Villa La Léopolda, Renaissance Revival villa in Villefranche-sur-Mer, France.
Villa La Léopolda extends across 7.3 hectares of land on the French Riviera, featuring extensive gardens and panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Architect Ogden Codman Jr designed and constructed the villa between 1929 and 1931 on an estate previously owned by King Leopold II of Belgium.
The property served as a military hospital during World War I and later became a setting for several major film productions including To Catch a Thief.
The villa maintains restricted access as a private residence, with security measures reflecting its status as one of the world's most expensive properties.
In 2008, the property reached a valuation of 500 million euros, leading to a notable legal case regarding a failed purchase attempt and deposit forfeiture.
Location: Villefranche-sur-Mer
Inception: 1902
Architects: Ogden Codman, Jr.
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.70944,7.32111
Latest update: July 15, 2025 08:06
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