Awaken the diva in you, in Paris
Like Coco Chanel, you’re from a provincial town and could never have imagined your life would turn out like this. But here you are, you’ve carved out a successful career ...Own a piece of the legend, in Haute-Savoie
Just like those vintage advertising posters, this 2,690 sq ft chalet is the incarnation of winter sports of days gone by. Incidentally, it was one of the first to be built after ...Another way of life, in the Cher
Your Parisian friends have only vaguely heard of Bourges. They rolled their eyes and had to look on a map when you said you were moving there. But soon they’ll ...Helios, Amun-Re, Inti & Co. in Nice
Become a sun worshipper at this 6,996 sq ft townhouse with almost half an acre of gardens and a south-facing terrace. Built in pure Nice Belle Epoque style, it certainly holds an ...All hail Saint-Tropez!
Does Saint-Tropez really need any introduction? Actually, it does, for its legend began long before the days of Brigitte Bardot (and because Barnes has some truly exceptional properties available to ...Get your offspring on their feet in Bordeaux
Your darling daughter, the apple of your eye, has decided to take up her first job almost 500 miles away. In Bordeaux! So you’ve decided to set her up in her ...Say I do in Ouistreham
You’re planning your wedding and juggling the search for your new love nest simultaneously. But because you’re a resourceful woman, why not kill two birds with one stone? Why not ...A change of menu on the Ile de Ré
You’ve owned a restaurant in Lyon for 20 years. And you’ve served pig in all its forms... sausages, cold cuts, pâté... It’s time for a change. So you’re heading to the ...Entice your children in Greece
Since they flew the nest, it has been a struggle to get your three children together for holidays. But you’ve found the ultimate weapon. On the fabulous island of Lefkada, ...In search of the Corsican immortelle
This eco-responsible villa for rent in Cala Rossa has all of that je-ne-sais-quoi that makes exceptional properties. We would be more than happy to lay down our hat here, as ...Lie shamelessly in Thailand
When asked what made you fall for this 9,063 sq ft villa in Koh Samui, you generally reply: “why the view, of course”. Sometimes you mention the home cinema or gentlemen's club-style ...Prove the saying wrong in Spain
All your life, both private and professional, you’ve been told “some things are not black and white”. Well actually, they are! To hell with tepid grey... Let your true self ...Remixing Beaudelaire in Brittany
Free man, you will always cherish the sea! It is your best escape from the city that place oh so gritty: 1,500 sq ft of wind and fresh air. Not far off ...Hotfoot it off to St. Barts
Luxury for you is first of all thumbing your nose at stereotypes, because it has never been your goal to move heaven and earth to achieve the same as others. ...Smouldering in the Rhone
Is it the period materials that blend so perfectly with the contemporary features that give this 3,014 sq ft house such charm? Or the light that streams in through each of the ...A change of perspective, in the Var
You don't mind admitting it, you have a thing for symmetry. There’s just something about the harmony that appeals to you. So it’s no surprise that this 3,014 sq ft house made ...In Rudolph Valentino’s lair in Beverly Hills
Rudolph Valentino was the first superstar in the history of cinema, in the 20s. SoBARNES takes you behind the scenes of the house he fitted out in his image on ...Keen as mustard in Burgundy
Who hasn't dreamed of living in a castle? You certainly have! It’s something you often picture... But a real one. With a moat and drawbridge. The whole package. If you’re ...A cabin deep in the woods, in Cap-Ferret
Your husband is a huge fan of camping and the great outdoors, but you’re not that keen on nature. It’s not that it’s not love, just from afar (when it ...Vanves, here you come
Leave Paris? Yes. You have to. But you can't go too far. You have friends, family... And work, of course. Above all, you dream of no longer having someone walking ...Big Apple pie in New York
Having made up your mind to live your own American Dream, you’ve decided to export your baking talents to the land of the burger! You’re tired of the Old Continent ...Somewhere beyond the sea, in Italy
And not just any sea, the legendary Adriatic! This 5,382 sq ft house in Trieste boasts its own private beach. Now there’s a touch of luxury you can get on board with. ...A setting worthy of Proust, in Le Marais
This extraordinary family house up for rent in Le Marais area is probably unique in Paris. SoBARNES gives you a sneak peek, with just a hint of nostalgia. PARIS – ...Blue as can be, in Lisbon
This 1,356 sq ft apartment under the eaves truly offers the city at its feet. With the river and the bridge in the distance. And blue skies all around thanks to the ...The English countryside in Belgium
Your husband knows you’re a great admirer of Jane Austen. But you live in Belgium. That’s just how it is. For you, he’s found a way to bring the English ...
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