20 years ago, Edouard Carmignac fell in love with La Courtade, a farmhouse in Porquerolles. On 2 June 2018, his eldest son Charles opened the doors to a new Carmignac Foundation to present his father’s collection to the public. To see it, visitors need to take a boat, cross the undergrowth, walk through vineyards and past ancient olive trees, with the heady scent of eucalyptus hanging in the air. A unique experience awaits – and in the meantime, here’s a preview from Charles himself.
By Lisa Azorin
Journalist and editor