castles for sale Marne, France

Ref. 4306: Magnificent listed Chateau in Champagne, for sale This magnificent château is located just a few kilometers from Châlons en Champagne, in the Marne department, one of the four departments that make up the Champagne-Ardennes region. A region world-famous for its most prestigious wine, champagne! Located in a small commune of 380 inhabitants, right next to the village church. In practical terms, it's just 2 km from all the shops and services you need for everyday life. For children, there's a school bus service just outside the château. And to reach Paris by train, the station is 17 km away. XVIIth & XVIIIth century château built on the site of an ancient seigniorial house whose earliest records date back to 1264. With the evolution of time, lifestyle and taste, it has undergone numerous transformations over the centuries. In 1608, Hugues MATHE, Receiver General of Finances for the Champagne region, acquired the château and carried out major works, including the two dovecotes in the courtyard and the renovation of the main building. In 1650, he commissioned the construction of a moat around the château, and had a canal built to divert water from the nearby river. The castle's numerous drawbridges were built at this time. Hugues MATHE organized the park in parallel, calling on Jean Debar, a pupil of the talented André Le Nôtre, to design his formal gardens. In 1735, the château was purchased by François Jean-Marie MOREL, President of the Presidial Court of Châlons-en-Champagne, who restored the building from top to bottom. This date is engraved on the lintel above the entrance door. He restored the facades 'à la moderne', then added two small wings set at right-angles. Later, he carried out extensive work on the château's bridge and entrance gate. He also embellished the gardens with elegant flowerbeds, bridges and water mirrors, all embellished with attractive sculptures. Later, as a result of family alliances, the château passed into the hands of the Comtes Dubois de Riocour family. Built of chalk stone and topped with an Irish purplish slate roof, the château stands at the center of a large rectangular terre-plein surrounded by water. A footbridge spanning the moat provides access to the château's courtyard. A magnificent main gate stands at the entrance to the bridge. On either side are two two-storey square pavilions, formerly dovecotes. The château has a classic east-west orientation, ensuring maximum sunlight. The gardens are to the east and the courtyard to the west. The building is composed of a central body flanked by two wings, each of which has three storeys. Two lower, two-storey wings are attached symmetrically. These two wings are extended by two single-storey buildings framing the courtyard. This assembly creates an interesting interplay of roofs. The roofs of the two end wings are long-sloped and rise as high as the more compact roofs of the main building. Eight finials crown the building. To the north, a final two-storey extension breaks the symmetry of the château. And, at the end of this extension, a heat pump-heated swimming pool (4 x 10 meters) (64 cubic meters of water). The château and northern extension total 1,535 sqm, with a further 210 sqm of accessible undeveloped attic space and 128 sqm of non-accessible attic space in the north and south pavilions. The 595 sqm first floor is composed as follows: A main entrance with a magnificent double spiral staircase in wood and wrought-iron banisters. The vestibule's cabochon tiled floor is almost three hundred years old. On either side of this entrance are 6 large salons with wood panelling and parquet flooring in a variety of patterns (Versailles, herringbone, bâton rompu, mosaic...). The doors feature elaborate bronze fittings. They feature the Counts De Riocourt family coat of arms in the form of a crown surmounted by nine balls indicating their rank of nobility. A large, fully-equipped kitchen, 4 toilets including 2 with disabled access, numerous storerooms and anterooms. The extension comprises a large private apartment with fitted kitchen, 1 bathroom, 2 wc, 4 bedrooms, 2 offices and a laundry area. There's also a seminar area with its own independent staircase, comprising two training rooms and a breakout room. A large garage. -North pigeon house of approx. 135 sqm on three levels: fully-equipped gîte comprising living room/kitchen, two bedrooms, two shower rooms with wc. -The south dovecote is unfinished, but with some renovation work a second 135 sqm gîte could be created. The grounds cover 42 acres, divided between the courtyard, the moat, the formal garden, which the current owners are gradually redesigning to reflect Le Nôtre's original work, and the forest with its inviting paths. Water is everywhere, providing the romantic dimension sought after by the great castellan families of past centuries. The water features have a purely decorative function and contribute to the overall harmony of the design, reflecting the architecture of the château. A private parking lot near the big top and a very large parking lot with four plots for over 350 cars. The chateau is listed on the Inventaire supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques : The facades and roofs of the château, the two lower wings of the outbuildings and the two entrance pavilions; main entrance gate and gate 18s leading to the garden with its pillars; moat and bridges crossing it (cad. A 123, 125, 412): listed by order of 06/1990. Cabinet LE NAIL – Ile-de-France – Mrs Juliette PERRIN : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Juliette PERRIN , Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 512 172 768. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

