castles for sale Loire, France

At the heart of a 48-hectare estate stand an imposing 17th-century castle, a renovated annex house, a dovecote and numerous outbuildings. The castle has a U-shaped plan, offering to the east its long facade bordered by a vast terrace and to the west its two wings at right angles. Facing east-west, it offers approximately 909 m² of living space. On the ground floor: a vaulted kitchen of 39.23 m². Monumental fireplace; A back kitchen, a woodshed, two fruit trees, two workshops and a storeroom; A small south-facing living room of 22.18 m²; A games room of 19.02 m²; A north and east facing dining room of 34.26 m². Wooden tile floor with cabochons of a different wood species; An entrance of 22.27 m²; A billiard room with east-west exposure, measuring 43.55 m². Parquet flooring with ladder and herringbone patterns in different wood species; A large, east-west facing living room of 41.19 m². Pink marble fireplace. Parquet flooring with different wood species and rosettes; A library of 29.19 m². Grey marble fireplace; A charming boudoir, known as the “marquise’s boudoir”, measuring 23.39 m² in a semicircle; A 6.85 m² oratory; A south-facing games room of 55.41 m². Grey marble fireplace; On the mezzanine floor, a 3.27 m² toilet. On the first floor: thirteen bedrooms, three small bedrooms, a bathroom and a shower room. The individual sanitation system needs to be brought up to code. The castle does not have central heating or double glazing. Therefore, it is not subject to an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). The entire interior needs to be renovated and brought up to current comfort standards. Completely independent and located at the far end of the main house, an annex, fully renovated in 2015, offers approximately 138 m² of living space. The outbuildings consist of two long parallel buildings and are rented to the farmer. The English-style park was designed in the second half of the 19th century by the renowned landscape architect, Count de Choulot. The estate extends to the edge of a village over 48 ha 05 a 44 ca surrounding the castle. In the middle of the meadows, crossed by the Teysonne river, stands an elegant 19th-century dovecote which has just been restored. Approximately 42 hectares, including common areas, are leased to a farmer. This beautiful ensemble could thus become, after a major restoration, an ideal place to live or the headquarters of a tourist, hotel or cultural activity.

Who has ever passed through L'Etrat without noticing this magnificent place? Its history dates back to the mid-17th century, getting a makeover in 1910. It has managed to retain all the codes of the Château - hidden doors, discreet corridors for the staff, a secret room, a chapel for confession, dressed stones, wrought iron, moldings, parquet floors & volumes that will surely provoke many emotions... a true pleasure to discover that a new project will revive it. Its geographical location is quite dreamlike, in the 1st crown of Saint-Étienne, 2 km from amenities, highway access, a hospital center & renowned sports training center... thus ticking the box for the most coveted location for a secure investment. A prestigious main residence, refined offices & services, co-living for seniors, guest rooms, football accommodation... urban planning will be accommodating except for nighttime events. In the heart of its tree-filled park of 5,580 m2 in a listed natural area that can also suggest an additional 5 hectares. Stroll & discover these 620 m2 of living space, ventilated for 400 in the main residence, 160 in an apartment, as well as 60 for the caretaker, plus an additional 45 m2 for the entrance & communicating chapel, 50 m2 for service, boiler room & storage, with over 200 m2 for attics & a semi-buried cellar should give you enough to envision. Classified as E, renovation work will be necessary, leaving you the joy of making it your own, estimating according to your abilities & desires, with an extension in UC zone potentially possible, and the property is connectable to the collective sanitation if desired or will require its septic tank to be brought into compliance. Looking forward to a first phone exchange, have an excellent day, Exclusive Atypical Real Estate - Ms. Julie Dietsch Nion KW Forez Vert (E.I) commercial agent RSAC 489309187 St-Etienne price 990,000 euros fees to be borne by the seller - ECD E - Property tax 5,422 euros. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques site: www.georisques.gouv.fr. Fees to be borne by the seller. Energy class E, Climate class E Estimated average amount of annual energy expenses for standard use, based on energy prices from the year 2021: between 12,170.00 and 16,500.00 €. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques site: georisques.gouv.fr. Your KW FOREZ VERT advisor: Agent - Julie NION, Card T N/AThis description has been automatically translated from French.

