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France's rich countryside is home to numerous grand castles. If you like the sound of living like royalty in your own piece of French history, buying a castle in France is the way forward. Whether you are in the market for a luxury family home, or a property to serve as an events venue, there's a perfect French castle for you.
Ref.4674 : French restored chateau for sale in Centre of France Located on the slopes of a hill in the Allier department, in the heart of a landscaped park dotted with majestic century-old sequoias, the château blends harmoniously into its surroundings. Built along an east-west axis, it displays its noble façade flanked by two towers, gracefully asserting its character and history. The château enjoys a strategic location: just 17 km from Vichy, queen of spa towns (a renowned spa town), listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, less than 20 minutes from an SNCF train station (direct line to Paris in 3 hours), 10 minutes from a motorway access and 1 hour from Clermont-Ferrand airport. This accessibility gives the property a balance between refined seclusion and efficient connections. Built on the site of an ancient feudal mound that once housed a 15th-century castle, it is a subtle reinterpretation of historical architecture. Over time, the property has had several owners, each bringing their own vision to it. Although its medieval appearance, with its slender towers topped with Gothic spires, evokes the splendour of the Middle Ages, this castle is in fact an elegant 19th-century construction with a living area of 1,100 sqm. It has been converted into several apartments, each with independent access and an average surface area of 150 sqm. The flexibility of use of the property makes it a rare find, serving as a prestigious private residence, a charming home for discerning guests, or an ideal setting for intimate and refined receptions with its modular outbuildings. IN THE SOUTHERN PART: On the garden level (semi-basement): The entrance is on the north side, providing access to the laundry room, boiler room and an apartment with a bedroom, bathroom, shower, sauna and kitchen. On the ground floor: The entrance is through the majestic castle tower, opening onto a vast vestibule with spectacular high ceilings, enhanced by superb wood panelling and refined period parquet flooring. On the left is the centrepiece of the residence: a vast reception room bathed in light, whose charm is enhanced by an imposing solid carved wooden fireplace. It rises up to the French ceiling. Its structure is punctuated by fluted columns in veined white marble resting on bases and topped with delicately crafted capitals. The ensemble is crowned by a sculpted arched pediment topped by a decorative urn framed by volutes. A true work of cabinetmaking art, it embodies the French art of living at its most refined. A 15sqm office is available opposite the entrance. On the 1st floor: A duplex apartment (1st and 2nd floors) A large fitted kitchen/bar opens onto a huge living room through an arched opening framed by two green marble columns. The solid wood parquet flooring laid in a herringbone pattern adds refinement and warmth to the space. A bedroom with ample storage space, a utility room and bathroom complete the floor. On the 2nd floor: 4 bedrooms, one with a bathroom, jacuzzi, bathroom, cupboards, and a shower room with 2 showers. On the 3rd floor: An apartment with a beautiful fitted kitchen followed by a large living room with English parquet flooring, 1 shower room, bathroom, and 2 bedrooms, one with a bathroom and toilet. IN THE NORTHERN PART: On the garden level (semi-basement): A one-bedroom apartment with a shower room, a jacuzzi and access to the wine cellar. On the ground floor: A first apartment comprising two bedrooms, a shower room with toilet, and an open-plan kitchen leading onto a spacious living room with a large bookcase. This bright living space has direct access to the terrace, ideal for enjoying the park in complete tranquillity. On the first floor: Accessible via a beautiful Volvic stone staircase, a second luxury apartment offers three spacious bedrooms, a large shower room with two showers, separate toilets, and a large living room with an open-plan kitchen. The warm atmosphere is enhanced by the presence of a pellet stove. On the second floor: A third apartment of approximately 150 sqm, comprising a fully equipped kitchen-bar, a generous living room, and two beautiful suites offering comfort and privacy. The outbuildings include: Close to the chateau, a 300 sqm building houses an equestrian area consisting of five spacious horse stalls, a tack room, a water point, and sanitary facilities, offering optimal comfort for both riders and horses. A sand and rubber chip arena provides horses with a soft and comfortable working surface that is ideal for daily training and leisure activities, whatever the weather conditions. A second, fully enclosed, independent building of approximately 1,600 sqm offers vast spaces for a variety of uses. Currently used for storing tractors and equipment. It also includes a large games room, an above-ground indoor swimming pool (10m x 4m) heated by a heat pump, a gym, and several garages. Thanks to its size and easy access, this building is perfectly suited for parking several vehicles, including horse trailers or even a collection of vintage cars, in a secure environment away from prying eyes. Nestled in an exceptional setting, this historic castle stands in the heart of an 19.76-acre (8-hectare) landscaped park dotted with majestic century-old redwoods, true witnesses to the authentic and timeless character of the place. The property includes 4.94 acres (2 hectares) of private woods, offering a peaceful retreat, ideal for walking, hunting, or contemplating nature. Cabinet LE NAIL – Saône-et-Loire & Bourbonnais - M. Lionel MILLET : +33(0)2.43.98.20.20 Lionel MILLET, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 942 190 125. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.
