Chateaux De Paris

Lovely Paris inspires new South Forbes project





Paris, many people say, is the most romantic city in the world. The sweet aroma of love permeates the whole city. A sparkling glass of red wine caps lunch with a beloved. A candlelight dinner is best reserved at the glitzy Ritz. And of course, a passionate kiss can be exchanged at the top of the Eiffel Tower amidst the glittering lights of Paris' enchanting nightscape.

The romantic atmosphere of Paris will soon be experienced here in the country with the launch of South Forbes Golf City's newest project, Ch�teaux de Paris. �Our newest innovative project at South Forbes will feature homes inspired by the grandeur of the lovely city of Paris.



Sprawling gardens will be reminiscent of Paris' landscaped parks and flowers from all colors of the spectrum,� according to Cathay Land President Jeffrey Ng.

Residents enter Ch�teaux de Paris through a main gate that provides a strong dramatic approach. Cobblestone paving, formal rows of trees, and a feature wall along the approach immediately bring about the feeling of a French-inspired development. A fountain at the middle of the gate and abundant lighting at night to accentuate the property are other French design concepts that have been incorporated in the plans.

Three model chateaus � Chambord, Fontainebleau, Chantilly � all named after famous royal chateaus in Paris, will make homebuyers appreciate and fall in love with all things French. Chambord will feature interiors reminiscent of traditional Parisian elements such as intricate drawings, Fontainebleau modern furnishings and thus featuring straight lines, and Chantilly a contemporary style with ultra sleek furnishings like those of French ing�nue Philippe Starck.

Meanwhile, the landscaping for the entire Ch�teaux de Paris reinterprets 18th century French garden design traditions during the reign of King Louis XIV.

Gardens during his time were often characterized by grandeur, built to impress and showcase a high degree of wealth and power � very much something to be desired even to this day. As such, this South Forbes project features French all�e or alleys bordered by trees or clipped hedges. Allees intersect in acute angles and if viewed from above resemble a goose-foot. The allees, along with the canals and reflecting pools, not only lend a strong visual effect but also make it easy for residents to go to the nearest pocket park or even the clubhouse for a lovely time with family and friends.

Of course, the masterpiece of Ch�teaux de Paris is the main clubhouse. It seems to float in a moat or reflecting pool, as inspired by the huge body of water that protects a French castle. It features granite doors, large arched windows, and flowers rich in color. Formal gatherings can be scheduled at the main ballroom area with the accompaniment of delightful music from a grand piano, whereas casual affairs can be booked at the adult and children's pool areas.



With every lot investment at Ch�teaux de Paris, mom and dad also acquire something extra that they'll surely fall for: a free membership to the 18-hole South Forbes Golf Club designed by the International Management Group (IMG). South Forbes' affiliation with the exclusive golf club of IMG SportsClub gives the lovely couple exclusive travel perks: play and relaxation discounts in 42 top golf courses worldwide.

To fall in love all over again � but this time with the exquisite Ch�teaux de Paris � it is best to set an enchanting date at South Forbes,




The land of love and romance � Paris � will soon bequeath its lively spirit here in the country at the Grand Clubhouse of South Forbes Golf City's newest innovative project, Ch�teaux de Paris.

Trendy Ch�teaux residents and their privileged guests will experience what it's like to have a stylish party reserved for royals and nobles every time there's a gala affair at the Grand Clubhouse.

The main entrance gate welcomes guests in style with its strong dramatic approach. They immediately feel the lavishness associated with French design, as seen in the gate's cobblestone paving. Formal rows of trees along the main drive make them feel as if they're driving leisurely along Champs Elysee.

The lush landscaping makes them anticipate the forthcoming event. A clock tower at the very center of Ch�teaux de Paris reminds them of the urgency� the ball is about to start!

The strong sense of arrival is heightened once the car reaches the Grand Clubhouse proper. An intricately laid out French garden, with a field of flowers, hedges, and topiary, further heightens the experience of a warm welcome. The lush landscaping and a magnificent fountain brings a refreshing feel� this night will surely be memorable.

