castles for sale Indre, France

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EXCLUSIVE Set in the heart of the unspoiled Berry countryside, in a setting of rare tranquility, lies a remarkable 24-hectare estate dominated by a former 17th-century château built upon the foundations of a medieval stronghold. Accessible from the village center and its elegant church, the property exemplifieswith rare authenticitythe transition from defensive fortress to stately country residence. Arranged around a vast main courtyard, the complex comprises two residential wings flanked by towers; each offers a footprint of approximately 250 m² and is topped by spacious attics illuminated by majestic Louis XIII-style windows featuring triangular pediments. One of the wings remains habitable, featuring reception rooms, bedrooms, a kitchen, and bathrooms. However, the entire property requires significant renovation, offering the future owner the opportunity to restore this historic residence to its former glory. A true heritage gem, a remarkable 15th-century postern gate retains its conical, tile-covered roof, crowned by an elegant hexagonal turret. It still features its shingle-clad wooden hoardingsa rare example of late medieval castle architecture and undoubtedly one of the finest surviving vestiges in the Berry region. A second, more intimate courtyard provides access to numerous outbuildings: storerooms, garages, workshops, and former stables, as well as a vast barn boasting spectacular proportions and soaring roof timbers. The estate spans nearly 24 hectares, comprising an English-style park, meadows, orchards, woodlands, and groves, all crisscrossed by walking paths. A pond covering over six hectares completes this exceptional property, lending the setting a truly enchanting atmosphere. This rare property will appeal to heritage enthusiasts seeking a major project within a remarkable natural setting, where history, architecture, and the poetic atmosphere of the place blend harmoniously. Dossier and viewing available upon request.

Majestically overlooking the Creuse Valley, this remarkable castle steeped in history enjoys a privileged location offering unobstructed panoramic views stretching for several kilometers and a natural setting of exceptional beauty. The interior captivates with its generous spaces, abundant natural light, and elegant architecture. The spacious reception rooms, numerous windows, and seamless flow between floors provide this residence with exceptional living comfort. Most of the main rooms feature magnificent period fireplaces. Extensive recent renovations have been carried out, preserving the property’s authentic character while ensuring its comfort. The approach to the estate follows a majestic tree-lined driveway leading to the main gate flanked by stone pillars. This opens onto a vast courtyard surrounded by beautiful outbuildings. One houses two immediately ready-to-use guesthouses, while another offers ample storage space and numerous possibilities for conversion. The château’s terraces open onto a remarkable consecrated chapel from the late 19th century, adorned with stained-glass windows and original religious elements, lending the property a rare heritage dimension. The estate spans approximately 23 hectares of meadows and woods, forming a particularly cohesive and well-preserved ensemble. Depending on the buyer’s plans, it is also possible to include in the sale a farmhouse with its adjoining meadows covering approximately 4 hectares, thereby allowing for the acquisition of the château and its main estate in a configuration tailored to individual needs. This exceptional property would be perfectly suited as a prestigious family residence, a bed-and-breakfast or guesthouse operation, or even a high-end event and tourism venture. Key Features • Historic château with commanding views of the Creuse Valley • 15 rooms, including 7 bedrooms • Two guesthouses ready for immediate use • Consecrated 19th-century chapel • Numerous outbuildings • Estate of approximately 23 hectares • Option to acquire the farmhouse and its 4 adjacent hectares • Strong potential for tourism, events, or family living Sale price including agency fees: €852,000. Agency fees payable by the buyer. Agency fees: 5.06% (including VAT) of the price excluding agency fees. Sale price excluding agency fees: €811,000. Energy rating: D. Climate rating: C. Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between €6,940 and €9,400 per year. Prices indexed to 1st of January 2021. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Discover a splendid French castle for sale nestled in the picturesque countryside of Ciron. This historic property boasts 7 spacious bedrooms and a total of 15 rooms, each exuding charm and timeless elegance. Surrounded by lush woodlands and rolling fields, the estate includes beautifully maintained gardens and a secluded outdoor swimming pool, offering a tranquil and private setting. Step inside and be captivated by exquisite original features such as the grand fireplace, high ceilings, and large windows flooding the interiors with natural light. Modern comforts are thoughtfully integrated, including high-speed optical fiber internet, ensuring both period character and contemporary convenience. The property's multiple outbuildings provide excellent opportunities for guest accommodation or creative projects. The castle also benefits from a traditional well, enhancing its authentic rural spirit. Whether you are seeking a welcoming family home, a luxury retreat, or an elegant event venue, this exceptional estate combines heritage, space, and modern comfort in a truly idyllic French setting.

