The Countess will be delighted to welcome you in our property in the Loire Valley.

She was born and raised in Southern California.
She studied fine arts and painting at the University of California and moved to Paris at age 27. Why? Because every artist must at least travel to Paris and she wanted to immerse herself in the culture and milieu. Plus her nickname is Gigi, a perfect name for an American in Paris. She sings in the semi-professional Paris Choral Society and is frequently requested to play improvisational flute music at events. Her book on the art of receiving guests “Cooking With Gigi, La Vie de Chateau” is in progress. Gianne travels frequently between Europe and the United States to visit family, who say she has become more French than American, even while retaining strong roots in California.
The Countess used her artistic vision to completely restore the Count’s family 18th century chateau and estate complete with authentic color palettes and details, fabrics and period furniture. The chateau is a living museum and testament to a historically vibrant past that celebrated all of the fine arts. She recently completed restoration of her artist painting studio on the chateau grounds. Her painting is inspired by the forest and lands surrounding their chateau in the Loire Valley. She is currently restoring the grounds and gardens.

Your hosts are known for their lavish and original thematic parties that were recently covered in a Japanese luxury magazine. They are hosting three new elite tailored programs in art, music and wine, and hunting for selected guests.

We look forward to greeting you in our home!