…By Cabinet Le Nail
Rare for sale. 20 minutes from Roanne towards Lapalisse, a remarkable property on 48 ha including an elegant 17th-century castle approximately 900 m² of living space and many dependencies. The castle is built with partial cellars (some dating before the 17th century) on the ground floor including several lounges, a bedroom, and a spacious kitchen with annexes. Several ground-level entrances lead to a large terrace on the east facing the meadows. Upstairs: seventeen rooms of various sizes that can be organized as suites; bathroom and shower room, laundry. Very healthy attics with beautiful exposed framework and oculus openings facing the sunrise. Dependencies: a large farm forming a square around a grassy courtyard is partly rented (farming), notably excluding two orangerys of 103 m² each that form the south edge of this ensemble and a carefully renovated residential house in 2015 (four bedrooms, heat pump heating), which provides a comfortable living base and eventually a rental income source such as a guest house. The estate, with a total area of 48 hectares, mainly consists of rented meadows (42.5 ha) and 5.5 hectares free: castle, courtyard, renovated house, vegetable garden, orchard, water feature, former tennis court, dovecote, etc... Are you looking for a family property to renovate at your own pace? This beautiful residence will delight you with its charm, its history, the quality of its construction, its bucolic environment, yet with proximity to the city center of Roanne and easy access to Lyon (1h20). Sale price: €794,000 Buyer’s fee included 6.5 % VAT Price excluding fees: €745 539 Energy class: not applicable Climate class: not applicable Estimated annual energy expenses for standard use: not applicable. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr
…By Agence Mercure Lyon-rhône Alpes
EXCLUSIVE - Stunning residence located 12 km north of Bourges, on the edge of a village, on a 4.16-hectare territory. Its main facade is framed by two wings forming an inviting courtyard. The ground floor consists of many reception rooms, 8 bedrooms on the first floor, 3 service bedrooms and on the second level, an attic. A semi-detached house of 60 m² is ideal for considering as a caretaker's house, guest house, or accommodation activity. The dependencies, consisting of a barn, stables, and a garage, form a closed courtyard. Renovation work budget for the various buildings to be planned. The territory offers a garden area at the back of the castle, completely enclosed by walls, a meadow, and a small woodland. DPE:G/C Price including fees: €455,800 (net seller price: €430,000 - 6% TTC fees payable by the buyer). Presented by Etienne de BEAUREPAIRE (EI) - +33 (0)6.07.71.57.74 - [email protected]. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the site: www.georisques.gouv.fr.
…By Barnes Sologne Val De Loire
At the end of a private path, within a preserved and green environment, RESIDENCE agency offers this 300m2 habitable château. This remarkable character residence from the 19th century, located in the terroir of the AOC Saint-Pourçain, benefits from a particularly peaceful and inspiring natural setting. Behind its sober and harmonious facades lies a 14-room home, developed over several levels, offering generous volumes while retaining all the charm of the architecture of its time: high windows, stone frames, outdoor stairs. The ground floor consists of a vast hall serving both wings of the building. There are 2 living rooms, 4 bedrooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom. The first floor consists of 4 bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and a bathroom. The château is accompanied by outbuildings and is part of a large property offering numerous enhancement possibilities: prestigious family residence; country or reception house; hotel or event project; guest house or seminar activity. Just a few minutes from Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule and close to Vichy and the A71 motorway, this property combines absolute calm, architectural charm, and exceptional rehabilitation potential.This description has been automatically translated from French.
…By Agence Résidence
Fabulous 15th-century château completely restored on a closed forest estate of 100 hectares. Built in 1475 at the initiative of Chevalier François de Gebert, the château was erected on the site of a 13th-century fortress, of which only a cylindrical tower and the remains of a wall now stand. Marshals, captains, and marquises succeeded one another until 1865 when Marquis de Moges and his wife carried out significant restorations. It then became an orphanage, followed by a Family House, before being a restaurant hotel and now a private estate. No nuisances, the château is at the center of its enclosed forest domain of 96 hectares, twenty minutes from Tours, with highway access and all amenities 5 km away. The château: Ground floor: An entrance, two large lounges, one with a large period fireplace, professional kitchen, office. Upstairs: 13 suites with private bathrooms and toilets. A sumptuous restored chapel. Numerous outbuildings, including a magnificent orangery totaling 15 rooms and bathrooms. A caretaker's house and many annex buildings that can be converted, stables, a 200 m2 reception room with professional kitchen, sanitary facilities, and upstairs a large dormitory with showers. A haven of peace, whether for a family or commercial project, this place will charm you with its beauty and tranquility.This description has been automatically translated from French.
…By Capifrance
Set in the heart of a former 30-hectare wine-growing estate, a 19th-century château of approximately 520m² is situated 20 minutes from Châtellerault. Ground floor: spacious entrance hall, study, large living room, dining room, fitted kitchen, boiler room. First floor: 6 bedrooms, 3 shower rooms and one bathroom. Second floor: 3 bedrooms, one bathroom and two attics. Facades refurbished, window frames replaced, oil-fired boiler. A 5m x 11m swimming pool with a submerged cover, installed in 2020, and a pool house with a restored exterior. In the grounds: outbuildings, a workshop, two barns measuring 30m in length, a wine cellar, a woodshed and a conservatory. Period features include: fireplaces, solid wood flooring, panelling and 3.5m high ceilings. Wooded, enclosed grounds with two entrance gates. The property is just 20 minutes from Châtellerault and 40 minutes from Poitiers.
