Carlton International Exclusive: It's Official - France is the Best Country to Live in Europe

    ST TROPEZ, FRANCE, October 02, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The UK has the highest food and diesel prices, the third lowest spend on health as a percentage of GDP, 5.5 fewer days on holiday than the European average and, the second fewest hours of sunshine a year! All of this has left 12% of British people saying they are "seriously considering" emigrating. And where better than France, which finishes top of the uSwitch quality of life index? And where better in France than the sunny south of France? There is no shortage of property for sale South France having a lot of luxury property on the market.

The French Riviera has been a destination of choice for foreign visitors ever since the English aristocracy started coming here in the late nineteenth century, following in the footsteps of Queen Victoria who spent a winter in Grasse escaping the rigours of the British climate. It is easy to see why the South of France has been so popular for so long. With its year-round sun, stunning coastline and 'arriere pays', the Riviera has everything the rain soaked English emigre aspires to. If you are looking for a villa for sale South France has to be near the top of anyone's list with its large selection of luxury property for sale.

The Cote D'Azur is a single 128km stretch of coastline and there are several property hotspots along the way. Monaco, with its lenient fiscal system and glamorous image is popular with the very well heeled, with several top British sportsmen and business tycoons in residence. Next to Monaco and with its own international airport, Nice has always been popular with foreign buyers, as has Antibes. A bit further along the coast and with its world famous film festival, Cannes real estate is always in strong demand.

For those looking to purchase luxury property on the French Riviera Carlton International can assist you in your search. Carlton International represent some of the most exclusive property for sale in the south of France. St Tropez, Cap D'Antibes, Cap Ferrat and Cannes real estate are all available to be viewed through the website at Carlton International.

Website: http://www.carlton-international.com

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