The Pic house: The modernist icon that captures your heart…

A timeless love story.

For the Pic house is not simply a dwelling, it is a lover whose audacity must continue to be cherished!

Listed as a Historical Monument since 2008, this total work of art embodies a vision as radical as it is poetic.

Built between 1956 and 1959, this unique modernist villa is the fruit of a close and passionate collaboration between the architect Georges Lacaze and his client, Jean-Paul Pic, a sculptor by training who became an industrialist in Bergerac.

Its interior design and decoration were entirely enhanced by the designer and interior architect René Fray.

From the moment you approach the exterior, the house impresses with the boldness of its lines: a suspended volume, set on stilts, almost levitating, where the Dordogne River flows through a hollowed-out base.

At the start of our exploration, we encounter a turquoise zigzag railing that initiates this first chromatic dialogue.

It’s a regenerative architecture, a visual symphony where each shade tells a story of joyful rebellion! Material and color become a manifesto that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, the utilitarian into the poetic.

In a logic of absolute synthesis of the arts, all the senses are engaged through a journey blending plays of mirrors, wall-to-wall carpeting, filtering glass panels, patterned tiles, and terrazzo floors.

The magic of the 1950s works instantly. Imagine, you push open the door and suddenly find yourself in approximately 80 square meters of pure living space, bathed in light, opening onto the river.

No walls obstruct the view, just you, the open space, and the Dordogne River shimmering in the distance: a spectacular visual opening.

The interior ambiance is defined by a vast, custom-built bookcase upholstered in period-patterned fabric, and a sculptural metal wood-burning stove, creating an atmosphere that is both playful and warm, conceived from the outset as a pleasure house for entertaining.

The living and dining rooms also open onto a large, suspended balcony covered in turquoise mosaic tiles, offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the Dordogne below.

A separate kitchen, in soft pastel tones, remains incredibly functional and contributes fully to the house’s character and everyday comfort.

The sleeping area is cleverly arranged on either side of this immense living space to ensure privacy and tranquility for everyone.

A master suite awaits you like a suspended refuge, a timeless haven that also opens onto this magnificent panoramic terrace. Here, you wake up facing the river, in an exclusive tête-à-tête with nature. Its adjoining bathroom is a true ode to mosaic artistry.

The curved lines and intricate tile details create a boudoir atmosphere, transforming the morning ritual into a purely artistic moment. Three other bedrooms, ideally laid out, unfold their own magic.

Far from monotonous, each is distinguished by a strong character, emphasized by graphic tiles, bespoke woodwork, and unique textural contrasts.

With their own en-suite bathrooms, these bedrooms offer your guests or family absolute comfort! The base of the house features a striking entrance hall with clean lines and seamlessly connects to a large enclosed garage and the various technical spaces essential for the property’s daily comfort.

It is also at this level, beneath the stilts, that the property’s best-kept secret is hidden: a large indoor swimming pool opening directly onto a terrace thanks to a fully retractable glass wall. This indoor pool is enhanced by a monumental enamel mural, signed by the renowned artist Paul Corriger, lending a unique artistic dimension to the space.

You dive in, slowly emerge, and lose all track of time. The river remains a backdrop, weekend mornings stretch out, and the light changes from hour to hour.

It’s the rare and precious sensation of feeling alone in the world, suspended in nature, without ever having left the town of Bergerac.

The house has retained most of its original features, making it an exceptional historical landmark and a particularly pleasant place to live.

This villa isn’t just a place to visit; it’s a place you live in from the very first second. It’s simply unique, like a work of art…

Seize the opportunity to become the next guardian of this modernist masterpiece!

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) not required.

Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website for the relevant areas: www.georisques.gouv.fr.

Sabrina Denis

EI RSAC 450 708 813 Périgueux

Tel: 33 6 79 70 24 58

Email: sabrina.denis@espaces-atypiques.com