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Built in the late 16th century, the château is a fine example of Renaissance architecture in the Périgord Noir. Steeped in history and architectural elegance, this château is a rare and distinguished property located just outside the medieval jewel of Sarlat-la-Canéda, in the Dordogne department, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. This region is renowned for its medieval architecture, rolling countryside, and popularity among international buyers seeking prestigious heritage properties. This Renaissance château is best known as the childhood home of Étienne de La Boétie, the renowned political philosopher and confidant of writer and philosopher Michel de Montaigne. Constructed in the late 1500s, the château features a symmetrical rectangular plan with round towers at the corners, classic of the transitional style in the phase between fortified medieval castles and more domestic Renaissance châteaux. The main residence boasts a stone spiral staircase, large fireplaces, stone mullioned windows, and spacious rooms with high ceilings typical of its period. The ground floor opens with an elegant dining room featuring stone flooring and a central stone fireplace, creating a warm and authentic atmosphere. From here, you have direct access to the main living room, kitchen, guest WC, and the striking spiral staircase housed in the château’s southern tower. The adjoining annexe houses on the ground floor the fully equipped kitchen, laundry room, a half bathroom and a bedroom. The living room is generously proportioned, showcasing a second impressive fireplace, exposed timber beams, and double-aspect windows that flood the space with natural light while offering views of the gardens. The first floor features a spacious master bedroom, complete with a beautiful stone fireplace, a private ensuite half-bathroom, a separate WC, and double-aspect windows that offer serene views over the château’s gardens and the valley. Also on this level are two additional well-proportioned bedrooms, which share a charming family bathroom, and two further bedrooms and a WC in the annexe, making it an ideal layout for guests or family living. The property is equipped with gas central heating which is underfloor in the dining room. The property with its 5.1 hectares is complemented by a charming stone barn, featuring central double doors and an original stone floor that exudes rustic character. Inside, the historic wooden cow stalls remain intact, offering a unique glimpse into the property’s agricultural past. This versatile space presents excellent potential to be transformed into a workshop, studio, or stylish additional living accommodation, perfectly blending heritage with modern adaptability. The domaine is completed by a round stone dove cote. While some areas may require modernisation or restoration, these features offer a strong foundation for a luxury residence, boutique hotel, or heritage museum. This chateau offers a rare opportunity to acquire one of France’s most culturally significant Renaissance châteaux. It stands as both a living piece of French intellectual history and a stunning architectural landmark, making it a once-in-a-generation opportunity for discerning buyers. Sarlat-la-Canéda benefits from excellent transport links despite its rural setting. The nearest international airports are Brive (approximately 45 minutes) and Bergerac Airport (just over an hour), both offering regular flights to major European hubs such as Paris, London, Amsterdam, and Brussels. For long-haul connections, Toulouse and Bordeaux International Airports are each around two hours away by car. Rail services from Paris to Souillac or to Sarlat via Bordeaux.
…By Maxwell-baynes Residential And Vineyards - Christie's International Real Estate
For sale, a château listed in the supplementary inventory of Historical Monuments from the 11th to the 15th and 18th centuries, approximately 821 m² with 401 m² of living space, partially restored on 7.11 hectares. This château is located in Corrèze, north of Brive-la-Gaillarde and on the borders of Dordogne. The château from the 11th to 15th and 18th centuries. This château, listed as a Historical Monument and placed on a rocky spur, offers a preserved place free of any nuisance on 7.11 hectares in one block. This dwelling in a hamlet consists of a lord's house, a dungeon with an old stable, vaulted cellars, a square tower, and the remains of a chapel with its crypt. A surrounding wall traces the medieval history of this château. The château rises over 3 levels. Each level measures approximately 183 m². The top level is designated as an attic. A living room, a kitchen, 4 bedrooms, a bathroom, and a shower room. A terrace on the upper floor. On the upper floor of the porch, 4 bedrooms remain to be renovated. A garden shielded from view in a dominant position. History and architecture. The site of this château was an oppidum during the time of the Gauls due to its strategic location. Before the year 1000, a wooden château was built at this location. In the 11th century, this château was transformed into a feudal fortress with a four-level tower, 3 vaulted cellars, and surrounding walls. The château was destroyed during the Hundred Years' War. In the 15th century, the dwelling was rebuilt with a chapel, a keystone, the lord's house, evidenced by the kitchen floor, and Gothic arcading. In the 17th century, a fire destroyed the château, which was rebuilt in the 18th century as we know it today. This château was titled viscountcy, and its lords held this title. Illustrious guests stayed there, such as Mr. de Mirabeau, who had his own room that bears his name. The family was linked to Turenne.This description has been automatically translated from French.
