I don't sell LaCornue or Lancanche nor do I sell any appliance. I just offer my unbiased advice to suggest that you shop and decide if you want looks with decent performance at an incredible premium or much more functional power and good looks in another range...more bang for your buck. I shopped and compared them all and admit that the Lancanche and LaCornue are unmatched as to beauty but there are many other great looking ranges out there with much more power and more functional cook surfaces. Biased views from sales people who stand to profit from their advice here is exactly why merchants are prohibited (or used to be) from soliciting business from this advice forum. Not that it is not a great unit but it is, at least in appearance if not in fact, a biased view.

Green Demolitions has two. This one is in the store. Here is a link that might be useful: La Cornue Chateau

I’ve got a La Cornue hanging out in my barn in Maine waiting to be installed. One of the reasons I bought it is that any good plumber or stove repair person can work on it if there is a problem (I deliberately picked a low fi range as I’m in a rural area), and that parts are easy to get online. They also have regional sales people that are highly responsive. I spent about 6 months researching potential problems and repairs before pulling the trigger. If it’s been tested and shown to be in good working order, I’d feel pretty safe making that purchase.

Patricia, This seems to be your copy-paste answer to any question regarding anything larger than what "you" have. If a couple wants to cook together at the same time, a 36" range won't do. If you want to have a built-in grill, a steamer and 4 burners in one place, a 36" range won't do. If you want to cook your main dish, sides and desserts at the same time, at different temperature, and keep them warm before serving, a 36" range won't do. You get the idea. There are many practical reasons for a larger range in a private residence, and above all, if someone wants the look, convenience and versatility of a 60" range and money is no object, why not? In the case of Lacanche or La Cornue, the range becomes a design feature of the home, just like a fancy dining table, a nice couch or a piece of art on the wall. Ventilation will by default be more expensive, but not necessarily noisier. One could even argue that catering is easier that way. No one gets to see your range (eliminates the design factor), you're most likely the main / only cook when you're working (no need for room for a second cook), the cooking can most likely be done in stages since it doesn't get served right away, etc...Different strokes for different folks, I think is the saying :) And if my memory serves me well, you also have a double wall oven along with your range, so it's not exactly fair to say that a 36" range covers all your needs. If someone were to ask "I'm single and I cook once a week, do I need a 60" range?", I would agree with you. That's not the point here.