Garden of Eden in Saint-Paul-de-Vence

A park of 6.6 acres facing the Mediterranean, timeless architecture in which Nature seems to have reclaimed her rights, a total lack of barriers between indoor and outdoor areas… Without doubt one of the most original properties in this famous hill-top village.

Only 15 minutes from the main towns in the Alpes-Maritimes, Nice, Antibes and Cannes, this property makes it hard to distinguish between its innate qualities, the bounty of nature, and the work contributed by man. Natural greenery covers the roof of this house designed in the 1970’s by a visionary architect in a village where the “Provençal villa” then reigned supreme. Vast picture windows open out to a garden brimming with luxuriant vegetation, sculpted to magnify the breathtaking view of the lush valley and the coast offering its blue horizon. Minerals admirably set off the natural features. As illustrated by the pond with its koi carps, a mirror-style pool, walls of exposed stone, sturdy rocks and the jacuzzi area, whose design recalls the “bories” of Provence. An achievement more like an artwork to be admired, the property offers living space of 650 m2 a short distance from the centre of the village associated with so many artists, and not far from the equally famous Maeght Foundation. Rather like the neighbouring museum space, the living area of 200 m2 is a real ode to modern art. With its play on perspectives, it accommodates both a comfortable lounge, a kitchen crowned by a skylight and a beautiful transparent wine cellar. Rarely has a property shown such respect for nature while truly enhancing its beauty.