Rating: 4/5 reviewed: 2024-02-14 by Colin

It was a chilly winter's eve in December, and I found myself lost among the winding streets of Nice, searching for solace in the form of a new home. Little did I know that my search would lead me to Chez Riviera, an estate agent that would capture my heart as much as it would break it.
As I stepped into their quaint little office, nestled amongst the cobbled streets and pastel-colored buildings, I was greeted by a warm smile from the receptionist. She led me to the manager's office, where I was introduced to Madame Leclerc, a petite woman with piercing blue eyes that seemed to see right through my soul.
Madame Leclerc took an interest in my plight and promised me she would do everything within her power to find me the perfect home. And so began our journey together, one filled with hope and anticipation. Each morning, I would wake up to a new list of properties that she had scouted out for me, each more beautiful than the last. But as the days turned into weeks, and the weeks into months, it became increasingly apparent that my dream home was slipping further away from me.
It was on a particularly gloomy day in February when I received the news that would change everything. Madame Leclerc had found my perfect property - a charming little villa nestled between the hills of Eze, overlooking the shimmering Mediterranean Sea. But there was a catch; someone else had made an offer on it. My heart sank as I hung up the phone, feeling as though all hope had been lost.
But then, something miraculous happened. A few days later, I received another call from Madame Leclerc. It seemed that the other buyer had backed out at the last minute, leaving my dream home available once more. And so, with a heavy heart and tears in my eyes, I signed on the dotted line, committing myself to this beautiful piece of paradise.
And thus began my life in Nice, a place that will always hold a special place in my heart. But no matter how many sunsets I witness from the balcony of my villa, or how many warm Mediterranean breezes caress my face, I can't help but feel a sense of melancholy as I think back to the days when I first set foot in Chez Riviera.
For it was there that I found not only my perfect home but also a connection with Madame Leclerc and her team that went beyond the realm of client and agent. It is a bond that will last a lifetime, even if it is tinged with sadness for what could have been.