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La Colle-sur-Loup
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15 rooms
1200 m²
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Unique experience in an outstanding castle on the French riviera!
The Château de Montfort is located in a residential area close to La Colle sur Loup and Saint-Paul de Vence. At first a feudal castle in the XIII th century, it became after a hunting lodge for René de Savoie and François 1er. Throughout the years, the castle has been preserved and extended. The famous artist Jean Cocteau has exposed his art works there and has designed the magnificent swimming pool which can be admired amongst the magnificent mature garden of roughly 1 hectare, peppered by fountains, water features and antiques. With a total living surface of 1200m², the castle offers 14 bedrooms and an authentic caravan including all the required comfort. Entirely decorated and renovated by its latest masters, this historic residence meets the challenges of modernity and comfort. Within the main residence, you will be welcomed in a reception room with sumptuous ribbed ceilings and stone floors opening onto the terrace and garden, a cosy living room with a magnificent fireplace, a dining room, small lounges not far from a pleasant kitchen with its cellar. The spiral stairway in the tower is classified historic monument and opens onto the parental aisle, leading to 2 ensuite master bedrooms with frescos testifying of François 1er presence in this place. The familial aisle displays 3 stunning ensuite bedrooms on the same level. On the ground floor, you will be welcomed in a delightful library lounge with an independent apartment. A castle fit for a king!
Ref : L1876CO