All our services in Chamonix

Your property in Chamonix, seen from abroad

Chamonix hosts a dense international community, English-speaking and used to both long stays and second homes. Everyday services, schools and healthcare cluster around the centre. A dedicated concierge can remotely handle opening and closing the property, household management and tracking providers between visits.

Buying in Chamonix

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 Chamonix, 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 Chamonix, 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 Chamonix

Chamonix life is lived outdoors: skiing and mountaineering in winter, hiking, trail running and climbing in summer. The centre concentrates restaurants, mountain shops and renowned sporting events. Altitude and terrain impose a specific rhythm and equipment, to anticipate depending on how you use the property.

• 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.

Chamonix at a glance

• Populationabout 9,000 (60,000 in season)
• Sunshinedeep valley, variable
• AirportGeneva (GVA), about 1 h 15
• Nearest TGVAnnemasse

Getting there and around

Chamonix's international access runs mainly through Geneva airport (GVA), about 1 h to 1 h 30 away, the most convenient for a worldwide clientele, with direct links to the main European hubs and the Gulf. Chambéry is about 1 h 45 away and Lyon 2 h 30. There is no direct TGV station in Chamonix: the nearby Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet station connects by regional train to Chamonix, and the nearest TGV is taken at Annemasse or Geneva. The Mont-Blanc tunnel opens onto Italy. This Geneva accessibility is a major asset for international use.

The rhythm of the year

The Chamonix market sees two peaks: the winter high season (led by February) and summer (July-August), with heavy tourist influx and saturated accommodation. Active transactions tend to concentrate in spring and autumn, windows where viewings and logistics are easier. For a remote buyer, the mid-season is ideal to assess the property and its area; a complementary visit in deep winter remains essential to check sunlight by slope and snow-cleared access. The population swings from about 9,000 permanent residents to nearly 60,000 in peak season.