Riverside Villa in France Blends Tradition with Modern Updates

A restored country house in Lot-et-Garonne, southwestern France, has been updated for modern living while preserving its traditional character. The stone house features original terracotta floors, exposed beams, and fireplaces, with an open layout that connects spaces without formality. Upstairs, six bedrooms each have private bathrooms; two are separate for guests or staff. Infrastructure upgrades include underfloor heating, air-conditioning, and energy-efficient systems. The house opens to a covered terrace with bar and summer kitchen, leading to a pool, gardens, and a private pontoon on the River Lot. A small pigeonnier and two barns, including a former tobacco barn, are on the grounds. The region is also home to architect Jean Nouvel's first house, Maison Oblique, built in 1973 with collaborators Roland Baltera and François Seigneur, which resurfaced on the market in 2024.