Bonjour, South Forbes

MANILA, Philippines - What’s not to love about Paris? Over the centuries, she has acquired a glory which still today shines out undiminished — an unrivalled beauty that has aroused overwhelming passion in the hearts and minds of her admirers.

Emulating such exquisite splendour is Châteaux de Paris, the French quarter of South Forbes Golf City, the largest fully-integrated, self-sustaining, and all-themed golf resort city at the forefront of the Metro Sta. Rosa – Tagaytay corridor, and recipient of the Best Golf Community Development title by the CNBC International Property Awards, the world’s most prestigious property awards programme.

Un, Deux, Trois. Châteaux de Paris presents a taste of three French design styles in three different homes: the classical Chambord, the contemporary Chantilly, and the moderne Fontainebleau — each with its unique layout to match the varying preferences of different homeowners.

The Chambord reminisces on old world charm that is characteristic of many of our parents’ and grandparents’ homes but updated to meet the modern lifestyle. From the exterior alone, the distinguished Chambord features a turret on one side of the house much like a palace, a unique feature that sets the model chateau apart from all others, hinting of romance and aristocracy. Burgundies dominate the living area accentuated by bright yellows and greens as also seen in the furniture and the art works on the wall — making the room feel sunny and bright. The master suite, which occupies the whole left side of the house, is done in warm tones with Moroccan-inspired chandeliers and light fixtures adding a layer of complexity to the room.

On the other end of the design spectrum is the Fontainebleau unit, reflective of a more sophisticated and urbane lifestyle. Clean lines, chrome and glass, textured fabrics create an interesting interplay of surfaces that makes the home cozy yet refined. Inspired by the small French hotels, the master’s bedroom is quaint with subtle touches of a vibrant red to adding interest and spice to the room.

Voila. Move in right here, right now. Call 635-7777 or 631-8855 for a free city tour or log on to www.southforbes.com for more information.