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A 19th-century chateau with outhouses, a chapel and a lake, nestled in 30 hectares of grounds in the south of France’s Touraine province. The seigneurial home that was built here on the ruins of a medieval mansion, of which no vestiges remain, was endlessly redesigned until it collapsed in 1860. In 1890, the decision was made to rebuild the edifice on the site. A renowned architect, Louis-Alfred Trolliet, a specialist in the reconstruction of chateaux, was entrusted with this task. He was responsible for the edifice you can see here today. Trolliet was nicknamed ‘the Viollet-le-Duc of the Berry province’ in a nod to the famous 19th-century French architect Eugène Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc who restored many medieval monuments. Trolliet won his spurs as a leading figure of the Troubadour style in French architecture with his restoration of the Château de Romefort in the town of Ciron. To rebuild the present property, he did not adopt the Troubadour style but rather the style of the Loire Valley chateaux that was also in vogue at the time. Trolliet opted for a long rectangular dwelling crowned with tall hipped roofs of slate tiles recalling the Château de Chenonceau and the Château d’Azay-le-Rideau. The grand edifice comes into view once you have gone through the entrance gate and made your way up the long central drive punctuated symmetrically with topiary box shrubs neatly clipped into cones. The château faces east and west. Its main section has a ground floor, a first floor and a second floor in the roof space. The adjoining square tower has a third floor in its roof space. The symmetrical elevations are rendered and punctuated with large small-paned windows fitted with wooden louvred shutters that are painted sky blue. Gabled dormers punctuate the roof of the main section and that of the square tower. Beyond the château, the drive crosses dense woodland on this estate, which covers around 30 hectares and includes a 1.2-hectare lake. Trolliet also decided to build two large lodges as foreparts of the château exactly opposite it. These two buildings are rectangular. They have a ground floor and a first floor. A third lodge stands at a right angle to one of them. This third structure has an eclectic style and recalls a train station. On the south side, a circular dovecote with a cone roof of terracotta tiles adorns the grounds. On the east side, there is a heated swimming pool. Behind the outhouses, a secondary entrance leads to a gravelled car park. Lastly, on the north-west side, there is a private lake. In the middle of this lake there is a small tree-dotted island.

A listed historical monument castle with vast outbuildings and 33-hectare grounds in the Centre-Val de Loire region . In the 15th century, a companion in arms and adviser to Louis XI built a sumptuous keep close to the original fortified manor house. In the 16th century, his descendants had four wings added to the original structure, featuring the Italianate galleries that are the hallmark of the present-day castle. One of these galleries was removed during the French Revolution, opening up the view over the grounds, while another of these wings was completely transformed into a corps-de-logis in the 19th century. The three remaining wings are thus arranged around an open courtyard, flanked by three round towers and the imposing former square keep at the corners. Standing near to the castle, the outbuildings form a long complex of 17th-century buildings. On three sides, they enclose a vast farmyard, in the centre of which stood the parish church until the 18th century, when it was moved to the village. The remains of a ditch and a drawbridge suggest that the complex was surrounded by a moat. The grounds extend beyond the complex, crossed by the river and featuring a 4-hectare lake with its landing stage and hut. The property's 35 hectares are entirely walled, with a turret seemingly standing guard at each corner. Two high entrance gates open onto the village, one in front of the castle and the other opposite the outbuildings. A third gate provides access to a country lane running along the perimeter wall.

19th century castle with outbuildings, swimming pool and pond on 29ha 75a 17ca In the heart of Boischaut Nord, 20 minutes from Valençay, 19th century castle of approx. 930 m² on 3 levels includes 45 rooms of which 20 bedrooms, 11 shower rooms and 5 bathrooms. Numerous outbuildings covering approx. 1500 m²: an apartment, conference rooms, relaxation rooms, reception rooms, video recording room, bar with license 4, chapel, dovecote, greenhouse, agricultural buildings Central heating: chipped wood boiler The entire property extends over a park of 29ha 75a 17ca with terrace and swimming pool, orchard, pond, woods and meadows. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisks website: www.georisks.gouv.fr.

