This summer, we had the chance to spend time at Château de Pont-Rilly, in Normandy, France.
The chateau de Pont-Rilly is situated at the end of a magnificent mile long paved avenue. Designed in 1765, by the architect Pierre-Raphaël de Lozon for the Marquis dʼOurville, it is one of the most impressive stately homes in Normandy. The extensive lawns on which donkeys & sheep graze are divided by small canals providing an ideal space for numerous black swans & ducks. Peacocks roam in the gardens where attractive mixed borders blend into the surrounding greenery. The interior of the chateau has remained unchanged since the 18th century : Versailles parquet, exquisite wooden panelling & rare marble fireplaces, in each room, are the perfect setting for antique furniture.
Gabrielle Allam & Brian Hoy are long time friends & talented interior designers, based in Sydney. One of their latest projects featured in BELLE MAGAZINE, November 2020 issue.
Ian Moore is a New Zealand born, Sydney based Architect, known primarily for his residential projects across Australia and New Zealand. His influences range from his childhood living in lightweight timber framed houses in New Zealand, his time spent working on Norman Foster's Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank headquarters, the California Case Study Houses, Jose Coderch in Spain and everything Brazilian.
