castles for sale Lorraine, France

RAIVAL – An elegant 18th-century château in the heart of an 8.7-hectare estate Just a few minutes from Bar-le-Duc and the Meuse TGV–Lorraine TGV station—which offers access to Paris in less than an hour—and near the legendary Voie Sacrée, this remarkable 18th-century estate combines heritage, nature, and the art of living in an environment of rare tranquility. Built in the heart of an 8.7-hectare enclosed park, crisscrossed by a stream and dotted with century-old trees, footbridges, a wrought-iron gazebo, and a tennis court, the property offers nearly 732 m² of living space, comprising a main house of approximately 432 m² and an elegant detached pavilion of approximately 300 m², as well as garages, outbuildings, and an indoor swimming pool. From the moment you enter, the main house reveals the full grandeur of its architecture. Its baluster staircase, generous ceiling heights, original stone floors, marble fireplaces, trumeaux, and spacious reception areas. The reception rooms blend warmth and refinement. A winter lounge with a fireplace opens onto a spectacular summer garden bathed in light thanks to large windows overlooking the grounds. The dining room opens onto the terraces, while the kitchen blends harmoniously into the home’s layout. The sleeping quarters feature five bedrooms and several bathrooms, as well as two attic spaces with the potential to be converted into additional sleeping quarters. The entire property has been meticulously maintained.

On the footsteps of Joan of Arc, a small 16th-century village chateau, registered as a Historic Monument. The property is located in the center of the village, overlooking the plain, facing the church. It consists of the union of two buildings made of rubble covered with lime plaster. The first one aligns with the street, probably an old agricultural outbuilding, with two levels featuring an ornate corner console, four openings, three bullseye windows, and a wooden garage door. It extends perpendicularly with a living space preceded by a gravel courtyard at the entrance, a terrace at the back with a garden, and a hillside planted with conifers, shrubs, and fruit trees on the south gable. The whole also includes a single-level outbuilding, covered with mechanical tiles, continuing from the old agricultural outbuilding. The living space in its entirety, the facades and roofs of the secondary building, the footprint of the courtyard, and the enclosing wall with the old gate are registered as a Historical Monument.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Detailed description of 40 pages available on request. There are homes that are not merely visited: they are discovered. This one has been rooted in stone since the 14th century, at the heart of a Lorraine village, sheltered from time and the noise of the world. A former fortified manor born in the age of lords, transformed during the Age of Enlightenment into a pleasure residence, it carries within it several hundred years of history, memory and art de vivre. Location: 1 hour 20 minutes from Paris by TGV, 20 minutes from Metz and 40 minutes from the Luxembourg border, this estate, listed and registered as a Historic Monument, sits within reach of the world without being beholden to it. An exceptional Lorraine anchor, for those who know that certain stones are worth more than square footage. An arrival into History: The approach prepares the mind. A monumental 16th-century gatehouse tower, powerful and stately, welcomes the visitor with the solemnity of a place that has endured through the ages. The grooves of the former drawbridge, carved into the stone like a signature of the past, recall the original purpose of this edifice: to protect, to dominate, to endure. Past the bridge spanning the moat, the château reveals itself in the full splendour of its classical façade, nine bays of rectangular windows, impeccable symmetry, corner towers standing watch over four horizons, a perfect image of what an enlightened century could make of brute force: beauty. The seigneurial residence: The main body of the house, approximately 650 m², entirely renovated with the care such a heritage deserves, unfolds vast, light-filled spaces. The two grand reception rooms, with their period marble and stone fireplaces, invite both entertaining and quiet contemplation. The elegant and refined dining room, and the master kitchen with its large open hearth, together compose a home in which one truly lives, entertains and becomes attached. On the upper floor, six spacious bedrooms, including an exceptional master suite, offer the rest that can only be found in houses that have known how to age without being defeated. Outside, a heated swimming pool, seamlessly integrated into the architectural character of the estate, completes this art of living. The secondary house: Independent from the main building, this 171 m² house, comprising three bedrooms and a study, represents a rare opportunity: a premium character gîte, caretaker's accommodation or guest house; it broadens the range of possibilities for those who wish to bring the estate to life as much as to inhabit it. The Park, 6 hectares of green sovereignty: Enclosed and preserved, the park mirrors the château: generous, discreet, and full of depth. A pond of some forty ares, complete with its pontoon and small island, reflects the canopy of trees in every season. Two orchards planted with Lorraine varieties, apple, cherry and mirabelle plum trees, carry on an age-old fruit-growing tradition. The private woodland, finally, offers that precious solitude which can neither be bought nor rebuilt.

Between Nancy and Metz, in the heart of a preserved natural environment, this castle listed as a Historic Monument is set in a rare landscaped setting near the Lorraine Regional Natural Park. Built on nearly three hectares of enclosed and landscaped grounds, the property consists of the main castle offering approximately 343 sqm of living space, outbuildings and two independent pavilions, representing more than 600 sqm of total surface area. Rebuilt after the First World War by architect Georges Biet, a figure of the École de Nancy, the château features a distinctive architecture combining medieval inspiration and Art Nouveau influence, with its towers, elaborate roofs and façade opening onto the park via a stone terrace and central staircase. The main feature of the château is a remarkable reception hall of approximately 85 sqm with over 8 metres high ceilings under the timber structure, decorated with monumental frescoes by Louis Guingot. A central fireplace, faience tile floors and exceptional volumes give this space a unique character. The ground floor also includes several lounges, a dining room, a kitchen and service rooms. Upstairs, the bedrooms are located notably within the towers and benefit from bathrooms, along with additional sleeping and leisure areas. The outbuildings include former stables, garages and storage buildings, part of which has been converted into guest rooms with a wellness area. The two pavilions located at the entrance of the property each offer independent accommodation. The park, planted with mature trees, an orchard and a remarkable collection of maple trees, surrounds the property and provides calm and privacy. This property is suitable as a main residence, secondary residence or for hospitality, events or tourism-related projects. A historic property set in a preserved natural environment between Nancy and Metz. This property is offered by Hugo Conerardy.