There are sea views and then there are sea views. Those at Villa Eze, a luxury property in a quiet residential area below the stunning cliff top town of Eze on the Côte d'Azur, are well worth writing home about, not to mention paying a premium for.

The owners have made the most of the panorama with a wraparound terrace and — the pièce de résistance — a gorgeous infinity pool. And when you've had enough of that it's only a three-minute walk to the beach.

The Provencal-styled villa of 155sq m (1,668sq ft), which sleeps seven in three bedrooms, was built in the 1950s and was recently renovated. It's promoted by the owners as ideal for a three-couple party, each of the double bedrooms having its own en suite with king or queen-sized beds while the kitchen and reception rooms are open-plan.

The large terraced gardens have tropical vegetation and the heady scent of fragrant orange and pine trees. There's a boulodrome for petanque in the garden and a tree-shaded public tennis court 50 metres away. Full maid and chef service is available, for an extra fee.

On the doorstep: you're spoiled for choice and don't even have to drive. There's a train station at the bottom of the road with a local train to Nice, Cannes, St Tropez and Monaco. Nice is a 20-minute drive away, Monte Carlo 10 minutes. There are good restaurants a five-minute walk away, or have coffee on the terrace at the hotel Château Eza, and compare views.

Price: €6,030 to €8,120 a week.

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