Ferdinand Bac's Les Colombières Villa on French Riviera Lists for $13.5 Million
Located in Menton, France, the historic villa Les Colombières is on the market for €11.5 million ($13.5 million) through Savills. Designed by Ferdinand Bac, who is the grandson of Jérôme Bonaparte, the villa was commissioned by Émile Ladan-Bockairy and his spouse, with construction starting in the early 1920s and finishing in 1927. Bac resided there from 1924 until 1939, welcoming notable guests such as Jean Cocteau. Spanning 5,800 square feet, the residence includes four bedroom suites, original frescoes, and mosaics. The extensive 7.4-acre grounds feature pergolas and fountains. After WWII, it functioned as a convalescent home and remained in the Ladan-Bockairy family until 1995. Michael Likierman, the current owner, invested €4 million in renovations. The villa is now a protected French historic monument, complete with a heated pool and extra apartments.
Key facts
- Les Colombières is listed for €11.5 million ($13.5 million) with Savills.
- Ferdinand Bac began work on the villa in the early 1920s.
- The property was commissioned by industrialist Émile Ladan-Bockairy and his wife Caroline-Octavie.
- Bac lived at Les Colombières from 1924 to 1939.
- Notable visitors included Jean Cocteau and Marshal Joseph Joffre.
- The house measures 5,800 square feet with four bedroom suites.
- The property covers 7.4 acres with Mediterranean planting.
- Current owner Michael Likierman bought it in 1995 and completed a €4 million renovation.
Entities
Artists
- Ferdinand Bac
- Jean Cocteau
Institutions
- Savills
- Habitat
- New York Times
- Robb Report
Locations
- Menton
- France
- French Riviera
- Côte d'Azur
- Spain
- North Africa