George and Amal Clooney Seamlessly Adapt to New Life in France

George and Amal Clooney are living a life of luxury at a stunning chateau in the heart of Provence. Despite their celebrity status, the Hollywood power couple has managed to blend seamlessly into the local community.

The Ocean’s 11 actor, 63, and his human rights barrister wife, 43, bought their property in 2021 for $8.3 million. Their idyllic chateau, Domaine Le Canadel, is located a short distance from Brignoles and the neighboring town of Cotignac. The Clooneys have already made quite an impression on the locals.

George and Amal arrived in Brignoles in 2021, and since then, locals have spoken fondly about what it’s been like having Hollywood A-listers in their sleepy town.

Ganaelle Joly, owner of the bakery Lou Gourmandises, told the Daily Mail, “Madame Clooney is tall and fabulous and very, very beautiful. No matter who you are, you are going to look at her.”

She added that the “down-to-earth” couple is happy to oblige when it comes to pictures and interacting with fans. She recounted how the pair came into the bakery for some sandwiches and salmon, along with their dog, and the owner even had a photo with the Oscar-winning actor. “If George puts on a hat and sunglasses, he can easily go unnoticed,” she said.

A dining manager at Picotte also spoke highly of the Clooneys, telling a local newspaper, “They are very simple customers. He chose a marrow bone and a plate of cheeses. She had a salad. She speaks French very well, by the way.”

“They’re down-to-earth, simple, and nice. They’re not acting like huge stars. Many celebrities come to live in the region because once they’ve been noticed, the novelty wears off and they’re able to just live their lives,” he added.

While the Clooneys appreciate being largely left alone when out in the town near their home, it wasn’t always so. According to Paris Match, when they first arrived, the couple was mobbed by excitable fans in a local supermarket.

Reports suggest that local hysteria initially kept them from leaving their home except to visit restaurants. Fortunately, it seems that the couple can now enjoy some privacy when dining out.

Their chateau boasts multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, generously sized lawns, a full-size pool, a tennis court, a lake, and an olive grove, all spread across 400 acres of land. What’s more, it’s just a nine-minute drive from Chateau Miraval, the $500 million winery that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie purchased in 2011. The former couple bought the property and a fifty percent stake in the wine business with Marc Perrin but are now entangled in a legal dispute about ownership.

The Clooneys have indeed become quite the locals in Brignoles, seamlessly blending in while enjoying the luxury and tranquility of their impressive chateau.

Source: Daily Mail, Paris Match