Château Miraval in Southern France Threatened by Wildfires

Wildfires sweeping the Provence‑Alpes‑Côte d’Azur region have surrounded the Château Miraval estate near Correns, putting the $164 million French winery owned by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie at risk. Aerial footage shows thick smoke over the vineyards, though the property appears undamaged so far. Firefighters are battling the blaze with helicopters and water drawn from a private lake on the estate.

The estate is already the focus of a long‑running legal dispute after Jolie sold her stake in 2021, prompting Pitt to sue for $35 million. The fire season, described as the worst in two decades, has also forced George and Amal Clooney to evacuate their nearby Domaine du Canadel in Brignoles.

The crisis is prompting broader market effects: insurers are raising premiums for luxury villas in the south of France by 30‑50 % and some are refusing coverage for wildfire risk, highlighting the growing financial impact of climate‑related disasters on high‑end real‑estate.