castle with pool for sale La Ferrière-sur-Risle, France

In the Normandy region, in the Eure department (27), in the municipality of Saint-Pierre-du-Vauvray, close to Louviers, 30 minutes from Rouen and 1 hour from Paris.Rouen Sotheby’s International Realty presents, exclusively, an iconic place in Norman history: the Château Labelle, classified ISMH in 2025, built at the beginning of the 20th century in a remarkable style inspired by the 18th century, developing 5 levels of 330 m² on the ground.This exceptional residence is the work of renowned architects Charles Duval and Emmanuel Gonse.The castle has benefited, under the impetus of its current owners, from a major renovation carried out over the last few years, conducted with deep respect for the soul of the places and for the preservation of period materials.The castle is complemented by additional buildings, 19th-century common areas (former stables) and other outbuildings (Belvedere, orangery, pavilion inspired by Moorish architecture, staff accommodations in the outbuildings, relaxation area with indoor swimming corridor, garages).The whole is set within a 3.78-hectare estate, composed of an exceptional landscaped park, adorned with majestic centenary trees and remarkable walkways: sequoias, ginkgos, purple beech, large umbrella pine, horse chestnuts, linden trees, and plane trees.The park also houses a rare boulingrin dating from the late 18th century, an old greenhouse, as well as two additional plots of 9,894 m², located on the other side of the street, ensuring the preservation of the immediate environment and broad visual perspectives.A unique place, both an exceptional private residence or for a high-end hotel project or event venue.Complete file and visits by request only.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Ref 8886. AXE PACY / LOUVIERS. VALLEY OF THE EURE. MASTER HOUSE 1900 - MAIN RESIDENCE OF 436.28m² Ground floor: Entrance Hall, LIVING ROOM of approximately 60 m² – Stone fireplace, CLOAKROOM with washbasin – Separate WC, DINING ROOM of approximately 20m² - Marble fireplace, contemporary KITCHEN of about 25 m², Back KITCHEN/OFFICE – Laundry - 1st floor: Spacious landing area serving: BEDROOM of 22 m² – Marble fireplace – With its: Full BATHROOM – WC, BEDROOM of 20 m² – Access to: DRESSING ROOM, Comfortable BATHROOM – Separate WC adjoining: - BEDROOM 15 m², BEDROOM 12 m², APARTMENT comprising: BEDROOM 20 m² and Full BATHROOM / WC – 2nd floor: Beautiful and spacious living area – Games/Television Room - approximately 50 m², BEDROOM 20 m² - Room for OFFICE use – APARTMENT divided into: HALLWAY + BEDROOM 20 m² + BATHROOM – Separate WC. - Insulated ATTIC for various storage uses – approximately 20 m² – Full BASEMENT – Divided into various ROOMS including Boiler Room – Wine cellar – OUTBUILDINGS: 1st Building at the entrance of the property used as a Canopy/Garage for Four vehicles – 2nd Building - Former Guard's House of 130.29m² – Comprising: THREE independent fully furnished APARTMENTS. On the ground floor: Two F2 with functional kitchen – On the first floor: F2 - Equipped kitchen – Adjacent: Pigsties - Closed courtyard: Former vegetable garden – LAND of approximately 10,500m² Beautiful SWIMMING POOL of 12 x 5 - All bordered by the EURE river – Very beautiful environment – Fees included of 4.06% VAT at the expense of the buyer. Price excluding fees 1,528,000 €. Energy class E, Climate class E Average estimated amount of annual energy expenses for standard use, established from energy prices in the year 2021: between €6,480.00 and €8,810.00. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: georisques.gouv.fr.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Located on the edge of Yvelines and Eure, this XVIIth century castle, registered as Historic Monument, was built on the foundations of an ancient moated manor dating from XVIth century. At the French Revolution, the castle was sold by auction as national property, and then again became again in the XIXth a private property. At the original main building facing the park were adjoined in the XVIIIth century, two pavilions extended with round towers, following the moat drawing and flanking the courtyard. These pavilions were in the nineteenth century connected to the main building by two wings incorporating the Louis XIII style of the main building. The entrance and reception hall distributes, on the one hand the vast armory and its large fireplace, on the other hand the professional kitchen and its annex rooms. Upstairs, by the main staircase, you go from one side to a beautiful reception room and two lounges, at the opposite, two large suites with fireplaces and antique woodwork. Appointed in the wings of the castle and on the upper floors to the attic, a total of thirty rooms with bathrooms, partly with a lounge. An indoor pool was implemented on the ground floor of one wing, while the pavilion extension of the south wing houses two large meeting rooms on the ground floor and upstairs. The opposite pavilion is deicated to an office space with two apartments upstairs. Near the property's main entrance, a 450m² reception hall including rooms arranged for caterers, and an annex building with the toilets of the reception hall, four staff bedrooms upstairs and a large cathedral room under construction. The 21-hectare park is mostly wooded pierced by two large lawns giving way to beautiful prospects to the west. The site is ideally located near Pacy sur Eure and close to the A13 access to Paris at 73 km. Bertrand GUENIOT +33671071839

