Alain Delon, icon of French cinema, had chosen Douchy as his ultimate refuge. This place loaded with history and emotion, where every corner tells a part of his life, is a true personal sanctuary. Dive into this unique residence in images.
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He had expressed the wish to spend his last days there. Alain Delon lived a large part of the year in Douchy, the house where he notably shared his life with Mireille Darc. The house extends over 120 hectares, away from prying eyes or potential photographers. Walls and a gate help to protect it from the curious. It is on the outskirts of the village of Douchy-Montcorbon, in the Gâtinais, that the actor Alain Delon chose to live. “Her last wish is to end her days in Douchy and she will be honored. My father is very attached to this house because he built it and lived there: each plot of Douchy resembles him, bears his mark. It is his home…”, his eldest son had confided Anthony during an interview with Paris Match magazine in early 2024. The actor from the film The Leopard had established his refuge here for 50 years.
200% Deposit Bonus up to €3,000 180% First Deposit Bonus up to $20,000When Alain Delon moved to Douchy, the property was ravaged by a fire. The actor first undertakes to demolish the castle, then to dig a pond before having a brand new house built, completed by a new park. &Inside, there is a large dining room with a fireplace, a bar, an indoor swimming pool, a gym and even a games room equipped with pinball machines, a poker table and slot machines. This haven of peace has been mainly designed to house his love story with one of the famous women in his life, Mireille Darc. The actress, whom he fondly calls “Mimi”, will take care of the interior decoration, while he will take care of the garden.
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Why Alain Delon is so keen on Douchy
The Douchy estate occupied a special place in the heart of Alain Delon. Every nook and cranny of it conceals intimate stories, happy memories and anecdotes with Mireille Darc, but also with her family and friends. The land of the estate counts for a lot in the affection that the actor has for it . The more than 50 dogs that have walked on it are all buried there. Their owner took care to have the name of each of them engraved on flat stones and to group their graves in squares. This is also where where the actor wished to establish his final residence. Wish respected by his family. He was buried in the strictest family privacy near his dogs, a procedure granted à “exceptional title”, which required prefectural authorization.