# celebrities villas french riviera
Celebrities from all 4 corners of the world own a villa in the French Riviera. Here is the list of them
If being famous has a reward, apart from being one, an estate in the French Riviera must be it. After all, it is the perfect place to take a vacation in, thanks to the high quality of living, epic beaches and breathtaking scenery.
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It turns out (no surprises here) that more than one celebrities choose to hold an asset here – one more stunning than the other.
Here is the list of the coolest ones we know about:
Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie, Var
Back when the two where “the hottest couple” in the pond, they bought the Chateau Miraval: an astonishing domaine of 1,000 acres, featuring a private vineyard, lake, two pools, recording studio and numerous rooms.
Before the couple bought the room it was rented to some famous rock stars like The Cure, AC/DC and Pink Floyd – who recorded the hit “The Wall” inside the estate’s studio.
Bono, Eze-sur-mer
The lead singer of U2 has a beachfront villa on the bay of Eze, steps away from the Nice-Monaco railway tracks.
Reporters pictured him and his wife cruising on a yacht with their good friend on board – Penelope Cruz.
Bonus fact: the lead guitarist has also a villa in the same area.
David and Victoria Beckham, Var
In 2003, the celebrity couple have their property in a medieval village called Bargemon near Cannes. Reports suggest that the purchase was made in exchange of 7.7-million Euros – 6 of which were dedicated for renovating the villa.
Elton John, Nice
The iconic singer and his husband chose to have their secondary house on top of Mont Boron in Nice. Except for being a singer, John has also passion for aesthetics. He was the one to design the house’s interior and gardens.
Rod Stewart, Saint-Paul-de-Vence
The British rock star own his property in a calm village 50 minutes away from Nice called Saint-Paul-de-Vence.
Back in 2005, the villa was bought for 3.5 million Euros
Tina Turner, Villefranche-sur-mer
Turner chose to have her stunning villa in the picturesque town of Villefranche-sur-mer. Watching south, she enjoys a panoramic view of the sea between the two peninsulas of Nice and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
Johnny Depp & Vanessa Paradis, Plan De La Tour
The actor and his former partner bought a 1-million pound villa in Plan De La Tour, a small village near Saint Tropez.
Far enough from the “glam” of the popular city, this villa has 3 bedrooms, private pool and a garden.
Roman Abramovich, Cap d’Antibes
“Bay of Milliardaires” in Antibes is one of the most prestigious lands money could buy.
The Russian billionaire and Chelsea football team owner, Roman Abramovich, chose on e ravishing property in Cap d’Antibes, owning a 15-million Euro villa facing the Mediterranean Sea.
No wonders he calls this property “his greatest love”.
A list of its own
On top of these celebrities, there are many F1 drivers who choose to have an address in Monaco. Among others are Lewis Hamilton, Nico Roseberg, Daniel Ricciardo, Max Verstappen and the list goes on.
This is no coincidence, as the principality is best known hosting the F1 each year. Being tax-free is also a factor, of course.
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