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Overlooking the deep gorges of the Dore from its rocky spur, this former priory fort raises its main facade facing south. The castle consists of a rectangular main building from the 15th century flanked to the east by a tall and massive 13th-century keep and to the west by a circular 15th-century tower. The main building was remodeled in the 18th century by the former prior just before the Revolution and then in the 1910s, its owner, the painter Louis Retru, renovated it and enriched it with neo-Gothic interior decoration. The entire complex has been listed in the Supplementary Inventory of Historical Monuments since 1926. The keep offers 2 levels, each consisting of a barrel-vaulted room, one of which is pierced by 3 crossbow slits. A staircase set within the thickness of the wall leads to a 20 m² terrace bordered by crenellations and merlons from which the 360° panorama is superb. The main building offers approximately 156 m² of living space. On the ground floor: entrance through the tower, a 9 m² kitchen with access Directly to the garden, a 32 m² living room with a monumental fireplace, a painted ceiling, and wall paintings, an 8 m² office with Versailles parquet floor, and a 14 m² lounge with a monumental fireplace and a trefoil window. On the first floor: an 11 m² bedroom with a stone fireplace and access to a 7 m² loggia, an 8 m² office with a painted ceiling and wall paintings, a 23 m² bedroom with a monumental fireplace, a painted ceiling, wall paintings, and a shower room in the tower. On the second floor: an 18 m² bedroom, a bathroom, and an attic with sloping ceilings. A 70 m² barn used as a garage is attached to the house and could be converted. Beneath it, a beautiful 48 m² vaulted stone cellar. Electric central heating, plumbing, connection to the main sewer, electricity, and bathroom date from 2010. Energy performance diagnosis: not submitted because protected historic monument (ISMH). A charming terraced hanging garden faces due south, and the courtyard extends to the west, at the foot of a magnificent church From the 14th century. The park to the east contains another tower and the remains of the moats. In total, the property covers 3,122 m2. The castle and the church overlook the village located 7 km from Courpière and 20 km from Thiers and its access to the A71.

Located on the edge of a village near Courpière, in the Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park, the estate includes a Renaissance castle, outbuildings, a pond and land for a total area of 4 ha 67 a 20 ca. The castle, built in the 16th century according to Renaissance principles and remodeled in the 17th century, is laid out as a quadrilateral surrounding an inner courtyard and flanked at its four corners by two round towers and two pavilions. Between the two towers, a vast terrace with a balustrade supported by three semicircular arches runs along the first floor. The old ditches, although dried up, are still clearly visible. A large body of water faces the terrace, fed by the Sauvagnon stream. In 1974 the current owners acquired the castle and saved it from ruin by carrying out major works from 1976 to 2000 on the main structure, the ground floor and the first floor. Access to the castle is through a beautiful pointed arch doorway leading to a covered passage with a barrel vault and then to the inner courtyard. On the ground floor: an old kitchen of 41.49 m² with ribbed vaulting and a monumental fireplace; a scullery of 5.64 m²; a square room of 13.15 m² in the round tower; a toilet of 6.58 m² with a washbasin; a 19.37 m² vaulted laundry room: sink, washing machine and fuel tank; a service spiral staircase leading to the first floor; three cellars, a workshop and the boiler room. A superb three-flight staircase with 17th-century Volvic stone arches serves the floors. On the first floor: a gallery (or armory) of 61.43 m². Three French doors open directly onto the 24 m² south-east facing terrace; a room known as the “Coat of Arms” measuring 12.38 m² with its exceptional painted decoration representing the coats of arms of the owning and allied families: Lodant, Uffan and La Fayette among others. Painted French-style ceiling. The cornice is brown and decorated with motifs and bordered by two green lines. The coats of arms are surrounded on the right by a cord and on the left by palm fronds. The lower part of the room is covered with a trompe-l'œil balustrade and the upper part is decorated with a frieze and masks in red and silver; a large, so-called “colonnaded” living room of 72.08 m². Nine massive columns with Corinthian capitals decorate the room. 18th-century wood paneling. Two French doors open directly onto the terrace; a 15.75 m² fitted kitchen in the round tower; a bathroom of 11.71 m²: two sinks, bathtub; a toilet of 0.96 m²; a blue room of 33.42 m². Superb marquetry rosette. In a niche, a faience stove. 18th-century woodwork. French-style ceiling; a corner bedroom of 31.09 m². Herringbone parquet flooring. Grey marble fireplace; an adjoining toilet of 0.65 m²: washbasin and bidet. A separate apartment has been created on the same level, accessible either from the colonnaded living room or via the service spiral staircase. It comprises: an entrance hall of 4.90 m²; a fully equipped kitchen of 4.03 m²; a dining room of 18.21 m²; a salon known as the “Muses Room” of 21.79 m². Remarkable painted coffered ceiling dating from the Louis-Philippe period. Herringbone parquet flooring; in the wall of the northeast tower, a charming oratory features a stucco decoration imitating Renaissance lambrequins and a cloudy sky with a dove dating from the late 18th century; a 4.29 m² interstitial space opening onto a balcony; a bedroom of 28.36 m². Grey marble fireplace. Herringbone parquet flooring; It is of course possible to combine the two apartments. The whole property offers approximately 388 m² of living space. On the second floor: approximately 400 m² of attic space suitable for conversion. Poplar timber frame. The roofs of the round towers were redone in 1976 and the rest has been regularly maintained. Central heating provided by two boilers. One Okofen pellet boiler dating from 2017 and an oil boiler used as a backup, dating from 2000. No energy performance certificate (DPE) as it is a listed building (ISMH). Connection to mains drainage and fibre optics. Its simple yet well-proportioned exterior, typical of the Renaissance, and the rich original features of its interior decoration justified its listing on the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments in 1991: the entire château, including the bedroom with its marquetry parquet floor, the colonnaded drawing room, the coat of arms room, the salon of the muses, and the oratory. This listing allows, under certain conditions, for obtaining subsidies and tax relief for restoration work. A large common building was erected to the west, one wing of which is adorned with 6 semicircular bays and includes: a 48 m² garage; a garage with horse stalls of 71 m². Upstairs a hayloft of 172 m²; a sheepfold of 177 m² under a barrel vault which has retained a decoration of false rib vaults which may date back to the end of the 16th century; a stable of 27 m²; a stable of 190 m². Above it, a hayloft of 190 m². A dovecote. Of the 4 ha 67 a 20 ca of the property, approximately 3 ha are free meadows. The Sauvagnon stream crosses the property, splits into two branches to form an island and feeds the pond of approximately 2,500 m². The castle is built on the edge of a peaceful village located 10 km from Courpière, which offers all shops and amenities. The A89 motorway is 25 km away. The architectural qualities make this charming castle a rare witness to the Renaissance in Auvergne and with its vast volumes, its common and its park it will be the precious residence of true lovers of heritage or the ideal place for a tourist, cultural and event activity.

