Roquebrune-Cap-Martin is a charming location complete with a medieval village surrounding a fortified castle plus a seaside resort, all set between Monaco and Menton. The picturesque setting stretching from the hills down to the sea ensures the majority of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin property boasts exceptional panoramic sea views.

With exceptional scenery, lush Mediterranean vegetation and historic routes, Roquebrune- Cap-Martin has drawn artists and aristocracy alike, the 1920s and 30s saw the construction of notable buildings including Coco Chanel’s villa La Pausa. While a villa in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin remains a summer must for many artists, writers and celebrities of then and now. 

The area comprises several villages and residential areas in addition to the perched village and chateau, property ranges from original village houses, Belle époque properties and contemporary luxury villas. Search for your ideal Roquebrune-Cap-Martin villa or apartment from a range of exclusive property for sale and rent via Savills French Riviera. Or refine your criteria using our dedicated search tools to find your perfect French Riviera home.

A Roquebrune-Cap-Martin Villa enjoys a prime location on the Côte d’Azur, approximately 35 minutes drive (36km) from Nice International airport, whilst just 6.5km car from the bustling principality of Monaco. The area is famed for its artistic roots with some of the most architecturally significant villas of the French Riviera being built here during the early 20th Century.

The majority of apartments and villas in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin benefit from an exceptional setting with views of the sea and across Monaco, in addition to access to the beautiful sea front paths and beaches of the French Riviera. The residential neighbourhoods of Cabbé, Bon Voyage and Serret remain popular whilst the Cap Martin peninsular is a firm favourite and plays host to some of the most exceptional Belle Epoque residences whilst the modern seaside resort of Carnolès features a mix of architecture and more modern properties.

The proximity of Monaco ensures Roquebrune-Cap-Martin property remains highly prized by those looking to invest or settle within an easy commuting zone of the dynamic principality as an apartment or villa within Roquebrune-Cap-Martin provides an ideal base on the French Riviera. 

A notable Roquebrune-Cap-Martin villa is E-1027 designed and constructed by Eileen Grey, an Irish architect, designer and a pioneer of the Modern Movement in architecture. Another notable building of the area is The Cabanon, a Roquebrune-Cap-Martin villa built by Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, also known by the Pseudonym Le Corbusier, who’s work grew great praise and following for the modern architectural movement. 

The Conservatoire du littoral and the association Cap Moderne work to preserve the coastline, restore villas and protect the location from urban development. Roquebrune-Cap-Martin holds a prestigious reputation, since the twentieth century celebrities, royalty and personalities have recognized the charm of the location, many holidaying, visiting or owning in the area.

Owning a Roquebrune-cap-Martin apartment offers excellent opportunities to live a fulfilling and active lifestyle, there are beautiful coastal walks, including the old customs path (Promenade Le Corbusier) of Cap Martin to Monaco and has been in use since 1791 by empresses, smugglers, families, athletes and those wishing to profit from the Riviera setting.

One notable site on the coastal path is the famous seaside Roquebrune-Cap-Martin villa, is Villa Cypris, (c.1904) a listed monument which boasts numerous notable features including a cloister style gallery overlooking the sea, turfed steps lined with columns, a Venetian-style loggia and a sunken Dutch garden containing a long canal.

Property in Roquebrune –Cap-Martin is as luxurious as you expect of such a striking setting, and there truly is a type of property for everyone. If you are looking to purchase, rent, sell or invest in the Roquebrune-Cap-Martin property market our local, experienced agents would be delighted to share their knowledge.