Very nice historical manor , with lots of caracter . It is in very good condition ,being totaly reformed 20 years ago with 14 main rooms , and more a 300 square meter meel to be restaured. 35 acres of park and an island with 2 rivers. A so charming and quiet place nearby motorway and railway stations.

Located in a small municipality in the Indre department, the property is about 35 kilometers from Châteauroux, 30 kilometers from Vierzon, and 2 hours and 30 minutes from Paris. It includes a castle, a caretaker's house, farm buildings, and predominantly wooded land, complemented by a recreational park. The Castle was built in two parts, as the central part burned down in the 19th century. The main building is a quadrangular construction with two levels, each pierced by three bays. It is topped with a high hipped roof. The tower has three levels, the last of which is illuminated by a hanging dormer window, surmounted by a triangular pediment. On each side, but oriented differently, are two wings. Their roofs, in the Mansard style, combining tiles and slates, indicate that these parts are older. The exteriors were renovated a few years ago, as were some of the roofs. The castle rises on two main levels (excluding the attic). The ground floor includes the main living rooms (three lounges, a dining room), a technical area with the kitchen, pantry, laundry room, and a sleeping area with a bedroom and a bathroom. The first floor has 7 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The bedrooms are comfortable and warm, mostly with a washbasin. A staircase provides access to the unconverted attic. Several dependencies complement this property. On the right of the Castle, a long building was constructed in the early 20th century, which now houses the caretaker's apartment, divided into a living room, kitchen, and three bedrooms on two levels. Then, a relaxation area with a large living room on the garden level and two bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. Finally, there is an old saddlery. The land consists of a 28-hectare forest massif, mainly populated by cedars undergoing conversion to regular coppice, managed under a Simple Management Plan (PSG). The rest of the property includes a leisure park. EPC: F/E Price HAI: €695,000 (net seller price: €660,000 - fees of 5.3% including VAT borne by the purchaser). Presented by Pierre-Antoine GUINOT: +33(0)6.30.77.08.75 - [email protected]. Information on risks associated with this property is available on the site: www.géorisques.gouv.fr.]}]}>

In Berry, a spectacular restored fortified castle, with its hotel-level amenities. The iconic silhouette of the castle, with its tall towers and vast roofs, seems to spring from the landscape. The whole structure was built in the 15th century. Originally, the castle had 14 towers and a keep, making it one of the main fortresses in the region. During the Wars of Religion, it changed hands between Protestant families. By order of Richelieu, it was partially dismantled to weaken the Huguenot stronghold. Today, seven towers still remain. Deeply restored in 1850, on the advice of the famous architect Viollet-le-Duc, the castle has undergone a complete and very careful rehabilitation over the past thirty years. Several of its towers and even the keep retain original frameworks, which is remarkable given the transformations that occurred over the centuries. All walls are made of rough stone coated to show the stone. The facade of the keep and the crenellated parts of the entrance gate towers are made of cut stone. The keep, the living quarters, and four of the seven towers are topped with high slate roofs, with steep slopes. The other towers have flat roofs concealed by a crown of crenellations. A little away from the building, outbuildings are grouped around several courtyards. The park descends towards the river. The swimming pool has been set up on a grassy terrace, and the tennis court is discreetly sheltered behind an outbuilding. The commanding position of the estate offers an extensive view of the surrounding landscape.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Ref 4825: 15th-century castle and its hamlet for sale in the Berry region Located in Berry, in the Indre department, this remarkable castle captivates visitors with its distinctively medieval character. Situated in the heart of France, it is approximately 300 km from Paris via the A20 motorway, known as the Occitane, and 30 km from Châteauroux, the local town centre. For everyday amenities, the charming village of Argenton-sur-Creuse is less than ten minutes away. The site can also be reached by helicopter. A veritable fortress, the building overlooks the banks of a small river, the Bouzanne. The gently rolling surrounding landscape marks the south-eastern boundary of the Brenne, also known as the ‘Land of a Thousand Ponds’. Renowned for its unspoilt nature and designated a Regional Nature Park, this region offers numerous opportunities for relaxation and exploration. Birdwatchers come from all over the world to observe waterfowl and migratory birds, whilst hikers, cyclists and horse riders enjoy the well-maintained paths winding between the ponds. Hunting enthusiasts also find favourable terrain here, whilst respecting responsible hunting practices. On the edge of a hamlet, its privacy protected by a wall stretching nearly two kilometres, the fortress stands at the heart of its grounds. It enjoys