iad France - Stéphane Thierry offers you: An exceptional property in the heart of Jarnac, listed as a Historic Monument (allowing you to benefit from tax and inheritance advantages). Built at the end of the 19th century at the request of Baptiste Vert, a prominent Cognac merchant, the chateau, with its remarkable and multi-faceted architecture, overlooks the park that slopes down to the Charente river. The living area offers approximately 700 m² of living space, including a reception room, a dining room, a kitchen, a library, an office, 8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, and a unique winter garden. Several rooms to renovate allow for an increase in current accommodation capacity. Renowned artists have decorated the interiors: Théodore Levigne for the paintings, Alexandre Charpentier for the handles and locks, Henri Curcier for the stained glass. The property retains a majority of original elements: coffered ceiling, painted ceiling, painted canvases, stucco, monumental marble staircase... The 2.5-hectare park includes, at the foot of the terrace, rock gardens pierced with caves and a private island on the Charente accessible by a small bridge. The property also includes a caretaker's house of approximately 120 m² (4 rooms, 3 bedrooms) and an outbuilding of approximately 100 m². The basement of the Chateau consists of a garage of approximately 80 m², a boiler room, and several convertible spaces. The property offers you tranquility and prestige. The property is listed in the historic moments. It allows you to benefit from tax deductions for expenses related to the property (work, costs related to its possible opening for visits…) as well as total exemption from inheritance and donation rights.Agency fees payable by the seller. Property not subject to DPE. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed, including the legal obligation for brush clearance, is available on the Géorisques website: http://www.georisques.gouv.fr. This real estate announcement has been drafted under the editorial responsibility of Mr. Stéphane Thierry, independent real estate representative (without holding funds), commercial agent of SAS I@D France registered with RSAC of ANGOULEME under number 848653317, holder of the real estate canvassing card on behalf of I@D France SAS.

Historical estate on a private island of 8 hectares between Normandy and the Bay of Somme Only two hours from Paris, in the heart of the Bresle Valley, between Normandy and the Bay of Somme, this heritage property of rare uniqueness makes it one of the most remarkable historic ensembles in the region. Entirely surrounded by a river and accessible via a private secure bridge, this estate of about eight hectares forms a true private island where preserved nature, history, and heritage coexist. Centenary trees, orchard, meadows, private banks, and an ancient hydraulic network make up an exceptional environment away from prying eyes. Built in 1636 for Anne-Marie-Louise of Orléans, known as La Grande Mademoiselle, cousin of Louis XIV, the estate today includes a 17th-century castle, a hydraulic mill listed as a Historic Monument, and old stables fully renovated. The castle offers about 500 sqm of living space. Its roof was completely restored in 2023 and its joinery replaced in 2018. It includes notably beautiful through reception rooms filled with light, several bedrooms and suites, as well as significant potential for additional development. The true historic heart of the estate, the mill covers about 360 sqm and benefits from an inalienable water right. Still retaining its hydraulic wheel and traces of its industrial past, it provides a spectacular setting to imagine a heritage, cultural, or event project. A large reception hall of about 130 sqm occupies the ground floor, while the upper floors and attics offer remarkable development potential. The old stables have been entirely rehabilitated. They now include a kitchen, several suites with shower rooms, and living spaces suitable for hosting guests or organizing private events. In recent years, the estate has hosted bed and breakfast accommodations, groups, cultural events, as well as the Festival of Glass, bringing together artists, artisans, and visitors in an exceptional heritage setting. These experiences demonstrate the site's ability to combine private residence, public reception, and quality event projects. An exceptional family residence, reception property, guest house, seminar venue, or cultural activity domain, this estate offers its future owner rare freedom of use in a setting charged with several centuries of history. Through its private island, its historic heritage, its mill listed as a Historic Monument, its preserved natural environment, and its development potential, it constitutes one of the most unique properties in the Bresle Valley. Complete file upon request. +33767652785

