castles for sale Languedoc Roussillon, France (page 3)

History : Château de Saint Martin de Toques. This castle is considered to be the only completely reconstructed privately owned Catharic castle still in existence. Its origins go back further than the anti-Catholic religious movement that flourished in the region from 1100 to 1300; they date back to Roman times. In Roman times Saint Martin de Toques served as a guard post for the Roman roads that wound through the countryside below. Later, the castle became the property of the Vicomtesse de Narbonne. When the previous owner acquired the castle in 1990, it was in ruins. Something - the beauty of the location with a 360-degree view over the Corbières vineyards, the rugged strength of the remaining massive walls, the romance of the drawbridge - intrigued him so much that he embarked on a multi-year, multi-million- euro restoration. He didn't just rebuild, but restored every detail as it might have been in 978 AD, when the powerful de Narbonne family inhabited the site. Since there were not enough original stones for the entire project, additional material was excavated from a neighboring hill. Antique dealers from around the world were contacted to procure all the elements: the massive interlocking wooden doors, the huge carved stone fireplaces, the narrow spiral staircases, the gargoyles filling the plunge pool in the center of the courtyard with water. During the restoration, the previous owner added modern amenities that were carefully hidden so as not to destroy the historic atmosphere. The floors are made of solid stone slabs, others of oak blocks, 25 cubes in square oak frames that rattle quietly against each other as you walk on them. Most of the rooms have electric underfloor heating, making the castle pleasant to live in even in winter. Light switches are hidden in tiny niches carved into the rock walls. Indirect mood lighting provides light under the wooden beams. 7 of the 8 bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, all individually appointed to match the charm of each bedroom. The bathroom fixtures and fittings are all antique and unique. Materials such as sandstone, marble, wood and copper are mainly used. This makes it possible for residents to feel the atmosphere of a bygone era without sacrificing the comforts of today. Two modern showers and 4 modern toilets have been carefully integrated. After 25 years of reconstruction and renovation, the property was sold in 2019 to the current owner, who continued the work with the aim of creating and renting unique apartments on the farm and raising the castle to a new level of quality of life.

20 minutes north of Béziers, at the top of a picturesque village with magnificent, uninterrupted views over the surrounding countryside, lies an 11th-century seigneurial residence. It comprises 9 suites (capacity for 30 people in total), 12 bathrooms, 13 WCs, 5 kitchens, reception rooms, a central courtyard, a relaxation room with jacuzzi, and multiple access points via ancient hidden staircases. The entire property was refurbished in 2020, and the furnishings are sold with the residence. It can be used as a family home, restaurant, gîtes, etc. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr.

