DE LA SYLVIANE A moment suspended in time, preserved by only the rarest of estates. Domaine
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“ Amid blooming wisteria and ancient olive trees lies an estate steeped in history, where the soul of Provence endures, untouched.” Since 1697
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À pied du village de Valbonne, un ancien domaine et son monastère datant de 1697 veillent dans l’arrière-pays provençal, gardiens silencieux de trois siècles d’histoire et d’un art de vivre resté intact. Derrière ses murs de pierre, poutres apparentes et façades patinées portent la mémoire de ceux qui les ont façonnés. Aujourd’hui, le domaine allie confort et modernité, offrant plusieurs salons de reception pleins de charme. Tout autour, des oliviers centenaires dessinent leurs silhouettes argentées, les glycines en fleurss’épanchent le long des façades, tandis que l’air se charge de senteurs d'herbe fraiche et de pierre chaude. Une parenthèse hors du temps, empreinte d’une élégance simple et intemporelle, que seules quelques demeures savent encore offrir. A timeless retreat, with four guest houses and 2 staff cottages, all imbued with simple, enduring elegance— authenticity that time has spared for few privileged properties. Within easy walking distance of the picturesque, mediaeval village of Valbonne, this estate and its former monastery dating from 1697, watch over the Provençal countryside, silent guardians of three centuries of history and an enduring art of living. Behind its stone walls, the exposed beams and time- worn façades carry the memory of those who shaped them. Today, the estate blends comfort with modernity, with 5 bedrooms in the Manor house, several charming reception rooms, together with indoor and sheltered outdoor dining areas and terraces, overlooking the gardens and acres of private parkland. All around, centuries-old olive trees trace their silvery silhouettes, wisteria in bloom cascades along the façades, while the air is filled with the scents of fresh grass and sun-warmed stone.
Le Domaine de la Sylviane
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DISCOVER THE SOUL OF LA SYLVIANE.
DOMAINE DE LA SYLVIANE | VALBONNE
FIVE CHAPTERS, ONE ESTATE
THE EDIT A reading of La Sylviane in five movements, from monastic origins to the present day.
Where History Breathes Là où l'histoire demeure
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The Estate at a Glance Vue d'ensemble
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II
Private Accommodation Les lieux de vie
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The art of outdoor living L'art de vivre à l’exterieur
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Staff residences Les lieux d'intendance
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Surroundings Valbonne village
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Contact Calrton International
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I.
WHERE HISTORY BREATHES
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T he story of La Sylviane begins in the XII ᵗʰ century, when the monks of the Order of Saint-Honorat founded the monastery of Valbonne. The monastery that still stands on the estate was completed in 1679 and served as the agricultural arm of the village, supplying milk, meat, wine and olive oil to the monks and extending over a hundred hectares of land. An underground tunnel linked it to the village monastery; it can still be seen today. In the early XIX ᵗʰ century, the property was granted to one of Napoleon's generals as a reward for his services in battle. It owes its present name to a later owner, who chose it after his daughter Sylvie; her sister Louise giving her name to the neighbouring estate, La Louisianne. D uring the Second World War, La Sylviane sheltered prisoners of war escaping the German occupation. This clandestine chapter was related to the present family by Camille Rayon, leader of the Resistance in the south of France. After the war, the estate passed to the Comte du Boisrouvray, cousin of Prince Rainier of Monaco. his mother, the Comtesse de Polignac, — of a family renowned for its cognac and close to the Grimaldi dynasty, resided at the estate. I n 1973, La Sylviane was acquired by the present family, who have cared for it ever since. Its century-old olive trees still produce an award-winning oil — up to 700 litres a year — perpetuating, eight centuries on, the agricultural vocation of the monks who first shaped these lands.
L'histoire de La Sylviane commence au XII ᵉ siècle, lorsque les moines de l'Ordre de Saint- Honorat fondent le monastère de Valbonne. Achevée en 1679, la bâtisse devient le bras agricole du village — reliée au monastère par un tunnel souterrain dont le tracé subsiste aujourd'hui. Au début du XIX ᵉ siècle, la propriété est offerte à l'un des généraux de Napoléon, et prend son nom en hommage à Sylvie, fille d'un propriétaire ultérieur. Durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, La Sylviane abrite des prisonniers évadés — un chapitre clandestin transmis à la famille actuelle par Camille Rayon, chef de la Résistance dans le sud de la France. Après- guerre, le domaine revient au Comte du Boisrouvray, cousin du Prince Rainier de Monaco. En 1973, il est acquis par la famille actuelle, qui en prend soin depuis. Ses oliviers centenaires produisent aujourd'hui encore une huile primée, perpétuant huit siècles plus tard la vocation agricole de ses fondateurs.
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1100s FOUNDING
The Order of Saint-Honorat founds the monastery of Valbonne; the story of La Sylviane begins. Les moines de Saint-Honorat fondent le monastère de Valbonne.
