A 17th-Century Provençal Wine Kingdom Where Time Flows Like Gold
Vidauban, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Price
$17,612,393
Property Type
castle
City
Vidauban
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Overview
Amidst the emerald embrace of Provence, where the air hums with the scent of wild lavender and the earth whispers secrets of sun-ripened grapes, stands a domain of unparalleled grace—a 17th-century *maison de maître* crowned by 55 hectares of rolling vineyards, where history and terroir entwine like ancient vines. This is not merely an estate; it is a living legacy, a place where the golden light of the Côte d’Azur spills across stone façades and the rhythm of the seasons dictates the art of winemaking.
The manor, a masterpiece of Provençal elegance, unfurls across two wings of sun-warmed stone, its eight bedrooms draped in the quiet luxury of time. Each chamber bears the patina of centuries—wide-plank floors that creak with stories, fireplaces carved from local limestone, and windows that frame the undulating vineyards like living paintings. Here, mornings begin with the scent of fresh bread drifting from the kitchen, while evenings dissolve into candlelit dinners beneath vaulted ceilings, the air thick with the promise of vintage yet to come.

Beyond the main residence, a three-bedroom apartment offers sanctuary for guests or caretakers, its rooms bathed in the same honeyed light that gilds the estate’s private chapel. The heart of the domain, however, lies beneath the earth: a labyrinth of cellars where oak barrels slumber, their contents maturing into liquid gold. The *cuverie*, with its gleaming vats, stands ready to transform the harvest, while the *cave de vente* invites connoisseurs to taste the fruits of this hallowed land—18 hectares of which await their own destiny, a blank canvas for a visionary vigneron.
Outside, the Provençal sun reigns supreme. A swimming pool mirrors the azure sky, its waters reflecting the sway of cypress trees and the distant silhouette of the Massif des Maures. The gardens, a tapestry of rosemary, thyme, and olive groves, offer solace and inspiration, while the vineyards stretch toward the horizon, their rows a testament to both tradition and potential. Vidauban, a jewel of the Var, cradles this estate in its arms—close enough to the glittering coast to feel its pull, yet far enough to remain a world apart, where time moves to the cadence of the harvest.

This is more than a property; it is a calling. A chance to steward a corner of Provence’s soul, to wake with the mist over the vines and retire as the crickets sing their nightly hymns. For those who dream in shades of ochre and sapphire, who hear the siren song of the earth and the quiet authority of history, this 17th-century wine kingdom awaits—its gates open, its future unwritten, its promise as rich as the land itself.
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