The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year and the official start of summer, although the weather in France may have had you a little fooled as thermometers were already hitting record highs across the country.

Europe is currently mid-heatwave and the fourth hottest consecutive year on record. With public health messages being broadcast loud and clear, a rush on fans, air con and ice-cream, not to mention school closures and speed restrictions due to melting tarmac, France is definitely feeling the heat with journalists recording daily yet more weird and wonderful ways people are battling the temperatures.

Whilst you may be tempted to follow Parisian tourists by cooling off in a fountain, how does taking a dip in the beautiful blues of the Mediterranean sound in comparison? And what about if that inviting coastline was at the end of your garden?

To help you beat the heat we have selected a range of waterfront properties across the Riviera available for sale or summer rental and we are sure these shady terraces, private pontoons, infinity pools and beachfront properties will induce daydreaming of summer retreats and holidays. With France crowned fourth time World Gelato Champion in 2018 there are definitely a few more reasons (flavours) to tempt you to the Riviera. Make your next move with Savills.