A listed castle, once belonging to the Joyeuse counts, in 7 ha of parklands 2½ hours from Paris and Brussels in a region known as Argonne-Ardennaise. The geographic location of Grandpré castle, standing on a rocky spur, was already an advantage in medieval times. In a dominant position, looking out over the Argonne region towards the roads through the Champagne countryside, it was one of the border areas essential to the young kingdom of France. The county, divided since the Crusades, was gradually reunited until it fell into the hands of a powerful character, Louis-de-Joyeuse, chamberlain at the court of Louis XII. Supporter of the Catholic League, his heir, Claude-de-Joyeuse, amassed spoils and fortune in the 17th century, thus enabling him to embellish the estate and leave his mark on the surrounding buildings: the church and other buildings necessary to the inhabitants of the county. Distinguishing themselves from many of their contemporaries, the Joyeuse counts made their mark through military careers (Marshals of France and Lieutenant-Generals of the king’s armies) and followed Louis XIV. It was during 1685 that major works were carried out (large appartements, stables, etc.) and financed courtesy of the titles and offices acquired by members of the Joyeuses family following their military successes during the Wars of Spanish Succession around 1700. Marriages arranged with the large families in the Champagne region did the rest. However, despite a well-founded land heritage, lineage strategies proved too fragile and the estate gradually became divided in the 18th century. Furthermore, the estate was little occupied prior to the fall of the monarchy in 1792. It was requisitioned by General-Dumouriez, a famous republican hero following the Valmy victory against the Austrians. He settled his general quarters there prior to it becoming a hospital set up for the revolutionary armies. Despite a token show of renovation under the First Empire and during the Restoration era, a lack of constant upkeep led to a fire that started in the gatehouse and the destruction of the castle in 1834. Only one pavilion was restored, it now forms the current castle. An outstanding collection of outbuildings align the street going up the hill. A monumental pavilion, in a central recess, provides access to the outbuilding courtyard. The castle and its parklands are then reached by passing under the semi-circular arched porchway of the gatehouse.

Corinne Gomerieux and Patrice Willot present this charming 536 sq m (5,800 sq ft) château, fully renovated in 2023 and furnished, located in the heart of the Champagne region in a sought-after area of Méry-Prémecy, 15 km from Reims, 15 km from the Champagne-Ardenne Bezannes TGV station, and 5 minutes from the Gueux golf course. Its spacious layout will create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, while also offering potential for hotel-style accommodation or bed and breakfast. Set within 5.832 hectares (10.2 acres) of wooded grounds, you will be captivated by the verdant and tranquil charm of this property. This property offers on the ground floor an entrance hall, a first living room of 43 m² opening onto a vaulted cellar of 24 m², a dining room of 34 m², a second living room of 29 m², a small bar area opening onto a lovely terrace and its small ornamental garden, a fitted kitchen and its pantry, two small vaulted cellars, a pantry, a utility room, a small laundry room, and a WC. On the first floor, a long corridor leads to two suites of 40 and 57 m², each comprising a bedroom, a living room, a bathroom, and a WC, and two further bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and WCs of 26 and 45 m². Also on this floor is a 40 m² wellness area including a sauna, a hammam, two treatment rooms, a utility room, a shower room, and a WC. On the second floor, there are three attic suites measuring 34, 48, and 49 square meters (floor area) and one smaller suite of 31 square meters. All suites have a bathroom, a toilet, and a sitting area. There is also a small utility room. The basement houses a boiler room. There is potential for expansion, the addition of an indoor or outdoor swimming pool, and parking. Les honoraires sont à la charge du vendeur. Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www. georisques. gouv. fr. ** ENGLISH SPEAKERS: please note that Capifrance has an international department that can help with translations. To see our range of 20,000 properties for sale in France, please visit our Capifrance website directly. We look forward to finding your dream home!