a remarkable panorama over the Bouzanne Valley, forming a veritable natural amphitheatre where the views stretch for nearly ten kilometres. This spectacular setting had, in fact, caught the attention of Michael Jackson, who had considered establishing his French estate there in the late 1990s. The castle is one of the few largely preserved examples of 15th-century military architecture. Built of dressed stone and rubble masonry, and still partially surrounded by moats, it comprises an entrance gatehouse flanked by crenellated towers, which leads into a first, square courtyard. Two wings of the building flank this courtyard. At the far end of this courtyard, a fixed bridge leads, beneath an imposing keep, to a second courtyard. The dismantling of the curtain walls and certain towers has transformed this inner courtyard into a terraced esplanade offering views, to the north, of the wooded banks of the Bouzanne, a small river flowing at the foot of the castle. To the south of the courtyard, the main residence adjoining the keep, rising four storeys high beneath a slate roof, is defended on three of its corners by imposing towers with conical roofs and machicolations. Entering this residence at terrace level via the stair tower that leads to it, one encounters, in turn, a reception room for guests with its monumental fireplace, a study in the south tower, a former bakery converted into a billiard room, a room known as the ‘courtroom’ with a monumental fireplace, and a chapel. Via the south-east tower, there is access to the bathrooms and sauna located on the ground floor of the south wing of the courtyard. In the north-corner tower, there is a separate bedroom with a beautiful fireplace and en-suite bathroom. On the upper floors, accessible by lift: On the first floor of the main building, a semi-professional kitchen, a dining room with beautiful 17th-century wood panelling, a small green sitting room in the west tower, a large sitting room with a ceiling painted in the 18th-century style, and the executive office in the east tower. On the second floor there are seven bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom or shower room, some featuring monumental fireplaces and seating areas. A spacious room with high ceilings and a gallery completes the layout and is designated as the armoury. On the third floor there are eight bedrooms, each with a bathroom or shower room, some featuring monumental fireplaces and armchairs. On the fourth floor there are six bedrooms, each with a bathroom or shower room, some featuring monumental fireplaces and built-in seats. A library, covered by a four-part ribbed vault with voussoirs, completes the ensemble. There are numerous outbuildings. Four of these form part of the castle complex: The south wing of the square tower, spread over two floors. It houses the boiler room and a staff flat. The north wing of the square tower is dedicated to technical activities, with storage rooms, cold rooms and a large workshop. On the upper floor, three large brick-vaulted rooms could be converted into a superb reception area. A large terrace covers them. Beneath the terrace lies a vast vaulted room known as the Knights’ Hall. The other outbuildings are clustered in the southern part of the grounds, forming a sort of hamlet: The main one is the Bergerie, a large 19th-century farm building converted into a conference centre. With a total of nearly 300 sqm of living space, it houses two meeting rooms and sixteen rooms, including staff accommodation and two holiday cottages. Six residential houses, likely built in the 19th century, currently unused but weatherproofed. A garage with a covered courtyard and a charging station for electric vehicles. There is also, at the entrance to the estate, a pumping station housed in a hipped-roof building. Built on a plateau overlooking the Bouzanne valley, the castle covers just over 15 hectares (37 acres), which can be divided into: - A vast park, planted with remarkable local tree species (cedars, poplars, birches, oaks), surrounds the castle. It includes an enclosed terraced garden which is soon to be restored to its former status as a vegetable garden. Beautiful paths allow visitors to admire this remarkable example of medieval architecture from every angle. - A 12 x 6 m swimming pool, with a terrace of cut stone and changing rooms in a tower. It is situated at the foot of the north-west corner of the esplanade - To the north, a hillside woodland that slopes down to the path running alongside the river. - Finally, meadows covering an area of 3 hectares complete the estate. All furniture and operating equipment is included in the sale price. Cabinet LE NAIL – Berry - Limousin - Mr Christian MAUVE : +33(0)2.43.98.20.20 Christian MAUVE, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 437 693 534. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