…By Kretz Real Estate
Hidden from view and surrounded by 13 hectares of beautifully preserved countryside, this outstanding 18th-century château combines the charm of a historic residence with the comfort of a meticulous renovation. Carefully restored to preserve its original character, the property now offers an exceptional lifestyle where history, nature, and refined living come together in perfect harmony. Offering approximately 800 sqm of living space, the château impresses with its generous proportions, abundant natural light, and remarkable architectural features. Elegant reception rooms showcase exquisite woodwork and noble materials, creating a warm yet sophisticated atmosphere throughout. The 15 bedrooms are arranged over two levels, while a self-contained apartment with its own private outdoor area provides ideal accommodation for guests, family members, or staff. The estate also includes a 150 sqm guest house, allowing visitors to enjoy complete independence in a peaceful setting. A major highlight of the property is the 600 sqm former barn, offering exceptional development potential. It could be transformed into an art gallery, exhibition space, luxury showroom, private garage for a prestigious car collection, or adapted to suit another exceptional project, subject to the necessary approvals. Surrounded by nature, the estate enjoys a remarkably peaceful setting with complete privacy and no overlooking neighbours, providing absolute tranquillity in an exclusive and confidential environment. Its unique character and extensive grounds also make the property particularly well suited for prestigious events, including private receptions, weddings, corporate gatherings, or cultural exhibitions, offering excellent rental and commercial potential. A truly exceptional estate for discerning buyers seeking a unique property where heritage, elegance, privacy, and remarkable potential come together. Energy class: C (170.4 kWh/m²/year) Climate class: B (6.8 kg CO₂/m²/year). Estimated annual energy costs: between €8,070 and €10,930 (reference year 2021). Risk information: www.georisques.gouv.fr. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YM1Z3W14fWs
…By Beauchamp Estates
This property enjoys a privileged location just minutes from the medieval village of Montcuq, a historic village with strong tourist appeal, and situated along the Way of St. James (Camino de Santiago). It is accessed via a charming gravel driveway. The views extend over verdant valleys, holm oak woods, and the surrounding sun-drenched hillsides, offering a sense of seclusion and tranquility while remaining close to local amenities. The castle still bears the strong marks of its history: arrow slits, sculpted stone fireplaces, and ancient doorways. The thick walls of local limestone and the plasterwork, weathered by time, testify to a noble structure, blending rustic charm with grandeur. The house is built on a vaulted base that houses cellars, a pantry, and service rooms. Inside, the reception rooms offer generous proportions: living rooms with terracotta tile floors (36 sq m), restored original fireplaces, and traditional ceilings (3.5 m high). The entrance hall opens onto a majestic stone staircase, leading to the upper floors where the kitchen, living room, grand salon, and bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and a view of the park, are located. Heritage materials--stone, terracotta tiles, and exposed beams--blend with contemporary touches for refined comfort. The estate includes traditional outbuildings: a stone barn, a guest house, and a bread oven. The grounds, structured yet informal, blend landscaped gardens, ancient trees, a stone terrace, low walls, and walking paths along the stream that runs alongside the property. A well-integrated swimming pool, a relaxing terrace, and meadows complete the picture. This property exudes history, yet is ready to embrace elegant contemporary living: whether as a primary or secondary residence, a hospitality project (bed and breakfast, events), anything is possible. The light of the Quercy region, the gentle seasons, and the perfect balance between space and privacy all combine to make this a truly authentic and inspiring haven.
…By Mouly Immobilier
Ref.4896 : French chateau for sale with gite and beautiful park In the heart of the Bourbonnais region, the property is located in the Allier department, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It enjoys a unspoilt rural setting, characteristic of the bocage landscape, with a mix of grazing meadows, ancient hedgerows and woodland, offering a harmonious and authentic landscape. The property is situated near MOULINS, the former historic capital of the Bourbonnais, which serves as the department’s main administrative and cultural centre. This central location provides easy access to the main surrounding towns, such as SOUVIGNY, renowned for its rich Cluniac heritage. Although fully integrated into a peaceful, rural setting, the property enjoys relatively easy access thanks to the network of departmental roads linking up with the main transport routes of the Allier. This location strikes a good balance between seclusion and accessibility, being approximately 30 minutes from Moulins and just 10 minutes from the A79 motorway. The gently undulating site offers unobstructed views over the surrounding hedgerow countryside, enhancing the property’s intimate character and scenic appeal. This setting provides the property with a peaceful living environment, ideal both as a main residence and for a hospitality venture or heritage development project. The estate is accessed