This outstanding neo-Baroque manor enjoys a prestigious setting above the left bank of the Rhine between Remagen and Oberwinter. Built between 1906 and 1908 as a private summer residence for an industrialist family from Cologne, it later became the official quarters of diplomats who shaped decisions of post-war European history. Architecture, history and panoramic setting combine here in a unique way.




Historical Significance
Originally conceived as a private summer residence, the estate gained international relevance after World War II: from 1949 onwards it served as the residence of the French High Commissioner and later the French ambassadors to the Federal Republic of Germany. Close to Bonn, it was a venue for diplomatic encounters and official representation for over five decades. Since 1999 the property has been privately owned, carefully restored and is today a protected cultural monument in near-perfect condition.
Park, Gardens & Grounds
A three-tiered terraced garden links the house to the steep Rhine slope. The listed ensemble includes the park, the remise, the former gardener’s house, the atelier building and garages. Highlights include a historic tennis court, a viewing pavilion about 130m above the Rhine, mature trees and carefully framed sightlines. Complete seclusion, woodland surroundings, two helicopter landing sites and a gatekeeper’s house ensure exceptional privacy and security.
Buildings & Infrastructure
Constructed between 1906 and 1908 and comprehensively renovated from 2007 to 2010, the estate comprises four main building groups: the manor house, the remise with residential units and garages, an atelier house with apartment, and the former gardener’s gatehouse.
The three-storey neo-Baroque building with a mansard roof and distinctive roof turret was designed by a leading architect of Historicism. The symmetrical layout with two wings features an eleven-axis garden façade facing the Rhine, a central risalit with a representative entrance and balcony, and a classical triangular pediment. Modern comfort elements such as underground heating, an elevator, a service lift and hydraulically retractable window systems are discreetly integrated.
All roofs and technical infrastructure have been renewed. Heating is supplied via a CO₂-neutral biomass-based network; water is sourced from both the municipal supply and an on-site spring. Ongoing maintenance benefits from tax privileges under §7f of the German Income Tax Act.