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Coco Chanel's Villa Restored: A Literary Tribute

12/16/2025

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La Pausa, a Mediterranean villa in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, has been restored to reflect its artistic history.
The villa was originally owned by Coco Chanel and hosted Salvador Dalí and Winston Churchill.
The restoration includes a library honoring Chanel's love for books.
The library features works by contemporary authors and aims to capture the essence of past residents, inviting visitors to explore the intimate worlds of its guests.

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Story summary

La Pausa, a Mediterranean villa in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, has been restored to reflect its artistic history.
The villa was originally owned by Coco Chanel and hosted Salvador Dalí and Winston Churchill.
The restoration includes a library honoring Chanel's love for books.
The library features works by contemporary authors and aims to capture the essence of past residents, inviting visitors to explore the intimate worlds of its guests.