stone mas certainly play their part. It is a combination of factors that few other French regions can offer.

Sunshine: 300 days a year on average

Aix-en-Provence is one of the sunniest cities in metropolitan France. For a second home, this is a decisive argument: stays are enjoyable from March to November, and even the winters are mild. A property in Provence can be enjoyed far longer than one in Brittany or the Alps.

Accessibility: 3 hours from Paris by TGV

The TGV station at Aix-en-Provence is 3 hours from Paris Gare de Lyon. Marseille-Provence and Nice airports are 30 and 90 minutes away respectively. For European and international owners, this is one of the best-connected territories in the country.

The property market: a safe haven

The Pays d'Aix has seen steady property appreciation over the past 15 years. Character properties — Provençal mas, bastides, estates with pools and grounds — hold their value even in down cycles. This is a heritage that endures across generations.

The art de vivre: inimitable

Producers' markets, Michelin-starred restaurants, wine estates, cultural festivals (Aix is one of the world's capitals of opera), hiking in the Luberon — the wealth of cultural and gastronomic offerings in the Pays d'Aix is unmatched in France for a second home.

Remote management: a challenge not to be underestimated

The one point of vigilance for a Provençal second home is remote management. A property left unsupervised for several months each year deteriorates. It was to address this precise need that we created Provence Privilege.

You own a property in the Pays d'Aix and are looking for a trusted point of contact? Let us speak.