A neoclassical pleasure pavilion designed by Claude-Nicolas Ledoux has reportedly sold just west of Paris after years on the market. Built in 1771 for Madame du Barry, the last official mistress of Louis XV, the Pavillon de Musique du Barry remains one of the most architecturally significant heritage estates to trade hands in recent years.

Just 12 miles from Paris, beyond the gilded gates of Versailles, the Château de la Bretèche has re-entered the public market for the first time in nearly 80 years.

An exceptional example of early 18th-century French classicism, this estate carries the architectural ambition of the period that produced it. Its history spans the speculative boom of 1720 and the enduring Revolutionary-era anecdote that links it, however loosely, to Marie Antoinette.

The new head designer Matthieu Blazy’s Spring 2026 debut at the Grand Palais looked to the stars while redefining the universe of Chanel — and we’re reminded that the roots of French luxury run deep, like in the flower fields that have long supplied Chanel’s iconic perfumes near this former perfumer’s estate in Grasse, now on the market.

Set above the Somme River near Abbeville (1h40 from Paris), this 18th-century pink-brick residence is positioned atop a series of terraces with century-old greenhouses—each nearly 100 metres (328 feet) long—among the largest in private ownership in France.

Recently, LVMH’s Bernard Arnault—the world’s second-richest person—acquired the nearby Hôtel Cap Estel in Èze through his family holding company for approximately €200 million, signalling renewed attention on this discreet stretch of the Riviera coastline.

A historic Provençal manor has been quietly transformed near the Rhône—think soaring volumes, original stone, two pools, and over 11,000 ft² of space in a riverside village 30 minutes from Avignon.

Once a countryside escape for a university dean during the Enlightenment, this classical mansion now hides in plain sight in Montpellier’s historic center — a thriving university city near the Mediterranean in the South of France.

Just minutes from the heart of Aix-en-Provence, this grand bastide offers timeless charm and a coveted South of France lifestyle.

Currently a respected gîte and event venue, the estate could just as easily become a private retreat—for those ready to trade city noise for birdsong and Premier Cru.