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EXCLUSIVE TO BEAUX VILLAGES! Built in stone with its superbly integrated pretty tower, this property benefits from a private setting. This magnificent achievement brings together ancient materials and an historic-style decoration. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, and the exterior is well-equipped. The chateau is built over 3 levels. On the ground floor we find the living rooms: a large lounge with fireplace, a large independent kitchen with fireplace, a dining room equipped with a large table and a snooker table as well as an office and a den. On the first floor there are 4 bedrooms, each with their own bathroom, and a master suite. The basement level hosts the laundry room. The property also includes a 2 bedroom millhouse and another house to finish to renovate. Outside there are two terraces, a large wooded park, a swimming pool and a tennis court. The property could be sold part furnished. The domain is easy to access, thanks to the proximity of the international airport at Toulouse (1h30) and the A20 motorway (1h). Cahors, the city of art and history with its Valentré bridge listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, is a 30-minute drive away. Saint-Laurent-Lolmie itself is a well-located village. It is just 10 minutes from medieval Lauzerte which has dominated the valleys of the Petite Barguelonne and Lendou as an essential tourist stopover since the 12th century.

The Château de Fourcès sits at the entrance of one of the most beautiful villages of France, on the banks of the river Auzoue. Fourcès (meaning force in Gascon) is a unique and picturesque circular village renowned for its famous annual flower market on the last weekend of April, its monthly brocantes, restaurants and eclectic shops. The village, with a mere 300 inhabitants, is a local treasure, its beauty preserved over the centuries and very much a living and breathing Gascon village, where it is possible to source anything from an ancient scented rose, a bottle of Armagnac, a unique piece of furniture; or to enjoy a fabulous meal with local produce on the terrace of the local Auberge. A village so often visited for its beauty, and gentle recreational pleasures, the Château is one of the most remarkable landmarks of Gascony, and one which here at BLISS we are proud to present to anyone in search of a life-changing property, and one which provides the possibility of so many possible business ventures linked to this historical building, in an area of peaceful beauty and tranquillity. The chateau was demolished in 1453 in the Hundred Year War. At the time the local villagers re-employed many of the stones to build their own properties around the circular market place, with is hundred year old trees. The central market place is dotted with plane trees which provide dappled shade in the summer months. This is a place in which people come together; bursting with flowers from horticulturists all over SW France at the end of April, the brocanteurs, eating an impromptu lunch at rickety tables and sharing a glass of local Gascon red at the monthly antique fares. If ever you wanted to feel you are in the heart of France, and time has stopped, cross the bridge over the river to the sleepy town of Fourcès. Building of the Château as we know it today commenced at the end of the reign of Louis Xll and was completed under the reign of François Ier. The building is clearly Renaissance in style with lovely large windows, a glorious pale stone façade, with two wings and a round tower and a square tower. In the square tower we find the beautiful and original staircase. Since 1996, successive owners of the Château have welcomed tourists into the Château, with the current owners having carried out an impressive redesign of the interior of the Château with further development of additional appartements on the upper floors, and the creation of a popular bar/tapas area on the ground floor for guests, known as Chez Boubou, with two bedrooms above the bar/restaurant in the adjacent stone cottage that sits at the entrance of the Château. The current owners also oversaw the complete restoration of the roof in 2020.

Forge the Waters. In a dominant position, out of sight and in a haven of peace. 30 minutes from the Lyons forest, 1h30 from Paris via A16 and 55 minutes from Roissy Charles de Gaulle. This castle of approximately 730sqm serves a large entrance gallery with a main staircase. Triple reception rooms with fireplaces, library, kitchen and office. The 1st floor has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a shower room and on the 2nd floor we find: 9 bedrooms, an office, a bathroom. The attic can be converted. Basement with 2 wine cellars and 2 boiler rooms. Chapel. 40 boxes, indoor arena. Numerous outbuildings including 2 gîtes, a tennis court and a caretaker's house, all on a 33 hectare enclosed wooded and landscaped park with rose garden and meadows. Numerous possibilities of use: equestrian, hospitality, golf, etc.

