FRENCH RIVIERA
EXCLUSIVE BUYERS AGENTS
YOU DREAM IT, WE FIND IT.
INTRODUCTION
ACQUIRE YOUR DREAM RIVIERA HOUSE WORRY-FREE
WITH
FABRICIO
CARMINATI
AND HIS TEAM
FRENCH RIVIERA
HOUSE HUNTING
With 15 + years’ experience in the luxury hospitality, and 7 years of real estate prowess. Fabricio Carminati embodies FRH’s commitment to the highest standard of service providing a seamless experience, always prioritizing your satisfaction.
Unlike traditional agents, property hunters work exclusively for buyers, finding dream homes, guiding the process, and searching all sellers,
Put simply, our difference makes our strenght.
OUR
COMMITMENT
We pledge to make your home-buying journey in the French Riviera as smooth and successful as possible.
Dedicated solely to buyers, our team navigates the complex market with expertise and objectivity.
We offer personalized consultations, a comprehensive five-step buying process, and access to exclusive off-market properties. Our relentless pursuit of meeting and exceeding your expectations in finding your dream home define our service.
FRENCH RIVIERA HOUSE HUNTING
ABOUT US
LET'S GET
STARTED
Whether you’re looking to buy or rent a home, Fabricio Carminati and his international team are the transparency and experience driven real estate advisors that will get you started. A successful real estate and life changer project starts with French Riviera House Hunting.
Guaranteed Independence
& Total Transparency
One Contact,
Zero
Hassle
Seamless Streamlined
Property Journey
Extensive Local Knowledge Network
Guaranteed Independence & Total Transparency
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BUY YOUR HOUSE IN THE FRENCH RIVIERA WITH PEACE OF MIND.
In this e-book you will find tons of valuable information about living in the French Riviera, the weather, some history, its economy, schools, what to do, but also about its real estate market. You will also discover some tips, investment strategies and things to know before buying in France!
RIVIERA
EXPERTS
Dive into our video series, where CEO Fabricio Carminati unveils the vibrant dynamics of the French Riviera and its appealing property market. Gain valuable insights and learn about the local environment, directly from our expert. Join us to master the art of making informed property buying and life-changing decisions in this picturesque region.
EXCELLENT Based on 45 reviews Posted on Google KS KTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The requirement to choose a month for this review doesn't capture the duration of commitment and care provided by French Riviera House Hunting. Fabricio suggested that we meet in November 2024 while I was in town even though he was aware of my retirement timeline over a year into the future. We talked about what I thought I needed and he gently suggested that my "requirements" were atypical characteristics. I sensed immediately that I could trust him as I value truth - even if it isn't what I wanted to hear. He thought we should meet again when I was back in town during Spring 2025 where he made a second attempt to make me think more realistically. With visa approved and my arrival date confirmed Fabricio connected me with Diana Gango so we could talk about the search criteria before my move. Silvia Pierro joined the search team in early November so both ladies were working diligently over a month before my arrival and continued after wheels down. My rapid purchase details are unusual so I won't go into that here. Instrumental to the success was getting to view my [full gut, newly renovated] apartment the day before the "open house." Having a team with established relationships in local residential real estate was invaluable. I would not have been able to see the apartment pre-market without my French Riviera House Hunting team. No less significant to finding my home was all of the integration support that both Diana and Silvia have and continue to provide. Opening a French bank account, appropriate and recommended insurance, home internet, electric contract, guidance and participation for garantie décennale enforcement, odd syndic situations, etc. They helped schlep all of my stuff through the streets of coastal Nice from my hotel to my apartment on a cold winter afternoon and even called to cancel a hair appointment when I was very ill and at a physician's office - embarrassing [for me], but true. To summarize, the honesty, care, professionalism, and experience of French Riviera House Hunting is indisputable. I highly recommend this agency.Posted on Google Bill TillerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I came upon FRH through a coincidental encounter with a former employee of the company. And I am so glad I did! I retired from a career in the US, and was looking for a long term rental in Nice. Jessica at FRH was fantastic. The Riviera is a competitive rental market, and Jessica is knowledgeable about the area, tenacious in her efforts to secure an apartment and responsive to her client's requests. I cannot recommend Jessica and FRH more highly!Posted on Google Sandi DuverneuilTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend the FRH team for apartment search assistance! Jessica and Matthew assembled our dossier and worked diligently to book apartment viewings. My partner and I particularly appreciated their communication style and updates about the current rental market situation. It's well worth hiring FRH to be your advocate--even if you're fluent in French. Merci beaucoup, FRH!Posted on Google Glen CTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Review of Jessica Alton – French Riviera House Hunters Moving from Australia to Nice with no French and having visited only once before we made the leap was, to say the least, daunting. Finding the right property in an unfamiliar market felt overwhelming until we connected with Jessica Alton at French Riviera House Hunters. From the outset, Jess's warm and engaging nature put us immediately at ease. She took genuine time to understand us as people, our lifestyle, our priorities, and the kind of home that would truly suit us, rather than simply presenting listings. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and she responded promptly to every query we had, no matter how big or small. What we particularly valued was her refreshing honesty. Jess gave us her candid, upfront opinion throughout the process, which gave us real confidence that she was acting in our best interests rather than simply telling us what we wanted to hear. Her deep knowledge of the Nice property market was invaluable, and her calm guidance and reassurance made what could have been a stressful experience feel entirely manageable. As a busy working couple, having someone take the weight of the process off our shoulders was everything. Jess's sharp understanding of our needs meant her shortlisting was so well-targeted that we didn't have to wade through countless viewings, and we ended up with the most extraordinary property. She was a strong and effective advocate on our behalf at every step, consistently going the extra mile, including helping us navigate contacts for utilities and insurance well beyond the transaction itself. We cannot recommend Jess and the entire French Riviera House Hunters team highly enough. If you are relocating to the Côte d'Azur and want someone knowledgeable, honest, and genuinely invested in finding you the right home, look no further. Glen ColliverPosted on Google KTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a wonderful experience working with Jessica, Matthew and FRH. I highly recommend FRH. Jessica encouraged me to be open, advised me about the market realities of house hunting in the South of France, and guided me through all the necessary steps. She answered numerus questions, heard my feedback and adapted strategies to suit my tastes and priorities. Matthew helped me with a hosts of administrative tasks to get me comfortably situated. They truly wanted me to be happy and got me off to a great start! FRH is interested in building community. This was an excellent experience.Posted on Google Juan StreeterTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It has been our pleasure and benefit to have had the opportunity to partner with FRH who has successfully helped my wife and I transition smoothly from the US to Nice, France. There resourcefulness, attention to detail, approach to customer service, communication and inclusion of our opinions and ideas throughout the process was outstanding. They supported our efforts to research and obtain a long term furnished apartment in a desirable Nice neighborhood, referred us to a excellent tax advisor, a reliable document translation company and helped us secure a France bank account and financial partnership for all our financial needs in France. The success our transition to Nice, France is in large part due to the positive and relentless efforts of our assigned agent, Jessica Alton. Jessica's upbeat attitude and willingness to do everything she could to meet our needs was excellent. Her communication and effort to keep us involved in the process was important and appreciated. We would recommend FRH and Jessica Alton to anyone seeking success with relocation needs to France. Juan & Patricia StreeterPosted on Google bj jackTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My agent was Frankie with FRH she was awesome and tried her best with my budget in Nice. My apartment had issues and the managing group were lacking With Frankiés help i had my apartment to enjoy my walks to the promenade. Thank you FrankiePosted on Google Kathi MatthewsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a wonderful experience locating a long term rental with assistance from Jessica Allton with FRH. Jessica was professional, proactive and a great communicator from the start- she was diligent in getting in touch on properties that were available and found me a great fit within a short period. Very happy with the experience and would definitely recommend!Posted on Google Mitch GibbsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. February 2026 Review update (still five stars!). After our walking tour with FRH in May, unfortunately Rafaa left the agency but we were smoothly transitioned to the, also expert, Jessica Allton, and we signed an agreement with them for apartment hunting services. We arrived in Nice and, by mutual agreement, started our search in early January. Jessica is terrific! She is knowledgeable, friendly, and fun. She helped us refine our criteria, rightsize our expectations, and made it clear that helping us find the right home was her only priority. We worked very collaboratively - sending each other apartments that looked interesting - and she and the FRH team did the work of verifying details, getting appointments, and following up. She made sure that we presented ourselves through our dossier to maximize outcomes and she, or a colleague, accompanied us on every visit with educated eyes and to be our French voice. In the end, we found a great apartment that met or exceeded most of our wants. Jessica and the FRH team helped make sure that transition went smoothly, utilities setup, etc. Worth every penny. We would highly recommend both FRH and Jessica. June 2025: We spent a half-day on a walking tour with Rafaa from FRH to explore neighborhoods for a possible move to Nice. It was tremendously helpful. Rafaa built the itinerary around our needs and interests, included areas that hadn't been on our radar, and was very generous with sharing his experience and expertise. The experience helped us confirm Nice as our destination, eliminate the area we had been targeting, and narrow down to a couple of areas we hadn't been considering. We plan to work with Rafaa and FRH as we continue to the next steps of our adventure. Highly recommended.Posted on Google cassie boukliTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Coming from the U.S., buying property in France felt complicated and unfamiliar. I had no idea where to start, but Fabricio quickly put me at ease. He took the time to explain how things work in France and made sure I understood every step along the way. What stood out to me was how hands-on and responsive he was. No pressure, no sales talk just honest advice and real support. He helped with everything from property visits to dealing with local professionals and paperwork, which made the whole process much smoother than I expected. It truly felt like having someone on my side who knew the market and cared about getting things done properly. Thanks to FRH, what could have been a stressful experience turned into a positive one. If you’re an international buyer looking to purchase on the French Riviera, this is the kind of service you want.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more