Ref.4254 : French chateau for sale with lodges and estate of 71 acres. This beautiful château is hidden within its 71 acres (29ha) estate. A private location with good access to local amenities, Tours around 1h drive away and autoroute links to Paris and beyond. Late 19th C. chateau, constructed on the foundations of a manor that dates back to the 14th century. It is composed of a centrally positioned 3 storey chateau, flanked by two large common buildings. Ground floor: With ceiling heights over 3m the ground floor provides formal entrance hall, oak staircase, office/library, three spacious reception rooms and a professional kitchen with internal access to an independent 2 story apartment. The first floor is home to 8 bedrooms ranging from 11sqm to 48sqm with 6 bathrooms/shower rooms, 2 wc and a small kitchen. The second floor: Homes a studio apartment at one end and 6 bedrooms along the corridor with 6 bathrooms/shower rooms and a further 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the upper floor of the tower. The two 2 storey outbuildings opposite the chateau have been refurbished and modernised and today provide in building 1: a computer/work room, storeroom, ground floor classroom, cloakrooms and wc, consecrated chapel, 1st floor seminar room. Building 2: 3 showers and 3 wc, 100 place classroom and 1st floor seminar room. In addition, there are further outbuildings that include: laundry and archives, boiler room and wood chip store, tractor hanger and workshop, covered parking, a circular “pigeonnier” to the south of the chateau, to the north the “Lake House” with licensed bar and lounges and accommodation above and a separate meeting room in another building. Permission was granted for the creation of a larger (150sqm) chapel style building on site and remains a possibility for creating this building The estate covers a total surface area of 73.5 acres (29.75 hectares) bordered by country lanes and roads on all sides. Approximately half of the land is a beautiful forest, with walks and paths within and providing the supply of wood required for heating the property for many years to come. The lake measuring in the order of 3 acres (1.2hectares) is located to the rear of the “lake house” (north of the chateau) with an island and home to 3 swans the day I visited. The 8x4m swimming pool is located to the rear of the chateau a short stroll across the chateau’s terrace. The formal entrance drive is gated and the driveway leading to the chateau passes through the park with lawn on either side and ornamental trees ending in front of the main chateau building. There is a separate “deliveries” entrance to the rear of the outbuildings that leads to a gravelled parking area in front of the garages and ample parking on site. Cabinet LE NAIL – Touraine - Loire Valley – M. Tony WELLS : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Tony WELLS, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 444 692 156. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

Majestic castle built in the 19th century, with 930 m² of living space, flanked by several outbuildings, the whole offering simply exceptional usable floor space (currently 25 bedrooms in all the buildings, as well as numerous reception rooms, seminar rooms, technical and practical rooms). Uninterrupted views over the parklands, pond and woods that make up the entire property, which spans exactly 29.8 hectares. ECD: D/B Price before tax €1,390,000 (Price excluding fees: €1,320,000 - Agency fees: app. 5% VAT payable by the purchaser) Property presented by Barnes Centre Sologne Val de Loire : +(33)06.26.10.46.13 – [email protected]. ‘Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr'

Estate comprising 22 hectares of meadows and woods, a lake, two farmhouses, and a manor house, all in one piece. Located in a particularly unspoiled environment, at the heart of its 22-hectare grounds, accessed via a magnificent private driveway, a 16th-century manor house, formerly a fortified house and remodeled over the years to become a charming family home in the heart of its wooded park with remains of moats, two farms, meadows, and a lake. Beautiful Berry architecture, sober, well-proportioned and well-distributed, which has retained all its soul: On the ground floor, a large living room with fireplace, followed by a dining room and a billiard room or library. The kitchen, with its fireplace, offers access to a terrace overlooking the tennis court, meadows, and lake. On the first floor, accessed by a circular stone staircase in the tower, there are five bedrooms with a shower room with walk-in shower and a bathroom. On the second floor, the children's floor, there is a  large attic converted into a dormitory and a bedroom with a small shower room. Excellent vaulted cellar where quality wines age very well. A main farmhouse with an outbuilding comprising: a room known as 'the bakery' with two bread ovens in working order, a workshop, a shed, a stable with two stalls, and a covered courtyard with a wooden frame and small local tiles. A farmhouse comprising, on the ground floor, a living room with open kitchen, a sitting area, a shower room, a bedroom, and a storage room. Upstairs, a large bedroom used as a dormitory, two bedrooms, and a shower room. Courtyard and orchard. A second farm building consisting of a house with a kitchen, living room, three bedrooms, and a bathroom. Adjacent to this is a barn and stables. Vegetable garden behind. Fishing pond. Opposite is another building complex with a barn and stables. A tennis court. A lake with a surface area of approximately 6,680 m2 (volume approximately 8,000 m³, depth 1.20 m). Woodland. A rare property due to its tranquility, lack of nuisance, the presence of two original farmhouses, a single plot of land with a pond and numerous walking paths. My favorite property of 2026! Price including agency fees: EUR880,000 (including our 6% commission, payable by the buyers). Co-exclusive listing with Equitrade Immmobilier.

