A house with classic French architecture
Properties like this exist, but are rare, especially so close to Paris and with this level of architectural consistency and preservation. Rerer is still a house that brings together all these qualities: a balanced and legible 18th-century structure, a strong recent history and a clearly defined former use. By the time Karl Lagerfeld acquired the property in December 1986, he already owned a château in Brittany and Villa La Vigie on the Côte d’Azur.
He kept this the country Eleven years of retreat until July 1998. Built in 1749, the manor is an exquisite example of classical French ArchitectureDefined by its strict symmetry and sense of proportion. Its particular appeal lies in the meeting of heritage architecture with a more recent, creative heritage. Both a work space and a retreat, the house was used as a backdrop for many Chanel photo shoots, featuring models such as Ines de la Fresenge and Tatjana Petitz.
What does the interior of a manor house look like?
Although generous in scale with a main house spread over 500 square meters, a guest house of about 180 square meters and grounds stretching to 5,000 square meters, its appeal lies in something considered more than just size. Proportions shape the entire interior, creating a natural rhythm between the more social spaces, such as the kitchen and dining roomand quieter, more intimate rooms including a library, bar and games room. Running the full depth of the house, and punctuated by large openings in the garden, the Manoir du Me is flooded with light at every hour of the day. Original features, from the wood of Versailles flooring For delicate cornicing and period fireplaces, have been carefully preserved, reinforcing a sense of architectural continuity.
Karl Lagerfeld’s decoration in the 1980s
At the time, Karl Lagerfeld chose a relatively restrained approach to interiors, favoring cane and white wooden furniture inspired by 18th-century designers of the 1940s. The overall effect was light and considered, with just the right touch of whimsy.
