French designer Pierre Yovanovitch and his business and life partner Matthieu Cussac were looking for a modern home in Provence when Pierre came across an ad for a château in the back of a magazine. In the same family and their descendants since the 10th century, its four elderly owners weren't interested in continuing with its upkeep—they only visited it for two months every summer. Fast forward through its purchase and three years of restoration, and the new home of Pierre and Matthieu is now a sophisticated blend of original architecture and modern design. More here on WSJ.
(photography by stephen kent johnson for wsj magazine)