castles with reception room for sale Drôme, France

Renaissance Château - Exceptional property.... xvi° Between Lyon and the Mediterranean - 6.3 hectares of parklands, meadows, woods and farmland. - approx. 1500 m² of living space - Classified. At the gateway to the Vercors, facing the Ardèche mountains, this Renaissance château stands as an intact witness to another era. Between history and majesty, a 16th-century jewel awaits you... On the edge of a charming Drôme village, in the foothills of the Vercors, this 16th-century château overlooks the Rhône plains and offers a rare panorama as far as the Ardèche mountains. Accessible in just 20 minutes from Valence (TGV/airport), 45 minutes from Grenoble and 1 hour from Lyon, the property enjoys a strategic location while retaining absolute tranquility. The château is protected to the east by a moat and a long 18th-century barracks that once housed a garrison of Republic dragoons. Two wings flank the majestic entrance, providing around 650 m² of space, 300 m² of which has been converted for events or rentals (ballrooms, professional kitchen, sanitary facilities, air-conditioned areas). The remainder is used for storage or other purposes. The 1500 m² château is organized around an inner courtyard, with more than 30 rooms on three levels. It includes vast reception rooms, lounges with sumptuous decor (painted ceilings, frescoes, antique parquet floors, monumental fireplaces), a chapel, a small salon theater, numerous bedrooms, offices, storage areas, historic kitchens, etc... The château is bathed in natural light thanks to numerous openings, creating a warm, majestic atmosphere. The château is partially listed as a Historic Monument, notably for its painted decorations, facades and roofs. It is set in 6.31 hectares of grounds, alternating landscaped parklands, meadows, woods and farmland. This exceptional property, rare on the market, combines historic charm, business potential (events, tourism, large family home) and a unique living environment. It should be noted that the château is being sold without furnishings.

An architectural gem exuding history and prestige for sale in Provence. Perched above a village overlooking the magnificent Provençal landscapes and the Côtes du Rhône vineyards, this château is a true treasure. It stands out for its private grounds of nearly 10 hectares, where around 20 deer roam freely, making it a unique and attractive holiday setting. In excellent condition throughout, the château presents 25 ensuite bedrooms, numerous reception areas, lounges, a restaurant and a seminar room. Its facilities include a swimming pool, a tennis court and outbuildings with great potential for future development. One of the plots of land is suitable for construction (to create up to 1,500 sq.m of new living space). The property therefore offers real development potential through the creation of new spaces capable of attracting a high-end clientele. Idyllically located, the estate is just 10 minutes from the A7 motorway (Europe's busiest strategic traffic route). Avignon TGV station is 40 minutes away, Marseille airport is 1.5 hours away, and Lyon airport is 2 hours away. Combining elegance and serenity, this exceptional property is waiting patiently for a new owner to write the next chapter in its history.

Pierrelatte – Historic Estate for Renovation | Napoleonic Château and Outbuildings on Nearly 7.4 Acres Built during the First French Empire, this remarkable historic estate offers approximately 16,150 sq ft of buildings set within nearly 7.4 acres of parkland, enhanced by majestic century-old plane and oak trees, a pond with a fountain, and expansive landscaped grounds. Rich in history, the property presents a rare opportunity to restore and transform an exceptional estate into a landmark destination. The main château, spanning approximately 11,840 sq ft, features a layout ideally suited for hospitality or commercial use. It offers 10 air-conditioned guest bedrooms, 2 independent air-conditioned apartments, 11 bathrooms, a spacious reception hall, three dining rooms, and a fully equipped professional kitchen complete with walk-in refrigeration and a wine cellar. A separate 4,305 sq ft annex arranged over two levels provides several air-conditioned reception rooms, offering outstanding flexibility for a wide range of future uses. The estate also includes a 1,075 sq ft movie theater with seating for 130 guests, a 970 sq ft caretaker's house comprising a kitchen, living room, four bedrooms and a bathroom, as well as a charming chapel that further enhances the property's historic character. Renovation work is required to fully reveal the architectural heritage and potential of this unique estate. Its generous proportions, existing infrastructure and remarkable setting provide an outstanding foundation for an ambitious redevelopment project. The property is ideally suited for a boutique hotel, luxury hospitality concept, wedding and event venue, conference center, senior living community, private institution or any large-scale hospitality venture. The extensive grounds also provide ample parking capacity, a significant advantage for businesses welcoming guests and visitors. For further information, please contact: Emilie Kaczmareck +33 6 51 25 25 28 or [email protected]

