castles for sale Center, France

Ref.4969 : French castle for sale in Centre of France Located within the catchment area of Châteauroux, the property enjoys all the amenities offered by the prefecture of the Indre, while nestled in a lovely corner of countryside. The ancient castle stands on the edge of a village in the Champagne berrichonne, at the heart of a fine park that shelters it from any overlooking neighbours. All around, the cereal plains that make the region’s wealth stretch as far as the eye can see. Once successfully run as a venue for weddings and small events, the property offers its future owner the opportunity to continue and develop this activity, or to turn the ancient residence into a pleasant home. With around 280 sqm of space, the castle consists of a single main building on three levels, with a saddleback roof, served by a central stair tower. Each level comprises just two large spaces, on either side of the tower. A double flight of steps leads up to the tower from outside. First level: a large cellar at basement level and, half a level higher, a fine room with a monumental fireplace. Second landing: another fine room of around 70 sqm and, in the other wing, a sitting room, a separate WC and a kitchen set up for catering. Third landing: a third large room and another of around forty square metres. Under the eaves: a fine attic room and a second, smaller windowless one. The outbuildings are the only buildings on the estate to have been restored as living accommodation, the castle being used for receptions only. - At the entrance to the property, the former mill has been converted into a lovely caretaker’s house of around 50 sqm, with a cathedral-ceiling living room and mezzanine, a kitchen, three small bedrooms and two shower rooms. - Adjoining the castle, another single-storey dwelling of around 50 sqm offers a sitting room, two bedrooms, a shower room and a separate WC; a barn extends it. - A garage used as a woodshed completes the outbuildings. Covering a total of 2.74 acres, the park surrounding the castle is itself enclosed by a water-filled ditch which, by means of a pump, feeds a charming little pond watched over by a weeping willow. A hedge of trees forms the third enclosure, preserving the peace of the place. Fine trees provide welcome shade for those who stay here. A pretty vegetable garden with a greenhouse and a small orchard complete the grounds. 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 of Châteauroux, 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.

An exceptional, prestigious property. Located seven hundred meters from the Château d’Azay-le-Rideau, within a gated park spanning approximately 2.4 hectares, this fully restored château offers 760 m² of living space, complemented by four 5-star-rated cottages totaling 314 m². The estate has been thoughtfully designed to allow private life and business operations to coexist in harmony: it features two independent entrances, two swimming pools, and ensures complete privacy for both the owners and their guests. Additionally, over 2,000 m² of troglodytic (cave-style) cellars offer significant potential for further development. A site steeped in history—rare to find in such pristine condition—with a rental business poised for growth. A full dossier is available upon request.

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.

At the end of a long bucolic path amid ponds and woods, a superb manor from the 15th century, built on older foundations, set in a remarkable location near a Natura 2000 area, without any visual or noise pollution.The property consists of the main house and beautiful listed and restored outbuildings, forming a charming inner courtyard, punctuated by lovely views of the surrounding countryside. Many features, including monumental fireplaces, are present in the house and the outbuildings.The manor comprises on the ground floor an entrance leading to a beautiful bright living room, kitchen, large office to the west, 3 bedrooms, and bathrooms. On the garden level, the old kitchens: large bedroom, bathrooms, boiler room, cellar. Upstairs: 2 convertible attics.The outbuildings: old stables, former tenant's house, large hall, barns...Land of 7,490 m2 with meadows, wells, pond.A historical property with potential classification as a Historical Monument.This description has been automatically translated from French.

