Josephine Baker came to France at age 19 as a young American entertainer, and almost immediately became a sensation.  For decades after, she was one of the most famous singers and dancers in the world.

Josephine Baker

Josephine rented Chateau des Milandes in 1940, then bought it in 1947.  The amazing story of her life, and the story of Chateau des Milandes, is told in the video below.

Chateau des Milandes, home of Josephine Baker, in the Dordogne

Jim & Elizabeth Hilgendorf – The Matchmakers – have their own real estate company in Eugene, Oregon; but they also specialize in helping clients find their dream homes in France.  You can go to their website and search the real estate listings for over 350,000 listed properties throughout all of France.

If you are considering buying a home in France, send us an email.  We have been to France many times, and have established connections with excellent agents throughout the country who can help you navigate through the process of searching for and buying a villa, an apartment, or chateau in France.

Jim, by the way, is a film producer, and has produced a series of highly-acclaimed travel films, one of which is “Bordeaux & The Dordogne: A Tribute”.  Clips from the videos can be seen on the Tribute Series website.

Jim & Elizabeth Hilgendorf, The Matchmakers

Enjoy the video of Josephine Baker’s life and Chateau des Milandes.

About twenty miles northeast of Bordeaux, in southwest France, is the beautiful village of Saint-Emilion.  This is one of the most famous wine-growing regions in all of France.

Saint-Emilion, France

Saint-Emilion’s history dates back to prehistoric times, and the village itself is an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Saint-Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

The streets of Saint-Emilion are lined with wine shops, filled with the wonderful local wines. Saint-Emilion is one of the principal red wine areas of the Bordeaux region, and its wines are famous worldwide.  Winemaking here dates back to the Romans, who began planting vineyards here in the 2nd century A.D.

If you are thinking of buying a home in France, send us an email.  We have been to France many times, and have established connections with excellent agents throughout the country who can help you navigate through the process of searching for and buying a villa, an apartment, or chateau in France.

Jim, by the way, is a film producer, and has produced a series of highly-acclaimed travel films, one of which is “Bordeaux & The Dordogne: A Tribute”.  Clips from the videos can be seen on the Tribute Series website.

Jim & Elizabeth Hilgendorf, The Matchmakers