and swapped the bright lights of Hollywood for a and haven't looked back. In fact, the A-list couple have become key players in local Provence life, attracting investment and getting involved in community projects. Described as "down to earth and pleasant people", the Clooneys wasted no time making the $8.
3 million wine estate in the Medieval walled town of Brignoles their own. First up – ensuring it was a private haven for their family by protecting from prying eyes. According to a , George planted 172 hectares of olive trees around his home after concerns about a lack of fencing.
His priority is to maintain a "peaceful life" for his family, and the picturesque commune in the Var department is the perfect place for it. The sprawling 425-acre home is a mere ten minutes away from close friend Brad Pitt's , which he purchased in 2008. Set apart from Brignoles' 17,000-strong community, the domaine has four hectares of vineyards that produce "very good" white wine, according to the town's mayor who tried it during a picnic.
It boasts 750 square metre living quarters and seriously impressive grounds, comprising a large swimming pool, a tennis court, a pétanque pitch (so George can get up to speed with the local pastime) and a private lake. The property also comes with a huge park housing 16 hectares of solar panels which brings in 85,000 euros per year to the owners, according to . Vincent Sauvestre, who works for Terres & Domaines estate agents, helped the Clooneys find their.
