Wildfires sweeping southern Europe forced the Clooneys to evacuate their Provence estate, prompting a statement to the mayor of Brignoles that highlighted the couple’s concern for local residents and their commitment to the community.
The message, addressed to mayor Didier Brémond, conveyed uncertainty about the fate of their home and expressed a desire for the safety of the town’s inhabitants.
The estate, known as Domaine du Canadel, is an 18th‑century wine property spanning 425 acres and includes vineyards, olive groves, a lake, and formal gardens. The Clooneys purchased the property in 2021 and have since produced white and rosé wines in partnership with a local winemaker.
Firefighters are battling multiple blazes across France, Spain, and Greece amid high temperatures, drought, and strong winds. In Brignoles alone, roughly 3,000 residents have been displaced, while hundreds of thousands more across the region have fled their homes.
The situation has been particularly distressing for the Clooneys, as their Provence home serves not only as a private residence but also as a base for family life away from Hollywood’s public scrutiny.
George Clooney has cited a desire to give his children a normal childhood and a respite from fame as reasons for relocating to France. He has spoken publicly about the benefits of a quieter, more private environment for his family.
Other public figures, including actress Georgia Toffolo and her husband James Watt, also fled their French holiday homes as fires approached, sharing their experiences on social media.
As flames continue to threaten the region, the Clooneys await the outcome of the situation, uncertain whether their estate will survive the ongoing wildfire crisis.