Welcome to a true work of architectural art, located in the Gard department of the Occitanie region, in the immediate vicinity of the famous ducal town of Uzès and Avignon. Nestling at the back of a park, adorned with majestic cedars, elms and other species, this chateau, listed on the supplementary inventory of historic monuments, with over 1,100m2 of living space, 14 bedrooms and annexes, offers you a unique experience! The property: After crossing the park, you pass under a sturdy porch and through the gate into a magnificent courtyard of honor bordered by a listed seigniorial chapel, three garages and a tack room with high, imposing brick vaults, a former stable, an aviary, the janitor's house with its three bedrooms and a second two-room dwelling add a practical dimension to this exceptional residence. The château, with its majestic stone grand staircase and service staircase, exudes the charm of bygone eras. Inside, you'll discover a sumptuous dining room featuring a fireplace and a sumptuous French-style ceiling, a small intimate salon, and a large salon ideal for welcoming guests with its splendid coffered ceiling. A richly-stocked library, a vast Royal Suite with dressing room, 2 other suites and five spacious bedrooms and a large study offer unrivalled comfort. Keep, square towers, watchtowers, battlements... Not to mention the many storage spaces and rooms, practical for organizing your castle life. Our opinion: This castle is much more than a simple property, it's a true testimony to the history of the Gard region and the evolution of medieval architecture over the centuries. Every stone, every nook and cranny tells a rich and captivating story. A place steeped in heritage and charm, it offers future owners a fascinating plunge into the past, while preserving the art and history that have forged our society. Imagine strolling through the castle's vast halls, feeling the grandeur of centuries gone by. You can organize unforgettable events in the courtyard of honor, write your own story in the majestic rooms and enjoy the peaceful outdoors to recharge your batteries. Much more than a residence, it's a legacy to be preserved and shared with those who appreciate timeless beauty, elegance and history. It's a unique opportunity to acquire an exceptional property that will transport you to a world where the past meets the present. Don't wait any longer, come and start your own chapter in its history... Contact Thierry LALLEMAND: +33 (0)6 62 51 94 07 Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Lovely chateau in the town of Uzes (Uzès - centre ville), now for sale. The living space in the chateau spans 1300 sq. m. A 10000 sq. m garden and two terraces add to the beautiful surroundings. Its great condition is a considerable asset. Eight kitchens are also included. Located near a golf court, the city center, the airport (100 km) and a train station, you will love the local area. While the chateau has many sought-after features, its perfect condition and its brightness are our favourite. *Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Beautiful castle for sale in the Gard. This magnificent, fully renovated château is in immediate proximity to a village with shops about 30 minutes from Alès. Located on the Robert Louis Stevenson Trail, it occupies a moderately commanding position and is surrounded by around 2.4 hectares of protective parkland. The château consists of a house flanked by three round towers which lend it its air of grandeur. The liveable floor area is approximately 600 sqm. A caretakers lodge and a circa 120 sqm outbuilding are nearby. The ground floor comprises several generously sized living areas including a room that contains a monumental fireplace and opens onto a majestic circa 150 sqm terrace overlooking the grounds. At the end of this room is an elegant double-helix staircase leading to the park. Opposite, a cherub- adorned fountain in dressed stone accentuates the romantic spirit of the place. A very beautiful pool area with circa 16x6 metre swimming pool, pool house and washroom blends in perfectly with the surroundings. The two upper floors are reached via a spiral staircase; on each level there are three sizable, charming and elegant suites, as well as an apartment with a separate entrance. A very large attic room is used as a games room, but could be repurposed. The whole property is comfortable and can accommodate 20 people if you have letting or hospitality in mind. The château is heated throughout. An architectural gem in an oasis of greenery. This property has been selected and is for sale by our Uzès estate agency. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website : http://www.georisques.gouv.fr

Exceptional castle with panoramic views and pool for sale in Provence. Discover this exceptional Château, built in 1860 on a rocky outcrop, offering breathtaking panoramic views over five départements. Nestled in the heart of a charming Gard village, this château is a true architectural gem, bearing witness to the region's history. The ground floor features a living room with fireplace, a kitchen (also with fireplace), a dining room, a reception room and a north-east tower, adding a touch of prestige to this residence. Two bedrooms, a shower room and the southwest tower complete this charming level. The second floor features 4 bedrooms and an office-library, offering numerous options for your personal needs. And on the second floor, a sumptuous 47m² bedroom with en-suite shower room and dressing room, as well as a tower, will enable you to enjoy unique moments while admiring the breathtaking view. The property extends over a total area of 385m², spread over more than 20 hectares of wooded grounds, with exceptional reception terraces and numerous roof terraces, this property offers an incomparable lifestyle. The first floor annexes are equally remarkable, including a 12m x 5m swimming pool for summer relaxation. A consecrated chapel dedicated to St. Mark, with its small sacristy, is a treasure of this château. A vaulted workshop with pool filtration and several vaulted subterraces offer varied opportunities for conversion or vehicle parking. Additional services include electricity, well water, close proximity to Pont-Saint-Esprit and its shops, septic tank, oil-fired central heating and reversible air conditioning for year-round comfort. An automatic gate and alarm system are also available. This Château is a rare opportunity to acquire a majestic, historic property that will transport you back in time. A visit is essential to fully appreciate the uniqueness of this extraordinary residence. This property is for sale through the Vaison La Romaine real estate agency in France. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: http://www.georisques.gouv.fr

This luxury property with a beautiful Château from the 17th Century which was remodeled in the19th Century is located in the greater Montpellier area, Languedoc Roussillon, Occitanie, South of France. Passing the majestic entrance gate, with a first glance you immediately know that you arrived at a special destination! A beautiful driveway leads to the buildings which are surrounded by a lush park with bicentenary trees. There are fields and wood for a total of 15ha. Water is omnipresent, with a lovely pond in front of the Château fed by a canal and embellished by a fountain. At the edge of the park, the property is crossed at its length of about 500m by a river with a water threshold offering a spectacle all year round. Even so the Château is located in the countryside, all infrastructure and the Mediterranean Sea is reachable within less than 1 hour.