Ref 8886. AXE PACY / LOUVIERS. VALLEY OF THE EURE. MAIN RESIDENCE OF 436.28m² Ground floor: Entrance hall, approx. 60 m² LIVING ROOM – Stone fireplace, CLOAKROOM with washbasin – Separate WC, approx. 20m² DINING ROOM - Marble fireplace, contemporary KITCHEN of around 25 m², Back KITCHEN/OFFICE – Laundry room - 1st floor: Spacious landing ROOM serving: 22 m² BEDROOM – Marble fireplace – With its: Complete BATHROOM – WC., 20 m² BEDROOM – Access to: DRESSING ROOM, Comfortable Bathroom – Separate WC adjoining: - 15 m² BEDROOM, 12 m² BEDROOM, APARTMENT including: 20 m² BEDROOM and complete BATHROOM/WC – 2nd floor: Beautiful and spacious LIVING ROOM – Games/Television Room - approx. 50 m², 20 m² BEDROOM - OFFICE SPACE – APARTMENT divided into: HALLWAY + 20 m² BEDROOM + BATHROOM – Separate WC. - Insulated ATTIC for various storage – approx. 20 m² – Complete BASEMENT – Divided into various ROOMS including Boiler room – Wine cellar – DEPENDENCIES 1st Building at the entrance of the property used as a Canopy/Garage for Four vehicles – 2nd Building - Former Caretaker's house of 130.29m² – Comprising: THREE independent fully furnished APARTMENTS On the ground floor: Two F 2 with functional kitchen – Upstairs: F 2 - Equipped kitchen – Adjoining: Pigsties - Closed courtyard: Former vegetable garden – 3rd Building of 152.96m² – Comprising: BARN housing 3 Boxes - APARTMENT consisting of LIVING ROOM with kitchen space – BEDROOM + Shower room/WC. Adjoining: From the outside: 2 Boxes – ABOVE: Comfortable APARTMENT – Comprising: Entrance – Separate WC - approx. 30 m² LIVING ROOM - Fitted and equipped KITCHEN – ABOVE In the attic: Spacious BEDROOM 28 m² – & BEDROOM 11 m², Bathroom - WC – These two housing sets being located between the main residence and the stud farm: This may allow them to be rented without disturbing the tranquility of the owners - Adjoining the property: An equestrian complex worthy of a professional composed of: A BUILDING - Housing: 17 Boxes + tack room + 2 grooming rooms - Office – WC - - Beautiful ARENA from Toubin - A recent COVERED RIDING ARENA – With a grandstand area - Note: Excellently designed glulam frame. A second BUILDING comprising fourteen boxes This complex has an independent exit onto an adjacent street, making it independent of the residential house. LAND of approx. 5 ha 27 ca including a PARK of about 9000 m² between the buildings - Beautiful filtered and heated pool of 12 x 5 by heat pump – The rest on the side is pasture and paddock – All bordered by the EURE river for about 250 m - Very nice environment - COMPLETE DOSSIER PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST: [email protected] VIRTUAL TOUR ALSO AVAILABLE Fees included at 3.75% inclusive of tax payable by the purchaser. Price excluding fees 2,400,000 €. Energy class E, Climate class E Average estimated annual energy expenses for standard use, based on energy prices from 2021: between €6480.00 and €8810.00. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website: georisques.gouv.fr.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Located just 70 km from Paris via the A13 motorway, this listed 17th and 18th century château (ISMH) stands proudly in the heart of Normandy. Framed by dry moats and two return wings enclosing the honour courtyard, the property boasts magnificent reception rooms, including an exceptional hall of approximately 450 sqm. The upper floors offer around 30 bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom, providing remarkable potential for a private residence, hospitality project or prestigious events venue. The estate also features a professional kitchen, an indoor swimming pool, a tennis court and a beautifully landscaped 20-hectare park. An authentic and timeless property, combining historic grandeur with close proximity to Paris.

