North of Montpellier · Montferrier-sur-Lez
On the heights immediately north of Montpellier. A maison devoted to the contemporary villas of Montferrier-sur-Lez, between the Observatory and the banks of the Lez.
To entrust a villa in Montferrier-sur-Lez is to entrust far more than a rental property: a family estate, often an address perched above the city that one wishes to preserve. Le 17ème Parallèle looks after and manages it as a first-rank asset, with an intimate knowledge of these heights north of Montpellier.
Perched on the hills immediately north of Montpellier, Montferrier-sur-Lez ranks among the most sought-after communities in the metropolitan area. Here, elevation, light and confidentiality define the art of living: vast hillside plots, architect-designed villas and large family properties, only minutes from the city. It is also an address favoured by business leaders and professionals, valued for its nearness to the medical faculty and the Agropolis hub, and for the serenity it offers far from urban bustle.
We work across the whole commune, from the upkeep of a principal residence to the private rental management of a villa made available a few weeks a year. In every case the logic remains the same: to preserve the property, its value and the peace of mind of its owner, with a transparent commission charged only on the revenue generated and no fixed fee.
The commune owes its reputation to its topography. Homes rise in tiers across the heights, offering commanding views over Montpellier and, in the distance, the silhouette of the Pic Saint-Loup. Around the Montpellier Observatory, contemporary villas enjoy large wooded plots and a rare exposure. Towards the Lez and in the direction of Clapiers or Prades-le-Lez, the properties belong to a residential fabric designed for privacy, where every plot shields itself from being overlooked.
A property of this kind calls for management that matches it. A large residence deteriorates faster than it appears to when left unoccupied: upkeep of the sloping grounds, watch over the property, maintenance of the equipment, meticulous preparation before every arrival. This is precisely where the preservation of value is decided, season after season.
A community of business leaders and professionals also sets its own codes. The owners of Montferrier-sur-Lez are often away part of the year, between travel and multiple residences, and expect their home to live in their absence exactly as it does in their presence: gardens kept, pool ready, systems checked, mail collected. Our role is to be that discreet and reliable extension, the single point of contact who watches over everything without anything being noticed.
Our support
Continuous upkeep, terraced gardens, pool, house teams, security and watch over periods of absence.
Discreet marketing, rigorous guest selection, contracts and inventories, in full respect of the neighbourhood.
Personalised welcome, private chef, transfers and bespoke services for your guests or for yourself.
The difference comes down to a single sentence: where generalist concierge firms handle everything from student studios to villas, chasing volume, we manage only a restricted circle of exceptional residences. In Montferrier-sur-Lez, that means a single point of contact who knows your home, its sloping access and its exposure, hand-picked providers, and a discretion that is priceless for owners attached to the protection of their private life.
This asset-management approach shows in every decision. We do not seek to fill a calendar at any cost: we protect an address, its reputation and its value over time. The selection of occupants, the rhythm of stays, the choice of the craftsmen who work in your home are all considered to spare the property and its surroundings. A family estate is not a product to be squeezed for yield; it is an asset to be maintained with constancy, and it is in that spirit that we approach every villa on the heights of the Lez.
Our model. A transparent management commission, charged only on the revenue generated, with no fixed fee whatsoever. Payments are processed by a licensed provider, revenue is paid directly to you, and a confidentiality agreement frames every collaboration from the very first exchange.
Frequently asked
Yes. We manage and care for the villas and large properties of the commune, from homes overlooking Montpellier near the Observatory to plots facing the Pic Saint-Loup, with a transparent commission and no fixed fee.
Because a villa on a large plot does not have the same requirements as an apartment. We devote ourselves exclusively to exceptional residences, with a restricted circle of properties, bespoke estate care and absolute discretion, suited to a community of business leaders and professionals.
A transparent management commission, charged only on the rental revenue generated. No fixed fee.
Yes, with the same asset-management standards: guest selection, hotel-grade housekeeping and estate care, respecting the residential calm of the heights of the Lez. A villa offered as a seasonal rental, on Airbnb or through private channels, is still managed as an asset.
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A confidential study of your property, with a personal reply within forty-eight hours. By invitation only.