castles for sale Champagne Ardenne, France

iad France - Magalie Germain offers you: iad Prestige presents the Château de la Planchotte, an exceptional property located in Autigny-le-Grand, near Joinville, in the heart of the Marne valley. Not far from Lake Der. Known locally as the Château de la Planchotte, this rare property boasts a unique identity and character. Built on more than 31,500 m² of land, it combines two independent homes in a preserved natural environment, with a private island surrounded by two arms of the Marne. - The master house known as the castle – 212 m² of living space This elegant character property is appealing with its architecture, generous volumes, and high-quality features. - Beautiful entrance with a remarkable period staircase - Equipped and fitted kitchen - Living room of over 50 m² enhanced by a bow window of about 10 m² offering a privileged view of the park - 4 bedrooms - Including a master suite with its shower room and terrace overlooking the park - 2 high-end shower rooms - Attic fully convertible allowing the creation of several additional rooms or a large loft - Garage for 2 vehicles, laundry room, boiler room, cellar. - Full basement - Wood and oil heating, state-of-the-art installation - Recent roof - Windows made by the École de Nancy - Energy performance rating: D - The independent single-storey house – 140 m² of living space This second dwelling offers modern features and an excellent level of energy performance. - Large bright living room 70 m² - Equipped kitchen - 2 very large bedrooms - Spacious shower room with bidet - Large independent toilet - 90 m² terrace running the length of the house - Large garage 70 m² - Shed 140 m² - Energy performance rating: B - A property with multiple possibilities - More than 3 hectares of land - Private island in the heart of the property, for enjoying or creating events of all kinds - Tree-lined park and preserved natural spaces, along with its free-roaming deer - Tennis court - No overlooking neighbors - Former restaurant establishment offering great potential for redevelopment - Family project, tourist activity, guest rooms, seminars, receptions, or private events The combination of a character master house, a second independent dwelling, and a private island gives this property a truly unique character in the market. - Located in Autigny-le-Grand, a few minutes from Joinville and its train station, this property benefits from an exceptional setting combining nature, heritage, and development potential. A rare property intended for buyers seeking an extraordinary living space, a tourist project, or a prestigious reception domain. - Additional information and a complete file available on request. Agency fees to be borne by the seller. Energy display information for this property: ENERGY class D index 224 and CLIMATE class B index 6. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed, including the legal obligation for brush clearing, is available on the Géorisques website: http://www.georisques.gouv.fr. This real estate advertisement has been written under the editorial responsibility of Mrs. Magalie Germain, independent real estate agent (without holding funds), commercial agent of SAS I@D France registered at the RSAC of Sedan under number 403057599, holder of the real estate prospecting card for the account of the company I@D France SAS.This description has been automatically translated from French.

iad France - Magalie Germain offers you: CHARACTER CHATEAU WITH COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY - 1,000 m² OF USABLE SPACE ON 2.5 HECTARES In immediate proximity to Sedan, its famous fortress, as well as the Belgian and Luxembourg borders, discover this remarkable character estate offering nearly 1,000 m² of usable space in the heart of a park of approximately 2.5 hectares. Organized around a vast central terrace connecting the two wings of the castle, this rare ensemble combines heritage, volumes, and economic potential. The main wing houses a dining room, a professional kitchen, a T4 type function apartment, as well as vast convertible attics. The second wing (formerly the 'Château' nightclub) features significant spaces on several levels, now dedicated to a recognized nighttime activity, offering numerous possibilities for redesign or development according to the ambitions of the future owner. A true signature of the estate, nearly 400 m² of vaulted stone cellars extend under the castle. These exceptional spaces, steeped in history and character, offer a unique atmosphere and constitute a rare asset for any event or tourism-related activity. An already established commercial activity allows for an immediate resumption of operations while revealing significant potential for growth. This estate appeals to both investors and professionals in events, catering, tourism, or any project leader wishing to develop an exceptional concept. Private receptions, high-end events, seminars, wellness space, catering, tourist activities, and even unusual accommodations integrated into the park: the possibilities are numerous. A singular place where the authenticity of ancient stones meets the potential of a true economic development tool. Price: €850,000 HAI Complete file and additional information upon request. Agency fees are the responsibility of the buyer. Price including fees: 850,000 euros. Price excluding fees: 810,000 euros. Fees including VAT borne by the buyer (4.94% of the property price excluding fees): 40,000 euros. Energy display information for this property: ENERGY class G index 506 and CLIMATE class C index 15. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed, including the legal obligation to clear brush, is available on the Géorisques website: http://www.georisques.gouv.fr. This real estate advertisement has been drafted under the editorial responsibility of Ms. Magalie Germain, independent real estate agent (without holding funds), commercial agent of SAS I@D France registered with the RSAC of Sedan under number 403057599, holder of the real estate canvassing card on behalf of I@D France SAS.