At the heart of an exceptional landscaped park, this magnificent château harmoniously combines the timeless charm of period architecture with the modern comfort of the finest contemporary residences. Beyond its majestic wrought-iron gate, an elegant driveway lined with century-old cypress trees leads to the property. It opens onto a beautifully maintained French formal garden, enhanced by a refined rose garden, an ornamental fountain, and expansive wooded areas inviting peaceful walks and quiet contemplation. The château stands out for its sumptuous reception rooms, featuring herringbone parquet flooring, delicate period moldings, and superb antique fireplaces. A warm and light-filled library completes these reception areas, offering an ideal setting for relaxation or work. With its seven spacious bedrooms, the residence provides a perfect balance of privacy and comfort, whether as a family home or for hosting distinguished guests. A wellness area with a sauna adds an extra touch of relaxation and refinement. The outbuildings include an independent guest house as well as a caretaker’s house, allowing family, guests, or staff to be accommodated with complete autonomy. Outside, a perfectly positioned swimming pool, a romantic pond adorned with water lilies, and a fruit garden complete this enchanting setting. This rare estate embodies history, elegance, and the art of living, in a peaceful, preserved environment with complete privacy. A truly exceptional property, where the prestige of the past meets the comfort and refinement of today. Asking price: €3,490,000 (Fees payable by the seller) Energy rating: F Estimated annual energy costs: between €7,260 and €9,830 Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr https://sites.google.com/a/coldwellbanker.fr/honoraires-coldwellbanker-demeure-prestige/

Located on the edge of Yvelines and Eure, this XVIIth century castle, registered as Historic Monument, was built on the foundations of an ancient moated manor dating from XVIth century. At the French Revolution, the castle was sold by auction as national property, and then again became again in the XIXth a private property. At the original main building facing the park were adjoined in the XVIIIth century, two pavilions extended with round towers, following the moat drawing and flanking the courtyard. These pavilions were in the nineteenth century connected to the main building by two wings incorporating the Louis XIII style of the main building. The entrance and reception hall distributes, on the one hand the vast armory and its large fireplace, on the other hand the professional kitchen and its annex rooms. Upstairs, by the main staircase, you go from one side to a beautiful reception room and two lounges, at the opposite, two large suites with fireplaces and antique woodwork. Appointed in the wings of the castle and on the upper floors to the attic, a total of thirty rooms with bathrooms, partly with a lounge. An indoor pool was implemented on the ground floor of one wing, while the pavilion extension of the south wing houses two large meeting rooms on the ground floor and upstairs. The opposite pavilion is deicated to an office space with two apartments upstairs. Near the property's main entrance, a 450m² reception hall including rooms arranged for caterers, and an annex building with the toilets of the reception hall, four staff bedrooms upstairs and a large cathedral room under construction. The 21-hectare park is mostly wooded pierced by two large lawns giving way to beautiful prospects to the west. The site is ideally located near Pacy sur Eure and close to the A13 access to Paris at 73 km. Bertrand GUENIOT +33671071839

