A villa that was once Brigitte Bardot's summer retreat is now on sale for $6.5 million. Take a look inside.

Josh OngMar 24, 2022, 17:12 IST

Brigitte Bardot become one of France's most well-known actresses, as well as a model and animal-rights activist.Patrice PICOT/ Getty Images, Carlton International

A mansion once owned by actress Brigitte Bardot is on sale for 5.9 million euros, or $6.5 million.
The villa is located near Cannes, France, and has 11 bedrooms.

Originally built in the 15th century, this villa became home to French actress Brigitte Bardot in the 1950s.

The villa was originally built as a defensive castle overlooking the surrounding hills.Carlton Group

Following a divorce with screenwriter Roger Vadim in the late 1950s, Bardot moved into the mansion, which is known as "Le Castelet."

Brigitte Bardot and Roger Vadim were married for five years between 1952 and 1957 before she bought the property.Carlton Group

After Bardot sold the property in the 1960s, it passed through a few hands until the current owners purchased the villa in 1997.

It's believed that Bardot lived here exclusively before purchasing her property in Saint-Tropez, known as "La Madrague."Carlton Group

The current owners took many years renovating and restoring the property to its current state, where it's now on sale for 5.9 million euros, or $6.5 million.

The interior of the mansion has been fitted with all modern luxuries, including air conditioning and high-speed internet.Carlton Group

With 11 bedrooms across the main villa and a separate guest house, it's advertised as the perfect location for an extended family stay.

Most of the bedrooms have fantastic views of the surrounding area.Carlton Group

Throughout the renovation, the previous owners were careful in bringing the house into the 21st century without erasing its history.

Each of the rooms has retained elements of its vintage appearance while now also being fitted with modern luxuries.Carlton Group

Almost all of the rooms are filled with natural light and come with an unimpeded view of the surrounding hillsides and valleys.

In the south of France, sunshine usually isn't hard to come by.Carlton Group

Some areas, like the base of the tower, still show off the structure from the original villa, which is believed to be from Roman times.

If the stairs aren't for you, there's an elevator that serves all three floors of the main building.Carlton Group

CEO of Carlton Group, Phillip Weiser, told Insider the property has outstanding entertaining facilities, with speaker systems wired across the whole villa, including underwater in the pool.

The kitchen opens up into one of many outdoor eating areas.Carlton Group

CEO of Carlton Group, Phillip Weiser, told Insider the property has outstanding entertaining facilities, with speaker systems wired across the whole villa, including underwater in the pool.

Weiser also told Insider that the separated guest house and main villa would make for the perfect luxury-rental opportunity.

Other similar properties in the area can be rented for around 25,000 euros, or $33,000, per week.Carlton Group

With views overlooking the beautiful countryside of Provence from the estate, it's easy to see why the property quickly became one of Bardot's favorite places.

Brigitte Bardot owned many properties across southern France, such as Saint-Tropez, with Le Castelet being her chosen summer getaway.Carlton Group

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A villa that was once Brigitte Bardot's summer retreat is now on sale for $6.5 million. Take a look inside.

Originally built in the 15th century, this villa became home to French actress Brigitte Bardot in the 1950s.

Following a divorce with screenwriter Roger Vadim in the late 1950s, Bardot moved into the mansion, which is known as "Le Castelet."

After Bardot sold the property in the 1960s, it passed through a few hands until the current owners purchased the villa in 1997.

The current owners took many years renovating and restoring the property to its current state, where it's now on sale for 5.9 million euros, or $6.5 million.

With 11 bedrooms across the main villa and a separate guest house, it's advertised as the perfect location for an extended family stay.

Throughout the renovation, the previous owners were careful in bringing the house into the 21st century without erasing its history.

Almost all of the rooms are filled with natural light and come with an unimpeded view of the surrounding hillsides and valleys.

Some areas, like the base of the tower, still show off the structure from the original villa, which is believed to be from Roman times.

CEO of Carlton Group, Phillip Weiser, told Insider the property has outstanding entertaining facilities, with speaker systems wired across the whole villa, including underwater in the pool.

Weiser also told Insider that the separated guest house and main villa would make for the perfect luxury-rental opportunity.

With views overlooking the beautiful countryside of Provence from the estate, it's easy to see why the property quickly became one of Bardot's favorite places.