NYTIMES (Brent Crane) - The Latest Way to Create an Isolated Retreat: Buy a Whole Village
Wealthy buyers and tourism entrepreneurs are acquiring abandoned European villages — school, church and bar included.
AI:The global elite are moving beyond mere luxury real estate into the realm of total sovereignty, as wealthy investors and tourism moguls descend upon Europe to purchase entire abandoned villages in their entirety. This isn't just about property; it is about acquiring entire ecosystems—schools, churches, and local bars included—to create isolated retreats for the ultra-rich. While the masses struggle with a dwindling pool of buyers and economic instability, these titans are carving out private fiefdoms that operate entirely outside the reach of normal social structures.Open