Few figures of the 20th century generated as much scrutiny—or controversy—from the press and the European aristocracy as Wallis Simpson. The twice-divorced American socialite’s relationship with King Edward VIII prompted the British monarch’s abdication in December 1936, clearing the way for the couple’s marriage the following year. Granted the titles of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, they eventually settled in Paris, frequently vacationing in the French Riviera where a storied hotel suite still bears a connection to the couple.

The couple traveled to the South of France in search of a holiday home and, in 1938, stayed at the legendary Hôtel Provençal in Juan-les-Pins as guests of its owner, Florence Gould, the socialite wife of American tycoon Frank Jay Gould. The Windsors eventually signed a two-year lease on the nearby Château de la Croë in Cap d’Antibes but remained at the hotel while overseeing the refurbishment of the residence.

The luxury developer Caudwell has now unveiled the Windsors’ former suite as Villa Jardin, a sprawling duplex residence spanning nearly 6,500 square feet. The five-bedroom home pairs the glamour of the building’s Art Deco past with a contemporary design defined by open living spaces, clean lines, and natural light. Garden terraces and private balconies overlook the Mediterranean, while an interconnected guest house and a 36-foot swimming pool with a pool house complete the residence.

Caudwell Design is behind the villa’s retro-inspired interiors, which reveal vibrant colors and arresting motifs throughout. Inlaid white marble flooring and stained-glass windows accent the entrance hall, while original Art Deco-inspired columns support the soaring ceiling. Bronze-finished doors open to a double reception room furnished with pieces including a chandelier inspired by Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, Song Dynasty-style lamps, and a table by Massimo Mangiardi, all offered at an additional cost.

Antique ivory silk wallpaper with hand-painted trees by de Gournay—it resembles the Chinoiserie silk wallpaper that adorned the late couple’s dining room at Villa Windsor in Paris—brings a natural element into the dining room, while a A TV lounge/family room with an indigo blue linen wallcovering includes a walk-in cocktail bar that mirrors one at Le Moulin de la Tuilerie, the Windsors’ 26-acre country estate just outside Paris.

A glass gallery connects to the guest house wing, where a bedroom suite features a Picasso-inspired mural. Upstairs, the serene primary suite includes two walk-in closets and a pair of bathrooms. Italian walnut bedside tables, a custom armchair, and four-poster bed by Dante Negro are also available through separate negotiation. 

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Tubular Locus Solus armchairs by Jacquemus+Exteta accent the outdoor terraces alongside the swimming pool and pool house, which includes a kitchen, bar, and ample space for al fresco dining. Villa Jardin is now available for €29,000,000, or $33.6 million. Visit Le Provençal’s website or contact Caudwell for more information.

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