Exclusive Listing – MAGNIFICENT HOLIDAY ROTUNDA ON AN ISLAND IN A FLOWING RIVER – Built on ancient and medieval foundations and restored in the 19th century. Rare 87-hectare estate in a single, unbroken parcel, free of occupancy and partly enclosed. A property with over a thousand years of history, featuring magnificent century-old trees, extensive outbuildings, and approximately 5,000 m² of built space. Located near Valence, in the Drôme region of historic Dauphiné. An offer has been accepted on this property, which is therefore no longer available. However, we invite you to contact us so that we can keep you informed of any changes to the situation and share our latest listings, including properties offered for sale confidentially. At the end of a majestic 300-meter avenue lined with century-old plane trees, this romantic medieval château, imbued with a fairy-tale atmosphere, stands on an island encircled by water-filled moats. Hidden from view, it reveals itself only at the last moment in a dramatic and picturesque manner, nestled among tall trees, through a gate and across a bridge, beyond a neo-Gothic gatehouse next to its chapel. Spectacularly restored in the 19th century to become a comfortable and original leisure residence. Two smaller towers are attached to the large keep tower. This keep, originally hollow around an inner courtyard open to the outside, is believed to follow the layout of an ancient villa, with its atrium centered around a spring still visible in the château's cellar. Set within a rare estate of 87 hectares, including 80 hectares in a single block, free of leases and partially enclosed, this château, with its highly distinctive appearance, rises romantically among large trees near its extensive outbuildings arranged around two courtyards. Two large arches mark the majestic entrance, leading into an impressive two-level hall illuminated by a vast glass roof, topped by an original Italian-style loggia. Structured by a magnificent and theatrical carved wooden gallery, this cathedral-like hall features superb neo-Renaissance heraldic painted décor and leads to the various ground-floor rooms: a large dining room with painted ceilings and wood paneling, a smaller dining room with a ceramic stove and paneling, and a fine 19th-century main staircase replacing a former medieval spiral staircase. There is also a service staircase, a bathroom, and WC. A northern service entrance with stone flooring and WC. A large kitchen and five sculleries with stone floors, antique stone sinks, and marble slabs. A grand staircase with 19th-century wrought-iron railing leads to the first floor. The gallery overlooking the hall provides access to several reception rooms and is adorned with a heraldic ribbed vault window. A large Napoléon III-style salon with marble fireplace, paneling, herringbone parquet flooring, moldings, and a balcony overlooking the moat. A smaller Napoléon III salon with marble fireplace and Versailles parquet. Another salon with marble fireplace, paneling, overmantels, and moldings. Four bedrooms, two washrooms, WC, some featuring beautiful marble fireplaces, overmantels, fine parquet flooring, and woodwork. Service staircase. On the second floor, a large medieval-style hall with billiards and library opens onto the southeast loggia on two levels beneath a large arch overlooking the moat, with a superb 19th-century polychrome glass roof and wrought-iron balustrade. Six bedrooms: four large bedrooms with fine 18th- or 19th-century marble fireplaces (some polychrome), decorated overmantels, and beautiful views of the moat; two alcove bedrooms; one bedroom with exposed beams and Versailles parquet; one simpler bedroom. A bathroom, two wash points, and a WC. Numerous cupboards, mezzanines, and hidden passages. On the third floor: eleven bedrooms, some opening outside, others onto the covered loggia; including two particularly fine rooms (one with an 18th-century marble fireplace, one with double alcoves), a bathroom, WC, a large tower bedroom, and a laundry room. On the fourth floor: a vast attic beneath the roof structure, regularly treated against wood-boring insects and in good condition. Large vaulted stone cellars with an ancient spring. A neo-Gothic chapel on the edge of the moat. A neo-Gothic gatehouse. A beautiful 18th-century wrought-iron gate. To the side of the château, extensive 19th-century outbuildings arranged around two courtyards: four independent dwellings, including one three-bedroom unit in good condition (vacant), one four-bedroom unit with two bathrooms (currently rented), one four-bedroom unit to restore, and one three-bedroom unit to restore. Orangery, four garages, stables, dovecote, very large barns, and a former silkworm farm with remarkable volumes. Approximately 2,700 sqm footprint over two levels. Surface areas: Outbuildings: approx. 2,700 sqm footprint over two levels. Château: approx. 450 sqm footprint over four levels, plus cellar and attic (including loggia). Estate: 87 hectares free of leases: 69.5 hectares of mainly arable land (formerly partly peach orchards) and 11 hectares of parkland. Park planted with centuries-old trees, offering wide open views over several hundred meters. Spring. A fine riding avenue leading to a rest area. Two access points. Location: Shops and services in the village within walking distance (600 meters). 10 km from Valence TGV station (Paris 2h12, Lyon 34 minutes). 9 km from Valence airport. 11 km from Valence (full range of shops and services). 116 km from Lyon airports. Price: €2,500,000 (agency fees included, payable by the seller). Fees to be paid by the seller. DPE in progress. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: georisques.gouv.fr.

