The Miraval Estate is a villa located in the French hamlet of Correns. In the late spring of 2008, it became home to Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.
Conflicting Stories
There are conflicting stories circulating regarding whether the couple purchased the estate or simply entered into a rental agreement. However, the mayor of the Correns, Michael Latz confirmed that the couple is, in fact, residing there.KNX 1070 News: Doctor: Angelina OK (July 3, 2008)
Location, Location, Location
The estate is home to a 75 acre organic vineyard. The location has been described as remote and private. Security guards are on duty at the gates to the property.
Other celebrities who own property in the area include Bono from U2 fame and actor Johnny Depp.
To Hunt or Not to Hunt
The fields and forests of the Miraval Estates are prime hunting grounds for boar hunters, who claim that hunting keeps the boar population down and prevents them from trampling the vineyard
Jolie and Pitt are an environmentally conscious couple. Because of this fact, the hunters are seeking an agreement with the estate owner Tom Bove to ensure the hunting continues.Daily India: Boar hunters want pact with Brangelina(June 2, 2008)
Paparazzi Rumble
On July 24, 2008, two camouflaged paparazzi, Luc Goursolas and Marianne Saint-Arroman,MSNBC.com: Paparazzi, guards fight at Jolie chateau (July 25, 2008) were intercepted by Pitt and Jolie's security detail. As Goursolas was being forced off the property, he reportedly began fighting with the bodyguards. There were no major injuries, although the paparazzo required three stitches and allegedly broke one of the bodyguard's fingers.E! Online: Paparazzi Given Le Boot at Chez Brangelina (July 25, 2008) Both paparazzi and two bodyguards were taken into police custody. Both sides filed legal complaints against one another, claiming assault and battery.MSNBC.com: Paparazzi, guards fight at Jolie chateau (July 25, 2008)