Gay Open House: Plan your French Riviera summer escape now!

March 8, 2023 Queer Forty Staff 7 min read

Sea, sun, glitz, and glam is what the French Riviera is all about in France. So why not explore all it has to offer in this LGBTQ-friendly summer paradise by booking a luxury villa in any number of its many prime locations?

Whether you are seeking a private retreat-style property in the countryside to share romantic moments with your partner or plan on traveling with a group of friends and want panoramic, Mediterranean Sea views, we’ve got you covered from Monaco all the way to Saint Tropez.

Our monthly real estate feature sees us team up again with Welshman Rhodri Ellis Owen and Canadian Jameson Farn at LGBTQ Real Estate to bring you some of the finest vacation rentals and real estate on the planet. Based in the south of France, but covering properties all over Europe, the guys at LGBTQ Real Estate pride themselves on their VIP level of personal service which is always delivered without prejudice. The business is dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ sellers, buyers, and their friends find their perfect property match.

Eze

With neighbors such as Bono from the band U2 and Julian Lennon, this villa offers a beautiful panorama over the Mediterranean Sea, yet is only a short walk away from the beach in Eze. This outstanding vacation villa rental, a contemporary home with over 5 floors, is the best place to relax in this exclusive French Riviera enclave.

Situated at the end of a street with tall perimeter walls give you all the privacy you need, yet it also serves as a key contrast of what is to come. As the elevator brings your guests up, they are left speechless at the breathtaking sea views from every room on every floor; expansive glass windows and sliding glazed doors frame the glistening sea and invite you to take in the wonder of this unique villa that can be yours for a few weeks to months.

Built to the highest possible standards, it offers an expanse of 400 square meters of internal space to accommodate your every need. Linger in bed or soak in a bath in the spacious bedrooms and bathrooms, enjoy the open views from the sofa, take in a movie in the TV room, have a late breakfast in the open plan kitchen area, run and lift a few weights in the fitness area before relaxing in the spa.

The villa can comfortably accommodate up to 10 adult guests to stay in a luxurious style. All five bedrooms have been beautifully designed with gorgeous en-suite bathrooms. An additional maid’s room conveniently placed allows guests to combine privacy with convenience.The swimming pool, with its glass wall next to the outdoor lounge area alone, is worth the stay.All just minutes away from both Monaco and the city of Nice.

Saint Jean Cap Ferrat

Known as the Billionaire Peninsula, Saint Jean Cap Ferrat has not only some of the most remarkable (and expensive) properties in the world but also some of the most breathtaking scenic areas on the Cote d’Azur, along with an extensive history of guests who have either lived or spent many vacations here such as Elizabeth Taylor, Somerset Maugham, Jean Cocteau, David Niven, Hubert de Givenchy, Beyonce, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, and Charlie Chaplin to name but a few.

As a villa rental option, we have for you, on a private lane behind tall perimeter walls, this villa, while sequestered, also offers expansive glass windows and sliding glazed doors with uninterrupted views of the sea from every single room.

This extraordinary villa boasts four floors of interior space with an elevator. Entertain family and friends, work out in the gym, take in a movie in the cinema room, have a late breakfast in the open plan kitchen area, or hideaway with a good book in the library.

The main house and the guest house in the gardens sleep up to twelve guests in sheer luxury. All six bedrooms have lounge areas, elegant en-suites bathrooms including an additional staff suite.

Splash away in the garden private pool area or eat lunch by the cooling pool on the rooftop of the villa, the choice is yours. Perfect for a most memorable stay.

Saint Tropez

Home of the legendary Brigitte Bardot and equally as famous and fab are the notable restaurants, nightclubs, luxury shopping, and expansive sandy beaches with any number of stunning yachts on the sea is Saint Tropez, always the place to be and be seen.

With that, we have this classic St Tropez villa that has been totally refurbished in 2020 and is in a wonderful position overlooking Pampelonne Beach, within a short walking distance to the beach and to Club 55.

The interiors have been decorated in a modern minimalist style. The villa has seven en-suite bedrooms and spacious staff quarters. Four of the bedrooms open through huge glass doors to the garden, swimming pool, and sea views, plus a large covered terrace with a dining table.Amenities include air-conditioning, wi-fi and satellite TV, a tennis court, a sauna, a gym, and hamman. This is a total dream property that comes with bragging rights.