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.

70 km west of Paris - Early 17th-century Louis XIII chateau - Former 32-bedroom hotel - 1 hour from Paris - Normandy - Giverny - Vernon. An offer has been accepted by the owner. This property is therefore no longer available. In a 21-hectare park 70 km from Paris, this proud early 17th-century chateau with brick-and-stone architecture surrounded by beautiful dry moats features high-quality interior decoration preserving its original elements and the memory of the American diplomat who lived there with the Russian princess he had rescued from Russia during the 1917 Revolution. The chateau stands facing a wrought-iron gate, surrounded by dry moats crossed to enter the large U-shaped honor courtyard. The chateau consists of a large central residence flanked by two pavilions with hipped roofs and two arcaded outbuilding wings, all punctuated with square turrets. The general U-shaped layout, the brick-and-stone architecture, and the state reception rooms on the first floor are contemporary with the first Palace of Versailles built for Louis XIII around 1624. On the park side, the façade features the large central residence between two corner pavilions and two corbelled watchtowers, with beautiful moats extending along the entire façade of the building. Two pepper-pot towers border the entrance to the honor courtyard. The ground floor features a through entrance hall with cabochon flooring opening onto the park at the rear. A vast staircase hall in typical Louis XIII style with straight flights and wooden balustrades. A large and beautiful medieval funerary slab and a commemorative stele decorate the hall. A vast room with exposed beams and joists decorated with a large fireplace. In the returning wings: professional kitchens, technical rooms, and an indoor swimming pool. On the first floor are the very bright and through state reception rooms, typical of the 17th century, with French-style beamed ceilings, terracotta tile floors, 18th-century wood paneling, a large salon decorated with wood paneling and a beautiful Louis XIV stone fireplace. A salon decorated with 18th-century woodwork, a Louis XVI overmantel mirror, and paneled cupboards. A very beautiful alcove bedroom decorated with wood paneling and a Louis XV marble fireplace. A bedroom decorated with wood paneling, a Louis XV fireplace and overmantel mirror. Several additional bedrooms decorated with 18th-century wood paneling, fireplaces, and overmantels. Bedrooms beneath exposed oak roof frameworks. 32 bedrooms with bathrooms in total. Three staircases for circulation. A reception hall of approximately 450 m² created in an adjoining barn in 2005. Two conference rooms of approximately 120 m² each. Gas-fired central heating. 21 hectares free of lease, including parkland and woodland. Independent house within the park. One outbuilding wing on the street side. Two entrances. 19th-century neo-Gothic chapel façade. Location: -2 km from the A13 motorway interchange. -77 km, 1 hour from Paris Porte de Saint-Cloud. -8 km from Vernon, 15 km from Giverny. -1h15 from Deauville. Price: 1,900,000 Euros agency fees included (including 6.7% agency fees payable by the buyer). Fees to be paid by the seller. Not subject to DPE. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: georisques.gouv.fr.

