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In Biarritz, designer Camille Lavigne has reimagined a 19th-century apartment with sweeping views over the ocean and casino as a refined yet timeless retreat. Light moves effortlessly through spaces that reflect the rhythm of the sea and surrounding rocks without falling into coastal clichés. Soft natural tones, organic textures, and fluid lines shape the atmosphere. With artisans’ craftsmanship, Lavigne introduced thoughtful details and elegant finishes, giving the apartment both sophistication and enduring character.

Photography by Alice Mesguich.

In the heart of the golden triangle of the Luberon, this property is located in a wooded environment of just over one hectare, with a beautiful unobstructed view of the village of Ménerbes. Away from any nuisance, this seventeenth-century farmhouse of about 170 m² has been carefully restored, respecting its original architecture. The ground floor is structured around a bright living room, a dining room with a fireplace, and a spacious kitchen with terracotta floor, open to the living rooms. A bedroom with shower room, with direct access to the outdoors and the swimming pool, completes this level. Upstairs, the master bedroom en suite is accompanied by a second bedroom, also with its own shower room. An independent office, accessed by a stone staircase, could become a fourth bedroom for guests. The landscaped garden, planted with rose bushes and Mediterranean species, is organized around several terraces conducive to relaxation throughout the day. The swimming pool (10 × 4 m), perfectly integrated into its environment, and the dry stone bories are naturally in line with the spirit of the place.
I had to lead with the exterior photos of this home because I am utterly smitten with the landscaping of this property. All the beautiful hardscaping and spaces created are magical. The interior is fantastic too but there unfortunately aren’t many photos. What a gem! For sale for €1,498,000 via Daniel Féau.

Steps from the Palais Royal, the Fontaine Molière apartment by Studio Ebur unfolds in a graceful U-shaped plan where rooms slip easily one into the next. The grandeur of the 17th and 18th centuries lingers in lofty ceilings and tall windows, enriched by Versailles parquet and Burgundy stone. Revived beams, intricate woodwork and a spirited play of marbles and natural materials infuse the interiors with warmth, elegance and a distinctly Parisian timelessness.

Photography by Matteo Verzini.

Wiltshire Farmhouse by Blank Slate Studio showcases the sensitive modernization of a traditional stone farmhouse in the English countryside. Bari Jerauld and team have preserved the original structure while introducing new oak beams, open joists and character-grade oak floors in soft shale tones. Checkerboard limestone tiles and cobbled utility spaces enhance the rustic charm, while rich marble bathrooms add elegance. With symmetry, balance and layered textures, the farmhouse embodies timeless design and understated warmth.

Photography by Ursula Armstrong.

It’s like I say week in week out. If you have to darg yourself into work on a weekend it helps if it’s somewhere stylish. Saint Cloche Atelier, a gallery in Sydney’s Paddington by Sarah Johnson.

Photography by Michael Wee.