French Farm

French Farm is a historic summer estate located in Greenwich, Connecticut, notable for its preservation of early 20th-century landscaping and architecture. Developed in the early 1900s, the estate features a grand main house designed by Henry Van Buren Magonigle, a protégé of renowned landscape architect Calvert Vaux. The estate, originally spanning 35 acres, showcases a striking Greek temple portico and expansive grounds that offer picturesque views. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, French Farm represents a rare example of the country estates that once flourished in southwestern Connecticut, making it an intriguing destination for tourists and researchers interested in historic architecture and landscape design.