$18 million French chateau of George and Amal Clooney - photos

real estatewhich includeshousesinItalyEngland,New York,Californiaand other places. The Clooneys retreat to their $100 million country mansion on the shores of Lake Como every summer, but it seems the couple fell in love in a new European city to spend the winter there.

This weekend, the Ocean's Eleven actor and his lover, a human rights lawyer, were spotted on the streets of the small village of Continjac, 20 miles from Brignoles, on the Côte d'Azur, where they recently purchased a gorgeous chateau. The couple, seen on a walk with their new St. Bernard puppy named Nelson, seemed familiar with the charming French village.

They visited a local art exhibit and dined at Picotte's Restaurant, a gourmet establishment serving local cuisine made from fresh and local produce.

Despite the fact that they are rarely seen in aFrance, a couple actuallyboughtyour Frenchhouse, Domaine Le Canadel, a magical and sprawling 425-acre wine estate in theProvenceFor a reported $8.3 million in August 2021. The historic 18th-century estate features a swimming pool, tennis court, petanque court, huge gardens, ornamental lake, olive grove and 25-acre vineyard; space in abundance to raise their six-year-old twins, Ella and Alexander, who can already speak three languages.

Laughing at Jimmy Kimmel's jokes, the “Guys in a Boat” star revealed that his children speak English, French and Italian, telling the talk show host, "I'm not a very smart person.

I've armed my kids - they speak French and Italian."

Clooney's idyllic French estate is just a 25-minute drive from Chateau Miraval, which was previously owned by George's close friend and fellow actor Brad Pitt and his ex-wife Angelina Jolie.

Clooney's love of Europe has long been a common interest in their marriage. Not only did they chooseVenicefor their wedding, but also regularly vacation at Lake Como in Italy, where Willers has owned the gorgeous Villa Oleandra since 2002. The Up in the Air actor denies knowledge of the sale of his famous Como villa, which he says has “changed his life in a very pleasant and unexpected way.” HeboughtThe Heinz family got Villa Oleander in northern Italy from the Heinz family in the noughties, and since then it has hosted stars such as Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, Jennifer Aniston and Matt Damon.

HouseClooney's family dates back to the 18th century and is located in Lallo. George originally purchased it for approximately $12 million, though it is now reportedly worth $100 million. Вhome25 rooms, as well as a pool, large garage, tennis court, fully equipped exercise room, pizza room and lots of Italian charm and exquisite details.