LAST EDITED ON 26-Oct-03 AT 07:25 PM (GMT) we're looking for a pretty character villa (stone walls, interior beams, those wonderful, uneven tiles, blue shutter idea) in the Var/cote d'azur, not too far from the motorway (although we don't want to hear or see cars! We are both noise sensitive) which runs along to Nice etc. We saw some properties just now in the Le Thoronet, also in the Tourtour area (too far) but after driving those small winding roads, definitely want something closer to the coast. We're looking for a property with some sort of view, a decent sized ground (at least an acre or two), and not needing renovations. Fence with electric gate a big plus. A stream or anything unique would be another big plus. We grabbed an immobiliere newspaper from nearby Frejus on the way back to the Nice airport, and wonder if we should follow up on those agencies, or not, thinking they may have properties in the larger region. Before we go further, here are two questions: 1. which agents would you recommend in this area, and 2. which towns would you recommend? We both speak good French. Interests: theater, art, friendships with international people. All advice most welcome! By the way, does anyone have any news on crime in this region? We have heard to stay away from the cote d'azur because of this problem. Thank you in advance!
