Château de Garibondy

With views of the Mediterranean and Estérel mountains from its terraces, gardens and rooms, Château de Garibondy is a spectacular property on the French Riviera. Steeped in history, the chateau was a hunting lodge for the Bishops of Brignoles and later became a holiday home to the Paget family. Queen Victoria visited Cecilia Paget, her lady-in-waiting who had married Sir Alfred Paget (Lord Uxbridge, Marquis of Anglesea), second in command under Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo, and planted the magnificent pine tree in the gardens. More recently the Compte de Chambrun owned the property who had married Raine Spencer, stepmother to Princess Diana who visited with her sons during holidays to the south of France.

25 minutes from Nice Airport, 10 minutes from the private aerodrome of Cannes and the Croisette, the secluded chateau, nestled amongst its hilltop gardens, is an ideal holiday destination or respite from the Cannes festivals with 12 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, living areas and terraces, a large oval swimming pool, tennis court and a separate 3-bedroom villa available for additional accommodation.