All our services in Aix-en-Provence

Your property in Aix-en-Provence, seen from abroad

Aix hosts an international community fed by its universities, schools and the proximity of Marseille and the airport. Bilingual services ease the arrival of non-residents and families. French Realty provides a presence on the ground between visits: a dedicated concierge looks after the property, receives tradespeople and handles day-to-day errands.

Buying in Aix-en-Provence

Acquisition is the first door, and the heart of the craft. French Realty frames your project, brings together financing, the notary and currency, and coordinates every step to the keys. In Aix-en-Provence, the search, viewings and negotiation are led by Home Select France, buying agent and sister house.

• Property search

  Find and buy your property in France, even remotely: a guided journey from A to Z, via a partner search firm (carte T).

• Off-Market Access

  Access rare, never publicly listed properties through our premium network of partner buying agents.

• Detailed property viewing

  The partner buying agent visits the property on your behalf, records video and photos, and provides a full analytical report.

• In-depth property review

  A full review by the partner buying agent: criteria, price per sqm, area, energy rating, red flags and a go / no-go recommendation.

• Property auctions

  Spot properties sold at auction anywhere in France, read the file before the hearing and be supported through to the keys.

• French mortgage support

  Introduction to a broker specialised in non-residents to secure financing tailored to your profile.

• Foreign currency transfers

  Access a specialised partner to transfer your funds into euros at competitive rates and with full security.

• Bilingual notary for non-residents

  Introduction to a notary used to non-residents and clear explanation of the French purchase process.

• Opening a French bank account

  We help you open a French bank account, an often tricky step from abroad and required for your mortgage, utilities and direct debits.

• Turnkey settling-in

  From arrival to full move-in, without a second thought.

• Moving

  Organising your move to or from France, even remotely: we frame the project and connect you with a partner mover who quotes and carries out the work.

Your residence in Aix-en-Provence, looked after all year

The full care of your residence, on site and from afar: finding a rental, getting it up and running, watching over it with inspection visits, attending interventions, works and renovation, furnishing and decoration, letting, resale. Managed by your dedicated contact, individually quoted.

• Property watch

  A regular visit, a clear photo report each time.

• Renovation & works

  Introduction to reliable experts and contractors to carry out your renovation works in France.

• LMNP accounting & furnished letting

  LMNP returns, micro-BIC or real regime: get introduced to a partner accountant used to non-resident landlords. French Realty arranges the introduction.

• Find a rental

  Looking to rent a home in France? We frame your need and connect you with a specialist partner who finds the right property and supports you through to signing the lease, with French Realty acting as a business introducer.

• Selling a property

  French Realty is not an estate agent: we coordinate and connect you with a specialist partner who values, markets and sells your property.

The art of living in Aix-en-Provence

Life in Aix unfolds on terraces, along the Cours Mirabeau and around the Provencal markets. The cultural season is busy: summer festivals, museums and opera shape the year. Pays d'Aix vineyards, Provencal dining and one-hour access to the calanques and the Luberon round out a daily life turned outdoors.

• Administrative help with settling in

  Tax number, bank, translations, the right people.

• Tables & restaurants

  A last-minute booking or a hard-to-get table: your concierge secures the right address and handles everything.

• Tickets & shows

  A match at the Parc des Princes, a sold-out concert, the opera or a festival: we find your seats and get you there effortlessly.

• Private events & receptions

  A private dinner, a birthday, a reception at home: caterer, florist, household staff, your concierge orchestrates every detail.

• Bespoke experiences & requests

  A getaway, a chauffeur, private shopping, a rare gift or an unexpected request: if it's possible, we make it happen. Tell us what you want, we take care of it.

• Another need

  A request that fits no box? Tell us: we find the right person and coordinate. Whatever the need, we handle it.

Aix-en-Provence at a glance

• Populationabout 150,000 residents
• Sunshineabout 2,900 h/year
• AirportMarseille Provence, 25 min
• Paris by TGVabout 3 h

Getting there and around

Aix is one of the easiest cities in the South to reach from abroad. Marseille Provence airport (MRS), about 25 minutes by shuttle, links more than 120 destinations in direct flights across 33 countries: London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, and the main Gulf hubs. New York is reached with one stop via Paris, London or Frankfurt. The Aix TGV station, set apart from the centre, puts Paris about 3 hours away and serves Geneva, Brussels and Frankfurt. Allow 30 minutes to transfer between the station and the city core.

The rhythm of the year

The Aix market wakes up as early as February and gathers pace in spring: fine characterful homes move quickly between March and June, the ideal window to target a precise purchase. Summer slows viewings without drying up supply; autumn brings a second active window, quieter and more open to negotiation. For a remote buyer, the ideal is to start the search in winter, view in spring and sign in autumn. Avoid waiting until summer to launch a tight project: the local team and partners are then in high demand.