Saint-Laurent-du-Var: Gateway to the French Riviera
Located on Nice's border, Saint-Laurent-du-Var benefits from a strategic location: 5 minutes from Nice Côte d'Azur airport, served by tramway T2, with direct motorway A8 access. The Cap 3000 shopping centre, marina and 2 km of sandy beach make it a complete and attractive town for travellers.
The Marina: A Popular Setting
Saint-Laurent-du-Var's marina, with its fish restaurants, sunny terraces and views of the Baous de Saint-Jeannet, is a pleasant living area. The residences around the port offer an authentic Mediterranean holiday setting. A 1-bed with port view rents for €70–120/night in peak season, with good demand from April to October.
Sandy Beaches: A Rarity on the Côte d'Azur
Saint-Laurent-du-Var is one of the rare Côte d'Azur towns offering natural sandy beaches (not pebbles like Nice). This is a strong selling point for families with children. La Bâtie and Les Goélands beaches are supervised in summer and offer a safe environment. Properties with direct access or within 5 minutes' walk of the beach perform best.
Cap 3000 and Practical Living
Cap 3000, one of France's largest shopping centres, is an additional asset. Travellers appreciate the proximity of shops, restaurants and services (pharmacy, cinema, bowling). On rainy days, it's a welcome fallback activity. The area around Cap 3000 offers modern properties with parking — a major asset for car-driving holidaymakers.
Invest in Saint-Laurent with Hostea Riviera
Saint-Laurent-du-Var has a similar profile to Cagnes-sur-Mer: accessible prices, good demand and proximity to Nice. We manage several properties in the town, particularly sea-view apartments with beach access. Airport proximity is a key argument: travellers can be in their rental 15 minutes after landing. Contact us for a free estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saint-Laurent-du-Var well connected?
Perfectly: T2 tramway to Nice centre and the airport, SNCF station, A8 motorway exit, and Lignes d'Azur buses. It's one of the best-connected towns in the Alpes-Maritimes.
Are yields comparable to Nice?
Gross yields are often higher thanks to purchase prices 25–35% lower than Nice. A 1-bed near the port can offer a 6–8% yield.
Need help managing your property?
Hostea Riviera manages your property from A to Z on the French Riviera. Carte G licensed, full service, 7/7.