[EXCLUSIVE] EXCEPTIONAL CHÂTEAU IN SOLOGNE – 24.2-HECTARE PRIVATE ESTATE Just 1 hour 45 minutes from Paris via the A71 motorway, discover Château d'Ortie, an exceptional 24.2-hectare estate combining elegance, heritage, energy independence and outstanding hospitality potential. Located 4 km from Salbris, the property comprises a main château and two substantial outbuildings, surrounded by woodland, a lake and a river. THE CHÂTEAU – ELEGANCE AND GRANDEUR Magnificent reception areas include a grand salon, smaller lounge, dining rooms, kitchen, office and service rooms, opening onto two terraces. The first floor features 5 bedroom suites with private bathrooms, a cinema/games room and terrace. The basement includes wine cellars, a tasting room, laundry, boiler room, workshop and storage areas. A spacious garage with a reported capacity of up to 18 vehicles completes the château. OUTBUILDING 1 – ACCOMMODATION AND RECEPTION Two independent residences, each offering 2 bedrooms, living areas, kitchen, bathrooms, cellar, electric heating and wood-burning fireplace. A large reception room with toilets completes this building. OUTBUILDING 2 – EXCEPTIONAL HOSPITALITY POTENTIAL A one-bedroom apartment with shower room and open-plan living/kitchen area. An extensive accommodation area comprising 10 en-suite bedrooms, a large kitchen and two lounges. Further works are required, including the installation of heating and hot water systems. SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND MODERN COMFORT Central heating in the château using estate resources, an independent water supply with a seven-stage filtration system, and significant roof renovation works. A REMARKABLE PRIVATE ESTATE A lake, river, landscaped grounds, woodland and additional outdoor facilities create an exceptional natural setting. With 20 bedrooms across the château and its outbuildings, including 11 requiring completion, the estate offers outstanding potential for a luxury family residence, boutique hotel, private events or corporate retreats, subject to the necessary approvals. A rare opportunity combining French heritage, natural beauty and exceptional investment potential. MAISON INFINITY – EXCLUSIVE LISTING Agency fees: 4% including VAT, payable by the buyer. Sabrina ELAJIB EI – RCS 901 604 470 +33 6 51 15 35 21 Information on property-related risks: www.georisques.gouv.fr Honoraires inclus de 4.17% TTC à la charge de l'acquéreur. Prix hors honoraires 2 350 000 €. Classe énergie D, Classe climat B Montant estimé des dépenses annuelles d'énergie pour un usage standard : entre 1800.00 € et 1800.00 € sur les années 2021, 2022 et 2023 (abonnements compris). Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : georisques.gouv.fr.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Completely restored, the estate is ideally located at the confluence of Touraine, Poitou, and Berry. Just 9 km from the thermal spa town of La Roche-Posay, it offers easy access to leisure activities such as tennis, golf, casino, horseback riding, and a spa. The Brenne Natural Park is 10 km away, the Loire Valley Castles between 40 and 100 km, Futuroscope at 45 km, and Beauval Zoo at 60 km. Domaine des Vallées has belonged to historical figures such as the Napoleonic general Lhéritier de Chézelle and the famous soprano Mado Robin. Surrounded by a 5-hectare English-style park, fully enclosed, it includes a lake inhabited by swans and ducks, where one can boat or fish. The park is also adorned with remarkable century-old trees such as sequoias and ginkgos biloba, providing a peaceful and enchanting living environment, enhanced by the presence of peacocks and squirrels. As for the castle, it is composed as follows: On the ground floor: - An entrance hall (34.5 m²). - A reception room (86 m²) used as a TV lounge and library. - A dining room (42.5 m²). - An office (13.5 m²). - A kitchen (29 m²). - Independent toilets. - A veranda (50 m²). - Two towers allowing access to the floors of this castle. On the 1st floor: - A corridor (25.5 m²) serving all rooms. - Five bedrooms with bathrooms and toilets. On the garden level - A billiard room (60.5 m²) where an old bread oven can be found. - A boiler/laundry room (85 m²). - A garbage room (9 m²). - A large room that can be converted (42.5 m²). - A kitchen accessible from outside the property (21 m²). - A garage (28 m²). Regarding the exterior of the property: - A villa (445 m²) on two levels with spacious living areas on the ground floor and five bedrooms plus three bathrooms on the upper floor. - A house (140 m²) on two levels rented to the property's caretaker. - A technical room for storage. - A heated swimming pool. - A private wooded park with numerous classified trees. Ideally located in the town of Tournon-Saint-Pierre. A must-see. For more information, contact LOUIS-EUGÈNE Morgan at 06.86.75.14.38 or via email at [email protected].

**Loire Valley / Sologne Châtres-sur-Cher** Set in the heart of a preserved estate, discover this majestic manor combining architectural elegance, authentic character, and magnificent proportions. Built of brick and freestone beneath a stunning slate Mansard roof accented with sculpted dormers and ornate cresting, this residence embodies quintessential classical living. --- ### The Main Residence Spread over multiple levels with exceptional natural light and impressive ceiling heights (reaching up to 3.45 m on the top floor), the residence features a noble and balanced layout: **Ground Floor Entertaining & Living Spaces:** * A vast entrance gallery and hall (40 sq m / 430 sq ft) opening to the outdoors. * An enfilade of reception rooms, including a light-filled Grand Salon (60 sq m / 645 sq ft) and Petit Salon (60 sq m / 645 sq ft). * A spectacular Armory / Weapons Hall (60 sq m / 645 sq ft). * A spacious executive study / office (30 sq m / 322 sq ft). * A Grand Dining Room (40 sq m / 430 sq ft) complemented by a secondary Petit Dining Room (28 sq m / 301 sq ft). * A generous dining/catering area comprising a kitchen (35 sq m / 376 sq ft), two pantries, and multiple storerooms. * Cloakroom and mudroom dedicated to returns from hunting and countryside walks. **First Floor The Master Apartments:** * A stately central gallery hallway (73 sq m / 785 sq ft). * A private upper-floor sitting room (30 sq m / 322 sq ft). * Up to 9 generous bedrooms and suites (ranging from 15 to 40 sq m / 161 to 430 sq ft), complete with private en-suite shower rooms and adjoining facilities. **Second Floor Additional Living Quarters & Bedrooms:** * A large laundry and linen room exceeding 50 sq m (538 sq ft). * Numerous versatile bedrooms and spaces adaptable to your vision (guest suites, artist studios, or additional master accommodations). * Various service rooms, restrooms, and storage facilities. --- ### Outbuildings & Remarkable Estate Features Forming a veritable private hamlet, the property boasts an exceptional architectural ensemble offering immense potential (residential, event venue, equestrian facilities, or luxury hospitality): * **Private Chapel** crowned with its period bell turret, a sanctuary of architecture and serenity. * **Gatehouse / Caretaker's Lodge** and central boiler room. * **Orangery** and corner pavilions. * **Dovectoes / Pigeonniers** (North and South) and the Capuchin Pavilion. * **Hunting lodge**, multi-bay garages with chauffeur quarters, and independent groundskeepers’ cottages. * **Agricultural and operational outbuildings**, including a hay barn and farmyard facility. --- ### An Unspoiled Natural Setting Surrounded by a formal courtyard of honor (*cour d'honneur*), bridle paths, and expansive wooded parkland providing complete privacy and sweeping, unobstructed views over the surrounding natural landscape. --- To preserve the confidentiality of the estate and at the request of the owners, interior photographs and detailed floor plans with dimensions will only be provided upon qualified inquiry and subsequent file review. Agency fees are payable by the seller. Property marketed by the agency 2M Immobilier under the responsibility of managing director Mehdi Memmou, registered with the Toulon Trade and Companies Register (RCS) under no. 938 634 953, holder of real estate transaction professional license no. CPI 8306 2025 000 000 006 issued by the CCI Var, VAT number FR12938634953. Information regarding risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr.

