A former farmstead in need of renovation, set in almost 13 ha of land, surrounded by unspoilt and varied countryside, just 1h30 from Paris in the Loiret department. The lane leading to the estate winds its way through the countryside and a communal forest. A wide gateway opens into a first enclosed courtyard, containing the main house and another building set at right angles. A large farm building and the caretaker's cottage are in a second enclosed courtyard. Lawn parterres are omnipresent. Meadows extend behind the house, surrounded by oak trees. A lane leads towards the woods. A clearly delimited swimming pool and vegetable garden are near to the house.

A grand dwelling with a guesthouse, a tennis court and two hectares of grounds with woods, nestled in a village on the River Loire in France's Loiret department. The main building was once the hub of a cheese dairy, but it is now a grand dwelling. It was built in 1907. A guesthouse and outbuildings stand on the grounds too. The property lies on the edge of the village. It stands out for its grand appearance and tall form. Indeed, you can see it from far away. Two entrances lead into the property: one via woods and another, the main one, from the road. An electric double gate, framed between two pillars of stone and brick, leads onto a driveway where vehicles can be parked. Two guard stones on either side of the entrance were once used to tie horse-drawn carriages parked here. The house's four elevations are punctuated with many windows, heralding a bright interior. The stone and brickwork of the quoins bring out the pale rendering of the walls. Brick and stone also form the window surrounds. The entrance door faces tall age-old linden trees. Another door leads out into a small court near a well. A stone stringcourse runs along the facade. Chimney stacks of local brick and stone rise up from the hipped slate roof that crowns the house. A gabled dormer stands on the roof. The facade features an elegant plaque set with Briare enamel. It reminds us of the property's origins. In the enclosed grounds, centuries-old trees surround the house and fragrant flowerbeds embellish the vast outdoor space. In front of the guesthouse, there is a teak-wood terrace where a few ceramic pots stand and, nearby, a tennis court in good condition. A little further on, a stone well stands among the outbuildings. A second gate that is smaller than the main one stands by an orchard, a greenhouse and a few outhouses, including the former cheese dairy. Beyond, a wood of conifers completes the grounds.

A barge designed by the famous architect Jean Nouvel in 1991, moored in a marina in Burgundy, less than 2 hours from Paris. Built in 1930, the barge was lived in for decades. Then, much later, in the 1990s, Renault bought it. The company's plan was to bring famous clients together here and organise seminars away from the hustle and bustle of Paris. At the time, the barge was located near the Tf1 studios on the Quai du Point du Jour in Paris. In 1991, the Chairman of Renault called on the architect Jean Nouvel, one of the main organisers of the international design competition for Les Halles de Paris. He headed the Association pour la mutation de l'Île Seguin in 2001, which opposed the demolition of the Renault factory. Jean Nouvel has designed major buildings both in France and abroad, including the Arab World Institute, the Cartier Foundation, the Quai Branly Museum in 2006, the Qatar National Museum in Doha and the Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. In 1984, Jack Lang also asked him to assist Carlos Ott, the architect of the Bastille opera house. Moored along a tree-lined quay, the barge is an impressive size and is built to the Freycinet gauge. With its black and yellow colour, it is easy to spot from a distance. The wooden deck from which you can admire the calm surrounding area has railings with a little gate. Metal frames above the deck are used to hoist a tarpaulin that extends the full length of the deck in winter. A large metal tank has also been installed near the entrance, and the barge has a regulation removable footbridge. Numerous windows line the boat, some with ornate metal railings. The outside space is large, thanks in particular to the presence of a vast terrace, to the rear of which is the helm.