EXCLUSIVE A fully renovated 17th-century Provençal château with incredible charm, currently operating as a bed-and-breakfast in a highly sought-after region. When rented out as a private rental, the château can accommodate up to 18 guests; otherwise, it operates as a bed-and-breakfast for up to 8 couples. It is spread over three levels: The ground floor is fully air-conditioned and features a series of beautiful living spaces: • 1 entry hall, 20 m² • 2 living rooms, 30 and 25 m² each • 1 fully equipped kitchen, 10 m² • 1 restroom • 1 dining room, 22 m². The swimming pool is octagonal and surrounded by a large larch terrace. With a capacity of 110 m³, it is heated by a heat pump; featuring a unique octagonal shape, it has a liner and is treated with salt. On the ground floor of the north wing is a separate apartment (currently occupied by the owners), comprising: • 1 kitchen • 1 living/dining room • 1 utility room • 1 half-bath • 1 en suite bedroom (20 m²) with a bathroom and half-bath; its private terrace provides direct access to the large terrace surrounding the pool The 1st FLOOR, where all the bedrooms are air-conditioned: • 2 bedrooms, each 20m² • 1 bedroom, 22m² • 1 bedroom, 26m² Each has its own en-suite bathroom of approximately 5m² and a separate toilet • 1 suite of 24m² with a large bathroom of 19m² and a separate toilet The 2nd FLOOR • Two large flats, each with two bedrooms (one of which is on a mezzanine), with a bathroom, each with its own electricity meter, water heater and radiators. All bedrooms are fitted with air conditioning units. A shed and a garden shelter THE PROPERTY Covering an area of 1.6 ha, it features a park, a field and a small woodland ACCOMMODATION SERVICES The guesthouse operates all year round, with peak seasons between June and October. The property is listed on international booking platforms such as Booking, Expedia and Airbnb. It can accommodate up to 18 guests, making it ideal for families or groups of friends. The website and customer database are included in this sale. OUR VIEW This Provençal-style château exudes the irresistible charm of the South of France. It would be ideal for a large family, either as a main or second home, whilst also offering the potential for a thriving bed and breakfast business, should the owners wish to run one. CONTACT: Hélène DESSORT: +33 06 14 60 32 32