CHATEAU DES ARTS

Located on the edge of the Calanques National Park, on the eastern outskirts of Marseille and just 25 minutes by car from Cassis, the Château enchants with its romantic setting and its green expanse of more than 5 hectares of grounds with a view of the surrounding hills.

An introduction that sets the tone. It is indeed taken with admiration that access to the property is made through two successive majestic gates. Then crisscrossing a driveway of a hundred metres, gradually plunging its onlookers into an intimate and abundant nature, that "the Great Lady" presents herself.

One discovers a large elegant and bewitching building, part chateau, part fairy tale residence. Previously the building of an influential Provençal family who made a fortune in trade, it was acquired in the 15th century to establish a hunting lodge.

It will be from the 19th century, following a transformation, that it will receive its corner turret. Today, the property has retained its aristocratic features and is made up of surrounding woods, a formal French garden and a vast, immaculately maintained  lawn, where the infinity pool and its pool house area meet, ideal for relaxing days and nights or organizing receptions.

Once inside, the rooms shine with their grandeur and architecture. What's more, contrasted with a neo-modern style of furniture and works from the post-graffiti movement of the 70s and 80s, the effect, although surprising, is spectacular. Spread over 1,000 m² in total, the ground floor is divided into four living rooms in a row, a gargantuan kitchen equipped with a central Molteni piano and an ensuite double bedroom.

Upstairs are seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms, all benefiting from being generously sized.

In the basement there is a real wine cellar with a fine assortment of local wines and a garage that can accommodate several cars. The Château des Arts is resolutely rooted in contemporary and post-graffiti art by positioning itself as the standard bearer of talented artists. Thus, through his interest and his commitment, the current owner wishes to establish, in part of the estate, an artists' residence as well as a studio to make creativity flourish there.