High on a hilltop outside Cannes, France, Le Castelet is a historic and luxurious villa transformed into a 21st-century paradise. Once a vacation home of actress Brigitte Bardot, this glamorous estate overlooking the incredibly beautiful countryside is now listed for 5.9 million euros ($6.5 million). Originally a defensive castle during the Roman period, Le Castelet was later expanded in medieval times. Now completely modernized, the elegant compound is situated on 5,870 square meters (1.45 acres) of manicured gardens. The main “bastide”—a name given to historic Provençal homes found in southern France—has seven luxurious bedrooms. A second residence, an extraordinary guest house, features another four bedrooms, for a total area of 550 square meters (5,920 square feet) of living space. From the front entrance of the main house, visitors are welcomed into a high-ceilinged living space connecting to the grand staircase that leads to the upper floor. Adjacent to the entry, there …