Eight centuries of history have shaped this castle without ever erasing its medieval identity. Behind its walls and towers, this former fortress reveals a succession of decors and layouts, from the guard room to the Second Empire apartments. A unique architectural heritage, set in a 27-hectare estate, which today awaits a new life.Located at the borders of Bourbonnais and Berry, about twenty minutes from shops and services, the estate includes a castle of approximately 850 m² of living space, numerous outbuildings, and a large romantic park. The whole, partially classified as a historical monument, requires important restoration work.The history of the site dates back to the late 12th century, when a watchtower was built under the reign of Philip Augustus. By the 14th century, it became the keep of a powerful fortress, surrounded by ramparts, corner towers, and deep moats. Part of this defensive system remains visible, notably the passages fitted into the thickness of the walls, which once allowed movement shielded from view.Over the centuries, the fortress became a pleasurable residence. Reception rooms open onto gardens, and new decors enrich the interiors. Under the Second Empire, a spectacular transformation gave it its current silhouette, with high slate roofs and the neo-Gothic crown of the keep, whose design is attributed to Viollet-le-Duc.Inside, the guard room, chapel, spiral staircases, sculpted fireplaces, frescoes, and antique parquet flooring testify to these different eras. The succession of monumental spaces and more intimate rooms reveals the architectural richness of the castle.The outbuildings, some dating back to the 18th century, include former service buildings and a large hall once intended for receptions.Surrounding the castle is a romantic park of 27 hectares, composed of meadows, gardens, and woods. Plane trees, giant sequoias, and centenarian trees accompany the views of the fortress. A basin, two sculpted lions, and the remnants of a former pleasure garden recall the refinement of the place, while a vast meadow uncovers the imposing silhouette of the castle.Today, this property offers an ambitious restoration project. Its architecture, the diversity of its buildings, and the expanse of the estate allow for various uses, in respect of its heritage character.Are you inspired and ready to discover this castle? We will be happy to present its architecture, its history, and the possibilities its restoration offers, and to reveal some of its secrets.Fees included of 5.88% VAT to be borne by the buyer. Price excluding fees €850,000. Not subject to DPE. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: georisques.gouv.fr.This description has been automatically translated from French.

A historic heritage awaiting a new chapter…

Near Orléans, in the heart of the Loire Valley, discover this character château set within a preserved environment imbued with serenity and authenticity. Easily accessible from Paris, the property offers a rare lifestyle setting where time seems to stand still, at the heart of a landscaped park shaped by light, water, and abundant nature. Built around a central pavilion flanked by two wings, the château offers approximately 827 sqm of living space, featuring remarkable volumes and an ideal layout suited equally to a large family residence or to a hospitality or heritage investment project. The ground floor opens onto a vast, light-filled reception hall enhanced by limestone flooring and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The two wings accommodate several lounges with fireplaces, elegant reception rooms with impressive ceiling heights, and two independent kitchens, perfectly designed for family living or for event and hospitality use. The fluid circulation and multiple access points allow great flexibility of use. The upper floors provide a harmonious arrangement of bedrooms, studies, and living areas, including several suites with private bathrooms or shower rooms. Oak parquet flooring, sweeping staircases, and attic volumes further enhance the charm and authenticity of the property. The top level also offers significant additional development potential, depending on the envisioned project. The 19th-century outbuildings, totaling approximately 250 sqm on the ground, represent a major asset: offices, a former chapel, reception spaces, and attics—offering numerous possibilities for residential, professional, or tourism-related use. The estate also features a historic greenhouse, a wooden barn, a washhouse by the pond, and a tennis court in need of renovation. The 7-hectare English-style park alternates between meadows, woodland, and water features. It includes an approximately one-hectare pond fed by the Mauves River, home to waterfowl and local wildlife. Fully enclosed by walls, except for an opening onto the neighboring woods, the estate guarantees absolute privacy within an exceptional natural setting. This rare property will appeal equally to a family seeking an extraordinary place to live, rich in history and poetry, and to an investor wishing to develop a prestigious project (secondary residence, hospitality venture, events venue, institutional headquarters, or cultural project), at the gateway to one of France’s most sought-after regions.

