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Work From Home - Why the Riviera is perfect for remote working

Remote working, hybrid offices, telecommuting, distance working, these words and many alternatives dominated headlines and company meetings over the last two years as the world shifted to alternative working patterns and navigated the return to the office.

The pandemicdid not just hyper accelerate the shake-up of remote working patterns, work patternflexibility and work life balance, it in turn alsoshaped the rise of hybrid living, with more and morepeople living between destinations and using holiday homes as true second homes. 

Continuously ranking as a second home destination of choice we uncover just why the Riviera is aperfect for those looking to truly maximise the hybrid living lifestyle.

  1. Connectivity–The second busiest airport in France after Paris, Nice Côte d’Azur Internationalairport French Riviera offers 57 flight operators travelling to 44 countries (Nice Aeroport). In addition, the regions benefits from excellent road, train and sea connections.
  2. Space and views–Research identifying homebuying trends identified open space, views andproximity to amenities as key factors, attributes this stunning location has in boundlessquantities.
  3. Internet connection–Benefitting from excellent internet speeds and options, the French Riviera features in the 25 prime leisure locations ranked by Broadband speed. 
  4. Sporting and wellness facilities–for increasingly health-conscious clients, the Côte d’Azurdelivers on the quality of life and range of facilities demanded, surpassing other globallocations in these criteria. 
  5. Educational opportunities–the Good Schools Guide International highlights a range ofinternational schools and universities across the Riviera which are top choices for thoselooking to relocate, meaning family members can truly profit from a hybrid living environment. 
  6. Business opportunities-The region’s Chambre of Commerce is a dynamic governing body,encouraging entrepreneurial activity, with nearly 90,000 companies in the departmentgenerating more than €60 billion in sales. in addition the proximity of Sophia Antipolis,Europe’s leading technology park is at the forefront in health, biotech,cybersecurity andfintech.And if you are still looking for a reason to seal the deal, don’t forget the Côte d’Azur offers atruly diverse cultural, sporting and entertainment line up. Read more on what makes the Côte d’Azur truly unique.

Working from home never looked so good, this selection of home offices and dreamy remote working locations on the French Riviera will be sure to inspire.  

 

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