This Domain with a beautiful Château from the 19th Century sits in an exceptional situation in the greater Montpellier area, Languedoc Roussillon, Occitanie, South of France. Built in the countryside, the property is only a short drive from a lovely town and the Mediterranean Sea is within easy reach too. A beautiful drive in with olive trees leads to the buildings. The Château offers bright spacious bedrooms, all en-suite, and a majestic lounge with a high ceiling, wooden panelling and original terrazzo floor. The Château has recently been entirely restored and can be moved into immediately. There are 5 rented houses and apartments, an independent apartment in the Château which is the 6th, a 280m² fully equipped event/reception room and further large stone outbuildings. The property already has a good business income that can be significantly improved. The Château with charming towers, the small park, the orangerie and dovecote and much more, are proof of a flourishing history and radiants peacefulness and is a prestigious residence! Ideal for a life style change with good income and quality of life.

This magnificent castle has been through historical periods from a powerful royal priory to a sumptuous princely residence. The 6000 sq m castle has large volumes that offer many project opportunities for which you can get State subsidiaries! It is marked by its historical past, the castle shelters a vast Romanesque church from the 12th Century and an abbatial palace from the 18th Century which earned it the name of 'Petit Versailles du Languedoc'. In 1998, a large part of the ensemble was listed as Historic Monuments. Its church is the largest Romanesque church in Languedoc with an impressive 43 m long vaulted vault, its apse, remodelled in the 16th Century, was converted into a wine cellar after the French Revolution. The estate currently has about 33 hectares of which: The Château and its park of 3 hectares closed walls, a building land of 4 hectares including an old cooperative cellar of nearly 2000 sqm, a vineyard of 16.5 hectares in operation, The land remaining consists of wood and Garrigue. The main body consists of an R + 3 and two wings, additional terraced gardens and many outbuildings. The castle has to be restored entirely and offers a tax exemption.

This 19th century folly built on 15 hectares of land, woods and pond, fuses elegance, history and infinite potential. Le Chateau Enchanteur: A majestic 19th century chateau of 500 m2, currently operated as a bed and breakfast, welcomes you with its vast rooms on the ground floor, 7 luxurious bedrooms upstairs, and attic rooms on the top floor. The 250 m2 cellar adds a touch of convenience. The Additional Residences: A main house of 150 m2 offers a comfortable living space, while a charming cottage of 75 m2, used as a gite, creates a welcoming stone atmosphere facing the forest. A Multipurpose Building: Former holiday colony, the 1200 m2 building houses a restaurant with 120 seats (operating until 2015) and two gîtes. A lucrative opportunity to restore the charm of the cuisine or revive tourist accommodation. Nature Leisure Areas: Enjoy 15 hectares including a swimming pool to renovate, 2 tennis courts, a climbing wall, 11 horse boxes and a picturesque pond. A natural spring abundantly supplies the entire property. Incredible potential: This property is perfect for a tourist project, a head office or a real estate rental. In a rural revitalization zone, it offers remarkable development potential close to emblematic places and nature and sporting activities. An Exceptional Price: At only €533 per m2 of construction, this rare opportunity deserves your full attention! Act now and don't miss this unique opportunity! Contact us today to arrange a viewing and turn your real estate dream into reality. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisks website: www.georisks.gouv.fr. Fees including tax charged to the seller

Once you open the large wrought iron gates, you enter another era. At the water's edge, in the heart of a wooded park of more than 2ha, with an 11th-century chapel, formerly located on the Santiago de Compostela route, this 750m² castle is quite simply breath taking. Sobriety and elegance are key themes here, in a luxuriant green setting. Ideal for a large family, to host guests, or for a hotel activity. An imposing and splendid staircase leads to the two upper floors. On the ground floor, a magnificent living room open onto the park, and a renovated kitchen leads onto the dining room. The first floor features four elegantly decorated bedrooms, four bathrooms, dressing rooms, an office and a library. You will find the same layout on the second floor, which requires some refreshment. The imposing castle towers add an aura of prestige and inspire respect. Some of the key features of this property are: two reception rooms, with a professional kitchen and toilets meeting health and safety standards, as well as access for Reduced Mobility Persons, a total surface of 550m², two terraces, a swimming pool, a courtyard and a barn with a ground surface of more than 120m².

