Steeped with history, real estate properties in the footsteps of celebrities

Belles Demeures 08 Jul 2020
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If you are seeking a property with a historical past, you will be able to walk in the footsteps of the celebrities who lived there.

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During his reign, Henri IV hunted at the Château de Charbonnières, in the Perche. © Conciergeauctions
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Buying an apartment, a house or a château where a personality resided in the past is very trendy, while making it your home allows you to enter into the inner circle of figureheads. Kings, heads of state, artists, beyond the architectural or practical quality of these historical buildings, a heart throb often leads to the purchase of an exceptional property for sale in France. It will be up to you to write a new page featuring the imprint of your passage…

Inside a former spy's nest, in Nice (06000)

Hanging on the hill-side of Mont-Boron, Villa Le Roc Fleuri is the former property of the most famous spy at the service of Her Majesty, Sean Connery. In the capital of the Riviera, this stunning retreat, used as a film set, overlooks the Baie des Anges.

Elegance and sophistication on 6 floors

Amongst the exceptional properties for sale in Nice, this one is established on a 5,000 m² plot of land, with 1,000 m² of livable space featuring a resolutely retro decoration style: the 8 bedrooms all look out onto the sea and are reachable by elevator, 1 state-of-the-art Spa and 2 pools, depending on the season.

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Agent 007 occupied this villa, located on the waterfront, with his spouse Micheline Roquebrune. © Knight Frank
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Just imagine the fabulous receptions given by the Scottish actor in this living room… © Knight Frank

Memories of the Empire period in the Cannes, back-country (06130)

Near Valbonne, this oustanding 17th century property hosted in the past Napoleon Bonaparte and his sister Pauline Borghese, during several of their stop-overs in the region. It will surely appeal to all those seeking comfort, calm and tranquility.

Handsome volumes renovatedwith care

This exceptional property in Grasse enhances a park of 7 hectares, with 700 m² of livable space comprising 17 rooms, 1 main living room with fireplace, 1 kitchen, 1 dining room, 8 bedrooms, 1 office, 1 cellar, 1 caretaker's house, 1 gym, 1 pool and 1 pool house.

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Bordered by a streamlet, the property is surrounded by plane trees and historic vestiges. © John taylor
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The iiving room furniture reflects a certain nobility, under the sign of comfort. © John Taylor

Inside a property filled with the history of an aristocratic family (33000)

Only 25 minutes from Bordeaux, this patrimony built in 1858 was passed down from generation to generation since its creation by the Baron Edmond De Carayon Latour, in the purest Elizabethan style. The main building still bears the handwriting of his spouse.

A property with strong commercial potential

On a newly landscaped park of 150 hectares, the 2,500 m²  château stretches out on 4 levels, with 1 stable of 1,400 m² used as a restaurant, 1 hunting pavilion, 1 main master house, 1 caretaker's house, 2 guest houses, and 2 barnums which can welcome 1,800 persons.

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Built by 2 leading architects, this historical symbol opens up to you so you can write its continuation. © Coldwell Banker
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Coffered ceilings, crystal chandelier, marble fireplace, the living room reflects the nobility of the premises. © Coldwell Banker

A property filled with royal histories, at the Cap d'Ail (06032)

In this discreet town of the Riviera, Villa Marizzina witnessed the passage of leading figures from the European aristocraties, comme such as Grand Duke Andreï Vladimirovitch, cousin of Tsar Nicolas II, ballerina Mathilde Kshesinskaiau and the Italian Princess Odescalch.

Close to Nice, Monaco and Italy

Built at the beginning of the 20th century, it overlooks a 1,200 m² plot of land and extends on a total surface of 506 m², with 1 suite, 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 1 home cinema, 1 garage for 6 vehicles and 1 pool at the heart of manicured greenery.

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The house with shimmering facade offers a panoramic view on the sea. © Engel & Völkers
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The Architectes des Bâtiments de France have preserved the historic character of the villa. © Engel & Völkers

In the footsteps of Richard the Lionheart, in Limoges (87000)

It's inside the murals of the château de Châlus-Chabrol that the former King of England died, in 1199, leaving behind him a historical monument filled with glorious souvenirs, which might very well be an incentive for you to buy an exceptional property in the Limousin.

Modern comfort in a medieval setting

Built on 168 hectares, its surface of 3,500 m² comprises 40 rooms linked by elevator, 1 congress hall, 2 dining rooms, 16 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 1 kitchen, 1 library, 1 home cinema, 1 gym, 1 chapel and a helicopter pad.

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Several outbuildings, four ponds, a river and a waterfall surround the domain. © Engel & Völkers
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In the banquet hallway, famous figureheads have taken place at this table. © Engel & Völkers
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