In the heart of Champagne, discover this 17th-century gem, listed as a Historical Monument, surrounded by moats, French gardens designed by Le Notre, and private forests over 17 hectares. More than 1,500 m² of living space: ceremonial salons, a majestic staircase, 20 bedrooms, a cottage, independent housing, a heated pool, and reception areas. A unique place, imbued with history and charm, just 1.5 hours from Paris.Just a few kilometers from Châlons-en-Champagne, in the Marne department, this magnificent castle stands proudly in the Champagne-Ardenne region, world-renowned for its most prestigious wine: champagne.Located in a typical small village of the region, the estate is immediately adjacent to the village church. All daily shops and services are only 2 km away, while the station connecting to Paris is just 17 km away.A castle steeped in historyBuilt in the 17th and 18th centuries on the site of an old manor house mentioned as early as 1264, this pleasure castle bears witness to over eight centuries of history.The estate was purchased and fully restored. The façades were modernized, two wings were added in a right angle return, and the gardens were redesigned, punctuated by elegant flower beds, bridges, water mirrors, and refined sculptures.In 1791, the estate entered the Dubois de Riocour family through marriage, who remained its owners for more than two centuries. In 1856, they raised a second floor and installed a splendid central double spiral staircase, a masterpiece in wood and wrought iron.The castle has been listed in the Additional Inventory of Historical Monuments since June 1992, in recognition of its exceptional architectural and historical interest.Architecture and compositionBuilt of chalkstone and topped with a violet slate roof from Ireland, the castle rises at the center of a vast rectangular plateau surrounded by moats. It is accessed via a bridge spanning the waters, adorned with a monumental honor gate.The main body, oriented east-west, benefits from optimal sunlight: the gardens to the east, the courtyard to the west. The architectural ensemble presents a harmonious composition: • a central body flanked by two wings in a right angle return, • two lower symmetrical wings, • and two square pavilions (former dovecotes) framing the courtyard.The varied roofs, eight ridges, and balanced proportions give the whole a rare elegance. A northern extension slightly breaks the symmetry and houses a covered and heated pool (4 m × 10 m).The total area of the castle and its extension exceeds 1,500 m², to which are added 210 m² of accessible attics and 128 m² of non-accessible attics.Interior distributionGround floor – 590 m² • A majestic cross entrance adorned with a double spiral staircase. • Six richly decorated salons with period woodwork and parquet flooring (Versailles, herringbone, broken stick, mosaic). • Refined details: bronze fittings, family coat of arms (a crown with nine balls). • Large equipped kitchen, 4 toilets (including 2 accessible to people with reduced mobility), ante-rooms, and storerooms.First floor – 600 m² • A bright landing room serving 8 bedrooms, each with a bathroom or shower room. • Two additional staircases connect the three levels.Second floor • 9 bedrooms, including 2 with private shower rooms, • 3 spacious communal shower rooms.Outbuildings and annexes • Northern extension: • Private accommodation consisting of 4 bedrooms, equipped kitchen, 2 offices, bathroom, 2 toilets, and laundry. • Independent seminar space with 2 training rooms and a break room. • Large garage. • Northern dovecote (130 m²): complete gîte with living room/kitchen, 2 bedrooms, and 2 shower rooms with toilets. • Southern dovecote (130 m²): not developed, great potential for a second gîte.Park and exteriorsThe estate spans 17 hectares, combining the honor courtyard, moats, French gardens inspired by Le Nôtre, and woods crossed by picturesque pathways. The decorative water features reflect the castle's façades and contribute to its romantic atmosphere.A private parking area completes the whole, as well as a large parking space spread over four plots, capable of accommodating more than 350 vehicles — ideal for receptions, weddings, or seminars.ProtectionListed as a Historical Monument (decree of 06/1990): • Facades and roofs of the castle, • Lower wings and entrance pavilions, • 18th-century gates, pillars, moats, and bridges.Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website: 'www.georisques.gouv.fr'This description has been automatically translated from French.