Château Miraval threatened by wildfires in Southern France

Devastating wildfires currently raging in Southern France have reached the vicinity of Château Miraval, the historic estate and winery located in the village of Correns, Provence. The property, which holds an estimated value of $164 million, is famously the subject of a long-standing legal battle between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.

Aerial footage captured in early August 2026 shows dense plumes of smoke surrounding the vineyards and estate facilities. While the visual evidence indicates that the estate is enveloped in smoke, no official reports have confirmed any physical damage to the infrastructure or the vineyards as of August 3, 2026. Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation as the fire spreads across the region.

The estate remains central to ongoing litigation involving the former couple, though the current crisis focuses solely on the environmental threat posed by the active wildfires. Local emergency services are working to contain the blazes, and further assessments regarding the impact on the property are expected once the immediate fire danger subsides.