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Château Faraghi

Faraghi Castle

Le Lavandou

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Le Lavandou

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Château Faraghi stands in Le Lavandou (Var), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

Château Faraghi is a Mediterranean style villa built between 1934 and 1937 at the tip of Cap Nègre, in the town of Le Lavandou. Commissioned by aviator André Faraggi, it stands within a 3.5 hectare park planted with cypress and lemon trees overlooking the sea. Owned by the Bruni Tedeschi family since 1971, it served as a summer residence for Nicolas Sarkozy during his presidency. The property is private and not open to visitors.

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What to know

  • The property is privately owned and cannot be visited.
  • The estate lies within a gated development, the Domaine du Cap-Nègre, closed to the public.
  • There are no visiting hours or admission fees since the site is not open to the public.
  • The building can only be glimpsed from the sea or from a distance along the coastline.

Where this château is

Le Lavandou · Var · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Address

Le Lavandou, Var

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown
Mérimée record IA00130605

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Frequently asked

Can you visit Château Faraghi?
No, it is a private property closed to the public.
Who owns Château Faraghi?
It has belonged to the Bruni Tedeschi family since 1971, currently held by Marisa Bruni Tedeschi.
Why is Château Faraghi linked to Nicolas Sarkozy?
The former French president used it as a summer residence during his term, hosting numerous political and celebrity guests.
When was Château Faraghi built?
It was constructed between 1934 and 1937 for aviator André Faraggi.

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