1 hour from Bourges and 3 hours from Paris, this chateau is set in a dominant position in 44 ac of fully enclosed park with a large 1 acre pond and bordering a canal. The main 19th century building, flanked by a wing (formerly the original 16th century chateau), is surrounded by a dovecote listed as a Historic Monument, a chapel, a large farmyard with a caretaker's cottage and outbuildings. The rest of the property totals 184 acres including 84 acres of woods and 100 acres of land. It includes a farmhouse and other outbuildings. This property is located in a very quiet environment, without any nuisance, 15 km (9 miles) from a town with all shops and services. The mainline railway station is 30 km (19 miles) away. Easy access via the A71 or A77/N7 motorways. Possibility of acquiring only the chateau and its park (without the farmland and woods). Refer to the file 19650CL Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Situated in a sought-after area, 35 km north of Paris, 20 minutes from Roissy CDG airport and 5 minutes from the centre of CHANTILLY, Marc Foujols Immobilier offers you 10 hectares of land, of which 3.5 hectares can be built on, with a building permit for 10,000 m² for a public service project such as a hotel (50 rooms), conference centre, seminar, spa, etc. The property includes a 1,460m2 castle in need of restoration. Various outbuildings, including a 523m² outbuilding and a caretaker's house, complete this exceptional property. Ideal project for a property developer. Extremely rare in this sector.

Situated on the picturesque Normandy coast, a mere 30 minutes away from Deauville, this remarkable property is nestled within a lush 42-hectare wooded park. The classified Historic Monument castle spans an impressive 1,400 m², representing six centuries of architectural splendor. As you enter through the 14th-century gateway, you are greeted by a charming hall adorned with a monumental fireplace. The main level offers three elegant salons, a spacious reception room, a well-equipped kitchen, two bedrooms, a shower room, and an indoor space featuring a pool and jacuzzi, all with delightful views of the park. The chateau gracefully accommodates twelve bedrooms, four bathrooms, and three shower rooms. The first floor unveils a 15th-century chapel, adorned with period wall paintings, once frequented by notable figures such as Sully and Henri IV. On the second floor, a vast and enchanting attic space awaits, showcasing a remarkable 15th-century timber framework, offering endless possibilities for conversion and expansion. The castle's basement reveals exquisite vaulted cellars, harkening back to its historic roots. Complementing the castle are three additional houses?an elegant hunting lodge, a caretaker's residence, and a guest house. The property also features a spacious garage, a stable, a woodshed, a kennel, and a kitchen garden within its magnificent French-style park. Nestled within the woodland lies a chapel awaiting restoration, adding to the property's unique charm and potential. This exceptional ensemble presents a versatile opportunity, ideal for commercial or hospitality ventures. Immerse yourself in the rich history and timeless allure of this extraordinary castle and its surroundings. For further information or to arrange a private viewing, please do not hesitate to contact us.

A stone's throw from Senlis and 40 minutes from Paris, in a preserved 18-hectare estate, discover this Castle surrounded by a moat, built in the 18th century. The exterior architecture uses the aesthetic canons of the Age of Enlightenment. In addition to the refinement of the site, there is the majesty of the architecture, the elegance of the restaurant and its lounge with remarkable woodwork, the calm and the view from the rooms on the gardens, the terrace and the immense park. It stands on 3 levels of approximately 1000 m2 served by lift with a basement and offers more than 55 bedrooms, 4 historic catering lounges, 7 meeting rooms from 21 sqm to 210 sqm. A large kitchen, offices, laundry room, annexes and outbuildings.

Magnificent 19th century castle located in the heart of the charming village of Habas, close to all amenities and 45 minutes from the beaches of Hossegor or Biarritz. It develops its 1050sq.m of living space on 3 levels with charm and elegance. It is surrounded by a classified park of nearly one hectare, and benefits from outbuildings for an area of ​​approximately 1250sq.m including a garage space that can accommodate 6 vehicles. A swimming pool and a basin complete this exceptional property.

