Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence

Villa San Michele
as seen by François Halard

Renowned photographer François Halard's expertise in architecture and interior design shines through in his photographic work. At Villa San Michele, Halard's images evoke the cinematic majesty of this dreamlike destination.

A marble table in dappled shade is strewn with polaroids, a porcelain cup and saucer of espresso, a plate and silver milk jug

A stone altar-like table is adorned with a rainbow of produce including lemons, limes, pumpkins, grapes, cherries and flowers

A close up image of a glass of white wine fades into a long view of Florence, its white walls and red roofs surrounded by green

The Michangelo-designed facade stands with palest pink walls amid a sea of green as lush hills climb up behind the gardens

A carved stone fireplace faces a king bed, topped with red silk cushions and throw. An archway leads to a sitting room

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Villa San Michele
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