9 French Villas and Gardens That Redefine European Elegance
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4Villa Arnaga, Cambo-les-Bains, French Basque Country
Built by playwright Edmond Rostand, author of Cyrano de Bergerac, Villa Arnaga presents elegance through cultural identity and storytelling.
The exterior, a grand Basque-style villa with red-and-white timbering, contrasts beautifully with its formal French gardens. Symmetrical parterres, reflecting pools, terraces, and pergolas unfold like theatrical scenes. The rear gardens transition into a more English landscape style, emphasizing freedom and natural curves. Villa Arnaga demonstrates how elegance can be deeply personal—an expression of heritage, artistry, and imagination.
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