Parisian Pad
We’ve said it before, we’ll say it again. Hotels are horrible. Yes, yes, in a pinch the Four Seasons will do. But the most savvy frequent travelers know that if possible it is best to own a home in each likely destination. If your travels frequently take you to France, here is just the place for you.
Showcase Chateau - Forbes.comIt was built for the Count of Aufflay, visited by Thomas Jefferson and considered for purchase by Michael Jackson.
And if Château Villette seems familiar, that’s probably because you’ve seen it before.
The 17th-century residence played a role in the film version of Dan Brown’s best selling novel, The Da Vinci Code, as the home of English historian Sir Leigh Teabing . The estate has appeared in other feature films, including Le Libertin and Le Conte de Monte Cristo, as well as numerous commercial, print and television shoots.
The property, which is currently on the market for $29.5 million (including furnishings), has also become a fashionable venue for weddings, seminars and other such occasions. Much of that popularity can be attributed to the Chateau’s beauty, serenity and location. Indeed, the château is situated in the small village of Villette, near the Parisian suburb of Versailles, best known as home to Louis XIV’s palace, the grandest château in Europe.