Coty’s Retreat

Château d’Artigny

Started in 1913, it took ten years to build and cost 100 million francs

His mock château was a fantasy of ancienne noblesse made real

Here it is nearly complete in 1922

Now it’s a luxury hotel

Coty retreated to the 18^th century - but with central heating

He may have been the father of modern perfumery but his tastes were very traditional