Sole agents. Nestled in the heart of an unspoiled natural environment, this rare and prestigious 300-hectare estate offers an exceptional heritage together with outstanding potential for a luxury hospitality business, private events, hunting, or an extraordinary private residence. At the heart of the estate stands a remarkable château dating back to the 15th century, surrounded by six independent guest cottages, a caretaker's house, a traditional hunting lodge, several agricultural outbuildings and three lakes, including a magnificent 9-hectare lake. The estate comprises open meadows and extensive woodland populated by majestic centuries-old trees, creating an exceptional setting of peace, privacy and authenticity. The accommodation can comfortably host approximately 60 guests and includes 24 bedrooms, one dormitory, 15 bathrooms and 3 shower rooms, distributed between the château, the caretaker's house and the various guest cottages. A swimming pool overlooking the principal lake further enhances the exceptional lifestyle offered by this remarkable property. The château, the caretaker's house and one of the guest cottages are heated by an efficient and environmentally friendly wood-chip biomass boiler, while the remaining cottages are equipped with electric heating. The estate has benefited from significant renovation works in recent years, including the complete refurbishment of several roofs, ensuring both comfort and long-term preservation of this exceptional property. ## Guest Cottage No. 1 – Sleeps 4 to 5 Ideally located close to the château and enjoying magnificent views over the principal lake, this charming cottage comprises an entrance hall currently arranged as a bedroom, a bright living and dining room with a wood-burning stove, a kitchenette, a second bedroom, a shower room and separate WC. ## Caretaker's House Attached to the château, the caretaker's residence comprises an entrance hall, kitchen, living and dining room, and shower room on the ground floor. Upstairs are a study, two bedrooms and a bathroom with WC. ## Guest Cottage No. 2 – Sleeps 6 This cottage offers a welcoming living room with a wood-burning stove, a fully equipped open-plan kitchen, one bedroom, a bathroom with both bathtub and shower, and separate WC on the ground floor. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms. An adjoining barn provides practical storage for outdoor furniture. ## Guest Cottage No. 3 – Sleeps 4 to 6 Recently renovated throughout, this attractive cottage features a spacious open-plan living area with a fully equipped kitchen opening onto a comfortable sitting room with a wood-burning stove. The ground floor also includes a shower room with WC. Upstairs, a generous landing leads to beautifully appointed attic bedrooms. ## Guest Cottage No. 4 Situated just a short walk from the principal lake, this cottage benefits from an attractive private terrace. The ground floor features a spacious open-plan kitchen and living room with a wood-burning fireplace insert, together with a shower room and WC. Upstairs, two charming attic bedrooms are served by a landing with built-in storage. ## Guest Cottage No. 5 – Sleeps 12 to 13 Located within a charming hamlet, this extensive accommodation comprises several interconnected buildings. The principal house features a large terrace, an entrance hall leading to a spacious living and dining room, a fully equipped kitchen, one bedroom, a shower room and separate WC. An independent staircase provides access to an upper floor with an additional bedroom, a shower room, separate WC and generous storage areas. A second cottage offers an additional bedroom with its own shower room and WC. A separate dormitory accommodating six guests, complete with its own shower room and WC, completes the accommodation. The property is surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds featuring a gazebo, remarkable mature trees and an orchard. ## Guest Cottage No. 6 – Sleeps 6 to 7 This cottage comprises a fully equipped kitchen with dining area, a comfortable living room with fireplace and wood-burning stove, one bedroom and a bathroom with WC on the ground floor. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms. A garage completes the property. ## Hunting Lodge The traditional hunting lodge comprises a spacious reception hall, a fully equipped kitchen, a game preparation room and a cold storage room. Opposite stands an outbuilding known as "Le Bar", consisting of a large reception room. An original historic hunting lodge adjoining the main building offers excellent potential for renovation according to the future owner's vision. Several historic wine cellars further enhance this exceptional ensemble. ## Woodland The woodland is managed under a *Simple Management Plan* (*Plan Simple de Gestion*), ensuring the sustainable and responsible stewardship of this remarkable natural heritage. ## An Exceptional Lifestyle Opportunity Combining history, nature and extensive accommodation capacity, this unique estate represents a rare opportunity to create a luxury hospitality destination, an exclusive events venue, a distinguished family estate or an exceptional private retreat in one of France's most beautiful and unspoiled natural environments.

Located just 2 km from the center of Azay-le-Rideau, in the heart of one of Touraine’s most sought-after tourist areas, this château—built in 1909—has remained in the same family since its construction. The property offers approximately 1,060 m² of living space and a total floor area of ​​nearly 2,000 m². Renovated in 2013, the château is in excellent condition and retains a particularly interesting interior layout, where spacious volumes and period features play a central role. Generous proportions set the tone right from the entrance. A remarkable staircase serves the upper floors and facilitates a fluid flow between the various reception and living areas. The château comprises 17 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, along with two kitchens and two dressing rooms. Highlights include two formal reception rooms, each exceeding 70 m² and boasting ceilings 5.60 meters high. Their spaciousness, décor, and well-preserved architectural details all testify to the home's distinctive character. The construction was notably innovative for its time, featuring double glazing and original pocket doors—details that are quite rare for a property built in the early 20th century. Outside, the château opens onto a park offering lovely vistas. A large south-facing terrace provides a natural extension to the reception rooms, allowing residents to fully enjoy the surroundings. A swimming pool complements the leisure facilities, while a former tennis court could be restored to use. An independent pavilion of approximately 130 m²—currently in need of complete renovation—offers further potential for use as a guest house, a separate residence, or a space for a future business venture. Despite its size, the property enjoys a well-balanced location: a peaceful setting that is not isolated, situated in the immediate vicinity of Azay-le-Rideau and the Loire Valley's main attractions. The renovation also placed particular emphasis on energy efficiency. The château boasts an impressive energy performance rating for a property of this scale, thanks notably to the installation of heat pumps and a thermodynamic water heater. Two gas boilers also provide heating for part of the château, while the pavilion has its own dedicated gas boiler. With its spacious interiors, numerous bedrooms, and layout, this residence is ideally suited as a large family home—whether for primary or secondary use. It also lends itself perfectly to a high-end hospitality venture, such as a bed and breakfast. A property of real character—distinguished as much by its architecture and spaciousness as by its excellent state of preservation—located just minutes from the center of Azay-le-Rideau in the heart of Touraine.

