Antoine Dupont: “Two Houses at Pyla” Is Pure Love — His 3,337 Sq Ft Cap Ferret Villa Resembles a Pale Wood Cocoon

The Minister of the Interior, as he is commonly called within the France squad, keeps fueling conversations year after year. Crowned in rugby sevens at the 2024 Olympic Games, the captain of the France XV returned in November from an ACL rupture in his right knee, which had sidelined him for nine months. He already anticipates life after competition and is preparing an ideal place to recharge his batteries. Just a short drive from Cap-Ferret, Antoine Dupont retreated to his villa in La Teste-de-Buch, purchased in 2024.

Antoine Dupont: An Exceptional Athlete

At 29 years old, Antoine Dupont has established himself as one of the marquee figures in the history of French rugby. Discovered by Stade Toulousain in 2017, he quickly stood out for his versatility and game intelligence, to the point of earning the prestigious World Rugby World Player of the Year award in 2021. A rare accolade, previously achieved by only two Frenchmen: Thierry Dusautoir and Fabien Galthié.

Yet his rise has not been a smooth ride. In 2018, a serious injury on the very first day of the Six Nations Tournament nearly put a stop to his career. A hard blow from which he recovered, just as he has recovered from the injury that kept him off the field for a large part of 2025.

Antoine Dupont: An Exceptional Home Overlooking the Arcachon Basin

Born in the Hautes-Pyrénées, Antoine Dupont set his sights on the seaside resort La Testerine to build his ideal residence. A conscious choice: everything is now in place so that the rugby star can grant himself a calm interlude there to recharge his mind and body.

Located on a plot of more than 1,113 m², perched high above Cap-Ferret, the house was completed at the end of 2024. According to La Dépêche du Bassin, it is an elegant 310 m² timber-framed construction. When the sunny days arrive, there’s no need for him to head to crowded beaches: a pool with a breathtaking view of Île des Oiseaux awaits, allowing him to fully recharge, away from the bustle.

Antoine Dupont: A Second Home Acquired at Pyla

Deeply in love with the Arcachon Basin, Antoine Dupont is more rooted in the region than ever: the Toulouse scrum-half has just acquired a second villa at Pyla-sur-Mer, on more than 1,200m² of land. “Two houses at Pyla, it’s really love…,” as reported by Sud-Ouest. This could extend his honeymoon with his partner Iris Mittenaere, Miss France and Miss Universe 2016.