Réf. 4770 : Impresive 19th C. château 34km from Angers. Built not far from the banks of the Loire and near charming, typical Loire Valley villages, this sumptuous château, designed by renowned architects, is set in a pristine environment, as can be seen on the hillsides of the “Loire des Promontoires.” This setting, with its rolling countryside and wooded landscapes, provides a harmonious backdrop worthy of the most opulent estates found in Maine-et-Loire during that era. Owned by members of an illustrious family for over eight centuries, it is undoubtedly a reflection of an era that saw the flourishing of numerous châteaux throughout the region, embodying French-style grandeur and comfort. Today, Anjou is among the most sought-after regions for the richness of its historical and architectural heritage. It also stands out for its economic and cultural vitality, of which the Puy du Fou estate is a flagship. In everyday life, the property offers a pleasant living environment. Its central location makes it easily accessible from the major economic hubs of western France, and essential shops and services are nearby. Built of tuffeau stone and terracotta tiles to a design featuring five storeys and a double depth, with a slate roof, the château presents classical façades on the outside, enlivened by the interplay of vertical and horizontal lines formed by the corner string courses, spandrels, bands and a continuous cornice. The main façade consists of a central section flanked by a projecting section and extended by two wings, whilst the opposite façade adopts a composition structured around a central projecting section topped by a half-dome and framed by two return wings. The whole is dotted with sculpted motifs and heraldic elements evoking the history and alliances of the commissioning family. The imposing hipped roof, characteristic of the grand residences of that era, is distinguished by a lively silhouette of multiple hipped sections, dormers and oculi. The interior has largely retained its original layout and décor. The ground floor is centred around a spacious entrance hall leading to a remarkable suspended spiral staircase in oak, connected to an interior gallery and topped by a coffered ceiling adorned with a painted sky motif. On either side, a succession of spacious reception rooms in the Louis XIV and Louis XVI styles: drawing room, state drawing room, billiard room, dining room, state dining room, pantry, small drawing room, study, bedroom with en-suite bathroom, toilet, kitchen, service staircases and lift. On this floor, the décor combines weathered panelling, full-height panelling with medallions, skirting boards painted to resemble marble, console tables and wall sconces, complemented by remarkable woven drapes and valances. On the first floor, the gallery leads to eight bedrooms, seven bathrooms and various utility rooms. This floor features herringbone parquet flooring, remarkable marble fireplaces,a wide variety of decorative motifs and moulded ceilings. On the second floor, there are around ten bedrooms, five bathrooms, a library and various other utility rooms. This floor also features herringbone parquet flooring, marble fireplaces and moulded ceilings. On the third floor, there are nine staff bedrooms and various additional service rooms, all featuring solid wood flooring and elegant marble fireplaces. The property features a number of outbuildings: A remarkable stable block built of local stone and clad in slate, comprising around twenty stalls, a tack room, a barn, coach entrances and outbuildings, all under a roof converted into three flats, each with a living room, kitchen, toilet and bathroom. A gatehouse comprising: on the ground floor, a living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. An additional bedroom on the first floor. A second gatehouse comprising: on the ground floor, a living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and workshop. Two additional bedrooms and a toilet on the first floor. A gardener’s cottage comprising: on the ground floor, a living room, kitchen, bedroom, toilet and bathroom. Three further bedrooms and a toilet on the first floor. The property is in need of restoration. An ice house. An old greenhouse in need of restoration. An old water tower. The château was built in the heart of a vast and remarkable landscaped park created in the second half of the 19th century. Courtyards, shaded avenues, and large ornamental trees dating back several centuries (sequoias, oaks, plane trees, Himalayan cedars, Lebanese cedars, American walnut trees, etc.), gardens, a kitchen garden, a pond (approx. 8,000 sqm), a horse training track (Loire sand), meadows and woods, all form a harmonious ensemble covering approx 122 acres, which still retains its original layout today. The property now forms an estate of great architectural and landscape coherence, a wonderful testament to the elegance and art of living of the grand French mansions of the 19th century. The following parts are classified as Historic Monument : The chateau in its entirety; the façades and roofs of the gardener’s lodge and the stables; the entire walled park with the gates, the underpass, the bridge, the two pottery workshops (with the exception of the veranda adjoining the south workshop), the ice house, the water tower, the greenhouses with the rockery, the walls of the kitchen garden, the flower barn and the ponds in the florist’s garden; all of which constitute the estate, on the plots listed in the land registry, as shown on the plan appended to the order: classification by order of 2022. This property is a historic monument (allowing fiscal tax cuts if you pay taxes in France). Cabinet LE NAIL – Maine-et-Loire - M. 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On the border of Cantal and Aveyron, overlooking the Goul valley, stands a medieval and Renaissance castle on a 15-hectare estate. Located in the center of its territory and isolated in a completely preserved environment, the castle, fully classified as MH, rises above the valley that marks the historical boundary between Haute-Auvergne and Rouergue. The main access is via the eastern side where there was likely an old drawbridge. Its origins date back to the Middle Ages when the site was just a keep surrounded by a defensive enclosure of five to seven towers. Today, remnants from that era include the first keep to the west, a second tower built in the 15th century to the east, as well as one of the truncated defensive towers, surrounded by terraces and open spaces. The central residence, built during the Renaissance between the two square towers, features numerous double casement windows on its south facade and a sculpted decoration around the main entrance. An additional wing was added on the north side in the 18th century. Inside, the layout of the rooms has not been changed. In addition to a monumental Italian staircase, the ground floor consists of an old low hall now serving as a dining room, a small television lounge, two kitchens – the original and a more recent one – as well as access to the cellars and a garage. The first floor includes an old lord's room, a contiguous small lounge, two bedrooms, and a shower room with toilets. Access to the 18th-century section leads to a succession of three bedrooms with water points, a bathroom, and separate toilets. The second floor comprises a spacious room known as the 'Queen's Room,' an office, two other bedrooms, and a shower room with toilets. A half-landing passage leads to a shower room and the attic of the 18th-century section. The third floor consists of a display room, followed by a guest room, former service rooms, and an interior dovecote. A small staircase leads to the loft with a large room under the rafters and two chimneys. It precedes a chapel and the upper parts of the two towers. A caretaker's house and a swimming pool are also located on the estate.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Gorgeous listed castle from XIIth, XVth and XIXth centuries.1685 m². very nice reception rooms. 23 bedrooms. 2 guest houses. Outbuildings. Park 1,02 ha. Possible to buy 4,72 ha more with house. Ref 1040.

In the center of the capital of Drôme, surrounded by a 4-hectare park, there is a château from the early 20th century classified as a historic monument, in Art Nouveau style. The building was constructed in the early 20th century at the request of Alfred Gayet, a mining engineer, inventor of the gold extraction and enrichment process. To carry out this work, he was joined by the renowned architect Pierre Blein, with contributions from painter Guillermin, glassmaker Thomas, decorator Boulanger, as well as landscape architects Luizet and Barret. The construction of the main house and its various outbuildings (the caretaker's house, service buildings, dovecote, and hydroelectric plant), as well as the landscaping of the park, was carried out between 1900 and 1904 under Blein's direction. The château was adorned with elements of the Art Nouveau style: remarkable painted decorations by Guillermin and Mangier, stained glass from Thomas's workshop, as well as ceramics from Boulanger and Villeroy & Bosch. The residence, with its ashlar stone facades and tile roofs, consists of a central body and two wings at right angles, with the right wing being formed by a rotunda and the left by a square tower. It has four levels including one basement, with multiple cellars, and about twenty rooms distributed among the three habitable levels: a large vestibule, two living rooms, game or reading rooms, a dining room, a kitchen, and other utility spaces on the ground floor; a vast hall, five bedrooms, and four bathrooms on the first floor; a spacious rotunda, four service rooms, and five attics, one of which is convertible, on the second floor. The landscaped park, embellished with animal sculptures, extends over 4.3 hectares and includes a pond. Originally, canals were fed by the Epervière river and led to a series of pools designed using the 'rock work' method. It should be noted that the elements protected as historic monuments include the entire residence (interior and exterior), the park, the outbuildings, the caretaker's house, the disused factory building, and the dovecote.This description has been automatically translated from French.

