“Being there in that atmosphere was totally different than something I’ve ever carried out in my life,” ‘Vanderpump Villa’ star Emily mentioned.
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In an unique interview with Distractify, we spoke to some Vanderpump Villa solid members about their expertise working and residing abroad — and what it was prefer to movie within the south of France.
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The place is ‘Vanderpump Villa’ filmed?
Within the Hulu present Vanderpump Villa, which premiered on April 1, 2024, the drama revolves round Lisa’s bartenders, servers, and mixologists navigating life in Lisa’s luxurious Chateau Rosabelle situated within the French countryside in Aude, near the town of Carcassonne.
It is about an eight-hour drive from Paris.
Lisa describes the Chateau as a spot the place company can absolutely immerse themselves in “a Vanderpump-curated expertise,” as she says within the present’s trailer, emphasizing that “it is not only a lodge, however a fantasy.”
The Chateau has decadent options, together with pastel partitions, florals, a sultry out of doors pool, and a decked-out bar for the employees to take pleasure in after they’re off the clock.
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The solid works and lives collectively within the villa, sharing bedrooms. Andre Mitchell, a Chicago native based mostly in Texas, discovered being in France for the primary time and being a first-time actuality star “difficult” but rewarding.
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“I soaked every part in,” Andre informed us about filming. “I did not take something without any consideration. [I was] simply tremendous grateful simply to be there. Nevertheless it was it was difficult. You realize, since you’re going, I do not even know what number of miles it’s. Nevertheless it’s a good distance. You are leaving all people, and you are going to reside with strangers. So there are challenges that include that.”
‘Vanderpump Villa’ star Andre Mitchell.
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Andre’s co-star Emily Kovacs, who had by no means been to France earlier than filming the present, felt “so blessed” to work at Chateau Rosabelle as one of many housekeepers. Regardless of the numerous changes to residing in France, she discovered the non-public development and emotional moments to be worthwhile.
“Being there in that atmosphere was totally different than something I’ve ever carried out in my life,” Emily informed us. “However I undoubtedly have grown probably the most from this expertise. I’ve discovered a lot about myself. I did not notice how a lot I may put on my feelings on my sleeve till this expertise.”
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‘Vanderpump Villa’ star Emily Kovacs
How a lot does it price to remain on the Chateau Rosabelle?
After they’re not fixing their company’ issues, a technique or one other, the Chateau Rosabelle’s employees can roam across the property at their leisure. Vanderpump Villa viewers are additionally aware of visiting Lisa’s newest enterprise child — for the correct value.
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In line with Tripadvisor, the Chateau Rosabelle prices $497 per evening. The hefty value consists of three bedrooms, one bathtub, with 5 beds and a settee. The itemizing’s description additionally states company may have entry to the chateau’s beautiful out of doors surroundings, together with its park and gardens, which have been the vacation spot for weddings and proposals.
(l-r): Marciano Brunette and Hannah Fouch
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The chateau’s romantic surroundings is one thing company particularly pay the massive bucks for. Nonetheless, working within the love hub along with your ex, like Hannah Fouch and Marciano Brunette, will not be as thrilling. Nonetheless, Marciano informed Distractify they have been each “so fortunate” to have skilled France collectively and mentioned there’ll “undoubtedly be much more touring in our upcoming future.”
For now, you possibly can catch the solid frolicking round France on Vanderpump Villa. New episodes air on Mondays on Hulu.