A moat surrounds three sides of the clubhouse, as inspired by the body of water that protects French chateaus from foreign invaders. Considering today's modern times, the moat or reflecting pool gives the impression that the clubhouse is floating.

One by one, impressive cars line up to drop their esteemed passengers.

They immediately gaze at the wonderful details of the Grand Clubhouse. French windows or shutters and a steep hipped or gable roof give the clubhouse a distinct French character. Big, arched windows allow light to peer through and lend guests a clear view of the lush surroundings.

Once they alight, guests are welcomed to the Grand Ballroom. Soft music fills the air, courtesy of the grand piano that sits right at the center. The 13-meter ceiling further intensifies the experience� with such open space, there's a lot of room to dance and party.



A grand staircase leads to the mezzanine floor, where more intimate conversations can be shared. Viewed from below, the spacious interiors and the grand staircase feel much like the ballroom where Beauty and the Beast exchanged their first dance in the Disney classic.

At the rear of the clubhouse are a lanai and swimming pool for more casual affairs. Together with the moat, the pool and the clubhouse seem to merge to form a single coherent and fascinating whole, making it a French masterpiece.



The Grand Clubhouse is an exclusive amenity for all lot owners at Ch�teaux de Paris. Interested investors can choose among three model chateaus for an equally regal lifestyle. The classic Chambord, the modern Fontainebleau, and the contemporary Chantilly are modern interpretations of French chateaus. Their interiors are also trendy updates of traditional French designs. After all, Paris is the fashion capital of Europe!





Your Kingdom to come home, with lots of green , the smell of nature for your strees free relaxation, while walking in the park.





A mere mention of �France� gives the impression of romance, luxury, aristocracy and an easy sophistication that comes from a rich history and culture�the Eiffel Tower, sidewalk cafes, red wine, and beautiful people. �Chateau� is another word that just slides out of the mouth with a grace that gives visions of an abode fit for queens and princesses. It is more than a mansion, it is a palace, and South Forbes is bringing the atmosphere of France to the country with the launch of South Forbes Golf City's newest project, Ch�teaux de Paris.

Chambord, the first of the model chateaus, takes its inspiration from the loveliest and grandest of the Renaissance buildings in France's Valley of Loire�Chateau de Chambord.



This sumptuous palace was inspired by the great Leonardo da Vinci, who was said to have added his own embellishments to the chateau's fa�ade and interiors.

South Forbes' Chambord brings this treasure to the 21st century. The classical rendition of the South Forbes French chateau moves away from the heavy-handed baroque decorations. The result is a modern interpretation of the classics that still has strong ties to tradition and style. It brings sophistication and gracious living of the French Renaissance refined to today's more subtle and restrained tastes.

Gone are the brocades that make the interiors seem dark and heavy but the color scheme kept the gold and burgundy of the traditional French chateau. The furniture selection has the traditional silhouettes of the Louis XIV chairs with the updated and more streamlined design with contemporary fabrics.

Art pieces are framed in silver gilded frames and the topiary brings the spirit of French gardens inside the house. With just the right amount of richness, the house maintains the traditional feel while still keeping the home in the 21st century.



The Chambord offers a sumptuous living space for a family to make it their own. On the first floor, the living room opens up to the dining room and leads to a spacious formal kitchen, perfect for entertaining guests or just for a normal day. There is also a den beside the living room that may be converted into an entertainment center or even an office. Upstairs are the three bedrooms, each with their own bathrooms, a library and study room, as well as a lounge.

The hallway, coming from the stairs, leads to the balcony at the front of the house.

South Forbes also offers Fontainebleau and Chantilly model chateaus with each of their own interiors that will make you fall in love with everything that is French and would want to make it your own.

As if that's not enough, investors and homebuyers get a free golf membership to the 18-hole South Forbes Golf Club for every lot purchase at Ch�teaux de Paris. This also gives them the chance to play in 42 top golf courses in Europe, Asia, and North America through the exclusive golf club of IMG SportsClub.