Located just 40 minutes from Tours and 15 minutes from Loches, this charming late-19th-century château sits at the heart of a magnificent estate spanning nearly 24 hectares, featuring a blend of landscaped grounds, woodlands, and meadows. The residence, offering approximately 300 m² of living space, has undergone an extensive renovation that preserves its authentic character while incorporating modern comforts. The roofing, insulation, and exterior rendering have been redone, while the beams and staircase have been meticulously restored to showcase the nobility of the original materials. The reception rooms exude a warm, elegant atmosphere. The living room invites conviviality, while the tastefully redesigned dining room provides a refined setting for entertaining family and friends. The kitchen, extended by a scullery, combines functionality with everyday comfort. The sleeping quarters comprise six bedrooms, including a beautiful master suite with a dressing room and private bathroom. The bathrooms have been completely refurbished with a keen focus on comfort and high-quality finishes. A spacious basement rounds out the property, featuring a boiler room, a laundry room, and several storage areas. Outside, the estate reveals its full beauty, offering unobstructed views of the park and mature trees. A stream flows through the grounds. The new 15-by-5-meter swimming pool—equipped with a magnesium filtration system, a reinforced liner, and an electric safety cover—creates a perfect relaxation area open to the surrounding nature. While not isolated, the property enjoys remarkable tranquility and offers a rare lifestyle, where the elegance of a character home blends harmoniously with the beauty of a preserved natural estate. Come with your lute beneath the "Juliet" balcony and strike up a courtly air...

A few kilometers from Orléans, on the edge of the Sologne region, lies a remarkable estate spanning over 360 hectares in a single block, set in a preserved natural environment. Nestled in the heart of a landscaped park stands an elegant Neo-Louis XIII-style castle built of brick and stone, in need of restoration, with approximately 660 sqm of floor space, featuring beautiful reception rooms and numerous bedrooms (42). The estate includes extensive outbuildings, including 11 renovated, rented residential units, several houses, a farmhouse, a former sheepfold, and the remains of a 16th-century dovecote. The property extends into a forest covering more than 260 ha, 80 ha of agricultural land free of lease obligations, and a solar farm of approximately 20 ha. A rare estate on the outskirts of Orléans. Energy class: NA/NA.

This chateau is situated 15 minutes south of Bourges, in 2.7 hectares of enclosed parklands, on the outskirts of a village. It offers approx. 450 m² of living space and comprises on the ground floor: an entrance hall, a lounge, a small lounge, a large dining room and a smaller one, as well as 2 bedrooms. On the first floor there are 4 bedrooms and two bathrooms, and on the second floor there are 2 bedrooms and two bathrooms. A vast basement with linen room, storeroom, boiler room and various cellars complete the chateau. Nearby, a small tower as well as a dovecote that could be converted, an outbuilding with garages, a workshop and a refurbished independent studio apartment complete the château. The estate is bordered by beautifully wooded parklands, with a small lake, a swimming pool and a terrace to the rear of the château. ECD: D/C Price before tax: 750.000€ (Fees payable by the vendor) Contact: E de BEAUREPAIRE (EI): +33( 0)6.07.71.57.74 - [email protected]. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

One hour and a quarter from Paris, in a peaceful commune of Eure, a beautiful gate opens onto an honor courtyard beyond which reveals this neoclassical silhouette castle with balanced proportions: minimalist facade, wrought iron balconies, balustrade roof terrace. It was formerly part of the Anet castle estate, owned by the Dukes of Orléans until 1830, before Frédéric Passy, one of the first Nobel Peace Prize laureates, made it his home in 1901. It was then called the Red Castle, in reference to the brick that clothed it. The 1929 fire made it reborn in 1933 in the form of an 18th-century folly inspired by the Petit Trianon, typical of the elegant pleasure homes built to entertain and retreat to the countryside. The porch, guarded by two stone sphinxes, opens onto a marble-floored hall in black and white checkerboard and its wooden staircase. On either side, receptions follow in a row: a large living room with gilded paneling, marble fireplace, and Corinthian pilasters, a dining room with multicolored marble, a music room with marble walls, and a small library-living room. The rooms on this level connect seamlessly and open through wide arched French doors onto the terrace. Herringbone parquet, moldings, gilding, ironwork, and crystal chandeliers mark out a carefully preserved original decor. A kitchen and a dressing room complete this level, which extends directly onto the terrace and garden. On the upper floor, five bright bedrooms with fine woodwork and great quietness open onto the park and trees, several with balcony, under high ceilings. They have four bathrooms and preserve lovely details, including a remarkable mosaic rosette. The basement houses a bedroom with its bathroom, a service kitchen, a spa area with sauna and hammam, cellars, and a technical room. Some rooms remain to be fitted out according to needs. Outside, the terrace overlooks a formal garden that retains its entire geometry: flower beds, trimmed yews, octagonal basin in the center, statues, gravel pathways, and perspectives open onto magnificent trees. The Eure borders the property on both sides and invites walks through more than one and a half hectares of wooded and preserved park, away from prying eyes. A 90 sqm. caretaker's house with three bedrooms, a cold storage room, and garages complete the ensemble. The volumes, the light, and the richness of the original decor are present. Few properties combine the authenticity of a historic castle and the pleasure of a riverside park to this extent. Refreshing is needed to turn it into a large family home or a reception residence less than an hour from Paris. Anet and its shops are a few minutes away, major roads are nearby. A rare property full of character, we invite you to discover it on site.

