Tony Parker has decided to launch into a new business and does not intend to spare any expense to develop his brand.
But where will Tony Parker stop? Already the owner of a basketball club, a training center, a ski resort, a stud farm and even a wine estate, the former playmaker for the Blues and the San Antonio Spurs (42 years) plans to invest in a new business: cognac. And to launch into this sector, “TP” needs a place to receive its customers, which is why it called on the show The Agency, luxury real estate for the family.
In this program, broadcast on the TMC channel and an extract of which was revealed on social networks, the four-time NBA champion receives Valentin Kretz, one of the owners of the agency, on his luxurious yacht in Monaco. The opportunity to present his XXL project to him.
“I am looking for a property in Cognac (in Charente, editor’s note) because I would like to start a brand of cognache explains at the outset. But I'm not looking for vineyards, I want a castle. »
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This place would be for the Hall of Famer “a presentation castle to invite [ses] customers and introduce them to cognac ». “If you find it with vines, why not, but it’s not an obligationhe continues.
What I would like is something with an entrance. I like it when there is a beautiful gate, when you enter and you have this 'wow!' effect. It has to blow. » And Tony Parker lists all the other criteria that this house must meet.
“You also need a place with a bit of history. As we are in France, it's always nice to have a place where, when you arrive, you can explain to customers that this castle has lived this or thathe continues. I would also like it to be a place where I can go with my family. Yes, it's a business, but on the other hand, I can go there privately and spend time there with the kids. So it has to be a nice place. » And quickly habitable.
“I would like something where there is not too much workhe said. I don't mind doing a little bit, but I want something now. If it's not in Cognac, not very far, 10 minutes maximum. I want us to be at the heart of it. » Budget-wise, the one who has shared his life with model Agathe Teyssier since last April also sees things very big:
“Between 3 and 5 million euros. » Enough to get what he's looking for?
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