A well-earned rest, on the Ile de Ré
If you work throughout the year without watching the clock, it’s so you can spend a carefree month on the Ile de Ré. “Summertime and the livin' is easy” - ...My Mother's Castle, in the Basque country
When you were little, you would pile into the back of your parents’ grey Renault Dauphine together with your brother and sister, and off the five of you would go ...Aim for the heights, in Paris
Your art teachers never took you seriously. You’re going to show them what you’re made of. In the tradition of the Moai of Easter Island, you’ve decided to throw yourself ...A modern twist on the trapper tradition in Quebec
Midway between Montreal and Quebec, on the banks of Lake Sacacomie, this manor house is one of the most remarkable properties currently on the market in Canada. When it comes ...Master of the village in Burgundy
For you, city life is so 2019. That’s why you opted for a change of scenery. And you managed to persuade your husband to settle in the countryside. When you ...Nostalgia in Canada
When you were little, the enchanting voice of popular French singer Line Renaud would soothe you as she sang Ma Cabane au Canada, your mother’s favourite song. For as long ...A family bubble in France’s Rhône department
Admit you’re intrigued by the photos. The fourth and last ‘bubble house’ by Antti Lovag – for sale with Barnes Lyon – is a manifesto in architecture. #SoBarnes is here ...Wild grandeur in St. Barts
White walls, blue sky, turquoise waters. At first glance, you would be forgiven for thinking that the Villa Los Leones is perched on a cliff top in Santorini. But no, ...Stunning wedding anniversary gift in Bordeaux
For your paper wedding anniversary, your beloved spouse has given you this grand 19th century house. Its 4,520 sq ft of surface tells the story of your greatest years. With four years of marriage ...Tomorrow’s here already in Savoie
You’ve always been ahead of your time. At nursery school, you could already read. You sat your A-levels when you were only 14. You grew a beard before the fashion ...Family bliss in the Loire-Atlantique
It’s a tradition. In the last weekend of August, you and your loved ones get together under the thatched roofs of your house in Guérande. No-one would dream of missing ...The Cézanne landscape in Aix-en-Provence
You’ve lost count of how many times you’ve seen Montagne Sainte-Victoire in Paul Cézanne’s paintings. You can’t explain your fascination when looking at it. Does it come from the subject ...On Her Majesty’s secret service in London
It has to be said that the first image that springs to mind when you see the view and big picture windows is James Bond. Here you can easily image ...Following in the footsteps of the artists in Saint Tropez
Ever since you saw And God Created Woman at the little cinema in the Latin quarter that was showing the film during your last year of school, you have secretly ...Ô Corse, île d’amour…
…pays, où j’ai vu le jour. J’aime tes frais rivages et ton maquis sauvage”. Tino Rossi (1907-1983) Roughly translated as “Oh Corsica, the island of love, the country where I was ...The new flamenco star in Madrid...
...is you! Since you moved into this charming 1,680 sq ft two-level apartment with two bedrooms in the Palacio neighbourhood, your life has changed. From beginner’s flamenco lessons to the ...A game of Cluedo in Switzerland
Escape games and murder mysteries come easily to you. Take the game to a whole new level in this majestic property spanning over 168 acres. Unmask the killer in this 15th ...Slow life Landaise-style in Hossegor
There's no point mincing words - this 1.4-acre estate is your pride and joy. It is your everything. A world apart, frozen in time, isolated in its bubble of greenery ...A play in three acts in Lot-et-Garonne
Act I: 1246, the Count of Toulouse decides to build this property on the outskirts of Agen. He has an eye for fine things, as the result shows: 19,375 sq ft of living ...Cast off in Lyon
Freshwater sailor, shipwrecked captain or Pirate of the Caribbean, your new ship awaits in Lyon! The Saône river winds through the city at your feet. Breathe in the fresh air ...Write your own story in Trouville, in a manor once dear to Proust
Marcel Proust was so enamoured by this property that he even took on the role of real estate agent! Built in 1869 on the hilltops of Trouville, the Villa des ...A dream come true on the Dune du Pilat
Riding the waves of the Bay of Arcachon, this contemporary villa boasts panoramic dune views set against one of France’s most spectacular landscapes. The sea air here sings to a ...Walking in the Baron’s footsteps in Paris
Are you an ardent fan of Baron Haussmann’s urban renewal programme? Then this 2,002 sq ft apartment on Rue de Rivoli, the first avenue constructed by the genius that ...Blue, colour of the year in Marseille
Between the blue of the sky and the sea, who said you have to choose? The blue skyline visible as far as the eye can see over the Mediterranean ...You can be the lady of the manor in Normandy!
The incredible skill with which you run the household makes it look easy. But make no mistake, managing a 7,534 sq ft château and a 50-acre estate is no simple task. But ...
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