For Sale – Exceptional Estate from the 18th Century (near Sedan – Ardennes) Immerse yourself in history with this castle built in 1770, a witness to a rich architectural heritage, surrounded by its outbuildings and a vast park of over 13 hectares. The castle (2,064 m²): Built in the 18th century Roof completely redone after a fire in the early 2000s Structure preserved, interior to be fully rehabilitated An immense potential for a hotel, event, cultural, or residential project. The outbuildings: Training center (1,800 m²) formerly used by CSSA (Sedan Ardennes Sports Club) Ground floor: 780 m² 1st floor: 680 m² 2nd floor: 340 m² Pigeon loft / former stable (218 m²) Caretaker's house (164 m²) Orangery Three football fields (former training fields of CSSA) The park of 130,000 m²: A calm and green environment, offering a unique setting and multiple development perspectives (hospitality, sports center, private residence, training center, event or cultural project). Note: part of the estate has suffered acts of vandalism, which opens the way for a complete and personalized restoration according to your project. A place steeped in history, an exceptional area, unlimited potential. Direct proximity to Belgium, 1 hour from Luxembourg, 1 hour 30 from Germany, 2 hours 30 from Paris. Fees to be borne by the seller. Not subject to the energy performance diagnosis (DPE). Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: georisques.gouv.fr. Your We Invest France advisor: Joan Tupeanskas Commercial agent (Individual company) RSAC 821 333 689 SEDAN. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.frThis description has been automatically translated from French.

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!

Nestled in the heart of 900 hectares of nature and forests in Champagne region, the Haute Marne countryside is home to a hidden, natural, and preserved heritage, including this beautiful Château in Faverolles. It is not an estate in the traditional sense but rather a former mill located in a vast, wild park alongside the Suize River. Just 20 minutes from the A31 and A5 exits, as well as the cities of Chaumont and Langres, 15 minutes from the village of Arc-en-Barrois, which offers all amenities, and 45 minutes from the vineyards and first tasting cellars of Champagne and Burgundy wines, the house enjoys a convenient and charming location full of discoveries. The Château de Faverolles offers a unique, magical setting for living, creating, and working. The property consists of a grand 375 m² manor house with 15 rooms, including 9 bedrooms, 3 toilets, and 2 bathrooms, providing spacious and welcoming living spaces. The large living room with an open fireplace, the family kitchen, and the expansive sleeping areas ensure optimal comfort. Spanning nearly 10 hectares of land—including forest plots, meadows, and waterways—the estate also features a barn, formerly a mill, which has been converted into a reception and music recording space (the area is heated and usable for residential purposes). With a roof in excellent condition, geothermal heating, and no renovation needed, this gem in the heart of the Haute Marne countryside combines charm, comfort, and practicality, making it a high-quality investment for a lifestyle of harmony and serenity.

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.