At the heart of the Natura 2000 protected area, this estate is located on the site of an old Gallo-Roman villa built in the 1st century AD. Surrounded by 8 HA of land, the estate consists of an enclosed park with multiple species, some of which are several centuries old, the castle, perfectly maintained, with an area of ​​inhab. 1000 m² approx. and having retained the charm of yesteryear. Located away, in the heart of a flowery garden, the swimming pool with its equipped pool house and its magnificent restored greenhouse dating from the 19th century. The old sheepfold, perfectly restored according to the rules of the art, houses a reception room of 240 m² as well as 6 guest rooms offering a most pleasant view of the vineyards and the pine forest. A second building has been restored while retaining period architectural elements Restoration of very high standard, combining authenticity with contemporary comfort, for the old stable, composed of 2 apartments with a spa area with a jacuzzi, sauna and hammam. A building, located at the entrance to the estate and opening onto the courtyard, offers 2 independent apartments as well as offices. Montpellier defends a sunny art of living and connects the wine route. It is emblematic, with its illustrious characters from the cultural world, summery with the proximity of the beaches, and dynamic with the establishment of French Tech. Perfect city to live in or for holidays!

This Domain with a beautiful Château from the 19th Century sits in an exceptional situation in the greater Montpellier area, Languedoc Roussillon, Occitanie, South of France. Built in the countryside, the property is only a short drive from a lovely town and the Mediterranean Sea is within easy reach too. A beautiful drive in with olive trees leads to the buildings. The Château offers bright spacious bedrooms, all en-suite, and a majestic lounge with a high ceiling, wooden panelling and original terrazzo floor. The Château has recently been entirely restored and can be moved into immediately. There are 5 rented houses and apartments, an independent apartment in the Château which is the 6th, a 280m² fully equipped event/reception room and further large stone outbuildings. The property already has a good business income that can be significantly improved. The Château with charming towers, the small park, the orangerie and dovecote and much more, are proof of a flourishing history and radiants peacefulness and is a prestigious residence! Ideal for a life style change with good income and quality of life.

In the enchanted land of Perrault's tales, it is not unusual to come across cats in boots, sleeping princesses, little ducks who think they are very ugly or princesses who can't stand peas... but also charming manor houses and their hosts in such a magical environment, amid exceptional landscapes - a cultural and historical interlude of the most seductive kind. A true cradle of life, the spring here gushes through vales and valleys all the way to the emblematic Pont du Gard, once supplying the Roman city of Nîmes with drinking water. A unique place in a rural setting, shaded by huge plane and poplar trees, in striking contrast with the surrounding natural bushland. To complete the setting, we must tell you about the dream-like stroll that you can indulge in in the shade and coolness of the pool's coping stones or by the old wheat mill... just to the antechamber of the first Duchy of France, the remarkable medieval town of Uzès. Built in this bucolic setting in the 16th century on more than ten hectares, this residence, flanked by two overhanging turrets, now offers approx. 300m² of living space with remarkable features such as a cross vaulted living room, French ceilings, wooden parquetry and period fireplaces. Not forgetting a non-adjoining outbuilding of approx. 200 m², in need of renovation, and a dovecote overlooking a second pool, four hundred years old and ISMH listed. This property emanates the sensation, the feeling, the conviction that the French art of living is still a reality that crosses borders. It has been part of the heritage of the same family for almost one hundred and fifty years and the acquisition of such an architectural work can only be governed by emotion! ref 2388

