Boat International US Edition — February 2018

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VOYAGE

FEBRUARY 2018

his property is more akin to a

piece of art than a residence,”

says Angie Delattre, of

Michaël Zingraf Real Estate

• and she really isn’t exaggerating.
  Comprising 26 curved terracotta pods,
  Palais Bulles (Bubble Palace) was built
  between 1975 and 1989 by Hungarian
  architect Antti Lovag. He considered the
  straight line to be “an aggression against
  nature” and designed the residence to
  reflect humanity’s history of cave dwelling.
  In 1992, fashion designer Pierre Cardin
  became the second owner of the estate,
  which is located on a rocky cliff in
  Théoule-sur-Mer. Since then, the
  eccentric property has been the setting for
  numerous Cannes Film Festival
  parties and fashion shoots and
  was the location for Dior’s
  2016 cruise collection show.
  But Palais Bulles has
  more to offer than just
  celebrity credentials. It
  boasts a panoramic lounge
  with porthole windows.
  The 10 en suite bedrooms,
  decorated by contemporary
  artists, are free of any

right angles; they even have circular beds.

The cascading grounds are equally

spectacular. Spanning more than two

acres, the gardens are scattered with

ponds and palm trees and contain an

amphitheater that seats 500.

“The property overlooks the sea and the

Lerins Islands – amazing sea views which

invite residents to relax into a dream

world,” adds Delattre. “Located incredibly

close to the harbors of La Napoule, La

Rague or La Figueirette, it is perfect for

someone who enjoys yachting.”

Palais Bulles is for sale via Michaël Zingraf Real

Estate, an affiliate of Christie’s International

Real Estate, christiesrealestate.com

...and three swimming pools and an amphitheater

that seats 500.Sophia Wilsondiscovers one of the

Côte d’Azur’s most elaborate properties for sale

Villawithaview

THE

LOWDOWN

• Palais Bulles is
  less than 5nm from
  Cannes Old Port,
  the place for yacht
  parties during the
  Cannes Film Festival.


• In summer, watch
  competitors attempt
  to knock each other
  off colorfully painted
  boats in the Théoule-
  sur-Merjousting
  competitions.


• A 10 minute tender
  blast from Bubble
  Palace isÎle St
  Honorat, with its
  working Cistercian
  monastery. Visit al
  fresco restaurantLa
  Tonnelleand try the
  basil and green bean
  Like the best yachts,Palais Bulles blends stuffed octopus.
  indoor and outdoor living

Architect

Antti Lovag

disliked

straight lines,

so even the

furniture

is rounded

“T

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