via a beautiful avenue lined with lime trees leading to the château, set in surroundings offering tranquillity, privacy and lovely unobstructed views of the countryside. The property also boasts a lovely wooded park, featuring beautiful ornamental trees and mature specimens, creating a harmonious and elegant landscaped setting around the chateau. Built on a full basement and spread over three residential levels, the property offers just under 413 sqm of living space, divided into spacious, light-filled rooms. The ground floor is organised around beautiful reception rooms: a spacious living room with a fireplace, an elegant dining room, and a large kitchen with a dining area. This level also comprises an entrance hall, a study, a utility room and a guest toilet. Thanks to its numerous windows on all four sides, the house enjoys remarkable natural light throughout the day, showcasing its beautiful features. The first floor leads to a landing giving access to five lovely bedrooms, as well as a bathroom and two shower rooms. The generous proportions and harmonious layout make it easy to envisage the property as a guesthouse or a family home. The second floor offers six further bedrooms, two shower rooms and a separate toilet. This floor offers numerous layout possibilities for accommodating family, friends or holiday guests. The basement houses the utility areas, boiler room, cellars and storage rooms. The property is particularly appealing for its balanced architecture, its spacious reception areas, its exceptional capacity to accommodate guests with nine bedrooms, and its highly sought-after rural setting. A rare property, ideal as a family home, a high-end guesthouse or a tourism venture in the heart of the Allier. The outbuildings are a real asset to the property. They include, in particular, a garage, a former stable and several ancillary buildings offering a wide range of potential uses: storage, a workshop or additional accommodation, depending on the plans. The estate also features two detached houses, each with two bedrooms. They offer excellent potential for seasonal lettings, holiday cottages or tourist accommodation. They can also accommodate family, friends, staff or a caretaker in the utmost comfort. This collection of outbuildings lends the property great versatility and is a major asset for developing an income-generating business, whilst preserving the estate’s authentic character and elegance. The estate covers a single contiguous plot of land with a total area of 43.98 acres (17ha 79a 81ca), consisting mainly of meadows and a woodland of approximately 6.17 acres (2,5 ha), offering a beautiful and particularly rare single block of land. Unencumbered by any tenancies, it allows for immediate use in accordance with the purchaser’s plans: agricultural, equestrian, landscaping or simply to enjoy a preserved natural setting. This cohesive whole enhances the property’s exceptional character, offering privacy, continuity of space and great freedom in terms of development. Cabinet LE NAIL – Bourbonnais - Mr Philippe de SALMIECH : +33(0)2.43.98.20.20 Philippe de SALMIECH, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 477 967 244. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.
…By Cabinet Le Nail
In Grans, in a peaceful and unspoiled setting, this private mansion blends elegantly into the Provençal landscape. Ideally located between Aix-en-Provence and the Alpilles mountains, it offers a rare quality of life, combining accessibility and serenity. Built in 1870, this iconic residence, now known as 'the Château de Grans,' embodies all the refinement and heritage of the region. Set within a wooded park of over 4,200 m2, it offers nearly 500 m2 of living space, in a rare harmony of space, light, and nature. The village of Grans is as charming for its authenticity as for its dynamism. Throughout the year, it hosts numerous prestigious cultural events, contributing to a truly high quality of life. In the immediate vicinity, the Parc Marie-Rose provides a central hub for gatherings, shows, and events, further enhancing the area's appeal. Behind an automatic wrought-iron gate, a tree-lined driveway leads the eye to the property. Several parking spaces are available, complemented by a closed garage that can accommodate 3 to 4 vehicles. The through-hall captures the light and opens up views towards the reception rooms and the garden. The stone staircase, with its wrought ironwork, elegantly structures the spaces. The ground floor offers: a cozy, acoustically treated living room; two reception rooms with period features (mouldings, fireplaces, high ceilings); a modern and bright, fully equipped kitchen and a back kitchen allowing storage and direct access to the rear terraces. Upstairs, the property features six en-suite bedrooms, all designed for comfort and privacy. The master suite stands out for its generous size and high level of amenities. It includes a full bathroom with a bathtub and shower, as well as a dressing room. This wing extends seamlessly with: a spacious office, a billiard room--a true space for relaxation and entertaining--and direct access to the garage via an elegant spiral staircase, providing both functionality and independence. A unique room nestled in the tower, offering a truly singular atmosphere. A veritable haven of light, it captures the sun from all sides thanks to its windows, bathing the room in warm hues. An intimate space where light becomes a central element of the living space. A basement steeped in history: Formerly an oil mill, the estate retains magnificent vaulted cellars, testaments to its