Ref. 4061: 15th C. fortified castle, redesigned in the 19th C., over looking the river. On the edge of the Poitou and Brenne regions, 300 km from Paris and Bordeaux, built on a rocky spur overlooking the river with a view over the countryside, the Château and its grounds constitute an exceptional estate. Close to shops and 40 minutes from a TGV station. Enjoying a dominant view, the proximity of a small hamlet protects the castle from isolation while being sheltered from view and nuisances. This 15th century fortress, redesigned in the 19th century, is defended by large crenellated towers. After extensive work in the 1990s, the interior was restored to its original magnificent proportions, with vaults, ogives for the vestibule and a cradle for the floor, as well as two stone staircases: one straight staircase housed in the thickness of the wall and the second in marble in the pavilion. The remains of the old stair tower are still visible. On the ground floor there is a large living room with a monumental fireplace. A study. Two bedrooms in the towers. To the left of the entrance hall with its beautiful stone staircase, there is a large kitchen with scullery, a hall with toilets. The first floor includes the master suite with dressing room, a second spacious living room, a second bedroom and 2 other bedrooms in the towers. The second floor has 4 bedrooms with bathrooms and offers spectacular views from all windows. The third floor has a large bedroom and a bedroom with bathroom with wooden beams. The vaulted basement contains the old kitchen and storage rooms and two towers. A stone staircase connects the different floors. The estate comprises two caretakers' houses, one with 4 bedrooms and two covered car parks, the other with 3 bedrooms and two covered car parks. Annexes with 17 rooms on the ground floor and the same number on the first floor, closed by double-glazed doors with workshop, garages, former stables, etc. Chapel with ribbed vaults and slate roof built around 1868, situated next to the castle. The estate is entirely fenced and half of it is composed of a forest with bi- and tricentennial trees. Meadows and parkland with a small pond, all on 54,36 acres. A gate with camera and remote control ensures the two main entrances. The access is easy and the circulation is provided throughout the property. Cabinet LE NAIL – Poitou-Charentes – Mr Godefroid COLLEE: +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail ( www.cabinetlenail.com/en/ ) to browse our latest listings or find out more about this property.

Réf. 4661 : Monumental castellan ensemble in Berry, near a renowned sanctuary In the historic province of Berry, within the Indre département, we present an impressive castellated ensemble located at the meeting point of two distinct natural regions: the Champagne Berrichonne and the Boischaut Nord. The former is a gently undulating landscape of open plains dedicated to cereal cultivation, stretching between the Indre and Cher départements. The latter, with more pronounced relief, is characterised by woodlands and hedgerows, interspersed with streams feeding into the nearby River Indre. Paris lies 280 km to the north, and Tours less than 100 km away. Châteauroux, the local administrative centre, is under 30 km from the estate and offers all the amenities and services of a mid-sized town, including a station on the Paris–Toulouse rail line and access to the A20 motorway. For day-to-day needs, the small town of Buzançais is less than a ten-minute drive. The region also enjoys considerable appeal from a tourism perspective. The Val de l’Indre Golf Course is just 11 km away, while the Brenne Regional Nature Park—also known as the Land of a Thousand Lakes—is only slightly further afield. The European Route d’Artagnan, dedicated to equestrian tourism, passes directly by the château, which is fully equipped to accommodate both horses and riders. Most notably, the property lies just minutes from the Marian sanctuary of Pellevoisin. Following a recent decision by the Vatican and a full renovation of its facilities due for completion by 2026, the sanctuary is expected to attract a significant increase in pilgrim visitors in the coming years. The history of the château is closely linked to the Brillac, or Brilhac, family, who are believed to have acquired it through marriage around 1300. At the end of the 15th century, Charles de Brillac, Master of the Household to King Louis XII, rebuilt the old medieval fortress. The new château he had constructed is characteristic of a transitional period. It retains the appearance of a medieval castle with ostentatious military architecture (keep, machicolated towers), while its layout already reflects that of a pleasure residence. Later, from 1636 onwards, another lord of the estate, Jean Phelyppeaux, seigneur of Buzançais and Palluau, added significant outbuildings forming a U-shape around a lower courtyard. Finally, after 1830, the De Lamotte family transformed the château’s south wing into a modern three-storey residence, with floors dedicated respectively to service, reception, and family life. This is how the castle complex appears to us today. The property comprises a group of buildings where the château proper