Oui oui to South Forbes

Manila, Philippines - In what is probably the most unique property development in the country, South Forbes Golf City, the country’s largest fully-integrated and all-themed golf resort city at the forefront of the Metro Sta. Rosa – Tagaytay corridor, and recipient of the Best Golf Community Development by the 2007 CNBC International Property Awards, the world’s most prestigious property awards programme, and, recently, the Highly Commended Award for Best Development by the 2010 Bloomberg Asia-Pacific Residential Award, dishes out a French-themed masterpiece in Châteaux de Paris. It looks French, it feels French.

“What’s not to love about Paris -- the lights, the history, the romance” said Cathay Land president Jeffrey Ng. “And Châteaux de Paris, South Forbes’ pièce de résistance will exude the same charm and mystery that has made Paris the legendary city that it is.”

Le Coeur de France. The home is the heart of every city. 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.

Not only does the Clocktower tell time, it becomes a unique landmark to the whole enclave.

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.

The Chantilly, much closer to the palates of many, features four bedrooms on the second floor intended for a family with a lot of kids.

Soon to adorn Châteaux de Paris’ cobblestoned streets are its latest additions to the royal family: Bordeaux, Clermont, and Lafayette. With the concept of the enclave revolving around the splendor of French gardens like that of the French capital, there will be more garden space in each of these new homes.

Call 635-7777 or 631-8855 for a free city tour or log on to www.southforbes.com for more information.