past. Today, this space houses: a gym with a sauna, a laundry room, a technical room, a dedicated dry-cleaning area, and a charming, climate-controlled wine cellar. The park, carefully landscaped, is divided into several areas: a heated swimming pool of 15 x 8 meters, equipped with an electric safety cover; a pool house with summer kitchen, ideal for entertaining; an area dedicated to pétanque or volleyball; an elegant rose garden; an independent workshop; a large woodshed. A small canal runs alongside the property, providing a soothing atmosphere and reinforcing the character of the place. High-performance technical features? Energy-efficient water-to-water heat pump? Well water supply, ensuring autonomy and savings. An exceptional property with multiple uses: a prestigious family residence, a guest house, or a reception venue this property lends itself to numerous projects. Part of the land is buildable, offering further development potential. Key features? 19th-century private mansion ('Château de Grans')? Approximately 490 m2 of living space? Wooded grounds of over 4,200 m2? 6 suites? Office, billiard room? Basement with vaulted cellars? Secure 15 x 8 m swimming pool? Pool house, summer kitchen? Workshop, woodshed? Close to Parc Marie-Rose ENERGY RATING: C 126 kWh/m2/year. CLIMATE RATING: A 4 kg CO2/m2/year. Estimated annual energy costs for the property: between EUR3,930 and EUR5,390. Reference date for energy prices used to establish this estimate: 01/01/2023. Energy performance certificate carried out on 17/06/2025. This property is offered to you at a price of EUR2,300,000 (seller's fees included) by
…By Cote France
Rare chateau built in 1930 in the Art Deco style. It offers approximately 900 sqm of living space on three levels. With a modern and cohesive design, this residence is conceived as a large family hotel with spacious receptions, fifteen bedrooms often en suite with bathrooms. Ground floor: vast central entrance with a stone fireplace and a grand stone staircase with a wrought-iron railing, large and small living rooms with fireplaces, dining room with fireplace, large kitchen and pantry, service entrance, and toilets. First floor: landing and wide corridor leading to eight spacious bedrooms, four bathrooms, and two powder rooms. Attic: landing and long corridor leading to seven bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a powder room. Full basement. Guardian house to be refurbished. Charming stable still featuring its wooden stalls. Courtyard to the North and ornamental garden to the South, both accessible by a bridge spanning the former moat that surrounded the chateau. 9.50 hectares of land comprising pastures and woods. Paris at 1h30. Brussels at 2h30. TGV station at 30 minutes. Energy class: N/A Climate class: N/A Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: not applicable Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr
…By Agence Mercure Picardie
4-STAR CHATEAU-HOTEL 50 KM FROM PARIS - 21 bedrooms with expansion potential up to 80 bedrooms - 19th-century residence with Mansard-style broken roofs - SPA - Beautiful view - 4.9 hectares - Private stud farm - Business assets included - Crécy-la-Chapelle - Seine-et-Marne - Île-de-France. 35 minutes from Paris via the A4 motorway and from Roissy CDG airport, this 19th-century chateau was converted into a 4-star hotel twenty years ago. Nestled in a small village in Île-de-France at the foot of the church, it enjoys splendid views over beautiful countryside and the leased private stud farm. The interior has retained several original features including moldings, marble fireplaces, and interior shutters. Opening onto a beautiful south-facing terrace, the ground floor comprises an entrance hall, large and small salons, an elevator serving all floors, an office, and a large restaurant dining room. The service area extends in sequence at the rear with independent access, laundry room, pantry, fully equipped kitchen connected to the restaurant dining room, cold rooms, and storage areas with exterior access. On the mezzanine level: changing rooms, showers, and WCs. A private 120 m² apartment with fireplace, kitchenette, bathroom, and WC, located on the mezzanine level of the main building, with independent access via an exterior staircase. On the first floor: 4 bedrooms. On the second floor: 6 bedrooms. Attic, technical room, sanitary facilities. Two cellars. An indoor swimming pool complemented by changing rooms with toilets, two showers, a sauna, and a hammam. In the park, a modern building with 11 bedrooms of approximately 25 m² each. A large event reception hall. Changing rooms, WCs, pantry area with sink and tables. A leased private stud farm facing the chateau within the park. The business assets of the current hotel operation are included in the sale. OPTIONS (available only to the purchaser of the chateau): -1: A farmhouse and various charming buildings requiring complete restoration at the rear of the property, with building rights allowing expansion up to 80 bedrooms, on 2.8 hectares, at the price of 1,072,000 Euros agency fees included (fees payable by the seller). -2: An independent house with 5,000 m² of land, at the price of 536,000 Euros agency fees included (fees payable by the seller). Location: -In a small village in Seine-et-Marne. -First shops 8 km away. -Meaux 11 km away with all shops and services. Paris by train in 23 minutes. -20 km from Disneyland Paris, Chessy. Price: 3,216,000 Euros agency fees included (fees payable by the seller). Fees to be paid by the seller. DPE blank. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: georisques.gouv.fr.
