This insane Bubble Palace is rumored to be Europe’s most expensive home

An architectural marvel, Le Palais Bulles or the Bubble Palace, was once the holiday home of legendary fashion designer Pierre Cardin.

by | Published on 28th Jul 2023

This insane Bubble Palace may look like it belongs on the set of a childrenā€™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.Ā 

A big headache for guests must be deciding which way round to sleep on the circular beds.Ā 

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 ā€œknown nothing but happiness [here], including magical evenings and unforgettable parties. Iā€™ve hosted many celebrities here.ā€

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 didnā€™t find a buyer.

Itā€™s back on the market and with an even higher listing price of $456,000,000 and rumour has it, itā€™s Europeā€™s most expensive home.

Not only will the buyer have deep pockets ā€“ theyā€™ll also need to be fond of its wacky architectural design.

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Adam Gray is an experienced motoring journalist and content creator based in the United Kingdom. Using his media accreditation with motor manufacturersā€™ press offices, Adam test drives the latest cars and attends new vehicle press launches, producing written reviews and news pieces for supercarblondie.com. Before joining the Supercar Blondie team, Adam was Motoring Editor for Portfolio North magazine, North East Motoring Editor at Reach plc, and provided motoring content on a freelance basis to several lifestyle and business publications in the North of England. When heā€™s not behind the wheel of the latest car, Adam can be found at his local rink playing ice hockey or supporting his beloved Middlesbrough FC.

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