1679 BUILT
Now complete, the monastery and the buildings become the agricultural arm of the village. The property is linked by an underground passage. to the village. Désormais achevées, les bâtisses deviennent le bras agricole du village. La propriété est reliée au village par un passage souterrain
1700s ÎLE SAINT- HONORAT
The monks take their leave of Valbonne, returning to Île Saint-Honorat off the coast of Cannes. Les moines quittent Valbonne et regagnent l'Île Saint-Honorat, au large de Cannes.
1800s NAPOLEONIC GIFT
Granted to one of Napoleon's generals as a reward for his services in battle. Cédée à un général de l'armée napoléonienne en récompense de ses services.
1939–45 RESISTANCE
A clandestine refuge, La Sylviane shelters escaping prisoners of war under German occupation. Refuge pour les prisonniers évadés pendant l'Occupation allemande.
Post-war COMTE DU BOISROUVRAY
Acquired by the Comte du Boisrouvray, cousin of Prince Rainier of Monaco; his mother, the Comtesse de Polignac, takes up residence. Acquise par le Comte du Boisrouvray, cousin du Prince Rainier de Monaco ; sa mère, la Comtesse de Polignac, s'y installe.
1973 PRESENT FAMILY
Entrusted to the present family, who have cared for it ever since. Acquise par la famille actuelle, qui en prend soin depuis.
Today A NEW CHAPTER
Eight centuries written. La Sylviane awaits its next owners. Huit siècles d’histoire. La Sylviane attend ses prochains propriétaires.
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II.
THE ESTATE AT A GLANCE
Within walking distance of Valbonne village, the Domaine de la Sylviane unfolds across ten hectares of Provençal land , sheltered from view. a harmonious ensemble, inherited from past centuries and restored with discernment. Thirteen bedrooms are arranged throughout, each with its own character, its own light, its own outlook. Five stone built buildings compose
LE MANOIR ·
The main residence is built around an inner courtyard , opening onto reception rooms beneath exposed beams. A private lift discreetly serves the upper floors, weaving contemporary comfort into ancient walls without disturbing their soul.
Au pied du village de Valbonne, le Domaine de la Sylviane se déploie sur dix hectares de terres provençales, à l'abri des regards. Cinq bâtisses de pierre y composent un ensemble harmonieux, héritées des siècles et restaurées avec discernement, où treize chambres se distribuent au gré des volumes, chacune avec son caractère, sa lumière, sa vue. La Résidence principale s'organise autour d'une cour intérieure, ouvrant sur des salons de réception aux poutres apparentes. Un ascenseur privé dessert discrètement les étages, prolongeant l 'art de vivre d'un confort contemporain glissé sans bruit dans les murs anciens. Au-dehors, la propriété décline ses lieux de plaisance : une piscine chauffée bordée de son pool house invite aux longues heures d'été, un court de tennis se laisse apercevoir entre les oliviers, tandis qu' une salle de sport, aménagée dans les communs, prolonge l'esprit du domaine jusque dans le quotidien. Une demeure rare, où chaque pierre, chaque hectare, chaque détail concourt à la même promesse, celle d'un lieu où l'on vit, simplement, à l'abri du temps.
An outsized swimming pool and its pool house , Gym and barbecue invite long summer hours, a tennis court appears between the olive trees, and a fitness room , set within the outbuildings, extends the spirit of the estate into everyday life.
A rare residence, where every stone, every hectare, every detail serves the same promise, that of a place to live, to enjoy, to share, simply, sheltered from time.
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The caretaker’s houses
Le manoir
Le pigeonnier
The pool
La ferme
La tour
La bergerie
The olive grove
The Tennis court
PR I VATE ACCOMMODATION
THE ART OF OUTDOOR LIVING
THE STAFF RESIDENCES
The pool, the pool house & Gym
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Le Manoir THE MAIN HOUSE
Staff house Caretaker's house IX X
The tennis court
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La Ferme GUESTHOUSE
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MORE FEATURES
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The petanque court
La Bergerie GUESTHOUSE
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25 Acres | 10 Ha 7 Buildings 13 Bedrooms Private lift
The Olive grove VI I I
Le pigeonnier GUESTHOUSE
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III.
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
La Ferme GUESTHOUSE
Le Manoir THE MAIN HOUSE
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Adjoining the main residence « La Ferme » is divided into two totally independent apartments. At garden level a charming, bright and spacious 2 bedroom apartment opening onto the parkland and above, at ground floor level, an especially attractive split level one bedroom guest apartment with balcony and views over the grounds.
The principal residence, on the 1679 monastic footprint. Ancient stone steps lead to the antique entrance door, which is adorned with a magnificent Wisteria vine. Renovated over the years, whilst retaining all the charm and character of Provence, the house enjoys all the comforts of a modern lifestyle.
Le Pigeonnier GUEST HOUSE
La Bergerie GUESTHOUSE
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Probably the oldest building on the Domaine, this truly picturesque cottage has been transformed to make an alluring home with 2 upstairs bedrooms and bathrooms, bright, beamed living room with fireplace, study and large attractive eat-in kitchen, giving onto the extensive olive groves and shady terraces.
