Brad and angelina to revamp cote d'azur mansion

Superstar Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are undertaking major renovations on their estate in the South of France in preparations for moving there permanently in summer.

The pair are reported to be adding some modern touches to their $56 million home, Chateau Miraval, which already has 35 bedrooms, two swimming pools, a billiards room, his and hers gyms, a sauna, jacuzzi and a banquet hall.

The Chateau, located near the village of Brignoles in the South of France region of Vars, also boasts an on-site recording studio where Pink Floyd, the Cranberries and Sting have previously laid down tracks. Pitt and Jolie have plans to permanently call France home when they move into the Chateau this summer, along with children Pax, Zahara, Maddox, Shiloh, Knox and Vivienne.