In the Drôme hills, a 18th-century château with medieval origins, classified as a historical monument, along with its dependencies and park. The property presents itself as a coherent set established at the center of a wooded park, slightly elevated above the road leading to the village. The château is built following a rectangular plan, with a tower at each corner and a square keep flanked at the north wall. Covering an area of approximately 720 m², it rises to four levels. The broken rooflines and old tiles testify to successive construction campaigns. The façades, made of stone and light ochre plaster, alternate between regular openings and older openings, reflecting the evolution of the dwelling over the centuries. A straight path leads into the park and serves the dependencies set back: old stables, an orangery, barns, and a wood shed, organized around a service courtyard. Tall trees form a natural barrier that isolates the estate from its immediate surroundings. A wide terrace extends to the south, while the landscaped park gently descends towards the lowlands. The whole is designed as a lordly estate on a contained scale, where each building occupies its place in an ordered composition.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Close to the Bay of Somme, a 17th-century castle, listed as a historic monument, extended by a park with outbuildings, woods, and an orchard. Far from all prying eyes and slightly elevated, the castle with its classical architecture, situated at the edge of a forest, overlooks a landscape of fields and rabbit warrens, beyond the roofs of the hamlet. All around, a country garden consisting of expanses of lawn and ornamental trees forms a green setting. A fully restored pigeon house from the 15th century stands on the main lawn with its polygonal silhouette. Several outbuildings add to the estate: adjacent service buildings extend from the house, and at the far end of the park, down below, there is an old farm, now transformed into a distillery, as well as a caretaker's house that allows for separate occupation. The park, about 3 hectares, surrounds the buildings. It includes vast lawns followed by an orchard, primarily planted with apple trees, and a wooded area.This description has been automatically translated from French.

10 minutes from the center of Albi, by the Tarn river, a 16th-century château and its 3.6-hectare park. The château was built between the 16th and 17th centuries, and later a wing was rebuilt in the 19th century. Classified as a historical monument, it is linked to local history. Jean-François de Galaup, Count of Lapérouse, a famous navigator and explorer born in 1741, spent his childhood there. The residence largely retains its organization from this period. Access to the property is via a metal gate leading to a tree-lined driveway up to the château courtyard. A surrounding terrace borders the building and overlooks the meadows that slope down toward the Tarn, visible through the trees. Below, a swimming pool is set in the slope of the land, while an old nymphaeum, likely created in the 19th century and fed by a spring, is situated away from the main area. The park, of about 3.6 hectares, consists of tall trees, ornamental plantings, meadows, and wooded areas. The plots spread around the château and provide views of the river from the terrace and façades.This description has been automatically translated from French.

A 17th-century chateau listed as a historical monument with a large outbuilding and splendid grounds looking out at the Rhône valley in France’s Drôme department. The local village was once a fief of the Poitiers-Valentinois family. It became part of the Kingdom of France at the start of the 15th century. The village had a chateau before this one. That old chateau was known as the region’s most important fortification, but it was destroyed in the French Wars of Religion. That was when a new chateau was built just outside the village, along the side of a road linking the village to the nearest town, a short distance north of it. Its location was not chosen at random: a spring lies beyond the ditches and it once filled up the property’s ponds and brought its fountains to life. A vast earthen terrace of more than one hectare is edged with embankments and dry moats. Upon it stand two fine edifices built in the style of the Italian Late Renaissance. The chateau towers in the middle of this grassy terrace. Construction of the chateau began in 1591. The edifice continued to be built during the second half of the 17th century. It is a large square-shaped structure with corner towers and a central inner courtyard. It has three levels and a floor area of over 1,300m². In front of the chateau, at the property’s entrance, stands an edifice that was built at the end of the 17th century. It is about 60 metres long and edges a road that runs along the other side of the moat. This structure is made up of a gatehouse flanked with two wings. This gatehouse controls access to the property. The whole building offers a floor area of around 450m². Together, the chateau and the gatehouse with its wings represent a splendid feat of architecture: a classic symmetrical layout going from east to west on an open, grassy terrace. Beyond this section of lawns on which the edifices stand, the grounds extend through meadows and woods over a naturally undulating area. The chateau has been listed as a historical monument since 1990 for its walls, roofing and interior decorative features.

On the banks of the Rance, between Dinan and Dinard, a manor from the 16th and 18th centuries listed as a historical monument, its outbuildings, and its chapel. From a departmental road, a first gateway flanked by granite pillars accesses the estate, which extends over more than 30 hectares. A long avenue of oaks leads after more than 300 meters to a second gate, pierced in a stone wall enclosure, which protects the manor and the ancillary buildings, including a chapel. It is possible to reach a longhouse as well as part of the outbuildings independently, without passing through the lordly residence. Facing south, the latter overlooks the Rance. In Renaissance style, the facade indicates a construction from the mid-16th century. The building is notably distinguished by its cut-off staircase tower, topped by a square volume covered with a four-pitched slate roof supported by granite corbels. Terracotta finials and decorative mitrons adorn the two-pitched roof of the house. Reconfigurations and extensions date back to the 18th century, with the creation of two lower wings, surmounted by dormers with a hipped roof. Finally, a small, more recent building to the east houses a kitchen. The whole is built of sandstone and granite rubble, partially covered with a light render. The chains and the surrounds of the openings are made of cut granite stone. To the north, partially adjoining the building, the outbuildings border an enclosed area, a remnant of an old vegetable garden and a courtyard. Beyond, the longhouse was rebuilt in the 19th century to replace an old farmstead. The lands are surrounded by meadows and woods as well as by the river below, without neighbors or nuisances.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Perched in the hills of the Vire Valley, with 22 hectares of land, a listed chateau from the 13th and 15th centuries. On the outskirts of the city, a long tarmac driveway lined with horse chestnut trees descends towards the property’s entrance. Gradually, the landscape becomes less and less urban and the lawns on either side of the road become more expansive. The road leads to a wrought-iron gate supported by two solid schist rubble columns, extended on either side by low walls topped with fencing. Nearby, a chapel stands on a hill. On one side, the driveway runs along the length of an outbuilding, which is used as a garage, before reaching a square tower. The chateau stands on a promontory, with, as its background, the woods, which blanket the flank of the small valley and fields that border the Vire River. The fortress was built along the edge of a cliff overhanging the river by about twenty metres. Impregnable to the north, it was protected to the south by walls, towers and a drawbridge, which were destroyed in the 19th century. Today, the edifice is composed of the vestiges of an imposing construction and a wing built at a right angle to the body of the main building. Constructed out of schist rubble stone, it was built over three levels, including the attic space. Hipped dormer windows punctuate the slate roof on the side facing the Vire River. To the south, the front entrance is framed by columns, which support a straight lintel and triangular pediment. A three-sided, slightly projecting, tower houses the interior spiral staircase. It is topped with a triangular dormer with an oval oculus. A second round tower with a pepperpot turret roof is attached to a corner of the building. The mullion and cross-window surrounds are in granite ashlar stone. On the exterior corner of the two main buildings, a square extension with a slate hipped roof was built over two stories.

