Villa Le Cygne

Set within a landscaped 1.7-hectare plot dotted with grottos and planted with Mediterranean species, the house offers a total floor area of 609.5 m², of which approximately 500 m² is primarily on one level. Access to the property is via a vast circular driveway, at the center of which lies a shaded pétanque court, ensuring smooth circulation.

The villa opens onto a large reception area of over 150 m², fully glazed and facing a southeast terrace with panoramic views. The space is organized around a sculptural fireplace made of dark green Brazilian granite and extends into a fully equipped kitchen with a central island, a dining area that continues outdoors beyond a glass wall, an open space serving as an office, and large library areas. On the upper floor, a 70 m² studio capable of accommodating large canvases benefits from manually adjustable natural lighting. Accessed via a cantilevered concrete staircase, the same landing leads to a rooftop terrace arranged as a solarium.

The villa includes three suites in the main section and two more located in the annex, which is accessible from the house. The master suite, facing due east, offers an unobstructed view of the mountain range where the sun rises and enjoys direct access to the terrace.

Designed to showcase a rich selection of the client’s art collection, this villa features an 80 m² exhibition gallery bathed in light from a skylight. The fully glazed corridors, where the wall offsets provide ample display space for artworks, extend the exhibition area toward the terrace. The terrace cascades down to an infinity pool with a fountain and offers a breathtaking panorama of the garden and the surrounding hills.

Adjacent to the villa, an 80 m² guest house with an independent terrace, living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, and a bathroom provides an ideal space for hosting guests.

The property is completed by a three-car garage, a laundry room, and, in the basement, a cellar with technical rooms. Several parking spaces are available in front of the house.

By the pool, the bronze sculpture L’Amazone, created by Arthur Spronken in 1973, is available for purchase in addition to the asking price.

Conceived as both a family home and a showcase for art, Le Cygne offers open, light-filled volumes where interior and exterior dialogue in perfect continuity. Each space is part of a quest for overall harmony where areas flow seamlessly. The spacious living area, directly connected to the ever-present landscape, interacts with the exhibition spaces. A light well illuminates the gallery section, cleverly avoiding crossed shadows. Throughout, art infuses the place, between sun and shade, concrete and water, in a poetic composition that offers an aesthetic experience to inhabit.

Alexander Krikhaar is an architect and associate director at Vinci Hamp Architects, Inc. Born in the Netherlands, he graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Architecture in 1991 and a Master of Architecture in 1994. Strongly influenced by the legacy of Mies van der Rohe, he developed a rigorous approach to space and matter, focused on structural clarity and contextual anchoring. As both a practitioner, theorist, and teacher, he is involved in projects combining heritage restoration, contemporary architecture, and interior design.