This insane Bubble Palace is rumored to be Europe’s most expensive home
Published on Jul 28, 2023 at 1:28 PM (UTC+4)
by Adam Gray
Last updated on Jul 28, 2023 at 4:12 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
This insane Bubble Palace may look like it belongs on the set of a children’s TV show.
But it was actually the home of legendary designer Pierre Cardin.
Following his passing, the iconic property has come to market with a staggering price tag.
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The bubbly structure in Cannes, France was designed by mid-century architect Antti Lovag.
Dubbed Le Palais Bulles or the Bubble Palace, it was sold in 1992 to fashion designer Cardin as a holiday home.
The conceptual house features a sequence of interconnected, terracotta-colored domes spanning over 1,300 square feet with stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea.
The 2.1-acre property is spread out across six levels and includes gardens and three pools.
It boasts 29 rooms, a 500-seat open-air amphitheater overlooking the Mediterranean, a reception hall, and other amenities housed within its domes.
With 10 space-age bedroom suites decorated and furnished by contemporary artists to choose from, at least no one has to share bedrooms.
A big headache for guests must be deciding which way round to sleep on the circular beds.
Cardin never actually lived in the sculptural house as he had other properties nearby.
However, he told the French newspaper Le Figaro that he has “known nothing but happiness [here], including magical evenings and unforgettable parties. I’ve hosted many celebrities here.”
The Bubble Palace hosted many star-studded after-parties for the Cannes Film Festival and major fashion galas, such as the Dior Cruise Collection 2016.
Cardin also rented out the Bubble Palace for commercials and other events for a reported $33,000 per day.
The architectural marvel was last listed in 2017 with a $383,719,000 price tag but didn’t find a buyer.
It’s back on the market and with an even higher listing price of $456,000,000 and rumour has it, it’s Europe’s most expensive home.
Not only will the buyer have deep pockets – they’ll also need to be fond of its wacky architectural design.
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Adam Gray is an experienced freelance motoring journalist and content creator based in the United Kingdom. Using his media accreditation with manufacturers’ press offices, Adam test drives the latest cars and attends new vehicle press launches, producing written reviews and news pieces for a variety of lifestyle and business publications. Here at Supercar Blondie, Adam applies his journalistic skills penning social-first content around current news and trends. When he’s not behind the wheel of the latest car or writing up another viral story, Adam can be found at his local rink playing ice hockey or at the Riverside Stadium supporting his beloved Middlesbrough FC.
