He wanted to end his days there, and that was the case. Alain Delon lives most of the year in Douchy, the house where he lived with Mireille Darc. The residence stretches over 120 hectares, away from prying eyes or possible photographers. Walls and a gate help to protect it from curious onlookers. It is on the outskirts of the village of Douchy-Montcorbon, in Gâtinais, that the actor Alain Delon chose to live. “Her last wish is to end her days in Douchy and she will be honored. My father is very attached to this house because he built it and lived there: every piece of Douchy resembles him, bears his imprint. It is his at his place…”confided his eldest son Anthony during an interview with Paris Match magazine in early 2024.
The actor from the film The Leopard had established his refuge here for 50 years.
When Alain Delon moved to Douchy, the property was ravaged by a fire. The actor first undertakes to demolish the castle, then dig a pond before erecting a brand new house, complete with a new park. Inside, there is a large dining room with a fireplace, a bar, an indoor swimming pool, a gym and even a games room equipped with pinball machines, a poker table and slot machines. This haven of peace was mainly designed to shelter his love story with one of the famous women in his life, Mireille Darc. The actress, whom he tenderly calls “Mimi”, will take care of the interior decoration, while he will take care of the garden.
Why Alain Delon is so keen on Douchy
The Douchy estate occupied a special place in the heart of Alain Delon. Every nook and cranny conceals intimate stories, happy memories and anecdotes with Mireille Darc, but also with her family and friends. The land of the estate counts for a lot in the actor's affection for it. The more than 50 dogs who trampled it are all buried there. Their owner took care to have the names of each of them engraved on flat stones and to group their graves into squares. This is also where the actor wanted to make his final resting place. Wish respected by his family. He was buried in the strictest family privacy near his dogs, a procedure granted on an “exceptional basis”, which required prefectural authorization.
