Expat George Clooney is facing a heated turf war with friend turned nemesis Angelina Jolie as the actress eyes a fresh start in France, Breaking Celebrity News can reveal.

Three months after the Jay Kelly actor and his family were granted French citizenship, the Maleficent star – who's been battling Clooney's bestie Brad Pitt in court for 10 years – has laid the groundwork to make the country her home, too, reveal sources.

Insiders said Clooney, 64, can't help but roll his eyes at the move, which comes even while Jolie, 50, continues to fight the F1 lead, 62, over the sale of her shares of their French winery, Chateau Miraval.

"George remains incredibly loyal to Brad and always will be," shared a source. "His relationship with Angie was severed as soon as she dumped Brad."

Though trying to win over the silver fox would be a lost cause, Jolie has launched a charm offensive aimed at the French public, recently gushing over the lifestyle their country offers as she promoted her Paris-set flick, Couture.

"I find it very enriching as an artist and as a woman to be in France," said Jolie. "I feel that more of myself comes out here. The conversations seem deeper and more enriching to me."

The Atelier Jolie founder pointed out that she has meaningful ties to the area: her and Pitts' twins, Knox and Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, were born in Nice.

And she's been open about wanting to escape Los Angeles – and the unrelenting custody agreement that keeps her trapped there – once the pair turns 18 this July.

"Angelina's future is absolutely in France," confirmed the source. "She's currently honing her French-speaking skills."