Exclusivité – Propriété d’exception au cOEur de Jarnac, classée aux Monuments Historiques (vous permettant de bénéficier d’avantages fiscaux et successoraux).Construit à la fin du 19ème siècle à la demande de Baptiste Vert, propriétaire de plusieurs maisons de Cognac, le château, avec son architecture remarquable et ses nombreuses facettes, domine le parc qui descend vers la Charente. La maison offre 700 m² habitables comprenant une salle de réception, une salle à manger, une cuisine, une bibliothèque, un bureau, 8 chambres, 7 salles de bains, un jardin d’hiver unique. Plusieurs pièces à rénover augmentent la capacité actuelle. Des artistes de renom décorent les intérieurs : Théodore Levigne pour les peintures, Alexandre Charpentier pour les poignées et les serrures, Henri Curcier pour les vitraux. La propriété conserve une majorité d’éléments d’origine : plafond à caissons, plafond peint, toiles peintes, stuc, escalier monumental en marbre...Le parc de 2,5 hectares intègre, au pied de la terrasse, la rocaille percée de grottes et une île privée sur la Charente accessible par un petit pont. La propriété comprend également une maison de gardien de 120 m² environ (4 pièces, 3 chambres) et une dépendance de 100 m². Le sous-sol du Château est composé d’un garage de 80 m², d’une chaufferie et de plusieurs espaces aménageables.La propriété offre calme et prestige. Le bien est inscrit aux Monuments historiques. Il vous permet de bénéficier de déductions fiscales des frais liés à la propriété (travaux, frais liés à son éventuelle ouverture à la visite, etc) ainsi que d’une exonération totale des droits de succession et de donation.

In a charming little village between Uzès and Bagnols-sur-Cèze, this 12th-16th century edifice is listed on the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments. Built over 5 levels, with its magnificent spiral staircase, this 550m2 chateau has 22 rooms including 10 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms/shower rooms, as well as 1 workshop, 1 kitchen and several rooms overlooking a courtyard. The property also includes non-adjoining garden with swimming pool. This impressive castle will be perfect for both history buffs and hosts for leisure and tourism projects.

h15 from Geneva and 50 minutes from Lyon, in an environment without nuisance, with an exceptional view, castle remodeled in the 17th century of about 650 m2 now restored, with outbuildings needing restoration, on about 8ha of grounds. The chateau, very bright, on 3 levels, 2 of which have been entirely restored, has lounges, a reception room, kitchen, offices, bathroom on the ground floor... Numerous original features such as a fireplace, wood paneling and parquet flooring.... The upper floors are accessed via a 15th century stone staircase housed in a tower. The first floor has a master bedroom with shower room and dressing room, plus 6 bedrooms, with 3 shower rooms and a chapel, The top floor can be further developed. Step back in time......this magnificent period property boasts stained glass mullion windows, stone stairwells, vaulted rooms, ancient stone open fireplaces and much much more....... The chateau is in a dominant position and is surrounded by meadows, woods and terraced land. Ideally located, close to all amenities, TGV for Paris at Bourg en Bresse 20 minutes away or St Exupery airport 45 minutes away. Pour information, contactez: Nadine DIPIETRO +33681993158

In Burgundy, near Beaune and its vineyards, a 19th century chateau with 17th and 18th century outbuildings and a 4 ha wooded park. You have to leave the main road to discover the little village which stretches languidly along a street lined with discreet properties. Captivated by the delightful scenery, visitors often pass the chateau without noticing it, as the setting is very understated. Its surrounding wall is enhanced by a high gate covered with holly, laurel and lilac. A modest central gate opens onto a gravel courtyard with two unevenly shaped lawns in the centre, separated by paving stones. The castle reveals only part of its facade, its discreet double-leaf entrance door is sheltered under a small canopy. The eye is inevitably drawn to the large 18th century farmhouse covered with an abundance of small flat tiles. The building, which bears witness to the winegrowing vocation of the site, comprises three ground floor cellars that have contributed to the reputation of a family of Burgundian merchants for two centuries. The 19th century chateau, next to the cellars, was probably built on the foundations of the 16th century castle which had been completely dismantled. Designed as a prestigious and pleasurable residence, the reception rooms face the park, exposed to the light of the setting sun with originally a view of the distant hillsides. A wide passageway, clear of the foliage on the left, provides a link between the courtyard and the park, the 17th century lodge and the barn. From the village, a narrow road running alongside the property allows direct access to the lodge via a small gate. Turning around, the chateau reveals its clear and symmetrical facade with an elegant canopy. The landscaped park, which could be inspired by Joseph Addison, majestically unfolds its greenery and tall trees, letting the springs, sometimes channelled by narrow canals, freely overflow onto the lawn. It is not uncommon to see herons, grey cranes and wild ducks frolicking on these natural mirrors of water. Although it is adjacent to large buildings that look like old outbuildings, the property is well hidden from view, protected by dry stone walls, streams, tall trees and coppice without being completely enclosed.

