France
Loire Valley, France
Perhaps the most romantic property available in the Loire Valley at the moment is the 16th-to-18th-century manor 20 minutes from Angers and an hour and a half from Paris on the TGV. The current owners have spent the last 15…
Normandy, France
Among the most elegant estates of Normandy, the magnificent château 30 minutes from the sea between Paris and Deauville is listed as a French Historical Monument for its architectural artistry and interior decor. Built in the 17th century, expanded circa…
Perche Sarthois, France
In the beautiful Perche Sarthois region, ancient stone walls embrace 70 acres of regal gardens that captivate visitors with their blend of French and English styles. At the heart of the romantic estate, which dates back to the 14th century,…
Touraine, France
A labor of love, the château—one of the largest available in France—was created in the 19th century as the crown jewel of a baronial hunting estate that sweeps across 2,500 acres 45 minutes south of Tours. At the heart of…
Provence, France
Suffused with the exuberant spirit of Provence’s prized Luberon, the wine estate dates back to the 17th century. A property of refinement and charming authenticity, the superbly restored 10,600-square-foot villa glows with ceilings à la française, period terra-cotta floors, stone-cased…
Valbonne, France
Perching in sun-?lled gardens with painterly views across the ancient village of Valbonne minutes from Cannes, the tile-roofed villa, with its distinctive lime-green shutters, is a vision of romance. Iron gates open to reveal the pleasure world of poolside terraces…
Paris, France
Beautifully bringing to life all the romance of regal seventeenth-century France, the grand and glorious castle just to the south of Paris remains to this day an aristocratic album of treasured memories. The rare and exceptional masterpiece distinguishes itself with…
Cote d’Azur, France
Hewn of ancient stone and terra-cotta tiles, the poolside villa at Tourrettes sur Loup stands proud watch over an electrifying domain high above the fabled walled village of St. Paul de Vence, capturing a sweeping panorama over the sun-drenched countryside…
Burgundy, France
Built in 1830 as a hunting lodge, and entirely renovated in 1991 to the highest standards, the romantic château nestles in France’s legendary Burgundy. The enchanting ensemble comprises the 10,000-square-foot castle, a charming chapel, a tennis court, heated pools, fitness…
Villa Côté M Villars, Cote d’Azur, France
Established from the 16th to the 18th centuries as an oil mill–and entirely restored over the past years with refined taste–Villa Côté M Villars epitomizes the heady charm of Provence. Endowed with some 7,260 square feet, the congenial dwelling holds…
Historic Château, Near Paris, France
Beloved for centuries for the beautiful harmony of its proportions—which contributed to its distinguished classification on the French Historical Monuments List—the château is a masterpiece of design.?Amid 600 verdant acres near Paris, it radiates from a magnificent central pavilion which…
Resplendent Château, Near Paris, France
Dominating a beautiful valley about an hour to the west of Paris, the resplendent château rises amid a sweeping expanse of luxuriant lawns that are precisely punctuated magnificently by breathtaking flowering formal gardens. Beyond, the estate’s approximately 168 acres sequester…
Megève, France
From the splendorous heights of the famous ski resort of Megève, the welcoming chalet commands a sweeping, simply awe-inspiring panorama of mighty Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps. Built in purest alpine style, blending heartwarming baronial firesides, gorgeous…
La Marquise, Provence, France
Basking in the eternal sunlight of southern France, close to the famous and picturesque hillside village of Lacoste, La Marquise nestles on 24 verdant acres laden with luxuriant olive groves and fragrant fruit orchards. What excites you the most when…
Cap Martin, France
Reveling in azure views of the Mediterranean Sea from atop Roquebrune above Cap Martin at the border of Monaco, the villa was created around a watchtower. Full of French romance, the haven’s two levels and sweeping pool terrace—and especially the…