Clooneys Amidst French Wildfires
Clooneys Evacuate Provence Home as Wildfires Rage, Expressing Concern for Neighbors and Property
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The Clooneys were granted French citizenship in December, with official justification citing their contributions to France's international influence and strong ties to the country.
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In the Brignoles region, the wildfire crisis prompted the evacuation of about 700 residents from the town, with broader reports indicating roughly 3,000 evacuations across the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region as fires affected France and Spain.
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In a letter to Brignoles Mayor Didier Brémond, the Clooneys wrote, “At this point we have no idea whether our beautiful home makes it through this terrible moment,” and pledged that they would “remain part of this community and we’ll be part of making it whole again.”
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The Clooneys purchased their 425-acre estate and winery in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region in 2021, and have described it as their primary home, a detail reaffirmed in coverage that also cites their Esquire interview about preferring France for raising their family.
George and Amal Clooney have evacuated their home in Brignoles, southeastern France, as wildfires swept through the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. The couple, who own a 425-acre estate and winery there, sent a letter to local mayor Didier Brémond saying they had "no idea whether our beautiful home makes it through this terrible moment," according to AOL.
The evacuation affected the Clooneys, their nine-year-old twins Alexander and Ella, and roughly 700 other Brignoles residents. Broader fires across the region forced about 3,000 total evacuations, Castanet reported.
Clooneys Pledge to Rebuild Brignoles After Fire
In their letter to Mayor Brémond, the Clooneys made clear they were not walking away. "We will remain part of this community and we'll be part of making it whole again," they wrote. The message struck a personal note, with the couple expressing worry not just for their property but for their neighbors caught in the crisis, Yahoo reported.
The Clooneys purchased the Domaine du Canadel estate in 2021. The 425-acre property includes a winery. In past interviews, George and Amal have described France as their preferred home for raising their family, telling Esquire they chose the country for the long term, according to Realtor.com.
Wildfire Tears Through Provence, Forcing Mass Evacuations
The fire broke out near Brignoles in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, one of France's most scenic areas. Fast-moving flames forced evacuations across the town and surrounding communities. Firefighting crews worked to contain the blaze, and the fire was eventually brought under control, Head Topics reported.
The crisis was not limited to France. Wildfires burned across parts of Spain and other areas of Europe at the same time. In the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region alone, roughly 3,000 people were displaced as crews battled multiple fires, Castanet noted.
New French Citizens With Deep Roots in Brignoles
The Clooneys received French citizenship in December. The French government said it granted the status because of their contributions to France's international influence and their strong ties to the country. The timing made their evacuation story hit closer to home — they were not just celebrity tourists, but legal residents fleeing their own town, AOL reported.
George and Amal have been open about choosing France over the United States for family life. Their twins were born in 2017. With their estate, winery, and now citizenship, Brignoles had become a true base — not just a vacation property — making the threat of losing it all the more significant, according to Realtor.com.
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