…By Vv Groupe Immobilier Du Patrimoine
Sheltered from view, at the heart of a preserved estate spanning several hectares, Domaine de Lespinassat stands as one of the most remarkable heritage properties in the Bergerac region. This 18th-century château, listed as a Historic Monument, embodies with elegance the classical architecture of the Périgord and the very essence of the French art de vivre, in its most authentic and timeless expression. Originally built during the Age of Enlightenment as a prestigious residence within a vast rural estate, Lespinassat bears witness to the history of the great families who shaped the landscape and identity of the Bergerac area. Over the centuries, the property has preserved the integrity of its architecture, the nobility of its volumes and the coherence of its original design. The château’s harmonious façade reveals a sober and perfectly balanced composition, characteristic of the grand residences of its time. Inside, a succession of reception rooms, remarkable ceiling heights, monumental fireplaces, period woodwork and original floors create an atmosphere of rare distinction, serenity and understated refinement. Set within a walled and landscaped park, planted with mature trees and historic avenues, the château enjoys an environment of absolute tranquillity. This privileged setting combines privacy with accessibility, just minutes from the historic centre of Bergerac, its shops, renowned vineyards and international airport.
…By John Taylor Bordeaux
With a commanding view of the valley, this 13th-century medieval castle covers approximately 600 m² and is partially listed as a historic monument. It was remodelled in the 16th and 17th centuries. A courtyard enclosed by two semi-circular arched gateways connects the castle and the outbuildings of approximately 200m², as well as a flat-ended chapel near the castle to the west. Built on rocks, the castle is distinguished by its superimposed terraces and corbelled watchtowers; a square tower armed with arrow slits has been added to the north corner of the castle. A beautiful spiral staircase with wooden steps distributes the interior of the castle over three levels and an attic comprising 14 rooms, including six bedrooms, a loggia and a kitchen, then two bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs, the attics, as well as a guard room and cellars on the ground floor. The castle and chapel underwent extensive restoration in the 1970s. The approximately 3.5-hectare park includes a dovecote, the chapel, a caretaker's house and other outbuildings (stables, woodshed).
…By Barnes Toulouse
Near Saint Emilion, three elegant property of the fifteenth century built on a land full of history. This three elegant house (ISMH), located in the middle of a vineyard, agricultural and forestry area of 112hectares offers an area of almost 800 m2 developed on 3 levels with thirty rooms overlooking a terrace offering an unlimited view of the surroundings. With three corner towers, one of which houses a chapel; it also has superb outbuildings attached, including a caretaker’s house, for an additional surface of more than 1000 m2. Around the castle, there is a park of just over 5 hectares that hosts a swimming pool and its pool house, a tennis court, an orchard and a vegetable garden. A little further, in a beautiful monument of the second empire of about 800m2, registered with the ISMH, is a perfectly designed and equipped cuvier with a capacity of 2900 hectolitres. Above, a large reception room can accommodate more than 150 people for weddings with its catering and sanitary facilities. This unusual area, will offer after rehabilitation, an exceptional potential for family in love with old stones, or provide the development of a tourist and/ or wine. It covers a total area of about 112 hectares, practically one-piece, including meadows and about 45 hectares of wood. A pretty vineyard of 25 hectares in AOC CÔTES DE CASTILLON with an average age of 30 years produces an excellent wine of this sought-after appellation; it is currently managed by a neighbouring farmer. Located in the heart of a protected rural environment, this property enjoys an exceptional location near Saint-Émilion.
…By Commarque Immobilier
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