Buying in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin: areas, prices and what you really need to know in 2026

Roquebrune-Cap-Martin is not “an alternative to Monaco”.
It is a deliberate choice, made by buyers who know exactly what they are looking for.

In recent years, more and more clients have chosen Roquebrune not by default, but for its quality of lifelong-term valueand sound investment logic. This trend is clearly continuing in 2026.

 

Let’s be clear.

 


📍 Why Roquebrune-Cap-Martin keeps attracting buyers

From my experience, there are three main reasons:

  • Immediate proximity to Monaco (not “nearby”, but right next to it)

  • Prices that remain reasonable compared to the Principality

  • A genuine year-round neighbourhood life

Many professionals working in Monaco look here for more space, light, terraces and parking. Roquebrune fits perfectly.


💰 Price per sqm: realistic expectations

Forget the unrealistic figures seen online. Today, the market is roughly:

  • Standard apartments: €7,500 – €9,500/sqm

  • Well-positioned sea view properties: €10,000 – €13,000/sqm

  • Rare properties / top floors / seafront: above €14,000/sqm

👉 Personal view: buying well in Roquebrune today preserves value over time, even without a booming market.


🏘️ Areas you should really know

Carnolès

  • Lively all year round

  • Shops, schools, train station

  • Ideal for a main residence

Great for families and rental investment.

Saint-Roman

  • Direct border with Monaco

  • Very strong demand

  • Limited supply

Strategic area with stable prices.

Cabbé

  • Spectacular sea views

  • Absolute calm

  • Very limited availability

Here, people buy out of conviction and pleasure.


⚠️ Mistakes I see too often

After years on the ground, the same mistakes keep coming up:

  • Buying based only on plans or photos

  • Overpaying for a poorly oriented sea view

  • Ignoring charges and accessibility

👉 In Roquebrune, a good purchase is made first with your head, then with your heart.


🧠 Buying to live or to invest?

The truth is that Roquebrune is one of the rare areas where both often go hand in hand:

  • Strong rental demand

  • International clientele

  • Solid resale value

This is not a speculative bet, it’s a smart choice.


📞 Final advice

Every area has its own rules. Every building has its story.
That’s where the real difference is made.

👉 Do you have a property project in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin?
Let’s talk about it, with no obligation.