70 km west of Paris - Early 17th-century Louis XIII chateau - Former 32-bedroom hotel - 1 hour from Paris - Normandy - Giverny - Vernon. In a 21-hectare park 70 km from Paris, this proud early 17th-century chateau with brick-and-stone architecture surrounded by beautiful dry moats features high-quality interior decoration preserving its original elements and the memory of the American diplomat who lived there with the Russian princess he had rescued from Russia during the 1917 Revolution. The chateau stands facing a wrought-iron gate, surrounded by dry moats crossed to enter the large U-shaped honor courtyard. The chateau consists of a large central residence flanked by two pavilions with hipped roofs and two arcaded outbuilding wings, all punctuated with square turrets. The general U-shaped layout, the brick-and-stone architecture, and the state reception rooms on the first floor are contemporary with the first Palace of Versailles built for Louis XIII around 1624. On the park side, the façade features the large central residence between two corner pavilions and two corbelled watchtowers, with beautiful moats extending along the entire façade of the building. Two pepper-pot towers border the entrance to the honor courtyard. The ground floor features a through entrance hall with cabochon flooring opening onto the park at the rear. A vast staircase hall in typical Louis XIII style with straight flights and wooden balustrades. A large and beautiful medieval funerary slab and a commemorative stele decorate the hall. A vast room with exposed beams and joists decorated with a large fireplace. In the returning wings: professional kitchens, technical rooms, and an indoor swimming pool. On the first floor are the very bright and through state reception rooms, typical of the 17th century, with French-style beamed ceilings, terracotta tile floors, 18th-century wood paneling, a large salon decorated with wood paneling and a beautiful Louis XIV stone fireplace. A salon decorated with 18th-century woodwork, a Louis XVI overmantel mirror, and paneled cupboards. A very beautiful alcove bedroom decorated with wood paneling and a Louis XV marble fireplace. A bedroom decorated with wood paneling, a Louis XV fireplace and overmantel mirror. Several additional bedrooms decorated with 18th-century wood paneling, fireplaces, and overmantels. Bedrooms beneath exposed oak roof frameworks. 32 bedrooms with bathrooms in total. Three staircases for circulation. A reception hall of approximately 450 m² created in an adjoining barn in 2005. Two conference rooms of approximately 120 m² each. Gas-fired central heating. 21 hectares free of lease, including parkland and woodland. Independent house within the park. One outbuilding wing on the street side. Two entrances. 19th-century neo-Gothic chapel façade. Location: -2 km from the A13 motorway interchange. -77 km, 1 hour from Paris Porte de Saint-Cloud. -8 km from Vernon, 15 km from Giverny. -1h15 from Deauville. Price: 1,900,000 Euros agency fees included (including 6.7% agency fees payable by the buyer). Including fees of 7.2% TTC to be paid by of the purchaser. Price excluding fees 1 772 388 €. Not subject to DPE. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: georisques.gouv.fr.

Winstone & Associés offers for sale an exceptional property: the Château de Rabut. Overlooking the Touques valley, it is located between the wooded hills of Saint-Julien and Manneville.This estate includes a main house, a former water tower converted into a guest house, stables converted into offices, as well as several outbuildings: garages, an indoor pool with a pool house, an agricultural shed, a greenhouse, and a caretaker's house with independent access.The castle consists of a central brick building with one floor, topped with a slate roof punctuated by two dormer windows. It is flanked by two timber-framed pavilions with tiled roofs and dormers.The entire property is nestled in the heart of a walled and landscaped park with a water feature. Two secure entrances with wrought iron gates provide access, while a third entrance is dedicated to the caretaker’s house. The garden, designed in a classic style inspired by the Louis XIV era, showcases the building and its natural surroundings.Dossier available upon request!This description has been automatically translated from French.

Between Rouen and Deauville, this magnificent 15th-century château will captivate you with its charm, peaceful setting, quick access to the A13 motorway, and just 30 minutes from Deauville. The property includes two gatehouses and a hunting lodge. The buildings together offer two beautiful reception rooms, a billiard room, a dining room, a kitchen, 20 bedrooms, four bathrooms, seven shower rooms, a dressing room, a 15th-century chapel, an 18th-century stable, a vaulted cellar, an indoor swimming pool with a pool house, and a garage. All this is set within approximately 39 hectares of grounds, including 30 hectares of woodland. Agency fees are payable by the seller. COMPTOIR IMMOBILIER DE NORMANDI - Gilbert GENESTE - +33 6 61 19 05 67 - Sole Proprietorship - Commercial Agent RSAC No. 380 973 909 - Registry: EVREUX - More information at www.cin.immo.com (ref. 16203) - Marie NGUYEN - +33 7 77 96 31 87 COMPTOIR IMMOBILIER DE FRANCE - Plus d'informations sur cif-immo.com - « Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www.georisques.gouv.fr »