can be distinguished from the outbuildings. The château includes a listed section with a keep and two round towers with conical roofs and a machicolated walkway. The keep rises over five floors and is flanked at the corners by three watchtowers and a stair tower. The first floor is a vast hall with ribbed vaulting. The upper floors each feature a large room of around 80 m² with monumental fireplaces. The central tower, known as the Brillac tower, has four floors, the top three each containing a room of approximately 40 m², with monumental fireplaces. The last tower has two levels of bedrooms, one of which includes an antechamber and a bathroom. These three towers are connected by two galleries on two levels. On the ground floor, peristyles with flamboyant Gothic-style decoration. On the upper level, one open arcaded gallery and one enclosed gallery with monumental fireplaces. The 19th-century residence is a long, classically styled building with two main floors, flanked by towers. The ground floor includes the service areas: a large stone-paved kitchen, a vestibule with staircase and mezzanine, and various small rooms. The first floor, divided by a fine cross hallway, is a reception area with a large wood-panelled drawing room, a small salon, and a study. The top floor is an intimate living space with a library, four bedrooms, dressing rooms and antechambers, and two bathrooms. Each floor of the residence has approximately 220 sqm of living space. Outbuildings: The outbuildings offer nearly 3,000 sqm of available space, mainly grouped within a long 17th-century structure arranged in a U-shape around the lower courtyard. Built over two levels, including an attic floor, the building is roofed with traditional flat clay tiles. The attic is lit by gabled or mill-style dormer windows with triangular pediments. The various sections comprise: -A corner pavilion, roofed in slate and converted into a caretaker’s house of approximately 150 sqm of habitable space. -The so-called 'Eastern Outbuildings', featuring the entrance porch to the village and large rooms fitted out as a local history museum. -At the corner, a bread oven and a three-storey round tower with a conical roof and adjoining spiral stair turret. -The 'Northern Outbuildings', an extensive wing including: A communal kitchen for around 60 people; Five bedrooms accommodating between 1 and 11 guests, each with an individual shower room; A refectory or banquet hall; A secondary dining area known as the 'Arcade Room'; Two small kitchens; Communal WCs and showers. -A corner pavilion containing a two-room apartment awaiting conversion. The 'Western Outbuildings', housing: A central heating plant; A workshop; A tack room; Stables and storage areas. Separated from the western outbuildings by a second arched gateway leading into the estate is a 19th-century barn with large timber doors, roofed in slate and currently used for storing agricultural vehicles. Additional features on the estate include: -A mill housing a 19th-century micro hydroelectric power station. -A charming lakeside pavilion, in need of restoration. -A large timber storage barn. The estate extends over a total area of 35.7 hectares and is entirely enclosed by a perimeter wall measuring approximately 2.5 kilometres in length—an exceptional feature. The grounds are criss-crossed by paths that divide the property into several distinct zones: Ten hectares of arable land, currently under direct cultivation. A large horse paddock of just over 2 hectares, located to the rear of the western outbuildings. An enclosed field of 3.5 hectares. -A pond of slightly more than 3 hectares, complete with its own pavilion. -A reference orchard featuring several varieties of quince trees. -An avenue lined with eight apple trees. -Meadows and pastureland. The rental situation : The château currently hosts small groups for training sessions. However, the accommodation and reception capacities of the outbuildings make it entirely feasible to welcome larger groups—whether on foot, on horseback, or by coach—and even to host prestigious events in a truly majestic setting. The following parts are classified as Historic Monument : as per the 1930 decree, the three eastern towers with machicolations, along with the two wings that connect them. This property is a historic monument (allowing fiscal tax cuts if you pay taxes in France). Cabinet LE NAIL – Berry - Limousin - Mr Christian MAUVE : +33(0)2.43.98.20.20 Christian MAUVE, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 437 693 534. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

