Chateau de Gudanes Part 1
January 27, 2017 |
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Chateau de Gudanes is a breathtaking chateau in the charming
village of Chateau-Verdun and has graced the south of
France since the mid 1700's. Find Part 2 here.
France since the mid 1700's. Find Part 2 here.
The Chateau is classified a Class 1 Historic Monument,
designed by Parisian architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel,
famous for neoclassical, architectural symmetry
(including the Le Petit Trianon and Place de la Concorde).
designed by Parisian architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel,
famous for neoclassical, architectural symmetry
(including the Le Petit Trianon and Place de la Concorde).
In 2013, Chateau de Gudanes was purchased by an Australian family who have devoted themselves to awakening
a neglected home they refer to as sleeping beauty.
a neglected home they refer to as sleeping beauty.
Just listen to how owners Craig and Karina Waters
describe their mission in restoring the Chateau:
"Our aim is to tread lightly and gently - to preserve the atmosphere and authenticity of the Chateau and region as much as possible. She will be renovated but her rawness, wear and history will not be erased, but instead integrated. In keeping with this, we also plan to use energy efficient principles and sustainable refurbishment. This means up cycling and recycling as much as possible, including building materials, design features and decor.
The Chateau won’t be a pretentious museum piece, but rather, a place to visit, reconnect with the earth and people, and restore the senses, just like she herself has been restored. It won’t be about overcrowding the walls with paintings or overflowing the floors with furnishings, but will be relatively minimalistic - a place to simply rest, breathe and enjoy the calm."
Stop the presses.
Did you read that last paragraph?
A most beautifully articulated design approach
so harmonious with my own.
A place to simply rest, breathe
and enjoy the calm.
YES, Karina and Craig.
YES, Chateau de Gudanes
YES, blogland.
HELLO to the LOVELY to that.
Stop the presses.
Did you read that last paragraph?
A most beautifully articulated design approach
so harmonious with my own.
A place to simply rest, breathe
and enjoy the calm.
YES, Karina and Craig.
YES, Chateau de Gudanes
YES, blogland.
HELLO to the LOVELY to that.
It would be wise to let your heart know
right now
it should expect some tugging
since the timeless romance of
a beautiful sleeping Chateau
in the south of France
is about to kiss you twice.
Behold.
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| Dusty rose, peely wallpaper, and tufted goodness. |
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| Good God, kill me now. |
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| THIS BED. |
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The Polish brand Brahman's Home (exclusive
furniture and accessories) made its debut
in the interior design market in 2015, and
used the under-restoration Chateau de Gudanes
as the location for its lookbook photoshoot.
shots of the Chateau like the one below, and
I'll be sharing Part 2 soon with more editorial
like this:
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| Photo by Sonia Szostak for Brahman's Home at Chateau de Gudanes |
steal your heart?????
Part 2 of Chateau de Gudanes is here.
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Peace to you right where you are.
9 comments
I can't wait to see part two! I could only dream about having a home like this!!
ReplyDeletei'm considering going this summer to help with the restoration and soak up the inspiration! thanks for reading, friend. xox
DeleteAhhhh. I feel like I was just on a little vacation during this post. Thank you!
ReplyDeletei'm so glad! thanks for reading, mary ann. xox
DeleteMichele, you're killing me! My husband and I just looked at this post and we're swooning. So amazing, this chateau!
ReplyDeletei know! i must raise my glass to this family for the spirit in which they are restoring this sleeping beauty! xox
DeleteI am beyond words...just beyond...what a magnificent work of art. I must go look through the images again...I can't stand it and will look anxiously for Part II! Thank you Michele - this is magical...
ReplyDeletearen't you dying to go and take photos of the beautiful decay?!? thanks for reading, friend. xox
DeleteOh my gosh ...can you imagine the process?! Yesssssss;) dying to take photos of the beautiful decay. Gorgeous imagines (part 2;) ..also love the home that Tom and G owned (that kitchen!) I wonder where they live now? happy Monday!
ReplyDeleteYour comments add to the beauty...thanks in advance for your kindness.