EXCLUSIVE. Just 45 minutes from Paris, in the Vexin Regional Natural Park, on the border between the Val d'Oise and Yvelines departments, this 17th-century château sits on a preserved estate of over 23 hectares and includes numerous outbuildings, offering an exceptional opportunity for buyers seeking authenticity. The property is cohesive and adaptable, particularly well-suited to heritage, residential, tourism, or business projects. The château, spanning approximately 800 square meters, is spread over three levels, each boasting impressive ceiling heights of nearly 4 meters and numerous windows that provide exceptional natural light, rarely seen in buildings of this size. The ashlar façade combined with brickwork and the Mansard roof are characteristic of the 17th and 18th centuries. Bathed in light thanks to its four-way orientation (primarily northwest and southeast), the château offers idyllic views of the estate's park, its beautiful working fountain, the pond, the swimming pool, and, in the distance, the bridle paths. The Seraincourt estate belonged to Jean de Valliquerville, and the château hosted Ninon de Lenclos, a writer and celebrated courtesan at the court of Louis XIV, as well as gatherings of numerous writers and intellectuals of the 17th and 18th centuries. At the end of the 17th century, it was sold and remodeled for the Choppin family, lords of Seraincourt. It remained in the family for over 200 years before becoming the former home of Pola Negri, a silent film actress of the early 20th century and a friend of Charlie Chaplin. Lightning struck the château in 2012, causing a fire and significant damage. Under the supervision of an architect from the French National Heritage Service, the roof, framework, ceilings, and windows and frames of the second floor were restored, and the château was made watertight. Today, it awaits renovation and interior design according to the intended use of its future owner. Many exceptional features from different periods remain: parquet floors (Versailles and herringbone), Burgundy stone, marble, terracotta tiles, moldings, woodwork, fireplaces, and more. While maintaining a human scale, like a beautiful, light-filled bourgeois residence, the château offers very spacious rooms. On the ground floor, there is a large entrance hall, a double living room, a library, two dining rooms, a kitchen, a serving hatch, and a separate toilet. On the first floor, a beautiful wooden staircase leads to five or six bedrooms, a dressing room, two bathrooms, and a separate toilet. The second floor opens onto a large room that can accommodate up to five bedrooms, and two more are located in the top-floor tower. In the basement, two large cellars are accessible via the service staircase, which also serves the upper floors. The castle is accompanied by a set of outbuildings in very good condition and with various well-utilized activities: The former barn houses a 200m2 reception room (with a catering kitchen and a sanitary block with 3 toilets) extended by a 100m2 courtyard and a 100m2 covered area, allowing the organization of unique events. The former hunting lodge of over 300m2, now a fully renovated and decorated gîte, can accommodate 24 people (8 bedrooms and one family room, each with its own shower room and WC) with a living/dining room and a kitchen area on the ground floor allowing for the service of breakfasts and the table d'hôtes. The owner's stable, spanning over 350m2, houses an animal shelter which manages the stable's upkeep. It comprises 24 stalls, including 6 outdoor stalls, a lunge ring, a competition arena with a perfectly level and draining surface, and staff accommodation. Finally, the current owner resides in a beautiful farmhouse (310m2 of living space and over 500m2 of total floor area) comprising, on the ground floor, former stables housing various garages and storage areas. An external stone staircase leads to the first floor, which includes a large kitchen/dining room, a liv

Built in the 18th century and embellished with a tower in the 19th century, the Château and its charming park of 2.3 hectares enclosed by walls are today located at the border between the plain and the residential area that has become this former hamlet of Pontchartrain. Its bright, through lounges offer a succession of generous spaces including a suite with en-suite bathroom, while the floor hosts 4 large bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The entresol offers real living spaces: vast through dining kitchen with exposed beams and stove in the fireplace, back kitchen for domestic equipment and the water point, locker room and amenities, through study with separate entrance, laundry room and storeroom. The park is populated with remarkable trees, adorned with a pond and a gap of lawns inviting to escape. The vegetable garden and the orchard accessible by charming small bridges give the estate its character and the imprint of the rural lifestyle that prevailed at the time of its construction. A modern and heated swimming pool as well as an old tennis court testify to the art of living and the exclusivity of the spirit of the place.

