The Villa Léopolda, one of the most sumptuous and legendary estates on the Côte d'Azur, has been sold to a Russian billionaire for €500m (£390m), smashing the record for the most expensive house in the world.
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To date, the title for the most expensive house in the world is held by the Buckingham Palace in London. The larger-than-life property (which cannot be sold) is over 200 years old and is currently owned by King Charles III after the demise of the Queen of England, Elizabeth II.
The biggest house in the world is the Istana Nurul Iman, with a massive 2.15 million sq ft (200,000 m2). It is located in Brunei and serves as the residence of the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah. This huge mansion has a 5,000-person banquet hall.
Cap-de-NiceA quarter on the coast with a unique view of the Bay of Angels.It is in the neighborhood of the port and another quiet luxury area - Mont Boron. Mainly residences, villas and luxury apartments are located in Cap-de-Nice. Well-known politicians, athletes, showbiz stars live in the neighborhood.
Located between Nice and Monaco, overlooking the Mediterranean, the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild is a magnificent palace surrounded by nine themed gardens: French garden, Spanish garden, Florentine garden, stone garden, Japanese garden, exotic garden, Provençal garden and rose garden.
Sir Elton could be in no better place: the so-called 'Yellow Palace' has long been the superstar's private retreat – an oasis high in the hills of Mount Boron, Castel Mont-Alban where everyone from Elizabeth Hurley to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have stayed.
If the French Riviera is better known for see-and-be-seen enclaves, the Italian Riviera stands out as a more active and outdoors-y vacation spot. Here, you'll want to tackle lush hiking trails, take ferry rides to remote islands, and snorkel (or scuba dive) along the Mediterranean coast.