Located at the gates of Uzès, a wonderful property of 10 acres with its very own castle, which its origins go back to the 16th century. A majestic bridle path brings you to the main home. With a surface of around 300 sq. m , it contains beautiful reception rooms : a cross vaulted living room, another living room with a wonderful ceiling « à la Française ». Five bedrooms are distributed on the different levels. An old independent farm of about 200 sq. m remains to be arranged. The park is embellished with two basins built in the 17th century and are listed as ISMH monuments, dominated by its dovecote from the 18th century. This is the last opportunity to acquire such an emblematic property in Uzès. *Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

A listed Renaissance chateau surrounding a wooded courtyard in the heart of a market town to the north of Uzès. Standing in the north-western part of the village, the chateau backs onto the town hall and the medieval wall that is still in place. Dating back to 1567, the edifice overlooks a courtyard and features two wings at right angles, facing south and east. The facades and the roof have been listed as French historic monuments since 1990. In the 20th century, the two Renaissance facades, then still in a state of disrepair, were extensively restored. They are adorned with decorative carvings whose scrolls contrast with the austerity of the remaining surrounding fortifications, including the base of a medieval keep dating back to the 12th century. Between the 13th and 14th centuries, the La Fare family built a fortified house at the foot of the keep, which was transformed into a residential chateau in the 15th century. Burnt down during the Wars of Religion, which were particularly devastating in these Huguenot lands, the house was rebuilt in its current form “jusque a la mesme aulteur que cy devant estoyt” (to the same height as before). At the time, the highly elaborate facades featured six cross windows framed by carvings in the form of Doric, Ionic and Corinthian pilasters. They have now been restored to their original noble appearance thanks to two restoration campaigns undertaken in the 20th century, which remain to be completed. Once again destroyed by fire in the 18th century, the south wing remained in ruins until the 1950s, when the building envelope was completely rebuilt. When the La Fare family decided to join the Court of Versailles a few years before the Revolution, the remaining part of the building passed into the hands of the neighbour, Scipio de Nicolaï, owner of the other chateau in the village. He precipitated the ruin of his new acquisition, not without a certain degree of gloating. It was the family of the current inhabitants who saved the La Fare chateau after acquiring it in 1919. From then on, the chateau was put to all sorts of uses, in turn housing the village brass band, catechism classes and later a wigmaker, who kept powder and curling irons on the premises. As a result of these varied uses, the interior has been fashioned in a way that is quite surprising compared to the appearance of its facades, creating a cheerful structural disorder.

This luxury property with a beautiful Château from the 17th Century which was remodeled in the19th Century is located in the greater Montpellier area, Languedoc Roussillon, Occitanie, South of France. Passing the majestic entrance gate, with a first glance you immediately know that you arrived at a special destination! A beautiful driveway leads to the buildings which are surrounded by a lush park with bicentenary trees. There are fields and wood for a total of 15ha. Water is omnipresent, with a lovely pond in front of the Château fed by a canal and embellished by a fountain. At the edge of the park, the property is crossed at its length of about 500m by a river with a water threshold offering a spectacle all year round. Even so the Château is located in the countryside, all infrastructure and the Mediterranean Sea is reachable within less than 1 hour.

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In the South-West, near Carcassonne, in the heart of preserved nature without any nuisance, except the water of a waterfall with an impressive flow in all seasons which feeds water reservoirs populated with crayfish and trout which demonstrates the quality of the water, an exceptional 19th century manor is revealed with particularly pleasant architecture of approximately 700 square meters of living space - Very beautiful volumes and quality woodwork offer a comfortable and high standard interior. A nearby annex of approximately 200 m² offers an indoor swimming pool with summer kitchen, the whole communicates with the manor via an art gallery. And a few meters away, a huge garage with a harmonized and very chic aesthetic, offers around 160 m² of available space. The whole is located in the heart of its 33 hectares in one piece planted with centuries-old cedars, completely enclosed and secure. The property is located less than 30 minutes from Carcassonne and its airport. This is an exceptional property that will excite you.

In a charming little village between Uzès and Bagnols-sur-Cèze, this 12th-16th century edifice is listed on the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments. Built over 5 levels, with its magnificent spiral staircase, this 550m2 chateau has 22 rooms including 10 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms/shower rooms, as well as 1 workshop, 1 kitchen and several rooms overlooking a courtyard. The property also includes non-adjoining garden with swimming pool. This impressive castle will be perfect for both history buffs and hosts for leisure and tourism projects.