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www.private-air-mag.com 229 In an appealing mix of traditional European elegance infused with modern style, the villa's rooms are layered with tonal shades of texture. Cerused oak, honed stone, sparkling crystal and richly woven fabrics come together to create a style that is as rich as it is soothing, as stunning as it is comfortable and oh so very utterly, quintessentially French. Adding to the scene and much to our delight, elegantly turned French doors had been left ajar to capture balmy breezes as they framed charmed views. "Richstone has a very talented team of designers," explained Rich-Jones over cocktails served poolside. "What they've done here is to mix these slightly contemporary pieces with beautiful antiques and original art in order to give the Villa what we believe is a modern, international feel without compromising the integrity of its French heritage." e upper floors of the Villa afford luxurious accommodations for twelve guests throughout six suites including a lofty master. e bedrooms – each one lovelier than the next - offer indulgent ensuite accommodations, most have patios or Juliette balconies and all possess a distinctive, refined style of its own. Of the bedrooms, two are in a separate area lending itself perfectly as an enclave for children, extended family or additional staff. As well, Richstone is in the planning stages for an additional, two-bedroom guesthouse that will sit adjacent to the Villa. Among all the myriad facets of La Bergerie, the security and seclusion she offers is among the most desirable. "Here within Terre Blanche, La Bergerie is completely private, yet it affords guests the best of what the Côte d'Azur and Provence has to offer," explains Genevieve Lawrie, Richstone's Head of Overseas Properties. "e Villa is very special but what makes it magical is the staff that brings it to life." Indeed, I could not agree more; the staff of La Bergerie personifies the very concept of luxury travel. Led by the endlessly talented Chef du Cuisine Helen Bate, La Bergerie's impeccably trained staff includes a butler, hostess, groundskeepers and chambermaids that anticipated my every need, whim, and want. As well, guests are afforded access to a dedicated concierge through whom everything from a car and driver to a helicopter and pilot can be arranged. "We present guests with a questionnaire prior to their arrival to ensure we have the information necessary to make their stay as comfortable and seamless as possible," Lawrie says. "From how they prefer their coffee to the wines they'd like in the cellar, to dining preferences; we use the information provided to design a completely bespoke experience."

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