A carriage ride from Paris, the Château de la Fontaine, an eternal fable. Just 35 kilometers from Paris, where the capital gradually yields to foliage and silence, the Château de la Fontaine in Auffargis emerges as a timeless interlude. Built for himself by the Parisian architect Jean-François Yvert between 1871 and 1875, the estate spans just over 1050 square meters. It stands at the heart of the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse Regional Natural Park, embraced by the Rambouillet Forest, and overlooks the Abbey of Vaux-de-Cernay, a Cistercian jewel nestled in the valley. Architecturally, it echoes the Louis XIII style and the traditional brick and stone châteaux of the Île-de-France. Here, the stone does more than recount history; it whispers it, like the wind stirring through the asphodel leaves. This château is poetry, and more than that, a fable worthy of La Fontaine, where every façade and every perspective invites contemplation and reverie. Its theatrical elegance, expressed through carved woodwork, intimate proportions, and a meticulous attention to detail characteristic of the grand residences of its century, makes this jewel a true family home. A caretakers house and an outbuilding complete the ensemble. Surrounding it are 30 hectares of landscaped gardens and preserved nature, a verdant setting where the seasons unfold like a ballerina crossing the stage in an ethereal movement. Pathways trace meditative walks, clearings create moments of openness, and the entire estate seems suspended between dream and reality. An exceptional renovation, carried out with uncompromising standards, has reinterpreted the château for contemporary living without ever altering its soul. Modern comfort blends in discreetly: a wine cellar, spacious garage, heated indoor swimming pool, gym, billiard room with English bar, orangery, elevator Each a contemporary note inscribed within a perfectly orchestrated heritage composition. Five bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms are currently fitted, with the possibility of creating four additional bedrooms in the outbuilding. This property is an emotion, a rare address where the art of living converses with history, and where luxury expresses itself through grandeur in simplicity. Modest in scale yet radiant in spirit, this château carries within it the nobility of great houses. It invites its future custodian to continue an ancient legend patiently etched in stone, and to engrave their own, framed by the enduring word : family.

A rare coastal estate, ideal as a primary or secondary residence, combining architectural prestige, generous volumes and exceptional quality of life on the Normandy coast. Elegant 19th-Century Manor Near the Sea – Langrune-sur-Mer Just 400 metres from the beach, this fully renovated late 19th-century manor offers approx. 400 sqm of refined living space, set within a walled, landscaped park of nearly 8,000 sqm with heated swimming pool. Built in brick and stone in a Neo Louis XIII style, the property features remarkable architecture including a square tower, balcony, stone dormer windows and slate roof. Period details have been carefully restored: mouldings, parquet floors, marble fireplaces and high ceilings. The manor comprises spacious reception rooms, 5 bedrooms including a master suite, library, games room and extensive basement with wine cellar. Modern comfort includes double glazing, electric wrought-iron gates and two recent heat pumps. A rare and private coastal property, combining historic charm and modern amenities, in the heart of the village yet perfectly secluded.

Just 20 minutes from Paris, nestled within the prestigious Parc des Ibis, this extraordinary palace captures the timeless elegance of the Grand Trianon. Listed as a Historic Monument, it offers nearly 2,000 sqm of exquisitely curated living space, where grandeur, refinement and comfort come together in perfect harmony. The main residence features magnificent reception rooms, four luxurious suites, a private cinema, a games room, a 16-metre indoor swimming pool, a squash court and a spacious fitness area. A caretaker’s house, staff accommodation and a separate 500 sqm guest residence with four additional suites and multiple garages complete this exceptional estate. Set within 7,000 sqm of beautifully landscaped grounds, the property provides a private oasis of tranquillity and elegance. Over the course of six years, its owner oversaw an extraordinary restoration, entrusting master gilders, sculptors, cabinetmakers, marble craftsmen and stonemasons to showcase the very finest of French craftsmanship. Every detail reflects an uncompromising pursuit of excellence. Rare, discreet and truly one of a kind, this remarkable estate is far more than a residence. It is a place where cherished family memories are created and where unforgettable celebrations unfold in a setting of unrivalled prestige. A timeless expression of heritage, exceptional artistry and the French art of living.