1.5 hours from Lyon, crowning a promontory in a mountain resort, a medieval fortified château, listed as a historic monument. The property survives as one preserved architectural composition, its silhouette dominating the Forez landscape. Four levels rise on a pentagonal plan of irregular sides. Cylindrical towers flank every corner but the south-eastern, which meets the quadrangular keep, and the five wings enclose an inner courtyard. Gabled roofs of barrel tiles cover the main house, conical ones the round towers. Beneath them, facades of granite rubble stone under pale render set mullioned windows alongside later openings and surviving elements of fortification. A parapet walk carried on corbelled machicolations runs along part of the wall tops, while a Renaissance doorway records the alterations made when the stronghold became a seigneurial house. The stone holds several centuries of history and successive adaptation, and the nobility of its original character survives them all.

Renaissance Château Listed as a French Historic Monument An Exceptional Heritage Estate at the Gateway to Lyon Overlooking the Forez plain in an unspoilt setting, this remarkable 16th- and 17th-century Renaissance château, listed as a French Historic Monument for its façades and roofs, embodies the timeless elegance of France's great historic residences. Built upon the foundations of a former medieval fortress, the property reveals magnificent reception rooms, seven bedrooms, a private chapel and substantial additional volumes offering outstanding development potential. The architectural ensemble has preserved its authenticity and remarkable coherence throughout the centuries. Set within more than four hectares of fully enclosed grounds, the estate features formal French gardens, ornamental ponds, fountains, 19th-century orangeries, a caretaker's house and extensive outbuildings, creating an environment of exceptional elegance and distinction. Just a few minutes from Saint-Galmier and only one hour from Lyon, this unique property is ideally suited as a prestigious private residence, while also offering exceptional potential for a luxury hospitality, events, cultural or institutional project. A rare estate where history, heritage and the French art of living come together in timeless elegance.

Rare for sale. 20 minutes from Roanne towards Lapalisse, a remarkable property on 48 ha including an elegant 17th-century castle approximately 900 m² of living space and many dependencies. The castle is built with partial cellars (some dating before the 17th century) on the ground floor including several lounges, a bedroom, and a spacious kitchen with annexes. Several ground-level entrances lead to a large terrace on the east facing the meadows. Upstairs: seventeen rooms of various sizes that can be organized as suites; bathroom and shower room, laundry. Very healthy attics with beautiful exposed framework and oculus openings facing the sunrise. Dependencies: a large farm forming a square around a grassy courtyard is partly rented (farming), notably excluding two orangerys of 103 m² each that form the south edge of this ensemble and a carefully renovated residential house in 2015 (four bedrooms, heat pump heating), which provides a comfortable living base and eventually a rental income source such as a guest house. The estate, with a total area of 48 hectares, mainly consists of rented meadows (42.5 ha) and 5.5 hectares free: castle, courtyard, renovated house, vegetable garden, orchard, water feature, former tennis court, dovecote, etc... Are you looking for a family property to renovate at your own pace? This beautiful residence will delight you with its charm, its history, the quality of its construction, its bucolic environment, yet with proximity to the city center of Roanne and easy access to Lyon (1h20). Sale price: €794,000 Buyer’s fee included 6.5 % VAT Price excluding fees: €745 539 Energy class: not applicable Climate class: not applicable Estimated annual energy expenses for standard use: not applicable. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Equidistant from Lyon, Saint-Étienne and Clermont-Ferrand, and just four hours from both Paris and the Mediterranean coast, this confidential property enjoys a remarkable location, combining accessibility and perfect tranquility. Nestled out of sight yet close to amenities, it embodies a true art of living, between unspoilt nature and exceptional heritage. At the heart of a 13-hectare park lies a XVIᵉ century château steeped in history, rebuilt under the reign of Henri IV. Spanning around 840 m² of living space on three levels, the residence offers beautiful volumes imbued with elegance and serenity. The first floor features a welcoming entrance hall, a kitchen opening onto a vast reception room, a welcoming living room, as well as three bedrooms, two bathrooms and two toilets. On the first and second floors, twelve additional bedrooms, each equipped with its own shower room or bathroom with toilet, now accommodate a fully established B&B business, all benefiting from unobstructed views over the surrounding park. The estate is extended by a property complex of over 2,000 m², including reception rooms for weddings and seminars, several gîtes, as well as unusual accommodation (converted buses), all of which contribute to the singular and recognized character of the site. A sports hall, garages and numerous outbuildings complete the harmonious ensemble. Outside, the secure 12 x 6-metre swimming pool and pool house are part of an unspoilt, intimate setting, ideal for relaxation and special moments, in perfect harmony with the peaceful atmosphere of the estate. A rare property, where history, nature and elegance meet, offering a unique living environment and a welcome place already recognized for the quality of its experience and environment. DPE : 189 (E) ; GES : 54 (E) Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr. +33669087099