A 15th century, Seigneurial home in almost 8 5 ha, given over to leisure and horses, between the Lot Valley and the Guyenne hills. Surrounded by unspoilt countryside, this residential property is composed of several buildings, converted for accommodation and leisure purposes. It is set in grounds, spanning more than 8 continuous hectares, including woods, meadows and even a pond, much appreciated by passing ducks. The origins of this old Seigneury, belonging to a local count, date back to the 15th century. Around 1650, two wings were adjoined to the main rectangular building, creating a U-shape around a main courtyard. Nowadays, a low stone wall, vestige of the east wing, still supports the boxwood parterre which shields the swimming pool and its swimmers from onlookers in the courtyard. Adjoining, a dovecote tower with a stone stairway - certainly the old, monumental stairway - going up to the first floor, no doubt once home to the wing’s Great Room. It is followed by a farm outbuilding which, built at the latest in the early 19th century, houses a workshop and a guest house, comprising two dwellings. The count’s heirs lived modestly in these premises until 1996, without carrying out a great deal of maintenance works. The property was almost completely restored, with some sections being entirely reconstructed, by the current owners. The access road, ending in a dead end, separates the truffle woods and the horse enclosures. Further on is a tennis court set, on a slightly lower level, between shrubberies and vegetation; then a strip of land laid to lawn marks a last breath of air before starting down the gentle slope towards the entrance at the foot of the buildings.

In Saintonge, a late 19th century chateau with outbuildings and park covering 30 ha, crossed by a tree-lined river. A few houses past the village church square, the large gate opens up to the setting sun, to the west of the estate. While the southern facade of the chateau can be made out in the distance, a house and its outbuildings, known as 'the farm', are immediately to the right. Follow a vast barn, formerly a stable, and some workshops and garages. The driveway to the chateau is bordered with large trees. To the left of the main building, a small dwelling is set back from the master residence. In front of the latter, a basin with a fountain stretches along an alley for about 200 m, which leads to the main entrance gate to the south. To the east of the chateau, a very old, circular moat separates the park with its large trees, some of which bear fruit, from the estate's meadows. A bridge crosses the eastern pastures up to the river that meanders through the estate from north to south.

In southern Burgundy, a Tuscan-inspired recreational residence in grounds of 3 hectares. The building was designed during the reign of Napoleon I, in 1805. The rediscovery of the remains of Pompeï and military campaigns in Italy in the late 18th century no doubt influenced its Tuscan look. The house boasts several typically Italian features: a limestone façade in nonchalant ochre tones, greying wooden slatted shutters, arched dormer windows, a low-hanging roof of canal tiles and a porch supported by two columns. To the west, the outbuildings opposite include a house to be renovated. There are three separate entrances to the beautiful shaded grounds, which hide discreetly behind dry stone walls.

A chateau with an old farm complex nestled in a refined country estate covering six hectares, an hour and a half from Paris. The fief was established in 1589 by the Harlay de Champvallon family, who won renown in the court of King Louis XIV of France. The chateau was renovated to a considerable extent later, in the eighteenth century, when it belonged to the Saint-Simon family. The estate covers around six hectares. It is tucked away in woods. A small river edges it. A little country road and a lane lined with lime trees leads up to the property’s gates. Once you have gone through the wrought-iron gates and crossed the balustrade bridge that straddles the moat, you reach a grassy courtyard. From this open space, you can admire the rectangular chateau flanked with two pavilions that are capped with mansard roofs. On the right, a complex of service outhouses, crowned with a roof lantern and clock, completes this collection of fine buildings. This built heritage is surrounded by a dry moat, gardens and woods of age-old trees. From the courtyard, a path lined with brick columns and hedges trimmed in perfectly straight lines leads to the outbuildings and, further on, to a secondary entrance gate.