A castle in the Cher Valley, at the gates of Bourges. Built at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, the castle stands out for its harmonious architecture, framed by two circular towers topped with slate conical roofs. Facing southeast, the residence overlooks the park and the surrounding landscape. It has undergone a complete restoration in the last ten years, which has allowed the character of the old construction to be combined with the requirements of contemporary comfort. The real estate complex is coherently organized around the castle and its outbuildings. A guardian or guest house of nearly 120 m², an old barn transformed into a reception hall, a stable, a workshop, several storage rooms, two kennels, and an agricultural shed make up the estate. The whole is set within a vast park of approximately 25 hectares consisting of gardens, lawns, an orchard, meadows, and wooded areas. The property is currently presented in a very satisfactory state of maintenance. The works undertaken have focused on both architectural elements and technical equipment. The exterior coatings are in perfect condition, the framework has been treated, and the roof is regularly checked. Copper gutters have also been added. The central heating was modernized in 2023 with the installation of three heat pumps.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Ref:4423 : Remarkable property in the Loire Valley A peaceful rural location on the outskirts of a vibrant village with a good selection of shops, school, college, weekly market, restaurants, chemist, etc. etc. Ideal as a residence for entertaining or simply to enjoy and relax in the park or by the pond. A great location from which to explore the Loire Valley, placed within the triangle of Tours, Angers and Le Mans with easy access to all three popular cities and their high speed train links to Paris and beyond. This château consists of three sides around an internal courtyard with gated access to the entrance drive. The main section; steps from the courtyard up to the terrace bring us to the south facing triangular capped central façade. The front door leads into the main hallway, 32 sqm of parquet flooring with half wood panelling adorn this front-to-back through room. To the rear is the main of four staircases and doors to the rear gardens. In the middle we have a choice of left or right double doors. To the right the large reception room, 60 sqm, double aspect with herring bone parquet flooring, original marble fireplace and 3.4m high ceiling. To one corner a cosy tower room with hexagonal parquet overlooks the gardens. The veranda provides the link to the east wing. To the left of the entrance hall is a 26 sqm lounge also with marble fireplace and herring bone parquet . This leads on to the former billiard room of 53 sqm, an impressive ornate beamed ceiling, sculptured wooden and marble fireplace and continued herring bone parquet with direct access to the south terrace. Passing the 2nd staircase in the second tower room we arrive in the “hunting room”; 31 sqm with quarry tiled floor and rustic period fireplace. The original service kitchen with stone sink and hand pump is off from this room. The “rural theme” is continued into a smaller “hunting room” of 24 sqm with stairs to one of the underground basements .. this room was probably used as an extension to the kitchen originally. Another hall with stairs no.3 provides the link here to the upper floor and the West wing. The first floor in this part is home to 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (one with a secret passage to a bedroom) all enjoying views over the courtyard to the south. Sizes range from 13 sqm up to 30 sqm with most over 22 sqm and ceiling heights of 3.2m. The second floor in this section provides another 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms .. originally the domestic staff’s lodgings. The East wing ground floor, with access via the main building veranda, has also independent access. Here we have a more modern kitchen of 23 sqm with adapted period oven, a rear kitchen with original bread oven and food store room. The lounge/diner with harlequin tiled floor measures approximately 48 sqm and is double aspect. In the kitchen and lounge here we have underfloor heating. The internal hallway and staircase No.4 with wc and boiler room link us back to the main part of the building. The first floor is also connected internally to the main section but can be independent if required, offering; games room, kitchen (work in progress), bedroom, 2nd bedroom/lounge and bathroom. At the end of the East wing is a self-contained red brick construction “guardian’s” house; over two floors with 2/3 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and lounge. The West wing of the chateau accommodates the former stables (5 boxes and a stallion pen) and original tack room with large useable attic room above. Various storeroom and workshops. Covered “through” chariot access, a garage of 51 sqm and 65 sqm former orangerie/barn with 4.6 sqm high ceiling. At the end of this wing is the original aviary. To the south is the tree lined driveway leading to the lane, the courtyard is enclosed and to the rear the private park extends over 14.82 acres (6 ha) and includes period mature specimen trees, ornamental bushes and a large pond with island. The tennis court requires some TLC before the next match. 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.

Château des Sept Tours, historically known as Château du Vivier des Landes, stands in Courcelles-de-Touraine, in the heart of the Loire Valley. Set within the prestigious landscape of the Loire’s great châteaux, it is reached by a long private avenue and surrounded by 70 hectares of nature. Just 40 minutes from Tours and approximately three hours from Paris, this historic estate combines remarkable architecture, recognized heritage and a setting designed for the art of hospitality. Built in the 19th century on the remains of a 15th-century medieval fortress, the château originated from an earlier manor house flanked by three towers. Transformed over the centuries, it now displays a distinctive medieval and Renaissance-inspired architecture, crowned by seven slate-roofed towers, some turreted and others crenellated. Listed as a Historic Monument since 1993, it possesses the rare presence of places that have endured through the centuries. Inside, grand reception rooms, high ceilings, antique woodwork and carved stone fireplaces create an atmosphere of timeless elegance. A 15th-century spiral stone staircase connects the different levels. The former hotel’s 22 bedrooms, plus 24 in the orangery, restored chapel now serving as a brasserie and clubhouse, bistronomic restaurant set within a glass veranda and outdoor swimming pool provide the foundations for a remarkable hospitality project. The 18-hole golf course blends naturally into a landscape of mature trees, ponds and open vistas. It extends the spirit of the estate while enhancing its potential for tourism, events and residential use. Weddings, private receptions, seminars, exclusive stays, a hotel project or a private residence: the possibilities are numerous. The estate already possesses everything needed to create a truly distinctive destination, combining heritage, French art de vivre, gastronomy and leisure. Its greatest strength lies in its identity, unmistakable silhouette and authentic history, all within an exceptionally preserved setting. Depending on the vision of its future owner, it could become an extraordinary family residence or a prestigious private address. But beyond its stones and landscapes, Château des Sept Tours offers something more precious: the opportunity to leave a lasting mark. Perhaps you will be the one to follow that long avenue tomorrow and write the next chapter of its story.