CHANTILLY. The very name evokes charm, elegant details, and all things pretty. A commune in the metropolitan area of Paris, Chantilly forms an urban section together with six neighboring communes. This locale is a satellite city of Paris. And Paris? The French capital itself pulsates with passion, romance, and prestige.

Every year Paris draws at least 22 million foreign visitors like moths to an irresistible flame. Now, a light from the City of Lights has been carefully transferred to Philippine shores with the launch of Ch�teaux de Paris in South Forbes Golf City in Metro Sta. Rosa. One of the three model chateaus (French for castles) is none other than Chantilly.

A Princely Home



Like most European castles, a chateau is a priceless family treasure housing the history, heritage, and traditions of its resident nobility, sometimes even royalty.

The Chantilly commune itself is made famous by the very picturesque Chateau de Chantilly, home of the princes of Cond�, who were cousins of the kings of France. Chantilly has given its name to the popular Chantilly cream concocted by a chef of the princes, and the intricate Chantilly lace, a handmade bobbin lace dating from the 17th century. The spires of the Chateau de Chantilly seem to impose over a large square. Its mix of domes and Gothic architecture are classic European.

The Chantilly house at South Forbes, however, updates the classical style. While it is born from established forms, it strips away excessive decoration and moves away from the Baroque period in terms of fabrics and furniture. As a result, you enter the Chantilly house with an intuition of tradition and warmth and not the heavy, castle-gallery sensation that your ancestors are staring at you from their enormous paintings.

The interiors are neo-classical.



French windows in the living room and dining room give a refreshing view of lush greenery and let in abundant sunlight. The soothing mint color is repeated in the curtains and furniture covers. The sleek line of the furnishings, which call to mind the stylized, streamlined creations of French ing�nue Philippe Starck, are conspicuous in the chair spines and shiny modern appliances and fixtures of the kitchen. Finally, the bedroom itself is one cozy blend of old and new, with a four-poster bed dominating and complementing simple racks and cabinets like a king over his advisers.

Fairy Tale Setting



With a whiff of tradition in its relaxed atmosphere, the Chantilly model chateau possesses a richness and elegance without the stuffy opulence that is the twin of the Baroque.

Outside the house, moreover, the rest of the Ch�teaux de Paris development is a testament to the best of old grandeur, contemporary living, creativity, and forward-looking sentiments � qualities which make people fall in love with Paris. A fountain at the main gate, cobblestone streets, formal rows of trees, and abundant lighting at night welcome residents and visitors of Ch�teaux de Paris into a seemingly enchanted world where Cinderella just might step out of her carriage anytime. Then again, Cinderella herself might long to stay past midnight at the main clubhouse, whose ballroom area with grand piano is perfect for formal gatherings.

As the masterpiece of Ch�teaux de Paris, the clubhouse seems to be surrounded by a moat, that body of water dug to protect a castle from invaders.

The clubhouse is built with granite doors and large arched windows, but tempered by fancy rainbow flowers. The approach to the fa�ade is a wide, tree-lined avenue reminiscent of the Champs-Elys�es.

Flowering plants and trees play a central role in beautifying French yards, parks, and castle grounds. Thus, the entire Ch�teaux de Paris is landscaped in a reinterpretation of garden designs used during the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King whose long reign was marked by a great flourishing of French culture. A patron of the arts, he planned the majestic Champs-Elys�es. His grand palace at Versailles, with its breath-taking gardens, was the ideal setting for his extravagant court. These gardens are the inspiration for the Ch�teaux landscaping, with its pocket parks, reflecting pools, sprawling gardens, and all�e or alleys bordered by topiaries.

Even its symmetrically laid-out plan is representative of French gardens. And in true Parisian fashion, the Ch�teaux section has an adjacent river. It's way smaller than the river Seine, but the romantic lull of its water may well do.

