George and Amal Clooney have taken a very significant step toward solidifying their life in France. During what has been a particularly difficult holiday season for them, the actor and the human rights lawyer received long-awaited news.
Together with their eight-year-old twins, Alexander and Ella, they have officially obtained French citizenship, according to a naturalization decree published in the Journal officiel.
It is worth recalling that since 2021, the family has been living a life far removed from Hollywood glamour, enjoying a much simpler day-to-day existence away from the spotlight at their idyllic French vineyard, which they purchased for approximately €7.7 million.
© AeonInside their life in France:
The Clooneys spend most of the year at their French estate near the village of Brignoles, in the south of France. George and Amal purchased the former winery, Domaine du Canadel, in 2021 and moved there to raise their children in search of peace and tranquility.
© WireImageThe property, which has become their private retreat, spans roughly 1.72 square kilometers and includes a swimming pool, a tennis court, several gardens, a lake, an olive grove, and an extensive vineyard. It is also located just five minutes from Château Miraval, the controversial vineyard still at the center of ongoing legal disputes between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
A normal life for their kids:
The actor and the human rights lawyer have made it clear in several interviews that their main motivation for moving to France was to offer their children a life as normal as possible, far from the frenzy of paparazzi.
George has repeatedly said that he deeply appreciates the privacy that comes with living in a small French village, explaining that where they live, no paparazzi are looking to obtain photos of their kids.
© Hoda DavaineThe actor, who grew up on a farm, explained that although he initially disliked country life, he is now convinced it is the best choice for his children, and they have a much better life, emphasizing that Alexander and Ella can enjoy a calmer childhood, removed from media pressure.
“They live like normal kids," he told Esquire, revealing that they're not glued to iPads, and instead have dinner with them and do chores around the house.
© The Grosby GroupProtecting the family’s privacy:
Amal, known for her work defending human rights, has put strict measures in place to protect her children’s privacy, which is one of the reasons she doesn't allow phones at her house. As she explained to Glamour, she has a basket to collect her guests' phones.
The lawyer added that while maintaining privacy in such a connected world is challenging, it is essential to find a balance to enjoy quality time with family and friends without media intrusion, adding that her priority is not exposing her kids to the public eye.
© GothamThe future of the Clooney twins:
Although the family is now primarily based in France, Alexander and Ella will have the opportunity to grow up in an international environment. Thanks to the couple’s properties in Italy, the United States, and the United Kingdom, the twins are trilingual and speak English, Italian, and French fluently.
While George and Amal enjoy their life in France, they also share their passion for travel with their children, allowing them to explore different cultures and experience enriching adventures. The decision to move to France reflects the Clooney family’s desire to offer their children a balanced life, away from camera flashes, yet full of the opportunities the world has to offer.
