Like St Tropez before Bardot
ex-kitten starlets are thin on the sun-seared ground. So are €6,000 cotton beach dresses with Mongolian fur trim, Lamborghini Gallardos ostentatiously parked in front of harbourside cafes, and gin-palace superyachts. And you certainly won’t see estate agents with details of stratospherically pricey villas in French, English and Russian. Yet the petite port of Marseillan on […]
South Of France Gets A New Luxury Seafront Resort With Villas And Vineyard
Offering a modern twist on French living, the resort’s architecture was designed by Slow Life Architects to be cohesive with the traditional buildings in the area, many of them dating back to the 12th century. The resort was developed by Propriétés & Co to extend the fishing village of Marseillan. The UNESCO Heritage site of […]
The Genius Loci
What is the Genius Loci? Genius Loci is a Latin term meaning “the spirit of a place.” It refers to the unique atmosphere, identity, or soul of a location—shaped by its history, geography, architecture, and the sensory experience it evokes. In ancient Roman culture, the Genius Loci was a protective deity of a place, believed […]
The Sunday Times – The outlook’s rosé
The harbour village of Marseillan, on the Languedoc coast, is one of those places where people really seem to know how to enjoy life. On a late winter’s day, the waterfront restaurants are thronged by locals tucking into crisp white wine and shared plates of seafood: the area is known as the oyster capital of […]
Second Home in France: A Promising Market for Foreign buyers
France, a worldwide attraction for second homes With an impressive 3.6 million second homes, France solidifies its position as one of the world’s most dynamic real estate markets. As the world’s leading tourist destination, France attracts millions of international visitors every year, drawn by its unparalleled cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, and enviable quality of life. This […]
When Architecture Meets Wine
Here are three prestigious tourist projects that illustrate this perfect symbiosis: Hotel Marqués de Riscal in Spain, Château La Coste in Provence, and Port Marseillan on the banks of the Thau lagoon in the South of France. Learn more A Wavy Fusion between Architecture and Wine: The Spanish Hotel Marqués de Riscal by Frank O. […]
Frédéric Privat interview
Who is Frederic Privat – what projects have you worked on before joining P & Co. ? I have a background as a construction engineer and have gained valuable experience in various sectors during 25 years. Initially, I worked for a renowned construction company called GTM-VINCI, where I focused on service buildings such as EHPADs, schools, and […]
A Paradisiacal and confidential Place to Live Between the French Riviera and Barcelona
The Thau Lagoon is the largest of a series of saltwater lagoons stretching along the French coast, from the Rhône to the Spanish border. At the heart of this confidential Mediterranean setting, the picturesque villages lining the shores of the Thau Basin captivate our emotions with their authenticity and timeless charm. Among them, Marseillan stands […]
Resort Sustainable Design Strategy. The pioneering example of Port Marseillan
The design strategies for resorts & branded destinations must be framed within the global goals of sustainable development 2020-2050 for the planet and specifically on the “Goal 11_Sustainable Cities and Communities”. It is everyone’s responsibility and our personal commitment as master planners and architects, to create the right conditions to develop inspired human-centred destinations, a […]
Rustic Romance Carefully restored
RUSTIC ROMANCE Carefully restored, published by Tatler about the historic Chateau de la Redorte is situated in the charming province of Languedd edoc-Roussillon. Close to the famed wine regions of Corbières and Minerhervois, this beautifully unspoilt region is one ofFrance’s e’ best-kept secrets.