the illegal villa of a Czech billionaire slated for demolition

Thirteen years after the start of the work, the Nîmes Court of Appeal ordered the demolition of an illegally built villa in Gordes (Vaucluse), according to Midi Libre. The property, described as “little palace”was set up between 2012 and 2017 on behalf of a Czech multi-billionaire. The latter, although not directly prosecuted, is singled out for having disregarded the basic rules of town planning in such a preserved region.

Gordes defends its heritage

The case, which has involved the courts since 2022, led to significant sanctions against the two companies responsible for the work. One of them will have to pay a fine of 100,000 euros (including 50,000 suspended), while the other receives 250,000 euros. Above all, the latter is ordered to restore the premises within six monthsunder penalty of penalty of 500 euros per day of delay.

The town's lawyer, Me Olivier Morice, welcomed this decision, declaring: “We are not buying Gordes! » He denounced a billionaire “who thought he had everything allowed” by wanting to afford a sumptuous residence in this village classified among the most beautiful in France.

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