A listed historical monument medieval castle in tree-filled land, with 4-hectare grounds, a swimming pool and a tennis court in the Hautes-Pyrénées area. This castle is an admirable remnant of the Hautes-Pyrénées’ heritage and is perfectly preserved. It boasts a thousand-year history and is a listed historical monument. Its first foundations date, in all likelihood, from the 11th century when the defensive tower was used to protect the surrounding fields from pillaging and plundering, in particular by the Aragonese forces. Although the building has undergone many transformations as time has passed, its 15th-century eastern façade has remained unchanged. The edifice was acquired by the Count of Lavedan in 1274, a year during which he received the seigniory of Horgues from the Count of Bigorre to clear a debt. From Raymond-Garcie IV de Lavedan to Jean-Pierer Ducasse de Horgues, over a period of more than 500 years, the castle had almost twenty illustrious owners. From that point in time until 2018, the estate was owned by the same family. The medieval castle with two towers was built on the outskirts of the village and was overhauled in the 17th and 18th centuries. Through a double leaf wrought iron gate, a plane tree lined drive runs alongside rubble stone built former stables with a roof of half round tiles, opposite the castle and its imposing silhouette, built in the 15th century and since transformed several times. In addition to the two towers on either side, the seigniorial residence is made up of two four-storey rectangular sections in a T-shape, each with a sprocketed, gabled slate roof. The two towers, one of which is square and the other which is rounded on one side and squared on the other, are both topped by an octagonal level adored with a slate roof of the same shape. It is thought that the tower to the southwest was added in the 18th century. Lastly, the castle’s former water mill can be found behind the residence. It is currently used as a holiday cottage, while the grounds spread out all around the buildings and, to the left of the castle, play host to a swimming pool.

Ref 4851: Château with outbuildings and 2.89-hectare grounds for sale near Saint-Palais Located in Lower Navarre, on the edge of Béarn, the estate enjoys the tranquillity of the inland Basque Country whilst remaining just 7 kilometres from Saint-Palais and its amenities. The A64 motorway is a 25-minute drive away, making it easy to reach the Basque Coast or Biarritz Airport in under an hour. Built on 14th-century foundations, the castle was remodelled in the 16th century, extended with a new wing and raised in the 17th century, and then refurbished internally in the 18th century. A vaulted stone cellar runs beneath the original medieval section. The main building offers approximately 800 sqm of living space spread across 23 rooms and three levels (excluding the attic and cellar). On the ground floor: an entrance hall with a staircase, a spacious central corridor, three rooms with high ceilings of 4 metres (including a reception room), a fitted and equipped kitchen, three additional rooms, as well as a shower room and a toilet. On the first floor: an elegant central French-style staircase, crafted from reclaimed wood, leads to a hallway opening onto four bedrooms—including a suite with its own en-suite bathroom and toilet—as well as a second spacious reception room. On the second floor: this level has a similar layout to the first floor and comprises five rooms requiring conversion, including a spacious reception area. Finishing and fitting-out work is required, particularly in the hallways, the stairwell and throughout this level. On the third floor: two convertible attic spaces beneath the Mansard roof, which has been renovated and the floor insulated, benefiting from plenty of natural light thanks to the dormer windows on the lower gables. The estate comprises several outbuildings, offering approximately 375 sqm of additional floor space: A/ The adjoining cottage: attached to the château, it comprises 4 rooms and a WC. The structure is sound, but the interior fittings remain to be completed. B/ The dovecote C/ The church These two historic buildings, listed as Historic Monuments, have been restored to their original condition and retain their original roof structures, notably that of the church, which is remarkable for its shape resembling an inverted boat hull. D/ The farm buildings and stables: former stables, a pigsty, a henhouse and listed ruins complete the property, offering great potential for renovation or storage. E/ The carport: a covered shelter provides parking for three vehicles. Surrounded by 2.89 hectares (7.14 acres) of beautifully landscaped grounds, the estate enjoys a preserved, wooded natural setting. The Bidouze river runs through the property, adding a unique scenic charm to the whole. Cabinet LE NAIL – Gironde – Mr Henri COURAU : 02.43.98.20.20 We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

A 17th-century chateau and its 39-hectare estate listed as a historic monument 30 minutes from Lyon. Built between 1608 and 1616 on a former castle motte acquired by Jean Sève, Lyon's Receiver General of Finances, and accessible via a drawbridge, the chateau's architecture is distinctive due to its perfect symmetry. It has three storeys, with cellars and attic space in the main central part of the building. This part is flanked on either side by two wings, each topped by a hipped roof with rolled eaves, and by two projecting corner towers topped by square-based convex arched roofs, also with rolled eaves. The north and south facades of the main building have large mullioned windows with small panes, with seven windows from the ground floor to the second floor. The slate, hipped roof of the main building features three pediment dormers to the north and south - one in the centre with an arched pediment and the others with a triangular pediment. On either side, the windows on the wings and towers are the same type and height as those on the main building. The roofs are different. Some of them need renovation - those above the towers and the central building. If the building’s shape seems is surprising and the size of the wings seems modest compared to that of the central body, it is because the body houses a very large former Calvinist temple on the second floor, illuminated by seven windows on each facade. It was one of the 'fief temples' that France tolerated on its territory after the Edict of Nantes, on condition that they remained discreet. Three dormer windows to the south and north, unique because of their unusual size and their Holy Trinity symbols, were and remain, the only external sign of this on the building. A moat surrounds the chateau and the outbuildings. The property is enhanced by outbuildings such as a caretaker's cottage and a farmhouse with a swimming pool in its walled square courtyard. Lastly, a fountain consisting of a basin adorned by three marmosets from the park at Vaux-le-Vicomte stands in the centre of a circular pool, beyond a large terraced flowerbed, in front of the chateau’s south facade.

