01 / Paris
Paris
Ideal for pied-à-terre, patrimonial purchases, family apartments and international buyers seeking long-term value across the most sought-after arrondissements.
Paris·Côte d'Azur
Paris — French Riviera
Buy in France with confidence, wherever you are.
Bordonnat Real Estate helps international buyers, French expats and private clients find, assess and secure exceptional homes in Paris and the French Riviera.
Our Answer
Your private property partner on the ground.
We help you define your project, identify the right locations, source and assess properties, coordinate visits, support negotiation and guide you through the acquisition process with clarity and confidence.
Geography
Paris and the French Riviera, selected with care.
02 / Côte d'Azur
French Riviera — Côte d'Azur
Ideal for second homes, lifestyle properties and patrimonial acquisitions across selected markets: Nice, Cannes, Saint-Raphaël, Sainte-Maxime, Sanary, Bandol, the Var and surrounding premium locations.
Our Method
A structured process from first brief to final signature.
- 01
Private Introductory Call
A confidential first conversation to understand your project, timeline, budget, lifestyle and expectations.
- 02
Property Strategy Review
A paid advisory phase to clarify your target areas, budget reality, property type, risks and acquisition roadmap.
- 03
Location Advisory
We compare neighborhoods, towns and micro-markets based on lifestyle, access, resale potential, schools, transport and long-term value.
- 04
Property Search & Screening
We identify, pre-qualify and shortlist relevant properties through a selective search process.
- 05
Property Scoring & Reporting
Each opportunity is assessed with a structured scoring method covering location, price coherence, condition, resale potential, lifestyle fit and risks.
- 06
Negotiation & Acquisition Support
We support your offer strategy, negotiation and coordination with trusted notaries, brokers, tax advisors and local experts.
Services
Three ways we work alongside you.
Paris Property Advisory
For international buyers seeking a pied-à-terre, family apartment, long-term investment or return-to-France property in Paris.
Book a Private CallFrench Riviera Property Search
For buyers seeking a second home, family residence or lifestyle property in selected Riviera and South of France markets.
Book a Private CallExpat & International Buyer Support
For clients buying remotely who need clarity, local coordination, bilingual communication and trusted guidance throughout the acquisition.
Book a Private CallThe Founders
A personal approach, shaped by international lives.
Sébastien Bordonnat
Co-founder · Strategy & Search
Eléonore Bordonnat
Co-founder · Client Experience
Sébastien and Eleonore Bordonnat met at Google while living internationally. Their shared background in global technology companies, multicultural environments and high-expectation client work shaped the vision behind Bordonnat Real Estate: a more personal, structured and international way to buy property in France.
Sébastien has lived in over ten countries and understands first-hand the expectations of clients buying from abroad. With a background in management, business analytics and technology, as well as personal property investments across several French markets including Paris, Marseille, Nice, Saint-Raphaël and Cannes, he brings a structured and analytical approach to property search.
Eleonore works with luxury clients and brings a refined understanding of high-end expectations, client experience and international communication. With studies and experience across international environments including the UK and Switzerland, she helps ensure that every client interaction feels clear, thoughtful and premium.
— Sébastien & Eléonore Bordonnat
Client Voices
Trusted by international buyers.
€42M+
in transactions guided
9
countries of residence served
100%
of clients met in person
We bought our Paris pied-à-terre from London without flying once until the final signature. Their reporting was so detailed we felt on the ground every day.
M. & Mme L.
Returning expats · London → Paris 7ᵉ
Calm, precise, never pushy. They told us when to walk away from two properties we loved — and were right both times. We finally closed on a villa we adore.
Family R.
Second home · Cap d'Antibes
The Strategy Review alone saved us months. We thought we wanted Cannes; we ended up in Saint-Raphaël and it's a much better fit for our family.
Dr. K.
Investor · Dubai → Côte d'Azur
Names abbreviated to preserve client confidentiality.
Begin
Tell us about your buying project.
All conversations are confidential. We respond within one business day.
01 · About you02 · Your project
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Yes. Bordonnat Real Estate is specifically designed for international buyers, French expats and clients who need remote support.
Yes. Paris and the French Riviera are full service areas, with selected coverage across the South of France depending on the project.
No. Many clients start with a Property Strategy Review to compare locations and clarify their search before entering the market.
No. We coordinate with trusted experts and help you ask the right questions, but we do not replace legal, tax or financial professionals.
Yes. We support clients in both languages.
If there is a good fit, we may recommend a Property Strategy Review or a Full Property Search Mandate depending on your needs.