Exquisite 18th-20th Century Château, 775 m², 23 Rooms, 18 Bedrooms, 25 ha,Swimming Pool Nestled just north of Tours, this exceptional château offers complete privacy within its magnificent wooded park, forests, gardens, and orchard. Combining historic elegance with modern comfort, it enjoys a prime location close to the TGV station, Tours-Val de Loire Airport, and local amenities. The Château: - Spanning 775 m² of refined living space across a central body with two wings, the estate blends 18th20th century architecture with timeless luxury. - 23 rooms, including 5 grand salons adorned with original parquet floors, intricate wood paneling, fireplaces, mosaics, and a majestic oak staircase. - 18 bedrooms, 7 requiring restoration, offering extraordinary potential for a prestigious family residence, luxury guesthouse, or exclusive retreat. Outbuildings: - 400 m² over 2 floors: garages, stables, tack room, and a residence to renovate. - 182 m² over 2 floors: large rooms to restore, perfect to expand the estate’s potential. Outdoor & Equestrian Facilities: - 25 hectares of parkland, forest, and paddocks. - Equestrian facilities: boxes and tack room. - Former walled kitchen garden of 1 ha, 18th-century greenhouse with tower, dovecote, kennel, and game-drying shed. Comfort & Additional Features: - Wood and oil-fired Viessmann heating, modern micro-station, roof meticulously maintained. - Refurbishment and restoration opportunities on select floors, allowing personalization to the highest standards. This rare and prestigious estate is ideal for: - a luxurious private residence, - a comprehensive equestrian property, - or a boutique hotel or high-end hospitality project. Full dossier available upon request. Property risk information is accessible at: www.georisques.gouv.fr For more details and to receive the complete detailed dossier, please contact us directly.

A 16th-century chateau with 78 hectares of grounds through which a river flows, tucked away in France’s beautiful Loir-et-Cher department. Just outside a peaceful village, the chateau is out of sight yet remains close to other dwellings. In addition to the chateau, the estate includes outbuildings, woodland and farmland. Beyond the parish church, tall gates mark the entrance to the grounds, where centuries-old trees tower. On one side, the brick-and-flint outbuildings remain hidden from view. The chateau then comes into view, with its towers. Built in the late 15th or early 16th century, it is thought to have served as a country residence for the abbots of Châteaudun Abbey. The main building has retained its original layout: a tall, rectangular structure with a ground floor, a first floor and a second floor in the roof space, flanked with three adjoining round towers. It offers a floor area of over 400m². Facing south, it overlooks a vast, tree-lined lawn. The architecture is characterised by its meticulous ornamentation: alternating brick and stone, towers capped with cone roofs, stone-mullioned windows, moulded archivolts and a wooden door carved with napkin-fold detailing. Restored in the late 1980s, the interior is now in need of refurbishment. Outside, the wooded grounds slope down towards the river and a two-hectare lake. On the other side, approximately 20 hectares of woodland and 45 hectares of cultivated land form a farm. The estate also includes a disused farm complex.

Ideally located twenty minutes from Vendôme, exceptional 18th century château for sale. Nestled in the heart of a magnificent landscaped estate of approximately 16 ares, it offers a living space of approximately 1400sqm spread over four levels. Two majestic orangeries of 600sqm each, built in the purest 18th century architectural style, frame the main driveway leading to the château partially surrounded by water-filled moats, offering a particularly spectacular arrival. The property offers multiple development possibilities with its current seminar rooms, reception rooms, game rooms and volumes ideally distributed to accommodate all types of professional, event or prestige activities. Rare architectural ensemble to be renovated, benefiting from a privileged location twenty minutes from the TGV station serving Paris Montparnasse in only 42 minutes. Exceptional opportunity!

