Official Agreement CNAPS: AUT-S1-2025-10-28-A-00108185
English version – Private detective on the French Riviera
For our international clients, find our presentation in English: Private detective French Riviera – AzurX Investigation, Private detective in Nice.
When should you hire a private investigator for surveillance?
Couple life:
fact-checking, schedule, actual cohabitation.
Family & heritage:
childcare, registered address, solvency.
Business :
Abusive sick leave, unfair competition, internal theft, staff loyalty.
Our process is clear and stress-free.
Free confidential exchange (phone/video conference) to assess the need.
Feasibility study: objectives, legal framework, scope, budget estimate.
Discreet action plan: reconnaissance, relevant timings, observation points, unmarked personnel/vehicles.
Execution: surveillance and tailing by trained private detective, time-stamped photos/videos when permitted by law.
Reporting: clear summary + detailed report (dates, locations, annexes).
Post-mission: advice, certification and hearing if needed.
What you get
Factual visibility: chronology, routes, verified habits.
Evidence: visual/written elements admissible in court.
Traceability: times, positions, possible witnesses.
AzurX Intervention Zones
Nice
Pedestrian/vehicle surveillance, city centre, hills, airports/train station, A8 corridors. In-depth knowledge of traffic flows and discreet parking areas.
Cannes
Croisette, shopping centers, business and residential areas. Management of events (trade shows, festivals) and tourist travel.
Antibes & Sophia Antipolis
Residential areas, technology parks, business parks. Commuting patterns, company car parks, staggered working hours.
(We also cover Grasse, Menton, Vallauris, Cagnes-sur-Mer and the entire 06 region.)
Legal framework & ethics
Activity governed by Book VI of the Internal Security Code and the CNAPS (approval, authorization to practice, professional card, controls).
Prohibited: eavesdropping, intrusion, hacking, clandestine recording.
Authorized: observations in public places, documentary research (OSINT), voluntary interviews.
The judge assesses the value of the report; AzurX can testify and be heard at the hearing.
Reassuring message: Everything is designed to protect you and the evidence.
Pricing & budget (transparency)
Scoping package (preparation, reconnaissance, mission plan).
Action unit: half-day / day / evening (depending on objectives).
Options: multi-agent surveillance, dedicated vehicles, extended monitoring time.
A clear quote is presented before any action is taken; you retain control over the decisions.
CTA: Get a confidential quote → contact page.
Case studies (examples)
Suspicious sick leave: verification of movements and undeclared activity.
Effective cohabitation: verification of regular presence at an address for a family file.
Unfair competition: monitoring of deliveries, meetings and transfers of goods.
Subletting: access records, comings and goings, collection of evidence in common areas.
FAQ (quick)
Is surveillance legal?
Yes, if it is conducted by a private investigator in compliance with the law (public places, proportionality, absence of intrusion).
Are your reports admissible?
Yes, subject to conditions of legality/fairness/proportionality; they include dates, places, annexes and can be produced in court.
Is it possible to remain anonymous?
We protect your identity. However, some procedures require your contact information for legal purposes.
Do you respond to emergencies?
Yes, depending on availability and feasibility. Please tell us the objective and the critical time window.