…By Denniel Immobilier
Exclusive listing - “A quasi-royal château” - The finest and most outstanding 18th-century château in Anjou 300 hectares - Private racecourse -17th–18th century architecture - Magnificent park designed by Edouard André - Sumptuous 18th-century interior decoration featuring marble and wood paneling - Private racecourse - Listed historic monument - 300 km from Paris, Angers, Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire. Set within 300 hectares, this property of royal appearance, owned in the 19th century by descendants of the English royal family, stands as one of the most brilliant and sumptuous historic estates in western France, both for its classical 17th- and 18th-century architecture, its park designed by the great landscape architect Edouard André (notably responsible for the Monte Carlo park), and its interior decoration marked by superb 18th-century woodwork, a grand gallery, and a sumptuous marble salon; all overlooking, with a magnificent view, a rare private racecourse still in operation. The majestic private avenue, over one kilometer long and lined with century-old plane trees, winds through the park, offering superb vistas, and leads to a grand perspective revealing the most beautiful, brilliant, and elegant 18th-century château in Anjou, after passing through classical gardens of topiary, pools, and fountains. This property, described as “quasi-royal,” is clearly inspired by the Palace of Versailles: three grand approach perspectives, a U-shaped courtyard around a 17th-century building begun in 1635 and expanded in the 18th century with two lateral wings of outbuildings opening onto inner courtyards, and an east–west orientation capturing sunlight throughout the day. Beyond the gate and the ha-has, the château's elegant courtyard is overlooked by a statue of Minerva symbolizing peace. A series of French windows leads into a sumptuous 24-meter-long through gallery, adorned with monumental columns, cabochon flooring, flooded with light, and opening onto the garden through eight French windows with a magnificent axial view. On the park side, a grand and elegant double staircase leads to the first floor. At one end of the gallery, a majestic staircase with a beautiful, airy flight of stone steps and wrought-iron railing leads to the upper floor. Behind it lies a wood-paneled library with cabochon flooring, opening onto the garden at ground level. A through chapel, accessible from both inside and outside, features a superb main altar with a large carved wooden altarpiece with pilasters, Corinthian capitals, twisted columns with vine scrolls, and three paintings: The Flight into Egypt, The Adoration of the Magi, and The Visitation, along with a crucifix. Painted and armorial stained glass from the 16th century depict a knight and Saint James. At the other end of the gallery, a fine 18th-century wood-paneled salon with a marble fireplace opens onto the garden, the dining room, and the grand marble salon. The marble salon, directly inspired by the Salon of War and Salon of Peace at Versailles, occupies a neoclassical pavilion built specifically in 1780. With 6-meter ceilings and 8.4 meters beneath the dome, flooded with light from six large French windows, this 80 m² salon features sumptuous 18th-century decoration in French marble, mirrors, pilasters with Ionic capitals, medallions, a marble fireplace with gilded bronze and Italian micro-mosaics, marble mosaic flooring, and 18th-century Italian marble marquetry panels. Two terracotta overdoor panels bear inscriptions reflecting Enlightenment ideals. Beneath a monumental domed ceiling with trellis decoration and a balustraded gallery, its dual east and south exposure offers a splendid dominant view of the racecourse. It is one of the most exceptional 18th-century private interiors in France. A sumptuous neoclassical rotunda built in 1905 houses the grand dining room, adorned with superb natural oak 18th-century wood paneling. With 5.5-meter ceilings and 70 m² of space, it opens through three French windows onto the south terrace, decorated with a beautiful Italian pergola. Also on the ground floor: a smaller wood-paneled dining room, a vast theatrical staircase hall with wrought-iron railing, and a refined small salon with a marble fireplace. The spacious and bright kitchen opens onto the courtyard and retains fine original elements, complemented by three charming back kitchens and a breakfast room. Practical spaces include a boot room, laundry room, office, and guest facilities with early 20th-century character. On the main floor, the central section offers three large bedrooms richly decorated with 18th-century wood paneling, each with its own bathroom, while the south wing includes five additional bedrooms with several bathrooms, including a remarkable room decorated in Siena yellow marble. Upper levels provide numerous additional bedrooms, service areas, an independent apartment, and attics. The north wing, partly used for reception, includes a series of elegant reception rooms on the ground floor and a large through hall. The upper floors, in need of restoration, offer significant potential with many bedrooms and bathrooms enhanced by quality historic décor. The property also features extensive vaulted cellars and a swimming pool located to the south with a commanding view over the racecourse. Outbuildings: Stable courtyard to the north: stables, accommodations, former poultry houses. Service courtyard to the south: caretaker's house, office, laundry. Indoor riding arena converted into a reception hall: 250 seated, 500 standing. A splendid 18th-century orangery facing south. A walled kitchen garden. An Italian-style garden inspired by the 18th century, created in the early 20th century with its pergola. Park by Edouard André, created in the early 20th century, featuring remarkable architectural elements, balustrades, avenues, and monumental stone staircases. Rare 300-hectare estate, mostly leased under rural leases (the agricultural land is rented and the woods and park are freehold). Racecourse under lease, created in 1850, one of the oldest in France (Chantilly dates from 1838), approximately 35 hectares, English-style track, two ponds, stands, 150-seat restaurant, parking capacity up to 5,000 visitors, six race meetings per year. Historic monument protection: façades and roofs of the château and its outbuildings, the chapel and dining room with their décor, the formal gardens, terraces and balustrades (plots A [hidden information]) listed by decree of June 18, 1975; the marble salon and its pavilion (plot A 178) classified by decree of June 18, 1979. Location: -326 km from Paris (3h10 by car) -42 km from Angers (TGV station, Paris in 1h22) -133 km from Le Mans 24-hour circuit -96 km from Nantes airport Price: €6,000,000 including fees (paid by the seller). Exclusive listing by Denniel Immobilier – Antiquaires en Immeubles Provenance: -1635–1886: construction and expansion by the same Angevin aristocratic family; estate elevated to a marquisate in the 17th century -1825: ducal family descended from the English royal family -1886: sold to the family of the current owners Fees to be paid by the seller. Not subject to DPE. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: georisques.gouv.fr.
