Away from the big cities, some celebrities have chosen to leave the luxurious villas and apartments to settle in the countryside. According to an article from Gala, more and more stars are deciding to live on a farm, in order to find a form of balance and serenity.
Celebrities choosing to settle in a farm
For many public figures, the countryside represents the ideal refuge to escape the stress and hustle of Paris. Some own family houses that have been passed down through generations. Others take the leap by acquiring old farms that they take the time to renovate.
In France, this is notably the case for actor Pierre Niney, who took advantage of the confinement period to acquire a farm dating back to the 15th century located about an hour from Paris. With his partner Natasha Andrews, he enjoys this peaceful place to recharge and rejuvenate.
Writer and adventurer Sylvain Tesson also regularly visits a farm in Normandy, which belongs to his family. It is in the south of France that the presenter and actress Gwendoline Hamon finds her country house, inherited from her grandfather, the writer Jean Anouilh.
Living on a farm, an increasingly popular lifestyle choice
Kad Merad and Julia Vignali have also chosen to settle in an old farming estate in Burgundy. This place was abandoned when the couple acquired it. But since then, the actor and presenter have transformed it into a very cozy living space, surrounded by nature.
Culinary columnist Laurent Mariotte made a similar choice. Very attached to his grandparents’ farm in the Piémont, he returns there regularly to enjoy a rural setting that reminds him of his childhood. Actress Lucie Lucas has also decided to settle in a farm in Brittany.
A trend that also attracts international stars
But French stars are not the only ones wanting to enjoy the countryside. George Clooney, who has recently acquired French nationality, owns a beautiful property in the Var. He particularly enjoys the great tranquility and beauty of this region.
Similarly, in the United States, celebrities have preferred to leave the big cities. Jennifer Aniston raises chickens in her Californian property, while actor Mark Ruffalo has made his farm in New York state his primary residence. He even cultivates his own garden. The same goes for the UK, where James Middleton and his sister Pippa have both invested in farms in Berkshire.
