Excellence announces the launch of Excellence Real Estate, its new subsidiary dedicated to luxury real estate in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez

Founded more than eight years ago in Saint-Tropez by local experts with deep roots in the region, the Excellence group has gradually established itself as a trusted name in the world of luxury villas, assisting a discerning international clientele with tailor-made stays on the French Riviera.

With the launch of Excellence Real Estate, the group is taking a new strategic step: placing its local market knowledge, network of property owners and in-depth understanding of the most sought-after villas at the service of buyers and sellers of exceptional homes.

Based in the heart of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, Excellence Real Estate specialises in the sale of luxury villas in Saint-Tropez, Ramatuelle, Gassin and Grimaud. The agency serves both French and international clients seeking discreet, precise and highly personalised support, whether they are looking to acquire a second home, sell a family property or enhance the value of a rare real estate asset.

Expertise rooted in the local market

The strength of Excellence Real Estate lies first and foremost in its intimate knowledge of the region. The luxury real estate market in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez is unique: limited land availability, strong international demand, high seasonality, confidential properties, demanding buyers and the importance of trusted local relationships.

In such a specific environment, the value of expert guidance goes far beyond simply connecting a seller with a buyer.

Excellence Real Estate offers a more comprehensive approach: understanding the story of a property, assessing its true potential, identifying the right buyers, advising on the most suitable sales strategy and securing every stage of the transaction.

The agency works with a wide range of exceptional properties, from contemporary villas with sea views to authentic Provençal estates, confidential domains and off-market properties rarely accessible to the public.

This approach is a natural extension of the group’s historic activity. Through Excellence Villa Rental, the group has been assisting owners of prestigious villas and an international clientele accustomed to the highest standards of luxury for several years.

This dual expertise, seasonal rentals and real estate transactions, now allows Excellence Real Estate to provide a particularly refined understanding of the market: a villa’s rental potential, the attractiveness of its location, demand levels, seasonality, long-term value and the expectations of future buyers.

Tailor-made support for buyers

For buyers, Excellence Real Estate offers a personalised property search service designed to identify villas that truly match their lifestyle, investment objectives and vision of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.

The agency supports clients at every stage of the process: defining the search criteria, selecting suitable properties, accessing confidential opportunities, arranging private viewings, analysing rental potential, coordinating with legal and notarial advisers, and assisting through to the completion of the acquisition.

In a market where the finest properties are often exchanged discreetly, access to a strong local network is a decisive advantage. Excellence Real Estate draws on its relationships with property owners, partners and local professionals to provide access to exclusive villas, including off-market opportunities.

A strategic approach for property owners

For owners wishing to sell their villa in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, Excellence Real Estate offers a confidential and structured approach tailored to the expectations of the luxury market.

The agency assists sellers with property valuation, pricing strategy, commercial presentation, professional visual content, buyer qualification and negotiation management through to the final transaction.

The objective is clear: to showcase each property with precision, while preserving the owner’s confidentiality whenever required.

One of the key strengths of the Excellence model lies in the ability to combine sales and seasonal rentals. A villa can continue to generate rental income during the sales process, while benefiting from controlled exposure to an already qualified clientele.

This synergy between rental management and real estate transactions gives Excellence Real Estate a distinctive position in the luxury property market in Saint-Tropez.

Discretion, transparency and excellence of service

Through this new subsidiary, Excellence aims to bring to real estate transactions the same values that have built the group’s reputation: high standards, discretion, transparency and a strong sense of service.

In the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, where real estate projects are often sensitive and confidential, discretion is essential. Excellence Real Estate pays particular attention to protecting information, qualifying buyers and managing off-market opportunities with the utmost care.

Each project is handled individually, far from a volume-based approach.

“Our ambition is simple: to offer real estate guidance that reflects the quality of the villas we represent. The Gulf of Saint-Tropez is an exceptional market, but also a complex one. Our role is to provide clients with a clear, honest and strategic understanding of this market, while giving them access to the right opportunities,” says Antoine Rateau, CEO of Excellence.

A new step in the development of the Excellence Group

The launch of Excellence Real Estate marks an important milestone in the group’s development strategy.

After building recognised expertise in luxury villa rentals, concierge services and high-end travel experiences, Excellence is naturally expanding into real estate transactions.

This new subsidiary strengthens the group’s broader vision: to support clients in every aspect of their relationship with the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, whether they wish to stay there, invest, sell a property or develop a long-term real estate project.

With Excellence Real Estate, the group aims to become a trusted partner for luxury real estate in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, combining local expertise, a confidential network, strong digital visibility and human-led support.