An authentic 17th-century hilltop chateau standing majestically in the middle of its grounds, waiting to be rescued, near Périgueux in France’s Dordogne area. The chateau was built at the top of a hill where two valleys meet. It enjoys a commanding position, looking out over the pastures around it. An asphalted country lane leads up to it and carries on as a walking trail through the woods. An asymmetrical four-sided wall encloses the chateau and follows the natural slope on which it lies, bringing together a mix of tile and roof styles. The chateau is made up of two main sections that join each other at a right angle. Machicolations can still be seen on them. Each of these sections is flanked with a square tower instead of a gable end and crowned with roof slopes of flat tiles. Facing the main dwelling is a pedestrian door next to a carriage arch door that stands beneath a keystone marked with the year 1742. This pair of entrances is flanked with a barn, a pig shed and an open-sided shelter. A wall, a storeroom, two bakehouses and a former kitchen complete the complex.

A 19th century chateau, its greenhouse and wooded grounds 30 minutes from Toulouse city centre, in the heart of the countryside. The property is accessed via an unpaved track lined with centuries-old trees leading to an iron gate. Flanked by two Roman columns adorned with capitals featuring antique terracotta vases, the gates open onto a driveway lined with four yew trees leading to the chateau. This first section of the grounds, enclosed by a low wall topped with railings, provides parking for several vehicles. At the heart of the property, a central corps de logis and two wings frame a rectangular main courtyard facing due west, paved with Garonne pebbles surrounding a central earth platform where the vegetation has taken its rightful place. The original building, a farm, was included in the first regional land register, drawn up in 1825. The grounds feature a row of three 300-year-old cedar trees, suggesting that the original owners were Protestants. Given monumental form between 1870 and 1875 with the addition of a second storey and neo-Classical and neo-Gothic decorative elements, the main building now has four storeys. Flanked by four watchtowers, its symmetrical facades are punctuated by alternating arched and straight windows, with brick surrounds and wooden shutters painted light blue. Two stringcourses, also of red brick, mark the separations between the three levels. The semi-circular French windows facing the main courtyard or the parklands have balconies with wrought iron guardrails. The four-pitched roof is of slate. Each of the two wings of the chateau is two storeys high and topped by a gable roof of monk-and-nun tiles. The western end of the roof features a pediment crowned with terracotta pine cones. The north wing contains a gallery, a reception room and a mezzanine that opens onto a long balcony; the south wing comprises a vast conservatory and a gîte with a separate terrace. Two side extensions with monk-and-nun tile roofs form the link between the corps de logis and the wings. All the walls are rendered in light yellow, complementing the colours of the vines that grow along the facades and that of the flowering bushes in the main courtyard. Finally, the chateau is surrounded by 8,000 m² of grounds, including an outbuilding with a large swimming pool.

A 19th century chateau and its outbuildings in 4 ha of parklands, 40 km to the south of Toulouse. The “Domaine d’Ampouillac”, composed of land and houses, has been known by this name since the 10th century. Initially annexed to the Cuxa Monastery, in 1209 the estate and the priory became part of the Boulbonne Abbey, created in 1129 near to Mazères. The monks of this Cistercian Abbey farmed Ampouillac’s land and that of some adjoining estates, such as Baissac, Artenac and several others. The remoteness of Mazères meant that the monks had to construct buildings for their accommodation on the land they were farming. Said buildings, known as Cistercian barns, were to remain the property of Boulbonne Abbey until the time of the French Revolution when, as a result of the revolutionary riots, Ampouillac was partially destroyed. All that remained was the basement of the “barn” and the current ground floor as is proved by the architecture and the thickness of the walls. In 1791, Ampouillac, was declared National Property and sold. The buyer reconstructed it from the ruins as is explained on the plaque on the stairway. It was also at this time that the first-floor lounge was created and decorated. Ampouillac was to remain in the hands of the same family until 1879 when it was sold to an industrialist from Toulouse. The building currently spans three levels over cellars, the latter being the old, 11th century, Cistercian barns.

A 13th-century Gascon chateau, redesigned in the 16th century, in 7 5 hectares of grounds with an orangery and a dovecote, nestled in France's Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. This chateau stands like a sentry by its quaint village in a commanding, defensive position from where it looks out over the surrounding slopes. The chateau has defended the valley for more than 700 years. The four-storey dwelling and its two adjoining round towers are the remnants of the original Gascon castle. In the 15th century, mullioned windows were added to let more natural light inside. And an Italian Renaissance stairway tower was added too. The chateau was rescued by a man who was enthusiastic about built heritage. He restored it and showcased the Italian style that characterised the Aquitaine region’s most beautiful houses – a style that we also see in the gardens and the chateau’s main lounge.