Ref.4464 : French listed château for sale in Haute-Marne department. This chateau, a major building in the region, is located in Haute-Marne (52), between Champagne and Lorraine, in a rural village in the heart of the Sueurre valley, dominated by two wooded hills. From the outside, a trained eye will notice the rusticated stone gateway, where the spires of the old drawbridge are embedded. This gateway is adorned with a sculpted stone facade characteristic of the second French Renaissance. Only the pedestrian entrance is used today, while the main entrance is via the main gate through the park. Just 500 metres outside the village, there is a supermarket for everyday needs, while the town of Chaumont, with its many shops and services, can be reached in 20 minutes (24 km). The A5 motorway is half an hour away, making it possible to reach Paris in 3 hours. The nearest airports are Strasbourg (230 km), Basel-Mulhouse (250 km) and Lyon (325 km). Ideally located on the route of the abbeys and châteaux of Haute-Marne, the château offers privileged access to renowned historic sites such as the Abbaye de la Crête and the Abbaye des Sept Fontaines. Nearby, you can enjoy a 9-hole golf course at Arc-en-Barrois (48 km) and several horse-riding centres, the nearest being 15 km away. There are also plenty of tourist attractions in the surrounding area, including the Domaine des Trois Forêts (Center Parcs), Colombey-les-Deux-Églises with La Boisserie, the family home of General de Gaulle, and the Charles de Gaulle Memorial. The village's main street passes in front of the gatehouse, without generating any noise pollution, as the ground floor rooms have double windows, as was customary under Louis XV, and the bedrooms overlook the courtyard of honour, on the parkland side. Its sober defensive facade is not eye-catching, but it supports a garden level that is entirely vaulted with 16th-century ribbed ceilings. The ornamentation is a moving testimony to the Louis XV period. Add to this the superimposition of different architectural styles, from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, the century of industry, and you have a plunge into the strata of history that is sure to whet your curiosity. The gatehouse overlooking the road is no longer used. Today, the entrance is via the gravelled main courtyard overlooking the park. The façade on the courtyard side has just been professionally refurbished, adding even more splendour to this vast château with its 1,400sqm of living space. The ground floor and 1st floor offer around 740sqm of living space each, with ceiling heights of around 4.5 metres. On the ground floor, you enter through the main door into the interior of the porter's house. You will notice a mosaic with gold tesserae on the ceiling and frescoes of sea anchors. To the left is a vestibule with the start of the 1st Empire wooden grand staircase leading to the 1st floor. Following on from the vestibule is the VIP dining room, a beautiful noble space (approx. 55 sqm) with natural wood panelling, an imposing Louis XV Rococo fireplace and fine china cabinets. The ceiling features a gypsum Maltese cross. Further on, a vaulted living room with ribbed ceilings highlights an architectural feature characteristic of the Middle Ages. The parquet floors are herringbone, as throughout the château. A double door gives access to the crockery room with its stone and zinc sink. This vaulted room, now used as a reception room, leads to the 18th-century entrance hall with its white Lorraine stone staircase and wrought-iron banister by Jean Lamour, then on to the large Louis XV drawing room in the left wing. Everything here is wood panelled and richly decorated, like the frescoes of horns of plenty. There is also a beautiful Louis XV Rococo-style fireplace and double windows. The Grand Salon is extended by another salon, known as the ‘Bird Salon’, entirely panelled in Louis XV style and adorned with a white marble Rocaille fireplace. It is decorated with Restoration period furniture and a French billiard table (Charles X). The firebacks all bear the coat of arms of Guillaume Tavernier de Boullonge, treasurer of Louis XV's extraordinary war department, who had the château rebuilt in 1766. The south tower houses a toilet and a linen room with a fireplace under its barrel vault (formerly the castle chapel). From the gateway, in the centre of the main courtyard, a corridor decorated with hunting trophies leads off to the right to a monumental kitchen topped by a ribbed vault. The kitchen is the size of the château. Everything is still as it was in the 16th and 17th centuries: vegetable garden, cast-iron oven, copper fountain, collection of copperware and porcelain and, more recently, the labels of the wines that were served. On the right, as you leave the kitchen, there is a notice board used to call the servants. Once you have passed the staff dining room (designed to seat 15 people), which adjoins the kitchen, you will come to a surprisingly bright white room. This dairy, all carved stone, had to be spotlessly clean. It is richly decorated with a collection of copper and pewter (*). Further on, you come to the square north tower housing a vaulted room (here, as in the kitchen, the main dining room and the adjoining drawing room, in the old medieval main building) that served as a guard room. From here, a stone spiral staircase leads to the 1st floor. The right wing features a series of lounges on the ground floor, a summer kitchen and a toilet, accessed via an exterior door leading to the courtyard of the outbuildings. In the left wing, after passing through the