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Is Michael Jordan's French Riviera hunt a savvy investment or just chasing luxury for luxury's sake?

After dominating the hooping arena for almost two decades, Michael Jordan, with $3.5 billion net worth, is now a business mogul. As we saw in his the last dance documentary, MJ lead a lavish lifestyle. Mansions are one of his essential costs. And over the years, he’s amassed a portfolio worth around $60 million, filled with extravagant properties. Recently, after finally letting go of his Chicago mansion, it was speculated that MJ was on the hunt for something new. And it looks like that search has brought him to a rather exotic location.

According to The U.S. Sun, the 6x NBA champ has his eye on the sunny shores of the French Riviera. Jordan has reportedly toured six properties along the Mediterranean, valued collectively at a whopping $64 million.

Among these luxury listings are two standout spots overlooking the Bay of St. Tropez. One is a modern $10 million property with sleek interiors and a private garden, just minutes from the sea. The other, a $13 million estate, features a Japanese garden and an infinity pool, which is described as “a haven of peace.”

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Jordan also scoped out a lavish 14-bedroom mansion from the 19th century, tagged at $14.3 million, sitting in the hills above Nice. This place, dubbed a “Gem of Belle Époque architecture,” offers stunning, panoramic views of the Baie des Anges.

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The U.S. Sun also reports MJ’s tour didn’t miss a $10 million, California-inspired home in Le Cannet, nestled in the hills of Cannes. Known for its glamorous film festival, this spot is close to La Croisette, Cannes’ famed beach. MJ also explored two other properties—a $9.7 million modern villa in Grasse and a classic Provençal Bastide, offering a blend of sea and countryside views with lush gardens and olive groves.

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For his final stop, Jordan checked out a cozy $6.4 million estate in Mougins, a quiet village near Cannes with charming 10th-century chapels. Whether he seals the deal or not, his Riviera search is definitely making waves.

MJ sold his $29 million Chicago house

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Just months ago, after more than 12 years on the market, Michael Jordan’s massive Highland Park mansion finally found a buyer. According to Crain’s Chicago Business, the 56,000-square-foot home—sitting on nearly 8.4 acres—was listed as contingent, signaling a rare end to its lengthy wait for new ownership.

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Interestingly, the buyer’s identity and the agreed price remain under wraps. But it’s clear the sale isn’t close to Jordan’s original ask. The home, first priced at $29 million in 2012, has seen a steady drop, hitting $14.9 million in 2017. Over the years, Jordan paid over $1.8 million in property taxes, most recently dropping another $68,000 for 2023’s second half.

The Highland Park estate wasn’t always just his. Built in the mid-1990s, Jordan initially shared it with his then-wife, Juanita Vanoy. The couple divorced in 2006, after which he gained full ownership and held onto the property while splitting time between Chicago and Florida. A stunning view of the French Rivera now seems just the replacement for the Chicago Bulls legend.

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