Ref.3866 : Listed french castle for sale in the centre of France. We're in the south of the Indre département, in the Centre-Val-de-Loire region. Just 300 kilometers from Paris, this mighty château is located in the southern part of the ancient province of Berry, an inexhaustible source of inspiration for George Sand, the world's best-known French writer. On the edge of one of these small Berrichon villages, the château sits at the center of a wooded park, protected from view by curtain walls and imposing 15th-century towers. On arrival, its austere appearance is a reminder of its military origins. This impression fades, however, once you reach the main staircase on the opposite façade. The fortress, which has become a pleasure residence over the centuries, is more welcoming without losing any of its grandeur. Surrounding this exceptional property, the countryside is beautiful, authentic and peaceful. This is the Boischaut Sud region, with its hedgerows, deep forests, sunken lanes, black ponds and countless legends. The small town of La Châtre is less than a ten-minute drive away. A fair town in the Middle Ages, then a frontier town between “grande gabelle” and “petite gabelle” countries, its prosperity is reflected in the beautiful townhouses in the center of town. Today, La Châtre is a dynamic town which, by combining tourism, industry, services and local commerce, offers residents of the surrounding area all the essential amenities. The region is industrious in winter and festive in summer. Nohant, 2km away, was once the home of Georges Sand. It attracts over 30,000 visitors a year, in addition to the 10,000 music lovers who attend the renowned Chopin Festival every year. Barely 8 km away, Le Son Continue, a festival inherited from the meetings of luthiers and master ringers that long took place at our château, also attracts some 10,000 people every year. And there's more to discover... This impressive château has retained its fortress-like appearance. In the 15th century, it took the form of a keep with an inner courtyard, defended by imposing round towers at all four corners. Restoration in the 19th century resulted in the loss of the north-east tower and the two adjoining sides. Now open to the light, with its high walls and forest of roofs reaching for the sky, it is as imposing as ever. Surrounded by curtain walls and towers that tell the story of nine centuries of history, it's a true castle. The grand staircase on the east side of the house leads via a large terrace (400 sqm) to the raised first floor. This comprises a vestibule with monumental listed fireplace, billiard room, dining room with monumental fireplace, second vestibule leading to the second entrance, vast kitchen with staircase to the wine cellar and large boiler room, two wc's, laundry room, On this level alone, there is 200 sqm of living space. A double staircase leads up to the second floor, which includes a suite of three adjoining reception rooms totalling 130sqm under 5m of joist height; also a chapel and, after half a floor, an apartment comprising an anteroom, a study-library, a large bedroom with fireplace, bathroom, wc and dressing room. On the second floor, three other prestigious apartments with en-suite bathrooms, the first comprising an anteroom, a bedroom with monumental fireplace, a study and an embroidery room, the second a bedroom with monumental fireplace and en-suite bathroom, and the third a bedroom, dressing room and study with monumental fireplace. Various other rooms and passageways through walls up to 2 meters thick. Finally, in the attic, a 300sqm leisure room with two fireplaces, a games room with hearth, a map room, a bedroom with bathroom and access to the watchtower, a staff apartment with 3 bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathroom. The total area is 1460 sqm. The layout, volumes and architectural features are exceptional, as are the quality of the door frames and other fittings. The careful restoration undertaken by the current owners is commendable. Hungary Point parquet floors, marble bathrooms, monumental armorial fireplaces, polychrome chapel, friezes, cleverly concealed doors and much more. It all leaves a very strong impression. Only half of the entrance châtelet remains, and the drawbridge has disappeared with it. However, the 15th-century dwelling, in the flamboyant Gothic style, is still there. It is a comfortable 6-room annex house, currently rented out as a gîte. Heating is provided by the château's own boiler. Extending from this long building are an office, tavern, stable and saddlery. At the far end, another converted tower forms the corner of the quadrangle. Upstairs, probably a former garrison dormitory with a series of monumental fireplaces. Fluids are distributed here, on standby. And here and there, you'll still find loopholes, a latrine, a stunner, a fire hydrant, for the traces of history are very present in these buildings, little transformed over the centuries. In the east tower, a 3-storey room, gunloft and spiral staircase. This complex covers a total area of 1,200 sqm, of which 300 sqm have been restored.  Opposite, a very interesting 15th-century gallery, punctuated by columns with leafy capitals, partially embedded in the masonry. What was undoubtedly a rare pleasure gallery is now an agricultural building waiting to be restored to its former glory. An enclosed park of 5.80 acres (2.35 hectares), planted with large ornamental trees, probably reconstructed and laid out with paths towards the end of the 19th century. The park and surrounding walls offer complete privacy. Vegetable garden with part orchard (cherry, apple, walnut, pear). Cabinet LE NAIL – Berry - Limousin - Mr Christian MAUVE : +33(0)2.43.98.20.20 Christian MAUVE, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 437 693 534. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.