Claire Basler has covered the walls of many of the rooms in her ancient château with exquisite floral murals
he château of artist Claire Basler, nestled in the languid hills of central France, is filled with flowers inside and surrounded by them outside. Not only are flowers the favourite subjects of her paintings, they are her favourite décor, too, and she arranges them like installations in each room to complement the murals she paints on walls, ceilings and doors.
Claire’s unique view of the world was inherited from her parents. Her father, French modernist architect Jean-Jacques Basler, and her mother, Bernadette Basler, refused to subscribe to trends of their time. Her father had a passion for wildflowers and he not only shared his interest with Claire, but taught her how to really see them. The influence of his teachings on her artwork, her home’s interiors and her outlook has been lifelong.
Claire has found her heartland in the Château de Beauvoir, in the commune of Échassières in central France. She also found a great love and partner in Pierre, whom she met in 2006.When Claire and Pierre bought Château de Beauvoir in 2011, it had no hot water, heating or electricity, but it did provide them with a joint project for the foreseeable future. The property seemed perfect, with rare trees and ample space for areas of soft grass and clover.
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