Christian Louboutin Bought a Fairytale Garden in Brittany, France-and You Can Visit

"According to Christian Louboutin, there are three parts of France where locals proudly claim their regional identity before their national one: the Basque Country, Corsica, and Brittany. The latter, a rocky peninsula on France's northwestern coast, is where the shoe magnate's family is from. "I love the Breton climate, which is very garden-friendly," he says. "And the pride that the people take in their culture and traditions.""

"This love led him to purchase Les Jardins de Kerdalo, a historic botanical garden in the Breton commune of Trédarzec. Cultivated by Russian prince and horticulturist Peter Wolkonsky in the second half of the 20th century, it has labyrinthine walkways leading to plant beds with signature Breton flora, like hydrangeas, as well as endangered specimens like the Wollemi pine. Waterfalls, terraces, and an Italian grotto dot the 42-acre estate."

"Since purchasing Kerdalo, Louboutin has invested in refurbishing the prince's former home (the 8,500-square-foot stone villa is set to reopen in mid 2026) and adding a greenhouse tearoom. He also supports a team of gardeners and botanists who are experimenting with plants and trees, like Mediterranean oaks, that require less water, in response to climate change. "Kerdalo is one of Brittany's best-kept secrets," says Guillaume Foucher, cofounder of French hospitality brand Fontenille Collection, which is known for transforming architectural landmarks into boutique hotels."

Christian Louboutin has strong family roots in Brittany and admires the region's garden-friendly climate and cultural pride. He purchased Les Jardins de Kerdalo, a 42-acre historic botanical garden in Trédarzec cultivated by Prince Peter Wolkonsky, featuring labyrinthine walkways, hydrangeas, endangered Wollemi pine, waterfalls, terraces, and an Italian grotto. Louboutin embraced Isabelle Vaughan's advice to keep the garden alive by enjoying it. He has invested in refurbishing the prince's 8,500-square-foot stone villa, adding a greenhouse tearoom, and funding gardeners and botanists to trial drought-tolerant species such as Mediterranean oaks in response to climate change. Nearby Les Bassans offers an elegant base for visitors.

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