Réf. 4830: Listed castle, set within a 568 acres estate in the Côtes-d'Armor. This remarkable château, a true gem of Breton heritage, is situated in the Côtes d’Armor department, in the hinterland of Saint-Brieuc, at the heart of a 568 acres natural estate, largely wooded, which constitutes a rare example of the large landed estates of the 19th century. Although situated in an isolated and unspoilt rural setting, it is nonetheless accessible, a short distance from a charming medium-sized town with all amenities. The nearest beaches are 30 minutes away, and Paris is a 2-hour 20-minute journey by TGV. Built on the site of a former manor house dating from the 15th century, which was extended and remodelled in the 19th century in the Neo-Gothic style, this exceptional château embodies a perfect blend of fascinating, cohesive, historic architecture and the demands of modern living. Restored at great expense with remarkable attention to detail, it offers high-quality amenities in an authentic setting. At the end of a long, 1.4-kilometre avenue winding through the woods and passing close to the pond, the château, with its L-shaped layout, reveals its full grandeur. It immediately commands attention at first glance. Its façade is punctuated by mullioned windows and tall dormer windows with pointed gables; its polygonal tower is flanked by a turret on a lamp base, and the truncated tower in the inner corner forms the entrance staircase, these two towers reinforcing its exceptional character. Behind its elegant facades of dressed granite stone lie vast, light-filled reception rooms offering beautiful views of the surroundings. These rooms are enhanced by carefully preserved period features: a moulded entrance door with pinnacles and fleurons, monumental fireplaces, wood panelling, a grand staircase with balusters, and a spiral staircase. With 1,250 sqm of living space, comprising approximately 420 sqm per floor, the château features a large central entrance hall with a grand staircase leading to two adjoining living rooms, a dining room, a fitted kitchen, a study, a billiard room, a gym and two toilets. The ceiling height is 4.8 m (except for the mezzanine rooms). Two further staircases (one a granite spiral staircase, the other a straight service staircase) lead to the two upper floors, which feature 12 spacious bedrooms designed to offer a high standard of comfort, each with en-suite bathrooms and/or shower rooms, as well as a cinema and games room. On the first floor, the ceiling height is 3.9 m and on the second floor 3.2 m. All these rooms are cleverly laid out, spacious, and offer beautiful views of the park and woodland. The basement extends beneath the entire château and contains currently unused rooms, the boiler room, and the former kitchen with its fireplace. The laundry room is on the mezzanine level. Outbuilding : Designed in the 19th century on the model of large agricultural estates (model farms), the property was self-sufficient. This vast complex, covering approximately 2,500 sqm, comprises: - A remarkable U-shaped stable building (440 sqm), constructed from pink granite from Perros-Guirec, with the central section of the U covered in the Baltard style – a covered area used for harnessing the horses, topped by a clock tower. This building includes the carriage houses, the large and small stables, the stalls, the haylofts and the former grooms’ quarters. These buildings were ahead of their time, as they were equipped with ingenious and innovative systems: a medicine cabinet, a battery-powered telephone linked to the château, an oat dispenser, etc. - A model 19th-century farmstead forming a courtyard around which are situated a residential house (220 sqm), a dovecote, a shed for agricultural equipment, a cider press, a turret serving as a water tank, a henhouse and kennels. - A caretaker’s house located near the vegetable garden, in poor condition. - A forest lodge (95 sqm) in working order, currently let on a temporary basis as a hunting lodge for hunters. - A greenhouse situated in the large vegetable garden. - A farm comprising a residential building (99 sqm) and farm buildings, some of stone construction, others of the shed type. The property comprises grounds surrounding the château, the site of which is listed as a historic monument (see below) due to its high degree of historical integrity, representing the 19th century. The property is undulating, with a stream running through the centre that feeds into and flows through approx. 4.8 ares pond . The deciduous and coniferous woodland is covered by a Simple Management Plan covering an area of approx. 388 acres. In addition to the plan’s value as a tool for managing the forest, it allows for an IFI tax exemption amounting to three-quarters of its value. The farm buildings are leased under a rural tenancy agreement, comprising approx. 35 acres of land and meadows. A few approx. 126 acres of freehold land, mainly situated around the château, still allow for keeping one’s own livestock. The entire estate covers a total area of 568 acres, forming a beautiful, cohesive whole, although there are a few isolated plots of modest size. The following parts are listed on the Inventory of Historic Monuments : Château, outbuildings and grounds : listed by order of 1990 This property is a historic monument (allowing fiscal tax cuts if you pay taxes in France). It is rare to find such a comprehensive estate today, constituting a property that is exceptional in every respect. Cabinet LE NAIL – North Brittany - Mrs Anne-Marie NORDVIK & Mr Romuald BAUDIN : +33(0)2.43.98.20.20 Anne-Marie NORDVIK, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 753 048 487. Romuald BAUDIN, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 858 790 806. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

Sole Agent. This exceptional chateau steeped in history is located in the centre of picturesque Montfort-sur-Argens, one hour from Aix en Provence in the heart of Provence. Constructed in 1207 by the Knights Templar and having crossed the centuries with much of its authentic soul intact, the ensemble includes a central building flanked by two square towers, and features a spiral staircase, a chapterhouse and remarkable vaulted cellars. Offering 813 sqm of floor space, the ensemble has enormous potential for a private residence and/or guest accommodation. The roofing has been renovated.

