At 456 million, Pierre Cardin's Bubble Palace is Europe's most expensive home for sale!

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Pierre Cardin’s Bubble Palace Is Europe’s most expensive home at US$456 million! Well, home might be an understatement - it's actually a sprawling complex of six levels spread across 1.75 acres on a cliff, with 180-degree-views of the Mediterranean. With not a straight line on the property, the 10-bedroom residence has all spherical formal and private rooms including curved bathroom fixtures. Michaël Zingraf Real Estate in Cannes, affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate for the South of France, holds the listing.

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Mid-century architect Antti Lovag had wanted to design a round home when he designed Le Palais Bulles - the Bubble Palace - in Cannes, France, which was built between 1975 and 1989. He believed that the straight line was “an aggression against nature.” Fashion designer Pierre Cardin, who purchased Le Palais Bulles at auction in the early 1990s as a vacation home was drawn to the property saying, “Round shapes have always inspired me,” and compared it to a woman’s body saying “. . . everything is absolutely sensual.”

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The connecting bubbles each represent one room each.

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The lush gardens contain ponds and swimming pools that artistically reflect the architecture both during the day and when lit at night.

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Outside, the gardens are spread across more than 91,000square feet including swimming pools and water ponds, all of which are circular.

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The property enjoys 180-degree-views over the Mediterranean. 

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The living room has a space age-themed decor echoing the saucer-like shape of the bubbles that make up the home, even the sofa is round.

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Another view of the living room.

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One of 10 suites in the home, where there's a round bed and a circular window.

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A round bed in another suite.

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In one of the bathrooms, which looks more like a spa, the sink and bath are curved. 

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Even the lamp in this study area is curved!

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The home is filled with unconventional artistic furniture and works of art.

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Many notable events have been held here such as the recent Dior Resort Show and the James Bond 40th birthday event. On occasion, the estate has been rented to private individuals for $1,100 per night per person. 

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At the edge of the cliff is a 500-seat, open-air auditorium with spectacular views of the Mediterranean and the Bay of Cannes.

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