entrance protected by a beautiful marquise, you will discover Napoleon's bedroom upstairs. Legend has it that he spent a night here! This generously sized room has Louis XV panelling and an alcove that blend harmoniously with the furniture, fireplace and trumeau from the First Empire. This was the bedroom of Duke Decrès. A warm note emanates from the adjoining study, thanks to a pale yellow ‘bee’ wallpaper. The atmosphere here is almost ‘intimate’, despite the weight of the history it contains. It is conceivable that the maritime aspect of the Egyptian campaign was developed in this room.... Behind the alcove is a toilet and a hidden staircase leading to a servant's bedroom on the mezzanine floor. Still on the first floor, a bathroom opens onto a long corridor that leads to the Duke's bedroom, his study and a landing that opens onto a library. The Duke Decrès's sea charts add a touch of the exotic to this place dedicated to travel and exploration. You can continue your exploration by taking the corridor leading from the library to the bedroom and sitting room of the Duke of Albufera. The first floor of the south tower has two bedrooms, one with fine Louis XV panelling and an alcove, a bathroom and a toilet. Further on, on the landing of the grand staircase leading to the main entrance, you will come across an imposing studded door, sheathed in leather, which marks the passageway to the flats of Duchesse Decrès. A flat overlooking the park has been entirely dedicated to her, with a complete suite: bedroom with Louis XV panelling and white marble rocaille fireplace, back door to a dressing room (formerly a hidden passageway), study with fireplace, bathroom with wc, sitting room with Louis XV panelling and rocaille fireplace, then a panelled bedroom opening onto a small bathroom. In this intimate space, on the scale of the place, the Louis XV panelling and a back door lend themselves to the play of romantic intrigue. The same cannot be said of the flats of the Marquis de Bonnevilliers, located in the right wing. Comprising a large drawing room and a bedroom followed by a bathroom with toilet in the gallery, this suite has a more masculine feel. Other rooms, notably in the towers and on the ground floor to the north, including a summer kitchen, make up almost the entire residence. We'll stop here to leave a little more room for surprise when you discover all the rooms in this castle, of which there are more than 35. You'll need just a few minutes to find your way around this exceptional residence, which is steeped in history both large and small, with anecdotes sure to crop up and the invisible people, the servants, whose moving traces can be found in the attic.... * Furniture is not included in the sale. The outbuildings include: a bakery, a laundry room, a large barn, two stables, a tack room, an upstairs service flat, a coach house, a workshop, a cow shed, a laundry room, a hen house and a dovecote. The ceilings in the stable are recent, but the rest of the rooms are in original condition. The wood-fired boiler in the stables, overhauled in 2021, will need to be relaunched. The caretaker's cottage, built over vaulted cellars, comprises a living room with kitchen, three bedrooms, a bathroom and two bedrooms upstairs. It is heated by an oil-fired boiler and has a vegetable garden with a tool shed and a kennel. At the southern end of the estate is the imposing main gate, recently restored. Let the gentle tinkling of the River Sueurre, which runs through the estate, be your guide as you enter the grounds. Following a pleasant path through the undergrowth, known as the ‘3 springs’, you will cross three bridges spanning several branches of the river. On the right is a pond with still, dark waters, contrasting with the quivering of a small waterfall downstream. An ancient gazebo, witness to a past that was also glorious, stands next to an old fishpond that was once poisoned. As you walk up the bridle path towards the château, the coolness of the tall trees will make you forget the heatwave for a moment. Others won't mind, like the squealing children who can splash about and play on the beach set up for them on the banks of the Sueurre. Further on, an ancient semi-circular open-air theatre occupies the site of the Renaissance garden bordered by two turrets and a rose garden. A dovecote, as straight as an I, acts as a mineral punctuation mark in a planted environment. The English-style park features woods (around 1.5 hectares), meadows, rivers and springs. It is enclosed by a stone wall and a wire fence. Overlooking the park, with the façade of the château in the background, are the remains of an orangery built in 1830. A sundial sits in the middle of the main courtyard. Facing the park designed in 1855 for Princess Mathilde, the estate once stretched as far as the forest, which can be seen in the distance. Copses of trees line either side of a gently sloping lawn, extended by pastoral meadows. There is not a single modern-day scar to disturb this unchanging landscape, worthy of a posthumous William Turner painting. From all the rooms overlooking the south-east façade, you'll be swept away by the view and a delightfully romantic atmosphere, filled with reveries and autumnal dawns. The total surface area of the property is 11.70 acres (4ha 73a 60ca). Cabinet LE NAIL – Aube - Mr Michel FLOIRAT : +33(0)2.43.98.20.20 Michel FLOIRAT, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 404 179 657. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

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. 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