Meet Our Team of Luxury Real Estate Experts
Our Team
At Maxwell-Baynes | Christie’s International Real Estate, our dedicated team is made up of passionate and skilled professionals, each of whom brings valuable expertise to the field of luxury real estate. Discover the people who make Maxwell-Baynes a market leader in South West France.
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Estelle Dassy
Office DirectorHaving been based in the Arcachon Bay area for over 10 years, Estelle has built a rich and exciting career, guided by one conviction: to work with and for others.
Her eclectic career has led her to thrive in the tourism sector and experience something truly unique in the world of entertainment by joining the international adventure of Holiday On Ice.
With unwavering determination, Estelle was also a French boxing champion, a discipline that reflects her combative spirit, ability to push herself beyond limits, and her knack for taking on ambitious challenges.
Naturally drawn to real estate, she turned to this field to help her clients bring their life projects to fruition. By joining Maxwell Baynes Christie's International Real Estate, a leader in luxury real estate, she found a perfect alignment with her values: integrity, trust, commitment, and tailored service.
As an ambassador of this heritage, Estelle guides you with precision and expertise in your real estate projects, relying on her deep knowledge of the market and solid experience. Your goals become her own, and she does everything to guide you with both rigor and care.
Estelle is now the Manager of the Pyla | Bassin d'Arcachon agency, where she continues to channel her energy and expertise into serving her clients.
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Jennyfer Goux
Seasonal Rental & Concierge Services CoordinatorComing from the hotel industry, Jennyfer received training in the luxury hotel and catering sector at the French School of Excellence – Ferrières. She has worked in some of the most prestigious palaces and 5-star hotels of France, including Georges V in Paris, Cap Eden Roc in Cap d’Antibes, and Ha(a)ïtza in Pyla sur Mer. Having a strong attachment to the Bay of Arcachon, she spent all her holidays there since childhood. Today, she aspires to live there permanently.
In 2024, Jennyfer joined Dorothée’s team to develop the private concierge service. Her personality is characterized by rigor, adaptability, and generosity, qualities that are invaluable assets in this profession.
Backed by high-quality service providers, her sole objective is to offer our tenants a professional and tailor-made service.
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Anna Cassier
Executive Assistant - Pyla AgencyA seasoned real estate professional, Anna Cassier joined the Pyla agency after several years of experience in demanding sectors, from new-build developments to high-end property. This diverse background has given her a 360° vision of the real estate value chain, as well as the rare ability to navigate complex environments with both efficiency and composure.
Today, she brings her precision, warmth, and radiant energy to the agency’s management team. Her role? Acting as Estelle’s right hand, ensuring seamless operations, anticipating needs, managing priorities and, above all, nurturing strong human connections.
Proactive and committed, Anna plays a key role in the agency’s coordination, especially when it comes to marketing and property promotion. She doesn't just execute, she suggests, refines, and elevates. Always ready to take initiative, she approaches each project with care and integrity, grounded in a people-first mindset.
Her deep roots in the Bassin d'Arcachon area, combined with an acute understanding of its property market, make her a trusted and insightful partner. With Anna, things move forward at the right pace, with accuracy, positivity, and a genuine team spirit.
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Maxwell-Baynes | Christie's International Real Estate
With offices in Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion, La Rochelle and the Bassin d’Arcachon, Maxwell-Baynes is the exclusive representative of Christie’s International Real Estate in South-West France.
Co-owner Karin Maxwell moved to Bordeaux in 1995 and set up her own estate agency in the region. Joining forces with Michael Baynes, they founded Maxwell-Baynes in 2008.
Today, the agency has 40 sales agents operating in 7 different languages and offers nearly 500 prestigious properties for sale. Maxwell-Baynes Christie’s International Real Estate achieves around €100 million in property sales every year.
Why trust us?
Each member of our team is dedicated to providing an exceptional service. Our Christie’s International Real Estate network, with just 140 affiliates worldwide, allows us to offer unique properties with an extensive communications programme. We look forward to welcoming you at one of our offices to discuss your property requirements in South West France.