A multi-century chateau, its 15th-century gatehouse, immense outbuildings and romantic 42-hectare grounds traversed by a river, in the former Perche province. Behind its massive wrought-iron entrance gate, the chateau’s main façade is visible from the village and is arranged on either side of its former carriage entrance, the wooden door of which once opened onto a covered passageway, temporarily closed, which provided access to the courtyard, from where the property’s three-storey gatehouse with its corner turrets can be seen in all its glory. Topped with a slate hipped roof, the main chateau is also crowned with a small bell tower atop which stands a 19th-century zinc statue of a slender female figure who seems as if to watch over the village. To the north, the chateau’s main façade faces east towards the village and is extended by a wing, which is framed by two square brick towers. To the west, the chateau’s exterior, structured around its former carriage entrance and cadenced by windows protected by wooden louvred shutters, faces the topiary gardens and stands out thanks to its brick exterior, which is mirrored in the surrounding buildings. To the north of the chateau, the gatehouse stands near the Saint François tower, called such in reference to its wrap-around stone décor resembling Franciscan knotted cords. Above, bricks and white stones are topped with slate pepperpot roofs supported by stepped corbels, which are, in turn, crowned with ancient weathervanes. To the south, the gatehouse and its fairy-tale silhouette represent the centrepiece of this building complex. This ancient passageway was once the main entrance to the fortified chateau, accessible from a drawbridge that no longer exists today, but whose vestiges have been preserved. Flanked by two towers topped with slate pepperpot roofs and supported by stepped corbels, its white stone, massive towers on either side of the entrance and cross-windows are all reminiscent of the chateau of Ussé, located nearby on the banks of the Loire River. In addition, a wing with a gallery provides access to a more recent edifice adjoining a tower from the medieval enclosure. To the west, towards which the grounds extend, the Renaissance-era dwelling is a reminder of the pleasure and decadence of holiday homes in centuries past. With windows framed by richly sculpted elements on both of its floors, it has a flat tile roof, while a walkway provides access to the 'bell tower', called such due to the unusual shape of its slate roof. To the south, immense outbuildings with brick-clad exteriors are topped with slate roofs, which are, in turn, punctuated with cross-windows. Marvellously restored over the course of the second half of the 19th century using the original constructions, their style displays an understated Neo-Gothic charm. The Property’s History Although momentarily lost to the darkness of the High Middle Ages, this chateau’s history reappears during the Hundred Years’ War (1337-1453) when it was pillaged in 1420 by Thomas de Montaigu, the Count of Salisbury and General-in-Chief of the English troops on their way to laying siege to Orléans. Meticulously reconstructed sixty years later based on the fortification principles in vogue at the time, wide 'fortified' moats were created around the immense square enclosure in which the chateau was located, while water from the Foussarde River was used to fill the moats and, to the north, the water from a large pond reached all the way up to the walls of the chateau. At that time, each successive renovation used what already existed, which makes it possible, today, to see that some of the towers’ foundations have stones that appear to be older and probably date, in part, from the late 12th-early 13th century, while, the sections made out of white ashlar stone probably date from the late 15th century. From this building, which marked the entrance to this fortified enclosure, it is possible to understand how feudal architecture was able to ensure the protection of its inhabitants during attacks: the outer barrier, made up of the remains of the gates and enclosure wall built in the 19th century, allowed the residents of the village to enter and seek protection in the outer bailey, occupied at that time by the chateau’s vegetable garden and poultry population. Today, this area is occupied by the former outbuildings, stables and other elements that have now become accommodations, a portion of the topiary garden, the 'Village' Pavilion and Saint François tower, which is the only defensive tower still remaining from the original four corner towers. In addition, a second barrier provided extra protection for the seigniorial dwelling: the gatehouse’s drawbridge entrance, which is now covered by topiaries and box trees, the gatehouse itself, the western gallery rebuilt in the 18th century and a watchtower to the north. Owned by wealthy lords over the centuries, the property underwent many restorations including, specifically, one carried out by Jean Métézeau, a disciple of the architect Philibert de l’Orme (architect of the royal Fontainebleau chateau as well as the one in Anet, among many others) who was in charge of the reconstruction of the so-called 'Village' Pavilion between 1584-1586. This was then reorganised a century later by the Gramont family before a floor was added and its exteriors were redesigned in the 18th century in such a way as to better comply with the symmetry of 17th-century French classicism. The current group of buildings is therefore rather similar to what they would have looked like on the eve of the Revolution, except for the 20th-century addition and the moats, which are no longer filled with water.

2 hours from Paris and near to Blois A17th-century manor with outbuildings in wooded parklands,. The property stands outside the village and is hidden behind tall trees, away from a small country road. A wrought-iron gate opens onto a long drive running through the woodland up to the manor, which was built in the 17th century and altered as the centuries passed by. The Louis XIII style rectangular residence boasts classical architecture dominated by a tall, hipped slate roof and is oriented northwest to southeast. Its rendered facades are punctuated by tuffeau stone window and door surrounds as well as quoins. Both of the main facades boast a symmetrical layout with five vertical rows of windows on two levels. A large stone cornice separates the elevations from the tall slate roof, which is slightly sprocketed at its base. It is also punctuated by three gable dormers and two bullseye windows lined with zinc, most likely added in the 19th century. The gable walls at each side are topped by tall red brick chimney stacks. In the centre of the main facade, facing northeast, the entrance door stands beneath a large pediment bearing a coat of arms. Alongside the road, several outbuildings form a series of constructions varying in size and period of origin. They include a barn, a cottage, an estate keeper’s house, stables with coachman’s lodgings and a vast reception room.

18th-Century Château in the Heart of Saint-Avertin. Some homes tell a story even before you cross the threshold. In the heart of Saint-Avertin, just minutes from the center of Tours, this 18th-century château, set in a 2,400 m² park, offers a rare and unique address. The legacy of a former estate, the property has stood the test of time, retaining its character, elegance, and that special presence possessed only by homes steeped in history. Offering approximately 392 m² of living space spread over three levels, the château boasts generous proportions and a particularly pleasing layout. The vast reception rooms, spacious areas, and natural flow between the different parts of the residence immediately create a feeling of spaciousness and serenity. The property is equally suited as a large family home or for a short-term rental project. It will appeal to those seeking authentic architecture, spacious rooms, and the rare privilege of living in a historic residence while remaining in the heart of the city. Outside, the wooded park forms a verdant haven, sheltered from prying eyes. It shelters one of the property's treasures: a majestic, centuries-old cedar tree, a silent witness to the estate's history. Its spectacular presence lends the garden a unique atmosphere, imbued with calm and majesty. In fine weather, the in-ground, secure swimming pool naturally extends the living spaces into the park. It offers an ideal setting to enjoy long summer days and entertain family and friends in the privacy of the property. The cellars are also one of the château's remarkable features, including a magnificent wine cellar, ideal for wine lovers and perfectly in keeping with the history and spirit of the place. A garage completes the ensemble. The location is particularly desirable: right in the heart of Saint-Avertin, within easy reach of shops and services, the Trousseau University Hospital, Tours, and major transport links. This location allows you to combine a preserved environment with all the advantages of urban living. A 17th-century château, a secluded park, a centuries-old tree, and nearly 400 m² of living space on the outskirts of Tours: a rare property where stone, trees, and light combine to create a place that is not merely inhabited—it is passed down. Energy Performance Certificate: D / D Nombre de lots de la copropriété : 52, Montant moyen annuel de la quote-part de charges (budget prévisionnel) : 600€ soit 50€ par mois. 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!