Chez Georges
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil
THE PERSONALITIES
Artists. Musicians. (There is a state-of-the-art music production room). Design lovers. Friends and family reunions.
MOMENTS
A tropical city oasis. Design in every detail. Finding your inspiration.
BEST VISITING MONTHS
Between December and March, when the weather is warm and sunny.
COST
WHY STAY
Chez Georges is a luxury villa in the hills of Rio de Janeiro's Santa Teresa neighbourhood. Nestled between the golden beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, and the lush jungle that surrounds the city, Chez Georges is a unique private oasis, for anyone who appreciates architecture, music, and art. The villa can host up to 14 guests with it's 7 suites.
The villa has been built and designed by a renowned architect Wladimir Alves de Souza, showcasing Brazilian Brutalism at its best. Enjoy the 360-degree panoramic views of Sugarloaf Mountain, and Guanabara Bay; large wooden doors; floor to ceiling windows and white walls; complete with a refreshing 15 metre pool.
The the most unique feature of Chez Georges is sound-proofed music studio, complete with a control room and recording room, facing the lush greens on the forest.
WHY WANDER
Rio de Janeiro is one of the few cities in the world that truly has something for everyone - beaches, mountains, culture, nightlife, and history. Visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Take a sunset dip at Ipanema beach. Paddleboard through Rodrigo Freitas lagoon. Get lost in Santa Teresa. Take in the views of the whole city on top of Sugar Loaf Mountain.
INDULGE IN
Caipirinhas (Brazil's national cocktail, made with cachaça). Brazilian BBQ. Fresh fried fish and extra cold beer on the beach. Açai everything. Must visit restaurants are Garota de Ipanema (classic Brazilian), Venga (tapas), Fasano (high end), Satyricon (seafood).
GETTING THERE
Fly into Rio de Janeiro and take a taxi.
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