Château de la Garoupe, Private château near Garoupe Beach in Antibes, France.
Château de la Garoupe is a private estate near Garoupe Beach in Antibes on the French Riviera. The main house features distinctive half-moon windows and a staircase that descends directly toward the Mediterranean Sea.
The estate was commissioned in 1907 by British MP Charles McLaren and designed by English architect Ernest George. It became an important residence on Cap d'Antibes and has passed through several owners since its creation.
The château's gardens feature roses, irises, and begonias planted under Laura McLaren's direction, with specimens that competed in Côte d'Azur garden competitions. This reflects the effort to create an outdoor space bringing together plants from different regions.
The property is not open to the public, but visitors can view the exterior and grand staircase while walking around Cap d'Antibes. A coastal stroll offers the best views of the building and its surroundings.
The property changed hands several times, including under Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky and a period of French state management. In 2023, WhatsApp founder Jan Koum acquired the estate, marking a new chapter for this Riviera residence.
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