Set slightly away from the main house is a self contained, single level cottage, transformed from an ancient dovecot to provide 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, attractive salon with fireplace and family kitchen. All rooms give onto either terraces or gardens.
LE MANOIR The main house
FEATURES
440 M2 6 BEDROOMS 6 BATHROOMS
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PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
LE MANOIR THE MAIN HOUSE
OUTS I DE
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PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
LE MANOIR THE MAIN HOUSE
OUTS I DE
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PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
LE MANOIR THE MAIN HOUSE
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PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
LE MANOIR THE MAIN HOUSE
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LA FERME Guesthouse
FEATURES
185 M2 3 BEDROOMS 4 BATHROOMS
DOMAINE DE LA SYLVIANE | VALBONNE
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
LA FERME GUESTHOUSE
OUTS I DE
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PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
LA FERME GUESTHOUSE
OUTS I DE
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PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
LA FERME GUESTHOUSE
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PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
LA FERME GUESTHOUSE
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LA BERGERIE Guesthouse
FEATURES
153 M2 2 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS
DOMAINE DE LA SYLVIANE | VALBONNE
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
LA BERGERIE GUESTHOUSE
OUTS I DE
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PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
LA BERGERIE GUESTHOUSE
OUTS I DE
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PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
GUESTHOUSE LA BERGERIE
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PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
GUESTHOUSE LA BERGERIE
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LE PIGEONNIER Guesthouse
FEATURES
106 M2 3 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS
DOMAINE DE LA SYLVIANE | VALBONNE
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
LE PIGEONNIER GUESTHOUSE
OUTS I DE
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PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
GUESTHOUSE LE PIGEONNIER
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IV.
THE ART OF OUTDOOR LIVING
The pool, the pool house & Gym
The tennis court
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Tucked among the olive groves, the grass tennis court lies open to the Provençal sky, framed by the silhouettes of century-old trees. Played at the rhythm of the seasons, it offers one of the rarest pleasures of the estate — a game of tennis with the whole of Provence as a backdrop.
Set apart from the residences, the heated swimming pool unfolds against a sweep of emerald lawn, framed by olive trees and Provençal sky. Beside it, the pool house — built in stone and timber in the spirit of the estate — opens onto the pool, sheltering long lunches and quiet evenings.
The petanque court
The olive grove
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Set within the great gardens, a few steps from the principal residence, the pétanque court invites the gentlest of Provençal rituals. Played beneath the trees in the long light of late afternoon, it carries the spirit of the village square into the heart of the estate.
Over acres of Provençal countryside, the olive grove draws across the estate, anchoring it in a landscape unchanged for generations. Its century-old trees still yield each year an oil of distinction — the living echo of a vocation eight centuries in the making.
DOMAINE DE LA SYLVIANE | VALBONNE
THE ART OF OUTDOOR LIVING POOL, TENNIS, PETANQUE & OLIVE GROVE
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THE ART OF OUTDOOR LIVING POOL, TENNIS, PETANQUE & OLIVE GROVE
DOMAINE DE LA SYLVIANE | VALBONNE
POOL, TENNIS, PETANQUE & OLIVE GROVE THE ART OF OUTDOOR LIVING
DOMAINE DE LA SYLVIANE | VALBONNE
POOL, TENNIS, PETANQUE & OLIVE GROVE THE ART OF OUTDOOR LIVING
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V.
STAFF RESIDENCES
La Tour STAFF HOUSE
Caretaker's house
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Standing among the olive trees, a forme water tower rises a little apart from the main residence. Transformed into two bedrooms and bathrooms offer a self- contained dwelling for staff, set in the quiet of the grove, close enough to serve the rhythm of the estate, far enough so as not to disturb.
Set discreetly just outside the gates, the caretaker's house keeps its quiet watch over the estate. Built in the same stone as the residences and woven into the landscape, it ensures the steady, attentive presence on which a domain of this kind depends — the gentle pulse of daily life carried on, season after season.
FEATURES
26 M2 2 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS
DOMAINE DE LA SYLVIANE | VALBONNE
STAFF RESIDENCES CARETAKER’S & STAFF ACCOMODATION
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THE GROUNDS
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· PROPERTY SPECIFICATIONS
VI.
PROPERTY · PROPRIÉTÉ
FEATURES
BEDROOMS
LOCALISATION
Valbonne · 06
13
POOL
Yes
15114
REFERENCE
TENNIS
Yes
Authentic provençal
STYLE
GYM
Yes
Panoramic
VIEW
KITCHEN GARDEN
Yes
PÉTANQUE COURT
Yes
1679
BUILT IN
Yes
AC
LIVING AREA
1 000 m²
25 acres (10 ha)
LAND
4 properties, Pool house,
BUILDINGS
Caretaker’s cottage, Staff accommodation
OFFERED AT PRICE ON REQUEST
Gated estate
PRIVACY
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· CONTACT
VII.
YOUR PROPERTY CONSULTANT
CARLTON INTERNATIONAL
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