Without doubt one of the most sought after post codes for those looking for a property for sale in the South of France is that of Valbonne: 06560

But what isn’t quite so clear is whether it is the village’s beautiful medieval centre, its buzzing atmosphere or the simple fact that it is minutes from the South of France’s most important industrial park that has given Valbonne such a reputation.

Certainly no one can question its beauty. As those who have researched Valbonne real estate will know, the village has retained much of its 16th century character, with its neat streets designed by the Abbot of Lerins following the layout of Roman cities.

Here visitors hunting for their dream property for sale in the South of France can take a gentle wander, perusing in the windows of the many charming boutiques that have sprung up down cobbled streets. There are also a number of fantastic restaurants in which house hunters can stop and take a breath during their visits around some of our most exciting Valbonne real estate.

But perhaps Valbonne’s biggest claim to fame now, in 21^st century, is its proximity to Sophia Antipolis, the high tech business park in which many of our clients looking for property for sale in the South of France work or do business.

Sophia Antipolis is a business park that spreads over more than 2400 hectares of land, much of which falls in the commune of Valbonne. At the last count it is believed that more than 30000 employees work in more than 1400 companies based in the park, the first sectors of which were built in 1970.  There is also a first class university within, Universite de Nice Sophia Antipolis has an excellent reputation and tutors both native French and English speakers.

Businesses inside the park, on the doorstep of some of the most exclusive properties for sale in the South of France, include Intel, IBM, Thales, Numara, Amadeus and Air France.

Valbonne is also surrounded by four first class golf clubs and is just a short drive away from the coast and some fantastic shopping centres and districts. So when the blessed weekend does come around you will have plenty of choice in your extra curricular activities moments from your piece of Valbonne real estate.