Belles Demeures

As a classical expression of the hunt for perfection through landscaping, French-style gardens are the hallmark of the world’s most prestigious castles.

Conceived as a home element of decoration in its own right, the Italian door is the quintessence of style and design.

In 2019, the region Centre-Val de Loire is highlighting the 500 years since the death of Leonardo da Vinci, at the Château du Clos Lucé, inspired by the spirit of the Renaissance.

With the American-Lebanese designer’s first furniture collection, Objects of Desire, Nabil Issa has breathed new life into his style.

In southern Touraine, urbanites interested in wide open spaces can leave their city homes for a true hunting estate.

In the renovated farm of Château de La Hulpe, at the heart of Wallonia, the Folon Foundation pays homage to the artist that gave it its name.

Inside the pink city of Jaipur, in India, The Sculpture Park is a hotbed of artists and a centre for exhibitions in this landmark monument filled with history.

Remarkably preserved and benefitting from all the modern comforts, the château de Montbrun hosted King Richard the Lionheart during the Middle Ages.

In Moscow, the Kremlin is a succession of palaces, churches and museums to discover inside the gilded fortress. A guided visit!

Nestled within the French Alps, Cheval Blanc Courchevel is a luxurious mountain cabin located 1850 metres above sea level.

In the north of Belgium’s Antwerp province, the untamed landscape is full of rustic homes with bold personalities.