Nestled on a promontory overlooking the Treulon Valley, in a secluded and unspoiled setting, this majestic property reveals itself as a jewel of history and elegance in the heart of the Sarthe countryside. This thousand-year-old castle, a listed Historic Monument, offers an exceptional living environment for those seeking authenticity, nature, and prestige. The first stones of the Château de Viré date back to the 12th century. A former stronghold, it was remodeled in the 15th and 16th centuries to become a Renaissance residence of rare elegance. The monumental entrance gate, the vaulted rooms, the Saint-Étienne chapel, the stone staircases, and the period fireplaces all bear witness to this extraordinary architectural richness, meticulously preserved. With its 1,400 sqm of living space, this castle exudes all the charm and majesty of grand historic residences. Upon entering, a grand reception room welcomes you, enhanced by a sumptuous ceiling and a majestic period fireplace. The 55 sq m guardroom then transports you to an authentic atmosphere. The library, meanwhile, opens onto an elegant terrace and invites you to read or play a game of billiards. For sleeping, the château offers suites and bedrooms, including a royal bedroom, a true haven of elegance and refinement. An authentic dining room and a large kitchen complete the living spaces. Each room reveals a unique atmosphere, blending noble materials, natural light, and generous proportions. In addition to the main building, the estate includes: outbuildings that can be converted into workshops, exhibition spaces, event spaces, or additional accommodations; numerous stables; and a riding arena. These annexes allow for a variety of uses: private, tourist, artistic, or professional. For large-scale projects, it is possible to recreate the original unity of the estate by acquiring the château's former farmhouse, which offers a restored 160 sq m house with a living room and three bedrooms. This main house includes outbuildings and an 18th-century stone building of 270 sqm, equipped with nine stalls, a treatment room, and a barn. The entire property sits on 1.75 hectares, primarily meadows. The estate also comprises over 27 hectares of land. This single plot, located on the edge of the property, consists of woods and heathland, including a 6,300 sqm pond. ENERGY RATING: Not Subject to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Contact: Noémie FOURNIER at 33 6 29 52 22 81. The seller pays the agency fees. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website for the relevant areas: www.georisques.gouv.fr.

In a peaceful valley of forest and field lies this magnificent abbey, a listed Hitstorical Monument, with a proud history and splendid architectural features in its exterior and interior. Set within a single estate of 18 ha 08 a 96 ca crossed by a small stream, this elegant château rises at the heart of a landscaped property. Originally the abbatial residence of a monastery, the estate features a pleasant tree-lined entrance drive, a beautiful courtyard of honour, and a well-designed park enhanced by an old hornbeam walk and fine ornamental trees. A small kitchen garden and meadows dotted with ancient oak trees complete the setting. The property enjoys a privileged location between Le Mans and Angers, in the midst of preserved countryside. A village with essential shops lies only 3 km away, while a small town less than 10 km from the property provides full services and a TGV railway station. The estate is also easily accessible via the nearby motorway. The château corresponds to the former abbot’s residence of the monastery. Because the commendatory abbots generally lived at court or in their dioceses, the residence was arranged and decorated from the mid-18th century onward in order to be rented to private occupants. This use explains the refined and residential character of the interior decoration, much of which has survived in remarkable condition. Offering approximately 400 m² on each level, the ground floor is organized around a central vestibule paved with cabochon stone tiles and positioned along the main axis of the façade. This space leads to the reception rooms and formerly provided access to the cloister. Two lateral doors framed with sculpted cartouches decorate the vestibule: one adorned with stylised foliage in a pure Rocaille style, the other with a medallion depicting an armoured figure holding a quiver and crowned with a laurel wreath. To the left of the vestibule lies a large salon measuring 7.29 m by 10.72 m, with stone flooring and four windows overlooking the courtyard of honour and the park. The room retains its original 18th-century décor. The central door, with its original woodwork and iron fittings, is surmounted by a sculpted panel depicting a trophy of musical instruments accompanied by a bust and garlands. The four side doors are decorated with stucco medallions representing allegories of the four seasons, created by itinerant artists of Italian origin—decorative work that is relatively rare in the region. The stone fireplace, with Rocaille ornamentation, was originally painted to imitate marble, while the grey wall tones today echo the colours used before the French Revolution. This wing of the ground floor also includes a small tiled sitting room with a wooden fireplace, a kitchen-dining room with terracotta flooring, a bedroom with dressing room and modern bathroom, and a service staircase. To the right of the vestibule is an oak-parqueted study with a 19th-century marble fireplace, created from the former waiting room of the abbatial residence, which was divided during the 19th century to form this office and a passage toward the dining room. The dining room retains most of its Louis XV decorative elements: the fountain, fireplace and sideboards beneath the windows are made of black marble from Solesmes. The fireplace mantel, designed and painted to resemble carved panelling, is made of sculpted stone, as are the frame of the central doorway decorated with a basket of flowers and the fountain surround crowned by a sculpted head of Neptune. A second vestibule leads to the main staircase, a wooden stair with square balusters dating from the late 17th century. Its first flight is built into the thickness of the wall, leaving access to the library, whose doorway is surmounted by a sculpted 19th-century head. This level also includes the library, a dining room installed in the former kitchen with terracotta flooring, a monumental fireplace and an original cooking range, as well as a small kitchen, a laundry room, various service rooms, a small cellar and a WC. The first floor is arranged around a gallery that serves four bedrooms with bathrooms or washrooms, two additional bedrooms, a children’s bedroom, a bathroom and a linen room. In the south wing there is an independent apartment composed of a living room with an 18th-century fireplace, a library, a kitchen and a bedroom with bathroom and WC. A large attic extends above the whole building. The outbuildings include several service buildings containing storage sheds, a workshop, stables, a tack room, a barn, a dovecote, a sheepfold, and former bakery and dairy buildings. A caretaker’s house, entirely restored in recent years, comprises an entrance hall, tiled kitchen, back kitchen, living room, two bedrooms, a bathroom and WC. The property is also equipped with full equestrian facilities. The stable features Regupol rubber flooring in the stalls and in the wash area, with Röwer & Rüb boxes (4 x 3.6 m) made of hardwood, galvanized and painted burgundy, and a solarium equipped with UV and infrared lamps. The indoor arena, of Olympic dimensions (21 x 61 m), is drained around the perimeter and every ten metres. It rests on a crushed stone foundation with a compacted layer, topped with 14 to 16 cm of Fontainebleau sand mixed with high-quality Belgian fibres. The arena includes safety mirrors (6 m in the centre and 3 m in each corner) and an irrigation system supplied by water from the river. A lunging ring with a diameter of 18 m, built on a compacted crushed-stone foundation, is covered with a mixture of Fontainebleau sand, natural sand and fibres to create a deeper base. Wooden paddocks complete the equestrian facilities. The entrance gatehouse, the façades and roofs of the abbot’s residence, the well, the vestibule and staircase, the large salon and dining room on the ground floor, the seven bedrooms on the first floor, and the bridge over the stream are all listed as **Historic Monuments**. The façades and roofs of the outbuildings, together with the dovecote in its entirety, are listed on the **Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments**. The property therefore benefits from the favourable tax regime associated with Historic Monument status.

