Nestled in the heart of a hilltop village in the Haut Var, this magnificent French chateau dates back to the 17th century and was once the summer resort of a noble Provençal family.

Located in the countryside of Provence and in walking distance to the quaint village of Peymeinade, Le Castelet is one of the oldest properties in the area, the stone house dates back to the 13th century, with parts of the foundation from Roman times.

Formerly used as a workshop in the high fashion industry, the Italian villa has been completely renovated to the highest standards and is set within a 7.41 acre private park in the commune of Gattatico, located between the cities of Parma and Reggio Emilia.

Considered a gem of the Champagne-Ardennes region, this Renaissance castle was once described by Victor Hugo as “a delightful pandemonium of turrets, weathervanes, gables, dormers and chimneys”.

The 3-bedroom apartment is located in the miniature coastal town of Beaulieu-sur-Mer, nestled between Villefranche-sur-Mer and Èze, just 20 minutes from the Principality of Monaco.

The historic property has hosted JFK, Winston Churchill, and even Einstein, although El Fureidis is perhaps most known for being featured as Tony Montana’s home in the film, Scarface.

Reimagined by the Counts of Foz in the 19th century, Quinta do Marquês is surrounded by formal gardens and is set in an elevated position offering lovely views across its 145 acre estate.

This 19th century villa, set near the village of Moltrasio offers luxurious amenities and direct access to the world’s most glamourous lake with a private dock and boathouse.

“It’s the kind of place that you enjoy and use every inch of,” states the seller. “Although this penthouse has all the luxuries that you would expect of a premium apartment offering, we have been careful to ensure it feels like a home in the sky.”

Run as a 4-star boutique hotel since the late 1930s, the riverside chateau makes quite the first impression with its Renaissance-style facade and grand positioning.