Located just 1 hour and 15 minutes from Lyon and a few kilometers from Saint-Étienne, this 13th-century medieval château—with façades listed as Historical Monuments since 1964—stands majestically at the heart of French formal gardens and a landscaped park of over four hectares. Offering an unobstructed view over the valley, it combines the charm of historical architecture with a preserved natural setting. The property spans a total surface area of 1,700 m². Spread over three levels, the main residence covers approximately 430 m² and includes magnificent reception rooms, an entrance gallery, two lounges, a spacious living room, an armory, a private chapel, as well as seven elegant bedrooms and six bathrooms. A separate kitchen and remarkable architectural features such as moldings, period fireplaces, and parquet flooring add further character to the ensemble. The estate also includes a caretaker’s house, large outbuildings, vaulted cellars, an attic, a basement, and a boiler room. A swimming pool could be installed in an 18th-century stone basin, enhancing this already idyllic setting. Heating is provided by an oil-fired boiler, and the property is connected to the mains drainage system. It is unoccupied and enjoys a peaceful environment with no overlooking neighbors. This unique property, with its remarkable architecture and rich history, is intended for discerning buyers in search of authenticity, character, and tranquility. It would be perfectly suited as a primary or secondary residence, a luxury hospitality project, or an exceptional event venue.

Set in unspoiled natural surroundings, this hotel and event venue covers approximately 5,000 m² of built space within a 15-hectare park. Recently undergoing extensive renovation, it has been designed as a high-end, structured, coherent, and immediately operational facility. Today, it is at a key moment: one where the solidity of the existing structure paves the way for new opportunities for optimization and development, with a view to controlled continuity. The site hosts a comprehensive and balanced range of activities centered around corporate seminars, events, and weddings, complemented by hotel and restaurant services. It has large reception rooms, generous volumes, and accommodation capacity of 30 rooms representing 109 beds, allowing residential events to be organized in a discreet, elegant, and resolutely high-end setting. The venue is now renowned for its ability to host luxury weddings and receptions, bringing together celebration, accommodation, and social spaces in one location. The catering service is an integral part of this overall experience. It is led by a renowned and award-winning chef, who has won several competitions and whose work contributes to the identity of the venue and the perceived quality of events, whether private or professional. In terms of real estate, approximately 2,500 m² have now been completely renovated, while approximately 2,000 m² remain to be developed, constituting a rare reserve for future growth. This configuration allows for the gradual and coherent creation of a wellness area (spa), the development of high-end lodges in the park, and an increase in accommodation capacity, while respecting the spirit of the site and the balance of operations. The complex is also part of a committed environmental approach, as demonstrated by its Green Key certification. This is a confidential takeover opportunity for an investor, operator, or entrepreneur who appreciates the quality of the premises, the solidity of the existing structure, and the wealth of optimization levers still available. A rare asset, already structured, offering a high-level operating environment and clear prospects for development, to be supported with high standards and vision. Complete file and additional information provided exclusively on a confidential basis, after a qualified exchange. Contact: Romain DJERRAF | +33 (0)640867285 | [email protected]