Minutes away from Ch�teaux de Paris is another landscape of complementary beauty � the 18-hole South Forbes Golf Club designed by the International Management Group (IMG) and to which every lot investor at South Forbes acquires a free membership, plus play and relaxation discounts in 42 world-class affiliated golf courses at different points on the globe. At Ch�teaux de Paris, residents not only arrive and live in noble style; they also play in enviable style.

Among the local developments, South Forbes Golf City allows you to traverse the globe without having to leave Philippine soil. After all, South Forbes is home to a number of world-class themed communities that showcase the world's best. From the resort-inspired Bali Mansions to the tranquil Tokyo Mansions to the charming Mediterranean Villas, South Forbes has definitely opened a whole world for the Filipino homeowner.

Fresh from its recent achievements, South Forbes has moved westward for inspiration. Its new designer homes are based on world famous and historically significant architecture that show the grandeur of man. French is after all synonymous to anything classical and opulent � cuisine, culture, and castles.

Thus, South Forbes proudly presents its newest grand offering: Chateaux de Paris.

Vive le difference!



Drawing inspiration from traditional French architecture, the South Forbes version redefines and incorporates modern designs to come up with a more contemporary appearance. The results are stately homes nestled among a grove of trees, designed along Gothic sensibilities but containing all of the latest contemporary amenities.

This modern version creates a strong contrast between the shell of the house and the interiors. Set against the traditional form of the structure, the house is rendered on a monochromatic white on white scheme that will allow the house to be the backdrop of the interiors.



The result of a bolder and more adventurous life style, the structure turns into an elegant but cutting edge domicile that expresses the sense of now in its truest form.

Chrome, glass and steel are set against cool and sleek fabrics that begin to set the tone of the house. Modern sleek lines, all transformed from classically modern furniture, are the result of the re-interpretations of the works of the past and present masters.

The result is a bold yet understated elegance that looks into design as one of the basic needs of this modern, sophisticated man. Set against the non-traditional materials of glass and steel, fabrics are chosen for their historic reference to the traditional French fabric but nevertheless belong to an updated color scheme. Brocades and damasks are employed to add a richness that is within the French tradition.

Three model chateaus � fontaine, Fontainebleau, Chantilly � all named after famous royal castles in Paris, will make homebuyers appreciate and fall in love with all things French.

Modern Talking



Fontainebleau, one of the largest among the South Forbes chateaus, is also the most progressive. While it retains the traditional Baroque forms in the exteriors, the chateau's inside is completely redone to reflect more modern tastes. This remarkable contrast between in and out is what makes the design stand out, especially when executed on a monochromatic white-on-white scheme.

Inside, the Fontainebleau says �modern� throughout. Straight lines and solid colors dominate the overall design. Instead of the ornate carvings and brass or wooden finery that defines classical French design, chrome, glass, and steel are the preferred elements. Their cool demeanor blends well with the sleek and subtle fabrics to set a regal yet subdued tone.

By complementing the rooms with brocades and damasks that add richness within the French tradition, the transformation is complete.

What you see before you is wonderful mix of the traditional and the today.

Stepping inside the Fontainebleau chateau gives you the feeling of a relaxed richness, without the heavy guilt of opulence. The elegance remains, however, and is bit tuned into the more affable tastes of 21st century living. This chateau continues to evoke the spirit of tradition, but one that is tempered by a sense of subtlety in style.

Opulence Extended



Meanwhile, the landscaping for the entire Ch�teaux de Paris reinterprets grand 18th century French garden designs popular during the reign of King Louis XIV. The project also features French all�e or alleys bordered by trees or clipped hedges. The allees, along with the canals and reflecting pools, not only lend a strong visual effect but also make it easy for residents to go to the nearest pocket park or even the clubhouse for a lovely time with family and friends.

Every lot investment at Ch�teaux de Paris also brings with it the celebrated free membership to the 18-hole South Forbes Golf Club designed by the International Management Group (IMG).

South Forbes's affiliation with the exclusive golf club of IMG SportsClub give Ch�teaux residents exclusive travel perks that let them relax and play in 42 top golf courses worldwide at special club rates.

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