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Iconic House ‘Iconic House’ - not to be confused with ‘Iconic Houses’ a network of architect-designed houses that are available for visits - just opened their first property in the south of France. Co-founded by Thibaud Elzière, a French tech entrepreneur, and his brother Robin Michel, the company aims to combine the best of the hotel and Airbnb experiences. This particular property called ‘L’Étoile des Baux’ offers a dedicated concierge, swimming pool, open-air cinema, outdoor theatre, a gym, a boules court, a children’s playhouse and the ability to hire a chef on-demand - all wrapped up in a home built into the limestone cliffs of Les Baux-de-Provence with gorgeous interiors by the French designer Joséphine Fossey. The house sleeps up to 16. It inspired by the idea of the artist’s house - particularly Jean Cocteau’s ‘Santo Sospir’ in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. As such it is filled with the work of local artists, punctuated with an entryway mural by Florence Bamberger. While most interior architects start by redefining a space, then decide upon the art - Fossey reversed the process. She choose the art that would inform ‘L’Étoile des Baux’ first - sculptures by Thalia Dalecky, photos by Romain Laprade and paintings by Provence-based artists Joseph Bayol, Arsène Welkin and Caroline Beauzon. ‘L’Étoile des Baux’, D78G, 13520 Les Baux-de-Provence. #neonurchin #neonurchinblog #dedicatedtothethingswelove #suzyurchin #ollyurchin #art #music #photography #fashion #film #design #words #pictures #love #lesbauxdeprovence #thibaudelzière #robinmichel #joséphinefossey #interiorarchitect #florencebamberger #mural #thaliadalecky #sculpture #romainlaprade #photographs #josephbayol #arsènewelkin #carolinebeauzon #letoiledesbaux (at Les Baux-de-Provence) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkLAgNvI7om/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Iconic House ‘L'Étoile des Baux’ lies in a central location in the historical village of Les Baux-de-Provence, in an unspoilt valley close to the Alpilles’ beautiful stone quarries. Indeed, Alpilles stone is backdrop and backbone of this Provençal retreat that’s built into the landscape. Rock faces tower over the swimming pool; boulders form seats in the outdoor theatre for movie nights. The stone forms arches, walls and even coffee tables in the sleekly appointed interiors. The first residence in the ‘Iconic House’ collection by entrepreneurial brothers Thibaud Elzière and Robin Michel - ‘L’Etoile des Baux' reflects Art Curator and Artistic Director, Joséphine Fossey’s unique approach. Before interior architects Fossey begins a project she looks into the history of the premises and considers its future use in order to define an overall concept. From preliminary sketches through to accessorising Fossey considers how the client will look at and adopt the spaces. Defining a new way of living that is led by art Fossey revives concepts of the free-thinking ‘Arts and Crafts’ movement, whereby art pervades every aspect of daily life. ‘L’Étoile des Baux’, D78G, 13520 Les Baux-de-Provence. #neonurchin #neonurchinblog #dedicatedtothethingswelove #suzyurchin #ollyurchin #art #music #photography #fashion #film #design #words #pictures #love #lesbauxdeprovence #thibaudelzière #robinmichel #joséphinefossey #interiorarchitect #florencebamberger #mural #thaliadalecky #sculpture #romainlaprade #photographs #josephbayol #arsènewelkin #carolinebeauzon #letoiledesbaux (at Les Baux-de-Provence) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkLAOPlI8_P/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Iconic House Just a stone’s throw from the enchanting village of Les Baux-de-Provence is ‘L’Étoile des Baux’. A place in perfect communion with the Provençal countryside and a fantasy that became a reality for entrepreneurial brothers - Thibaud Elzière and Robin Michel - two local boys who brought the ‘Étoile des Baux' to life. This project reinterprets the principle of hospitality and is the first in the brothers ‘Iconic House’ collection of private holiday homes. This eight-suite property is spread over three buildings and features a swimming pool, an open-air cinema, an open-air theatre, a sports room and gym, a petanque court, a cabin for the children and an artists’ studio - all set against the backdrop of the Alpilles regional natural park. ‘L’Étoile des Baux’ is a new breed of guest house. Art curator and artistic director Joséphine Fossey is responsible for the homes interior. The vision for this building was that of a master artist’s interior. A lavish setting was created in which one hundred works of art were curated. Some of these works were commissioned - the fresco in the living room by Florence Bamberger, the bookshelves by Henri Canivez and the sculptures by Thalia Dalecky. Artworks are interspersed alongside furniture - including the ‘Rotondo’ sofa and ‘Classica’ chairs. ‘L’Étoile des Baux’, D78G, 13520 Les Baux-de-Provence. #neonurchin #neonurchinblog #dedicatedtothethingswelove #suzyurchin #ollyurchin #art #music #photography #fashion #film #design #words #pictures #love #lesbauxdeprovence #thibaudelzière #robinmichel #joséphinefossey #interiorarchitect #florencebamberger #mural #thaliadalecky #sculpture #romainlaprade #photographs #josephbayol #arsènewelkin #carolinebeauzon #letoiledesbaux (at Les Baux-de-Provence) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkLAVMRIaau/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=