You could live like Bond in the Lake Como villa from Casino Royale

EuroNews · 🇫🇷 public France · Aug 06, 2026 · 307 words · By Dianne Apen-Sadler

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A two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in Villa La Gaeta has just been listed by Italy Sotheby's International Realty.

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What happened

A two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in Villa La Gaeta has just been listed by Italy Sotheby's International Realty.

Why it matters

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/08/06/fancy-living-in-the-lake-como-villa-f…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 11 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “assuming you have a cool €1.2 million-€1.4 million to spare.”

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Two sources (Yahoo News Canada and another web result) specify the price range as €1.2 million to €1.4 million, although the Irish Star mentions €1.45 million, the range provided in the claim is supported by multiple sources.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gaeta (Italian: [ɡaˈeːta]; Latin: Cāiēta; Southern Laziale: Gaieta) is a seaside resort in the province of Latina in Lazio, Italy. Set on a promontory stretching towards the Gulf of Gaeta, it is 133 k…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaeta

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Luigi "Gino" Coppedè (26 September 1866 – 20 September 1927) was an Italian architect, sculptor and decorator. He was an exponent of Art Nouveau.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gino_Coppedè

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Villa La Gaeta is an eclectic villa located in San Siro on the shores of Lake Como, Italy. Constructed in the early 20th century, it is celebrated for its blending of Gothic Revival and Art Nouveau ar…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villa_La_Gaeta

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Claim 2: “The apartment in question is found on the ground floor, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms.”

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Euronews, the Irish Star, and another web source all confirm the apartment is on the ground floor and contains two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

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web search NEUTRAL — A two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in Villa La Gaeta has just been listed by Italy Sotheby's International Realty.The apartment in question is found on the ground floor, with two bedrooms and two b…
https://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/08/06/fancy-living-in-t…

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web search NEUTRAL — The apartment that has been put up for sale is located on the ground floor and arranged over two levels. Combining historical charm with modern comfort, on the lower floor of the apartment is a large …
https://www.travelandleisureasia.com/in/news/villa-la-gaeta-…

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web search NEUTRAL — The apartment now being sold occupies part of the villa’s ground floor and extends across two levels. The residence includes five rooms, among them two bedrooms and a study, as well as two bathrooms.
https://www.irishstar.com/culture/entertainment/james-bond-v…

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Claim 3: “The apartment also includes two storage cellars, two parking spaces, and boat mooring.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding storage cellars, parking spaces, or boat mooring.

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Claim 4: “You’ll also have access to the park grounds, a private beach where you can swim in the lake, and a shared swimming pool.”

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Claim 5: “Located on the shores of Lake Como, Villa La Gaeta was the setting of the 2006 movie’s final scene in which Daniel Craig’s 007 utters the franchise’s best-known catchphrase: "The name’s Bond, James Bond”.”

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Wikipedia confirms Villa La Gaeta is located in San Siro on the shores of Lake Como. Web search results from Euronews and others confirm it was the setting for the final scene of Casino Royale.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of locations where films in the James Bond series were set and filmed (excluding Casino Royale, 1967, and Never Say Never Again, 1983).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_James_Bond_film_locati…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Villa Pessina is an eclectic villa located in Tremezzo on the shores of Lake Como, Italy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villa_Pessina

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Claim 6: “On the lower floor, which opens onto the marina basin, you’ll find a double bedroom, en-suite bathroom, and a room that could serve as either a walk-in wardrobe or a study.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm the specific layout of the lower floor or its connection to the marina basin.

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Claim 7: “Following refurbishments in 2023, the internal space was split into five apartments.”

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Both Euronews and another web source confirm that the villa was refurbished in 2023 and split into five separate apartments.

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web search NEUTRAL — Originally completed in 1921, Villa La Gaeta was designed by the Coppedè architects in an eclectic Neo-Medieval style. Following refurbishments in 2023, the internal space was split into five apartmen…
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/fancy-living-lake-c…

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web search NEUTRAL — Villa La Gaeta was originally completed in 1921 for the Ambrosoli industrialist family and was designed by Coppede architects in an eclectic Neo-Medieval style. It was refurbished in 2023, and the vil…
https://www.travelandleisureasia.com/in/news/villa-la-gaeta-…

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web search NEUTRAL — The apartment entrance is on the ground floor of the villa's annexe, and split over two levels. Upon entering you'll find a living area which opens onto a magnificent terrace that has a panoramic view…
https://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/overseas/james-bonds-…

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Claim 8: “an apartment in the villa from Casino Royale has just gone up for sale on Italy Sotheby's International Realty.”

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Euronews and other web results explicitly link Villa La Gaeta to the movie Casino Royale and confirm the listing via Italy Sotheby's International Realty.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — James Bond is a literary series of novels and short stories, first published in 1953 by the British author Ian Fleming. The protagonist of the series, James Bond, is a British Secret Service agent, of…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_James_Bond_novels_and_…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Throughout the James Bond series of films and novels, Q Branch has given Bond a variety of vehicles with which to battle his enemies. Among the most noteworthy gadgets, Bond has been equipped with var…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_James_Bond_vehicles

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Claim 9: “Originally completed in 1921, Villa La Gaeta was designed by the Coppedè architects in an eclectic Neo-Medieval style.”

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Wikipedia and multiple web sources confirm the villa was completed in 1921, designed by Gino and Adolfo Coppedè, and built in an eclectic Neo-Medieval style.

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web search NEUTRAL — Originally completed in 1921, Villa La Gaeta was designed by the Coppedè architects in an eclectic Neo-Medieval style. Following refurbishments in 2023, the internal space was split into five apartmen…
https://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/08/06/fancy-living-in-t…

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Claim 10: “A two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in Villa La Gaeta has just been listed by Italy Sotheby's International Realty.”

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Multiple independent sources (Euronews, Yahoo News Canada, and a dedicated real estate listing site) confirm that a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in Villa La Gaeta has been listed by Italy Sotheby's International Realty.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Charles Walker Clark, also known as "C. W. Clark" or "Charlie Clark" (November 3, 1871 – April 3, 1933), was an American businessman and the eldest son of William Andrews Clark Sr., one of the Copper …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_W._Clark_(businessman)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Les Colombières (The Dovecote) is a villa in Menton, in the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera. The gardens of the villa were designed by Ferdinand Bac between 1918 and 1927. Bac also de…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Colombières

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Claim 11: “Spanning 121 square metres across two levels, the ground floor includes a kitchen, a double bedroom, a bathroom and the living room, which overlooks the terrace.”

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The specific details regarding the 121 square metres and the layout of the ground floor (kitchen, double bedroom, bathroom, living room) are only found in the Euronews source. Other sources mention two levels but not these specific measurements.

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web search NEUTRAL — Spanning 121 square metres across two levels, the ground floor includes a kitchen, a double bedroom, a bathroom and the living room, which overlooks the terrace.
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/fancy-living-lake-c…

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web search NEUTRAL — Spanning 92 total square meters, including a 14 sqm exterior space, Mnemo offers 78 sqm of interior living across two bedrooms and two bathrooms, comfortably hosting up to four guests.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWv7I-GHrGA

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web search NEUTRAL — Small apartments present several unique structural limitations – lack of storage, insufficient lighting, and cramped floor plans are just a few of the most common restrictions. The four apartments hig…
https://www.home-designing.com/2016/02/4-super-tiny-apartmen…

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