Christie's International Real Estate Strengthens Position in France With the Addition of a New Affiliate in Saint Jean de Luz, close to Biarritz

France – Saint Jean de Luz Christie’s International Real Estate, the world’s largest luxury real estate network, has awarded Affiliate status to Côte Ouest Immobilier in Saint Jean de Luz. Located in southwestern France, at the foot of the Pyrenees and the border of Spain’s Basque Country, Côte Ouest Immobilier will exclusively represent the Christie’s brand in the top spectrum of the residential property market in Biarritz, Saint Jean de Luz, and Guéthary.

Wholly owned by Christie’s, the world’s leading art business, Christie’s International Real Estate is represented in more than 40 countries. Côte Ouest Immobilier joins this carefully selected brokerage with proven records of success in both high-end property sales and exemplary client service.

“Côte Ouest has extensive domestic and international marketing and sales experience” says Joachim Wrang-Widén, Director of Affiliate Services for Europe, Middle East, and Africa. “Christie's International Real Estate takes great pride in inviting the most qualified and expert brokerages around the world to join our exclusive network. We are very excited about becoming affiliated with Mr. Nicolas Descamps, one of the most qualified brokers in this region.”

Nicolas Descamps, Director at Côte Ouest Immobilier says, “Through this partnership with Christie’s International Real Estate, we share the passion to satisfy the lifestyle requirements of a discerning international clientele. We will provide a bespoke experience and a uniquely superior service to a sophisticated group of owners and buyers of fine luxury properties.”

“Biarritz is also very popular among Parisians and Bordelais, mainly because of its direct train links to both cities; within three or four years, Paris will get even closer thanks to the new TGV line being scheduled, adding more value to real estate investments and driving prices up,” he adds.

Strict architectural guidelines are in place in Biarritz, with newly built properties complying with the existing architectural style and choice of materials. The local architectural identity varies a lot. Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and neo-regionalism Basque all mix together, making the Basque coast a charming destination.

Biarritz is also known as the “playground for the rich” ever since the days of Napoleon III, with many royals visiting during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The area is also well-known for its gastronomic significance counting as much as 11 Michelin stars on the French side and another 27 on the Spanish side. Biarritz is also one of the most famous golf locations in Europe with some 10 courses close to the coast.

Access to Saint Jean de Luz in southwest France is particularly easy through Biarritz-Anglet-Bayonne International Airport, located only 13 kilometers away from the city center. Flights from Paris take only one hour and from London only an hour and thirty minutes. The area’s rich scenery and close proximity to the ocean (only two to three kilometers away from the Atlantic shore) and the Pyrenees Mountains make it most appealing to nature lovers. Basque Country’s favorable climate with warm summers and remarkably mild winters have established it as a year-round destination for outdoor activities like hiking, sailing, cycling, surfing, and golf.

About Côte Ouest Immobilier

Managed by Nicolas Descamps, the Côte Ouest agency specializes in high-end real estate on the Basque coast and south of the Landes area and proposes a highly selective range of houses with character and charm, in some of the most sought-after places of the region.

Nicolas Descamps has worked in the luxury real estate market in Biarritz for seven years, before deciding to open his own agency in 2011 in Saint Jean de Luz, 13 kilometers away from Biarritz, where there are no other brokers of luxury real estate at present. The agency’s clients benefit from a customized approach throughout the entire purchasing process, during the administrative steps and through to the time they acquire their new property. All the staff at Côte Ouest Immobilier speak English, Spanish, and German. They are highly motivated and passionate about the region. Côte Ouest Immobilier adheres to these key words: confidentiality, efficiency, and integrity.

Email - ndescamps@coteouest-immobilier.fr  - Telephone - +33 (0) 6 82 26 33 20