There are places that seem suspended outside of time, where every stone tells a story and nature reigns supreme. In the heart of the Pays de Bray, where the hills are adorned with meadows and hedgerows, a discreet path leads to an avenue lined with centuries-old trees. Little by little, the outside world fades away. No more neighbors, no more overlooking neighbors, only birdsong, the wind rustling through the branches, and the feeling of entering a secret, entirely unspoiled domain. It is there, surrounded by fields stretching as far as the eye can see, that a 17th-century château stands, flanked by its two towers. Behind its stone and brick façade, typical of the region, the residence has gracefully weathered the centuries. Carefully restored, it has preserved the authenticity of its architecture while embracing modern comforts. Inside, the magic is immediate: a majestic antique staircase winds its way up four levels, the original parquet floors bear the patina of time, monumental fireplaces warm the reception rooms, and light plays across the delicate woodwork. With its 350 square meters of living space, the château lends itself equally well to family life and the art of entertaining. Spacious reception rooms open onto the park, eight bedrooms are spread across the floors, some with their own bathrooms, and a large attic room invites relaxation or convivial gatherings. In the basement, superb vaulted cellars recall the property's prestigious history. Just a few steps away, a second architectural ensemble unfolds, perfectly designed for welcoming and entertaining. Around a charming courtyard are grouped a renovated farmhouse in the purest Norman tradition, a former barn transformed into a guest house, as well as a reception hall and a covered courtyard for celebrating grand events. This private hamlet forms a self-contained space, preserving the owners' privacy while offering exceptional potential for creating a high-end guesthouse or an exceptional hospitality venue. The estate also includes several Norman outbuildings, such as workshops, a woodshed, garages, and a gatehouse requiring complete restoration. Below, a 17th-century fountain and wash house, listed as Historical Monuments, have stood silent witnesses to a rich and glorious past for centuries. Just five kilometers away, the small spa town of Forges-les-Eaux offers shops, a casino, restaurants, a golf driving range, and lakeside walks. Nearby train stations and motorway access provide easy connections to Rouen, Dieppe, Amiens, Paris, and Beauvais International Airport, located an hour's drive away. This unique estate, perfectly secluded in a verdant setting, embodies the rare combination of historical beauty and modern comfort. An ideal location to envision a prestigious hospitality project, or simply to experience château life in a bucolic and unspoiled setting. CHÂTEAU: NOT SUBJECT TO ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC) HOUSE 1: ENERGY RATING: D / CLIMATE RATING: D Estimated average annual energy costs for standard use, based on 2021 energy prices: between euros3,736 and euros5,054. HOUSE 2: ENERGY RATING: D / CLIMATE RATING: B Estimated average annual energy costs for standard use, based on 2021 energy prices: between euros2,220 and euros3,004. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr EI Camille DUPLESSY Sales Agent RSAC No. 985 127 133 Dieppe Contact: +33 7 65 60 22 32

Burgundy near Dijon. Listed 17th-century château, fully restored on 7,200m2 of enclosed wooded grounds. With 685m2 of living space, it spans 3 levels and rests on converted cellars. It comprises 17 rooms, 1 interior chapel, 12 bedrooms and bathrooms, a superb billiard room and a vast, luminous reception room opening onto the park. The château owes its charm to the original architectural features and the remarkable quality of the renovations carried out. A turnkey château, ideal for a residential project or hotel business. Please contact me for more information.

At the border of these three beautiful central regions (Nivernais / Bourbonnais / Berry), 2 hours and 30 minutes from Paris, the vast MH castle was built on the foundations of a 16th-century enclosure closed by corner towers, one of which remains the chapel; an honor courtyard bordered by vast harmonious outbuildings. This lordship has no defensive elements in this pleasure place, which was solely designed for hunting. Hidden in a set of nearly 16 hectares of English parkland, groves, meadows surrounded by oaks and crossed by a stream, a shaded body of water, the castle offers a clear view of its own estate from its floors. Deer and does from the neighboring forests come to graze or roar peacefully in the meadow bordered by hunting forests. The castle has about twenty rooms, including large reception rooms (fireplaces, parquet floors, large bays letting in light from the park where the deer roars). Numerous tax exemption works have been carried out and can be continued despite the excellent general condition of the rooms: renovation of the floor with 7 bedrooms equipped with 6 shower rooms. Energy class: DPE not required. XVIII-century classified outbuildings: barn-stable; barn-cattle shed; staff houses (possibility of gîtes). This rare gem of classical architecture, unique in this region, has been fully respected in the charm and harmony of the original renovated elements. This castle also has an interior layout compatible with contemporary life and vast reception volumes. Its external estate, of almost 16 hectares, offers a perimeter of tranquility, augmented by the advantage of a calm region, highly accessible as it is central, and geographically varied. As a historical residence, the castle also enjoys the benefits of historic monuments, sought after for their label and their "tax exemption": if opened to the public: 40% DRAC subsidies, 25% from the General Council, and 25% from the department; the remaining 10% of the works borne by the owner being deductible from income). • Immediate proximity to hunting in private and state forests; • 2 minutes from a town with shops (markets, fairs...); 5 minutes from 3 beautiful historic towns • 2 hours and 30 minutes from Paris Historical and architectural file complete with serious references and on research mandate. https://demeure.biz/honoraires.htm 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.