Chateaux

What to do if you find yourself marooned in Twickenham at the age of 26, in exile from the home you had inherited when you were eight, and you are the son of a king during a republican revolution? If your name is Henri d’Orléans, duc d’Aumale, you build an art collection. Between 1848 and 1870 he recruited the … Continue reading »

Besides movie stars and luxurious hotels, Cannes also has an incredible chateau fresh on the market—and it may be one of the greatest properties ever on offer in the French Riviera. The Chateau de la Croix des Gardes is perhaps most famous for acting as the backdrop of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1955 classic film To Catch … Continue reading »

When interior designer Timothy Corrigan bought Château du Grand-Lucé, an 18th century neoclassical mansion in France’s Loire Valley, for €2.2 million ($2.46 million) in 2005, “I figured I’d be there at least one weekend a month,” he said. “Last year, I was there a total of six days. This year, I haven’t been there once.” … Continue reading »

When interior designer Timothy Corrigan bought Château du Grand-Lucé, an 18th century neoclassical mansion in France’s Loire Valley, for €2.2 million ($2.46 million) in 2005, “I figured I’d be there at least one weekend a month,” he said. “Last year, I was there a total of six days. This year, I haven’t been there once.” … Continue reading »

Twelve years ago AD100 designer Timothy Corrigan purchased Château du Grand-Lucé, a 1764 neoclassical manor in the Loire Valley, and embarked on a $10 million restoration. Corrigan brought modern systems and livability to the 15-bedroom main residence while satisfying strict French preservation requirements, conserving period details and decorating the place with choice antiques, all of … Continue reading »

If you’re looking for a resort-style life without going too far from major urban centres, take a look at 24410 26 Avenue in Langley, B.C. The $5,800,000 home is about an hour and 20 minutes from Vancouver by car, or 15 minutes by helicopter — which has been a popular option for potential buyers. “Once … Continue reading »

Built by the widow of French Prime Minister Adolphe Thiers, Saint James is now an exquisite, slightly quirky oasis with just 48 rooms — 21 of which are spacious suites. The restaurant — by Michelin-starred chef Virginie Basselot — draws locals, club members (the building first opened as a private club and still has a … Continue reading »

This French chateau estate offers both entertainment possibilities and a private retreat with 11,641 square feet of living space. The four-bedroom, 10-bathroom home features a basement-level media/game room with wine cellar and gym, a living room with wet bar, a formal dining room with butler pantry along with a large gourmet kitchen for formal gatherings. … Continue reading »

The Clark Chateau is the historic home of Charles and Katherine Clark, Charles being the eldest son of Copper King W.A. Clark. Built in 1898-1899, over the years it has housed a number of other families, including most notably U.S. Senator James Murray, his wife Viola, and their children between 1928 and 1945. In addition, … Continue reading »

April 25th, 2016 It’s a historic moment for Dior as the label delves deep into their rich heritage. Photograph: Parfums Christian Dior If you watched Dior and I (if not, where have you been?) you’ll almost certainly remember the scene where Raf visits Christian Dior’s idyllic, pastel coloured childhood home in Granville, Normandy. Well, now there’s another important and … Continue reading »