…By Denniel Immobilier
LEGENDARY FORTRESS OF VEAUCE IN THE HEART OF THE ALLIER REGION - Historic Monument - MORE THAN 1,000 YEARS OF HISTORY - ON A ROCKY SPUR - SPLENDID VIEW - 8.3 HECTARES - ENDANGERED MONUMENT Known for having been the residence of Louis the Pious, Emperor of the West, in the 9th century. The site of the Chateau of Veauce has existed since the Gallo-Roman period, and springs still containing water from that era are visible in one of the castle cellars. In the 9th century, the chateau served as the summer residence of Louis the Pious, son of Charlemagne, Emperor and King of the Franks. The fortress underwent numerous construction and reconstruction phases: in the 11th century, the 13th century, and then at the end of the 15th and beginning of the 16th century, when the lordship of Veauce was elevated to a barony. The chateau then belonged to Louis II de Bourbon. Upon the death of the Constable Charles III de Bourbon in 1527, the lordship returned to the Crown. It was not until the 19th century that Veauce regained its splendor with the arrival of Charles de Cadier de Veauce, an influential politician and friend of the Duke of Morny, who restored the chateau in Neo-Gothic and Neo-Renaissance style. He was also responsible for constructing the current stables and converting a semi-circular section of the fortress into a riding arena. He also commissioned the landscaping of the park by the Count of Choulot. From the medieval fortress remain the high keep, towers, curtain walls, part of the covered wall walk, and the kitchens. Despite its appearance as a medieval fortress, the Baron of Veauce modernized the property in the taste of the 19th century. In the 20th century, under the impulse of the penultimate owner, the chateau became associated with the legend of Lucie, a ghost reportedly seen many times, which brought fame both to the site and to its owner at the time, Mr. Tagori “de la Tour” (it was Eugène de Cadier de Veauce who sold the chateau to Mr. Tagori in 1972). The chateau consists of four wings: An ancient wing over three levels and several basement levels. This building, dating from the medieval period of the chateau, was largely remodeled during the 19th century but still retains 15th-century features such as fireplaces and mullioned windows. The east wing is served by a circular staircase located in a projecting tower next to which stands the castle chapel (probably a simple oratory). On the ground floor and first floor, a large corridor provides access to all the salons. The noble floor is located on the first floor. The second level, originally reserved for servants, has been partially renovated by the current owners. The basement contains the former kitchens of the medieval chateau as well as a series of cellars. There is also a cistern believed to date back to the Gallo-Roman era. A 19th-century wing designed in Neo-Renaissance style. Its layout is identical to the ancient wing. It was in this part of the monument that the Duke of Morny stayed while constructing the Chateau of Nades in the Puy-de-Dôme region. The two other wings, partially collapsed, consist of outbuildings, garages, and stables built upon former structures. The entire ensemble of these four wings is surrounded by curtain walls and fortification towers dating between the 13th and 15th centuries. Battlements and the conversion of one tower into a clock tower were added during the 19th century. Around the fortress are various landscaped features and buildings: To the east, a large terrace with staircase constituted the ceremonial access to the chateau, probably from the 18th century onward. An entrance with lodge and large gate was created in Troubadour style during the 19th century (another lodge, known as the “Lion Lodge,” forms the entrance at the eastern edge of the park). To the west, a former tower converted into an icehouse, as well as another entrance with lodge and gate (known as the “Small Lodge”). The 8.3-hectare park contains remarkable trees, and the river “Veauce” flows through the center of the estate. Several buildings, probably dating from the 19th century, have been left abandoned: a mill, a metal greenhouse, and various additional structures. The property is currently subject to an official emergency works order issued by the State to carry out urgent stabilization works, allowing the future owner time to prepare a full restoration program. Location: -A grocery store in the village near the chateau. -All shops within less than 10 minutes by car -Vichy train station 40 km away, then Paris in 3h20 by train and Lyon in 2h. Price: 800,000 euros agency fees included (agency fees payable by the seller). Fees to be paid by the seller. Not subject to DPE. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: georisques.gouv.fr.
…By Denniel Immobilier
CHATEAU WITH SUMPTUOUS RENAISSANCE AND 18TH-CENTURY ARCHITECTURE 60 KM FROM PARIS - One of the most beautiful gardens in Île-de-France - Superb decorative interiors - Gallery - 26 hectares free of lease - Fully listed Historic Monument - Vexin, Val d'Oise, Île-de-France. 60 km from Paris, in a beautiful preserved valley of the lush Vexin region, this Renaissance chateau built around 1540 and enlarged around 1710 and 1780 is nestled within an enchanting setting of Italian-style gardens, among the most beautiful in the surroundings of Paris. On the honor courtyard, the 1540 Renaissance façade is adorned with a rich décor of pilasters, capitals, and foliage scroll friezes, making it one of the finest examples of Renaissance architecture in private hands. A grand staircase leads to the large entrance hall of the chateau. On the right, the medieval keep with its two watchtowers has been preserved and also embellished with Renaissance decoration. To the west, the extraordinary gardens inspired by the Villa Gamberaia in Tuscany, among the most beautiful in France, unfold across three Renaissance terraces through a play of perspectives featuring boxwood parterres, yew topiaries, lime-tree avenues, and flowing water features. The secret garden with its statue of Neptune and its four squares of black and white tulips. The greenhouse garden with its 24 squares of tree peonies, hellebores, and “Black Parrot” tulips. The Moon Garden, wonderfully composed after that of the Gamberaia, is inspired by Andrea Mantegna's early 16th-century painting “Virtues and Vices” preserved at the Louvre. Architecture here is created by nature itself: the portico is formed from yew trees, and the half-moon shape is made of water. A cascade flows through the garden from north to south. The Sun Garden on the upper terrace is composed of a checkerboard pattern, blooming in spring with 40,000 daffodils and yew-shaped chess pieces. To the south, a superb classical façade built around 1710, of outstanding architectural quality, features five ground-floor arcades framing the staircase of the Renaissance gallery opening onto the park. The large pediment is decorated with a Rococo cartouche. The interior combines sumptuous Renaissance volumes with high-quality 18th-century decorative interiors. Inside, this residence bears witness to the splendor of the Renaissance through two salons with vast fireplaces, one featuring a remarkable sculpted ceiling, a large Renaissance gallery, and a Renaissance staircase with straight flights, barrel-vaulted and decorated with moldings and pilasters. The refinement of the 18th century unfolds in the staircase hall, particularly open, luminous, and theatrical, with cabochon flooring and a highly elegant wrought-iron banister. A small salon, a dining room decorated with wood paneling, a spectacular office-library extending over two floors with a balustraded skylight. A library. A small dining room. On the second floor, 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 WCs, and a large 100 m² salon adorned with a marble fireplace. In the bedrooms are several beautiful decorative features including wood paneling, alcoves, and 18th-century marble and limestone fireplaces. On the third floor, a beautiful southwest-facing bedroom, WC, bathroom, and vast attics. Two spiral staircases. A caretaker's apartment on the garden level restored in 2023–2024, 100 m², 2 bedrooms, living room, entrance hall, bathroom. Extensive outbuildings, barns, monumental wine press, footbath. 5 entrances. Septic tanks. Approximate developed area: 2,300 m². Oil-fired central heating. Mains water supply. Natural spring-fed gravity water system. 26 hectares in one block and free of lease in total, including 4 hectares of walled gardens. EBTS label; Grand Prize for Gardens 2015. Historic Monument protection: The chateau, excluding the classified sections: listed by decree dated 4 June 1926. The façades and roofs: classified by decree dated 20 June 1945. The chateau park, including the built structures and enclosure walls and excluding the statuary, as well as the façades and roofs of the outbuildings and the two original removed turret elements of the chateau (see plan attached to the decree) (cad. B 1676, 640, 643): listed by decree dated 13 December 2006. OPTIONAL: A beautiful 18th-century farmhouse restored in 2023 of approximately 500 m², 5 bedrooms, large kitchen open onto nature and the indoor swimming pool. Brand-new swimming pool. 8,000 m² free of lease. (Price: 790,000 Euros agency fees included, including 4.76% payable by the buyer; option available only in addition to the chateau). Price: 4,460,000 Euros agency fees included (including 4.76% agency fees payable by the buyer). Not subject to DPE. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: georisques.gouv.fr.
…By Denniel Immobilier
ELEGANT 18TH-CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL CHATEAU AND NUMEROUS OUTBUILDINGS 40 KM FROM PARIS - 11,148 m² built area - 700,000 euros of rental income generated from part of the property - Additional buildings for collective accommodation use - 12 hectares of free land - 10 buildings - 1.4 km from the RER station - ERP-R classification - Ozoir-la-Ferrière - Seine-et-Marne - Île-de-France. Set within a 12-hectare park, this neoclassical chateau with refined architecture hosted a philanthropic activity during the 20th century, which considerably increased the built surface area of the outbuildings (10 buildings in total), classified ERP-R. Beyond the large 18th-century gate and the ha-has, the rectangular-plan chateau displays carefully designed architecture across four levels. At the rear, an imposing rotunda animates the entire ensemble. The chateau measures 1,800 m². A large neoclassical clock gateway decorated with sculptures leads to the cloister, surrounded by four wings of buildings. Two additional building wings, including one large hall of approximately 200 m². A 19th-century orangery currently fitted out for collective accommodation use and in good condition. A U-shaped building completed 27 years ago featuring a large hall of approximately 200 m² and professional kitchens. A 1970s building converted into apartments. Part of the buildings are rented under temporary leases generating more than 800,000 euros in annual rental income (including charges). N3 zoning under the local urban plan: “In the N3 sector, when located outside wooded areas and when they do not impact wetlands or ponds, constructions, installations and developments intended for: -collective interest facilities and public services, -accommodation, -housing, provided that the creation of housing is necessary for the operation, supervision, or security of establishments or facilities.” Location: -Paris 40 km away. -RER station 1.4 km away; Paris in 26 minutes. Price: 4,689,000 Euros agency fees included, including 4.03% agency fees payable by the buyer. Including fees of 4.2% TTC to be paid by of the purchaser. Price excluding fees 4 500 000 €. DPE blank. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: georisques.gouv.fr.
…By Denniel Immobilier
70 km west of Paris - Early 17th-century Louis XIII chateau - Former 32-bedroom hotel - 1 hour from Paris - Normandy - Giverny - Vernon. In a 21-hectare park 70 km from Paris, this proud early 17th-century chateau with brick-and-stone architecture surrounded by beautiful dry moats features high-quality interior decoration preserving its original elements and the memory of the American diplomat who lived there with the Russian princess he had rescued from Russia during the 1917 Revolution. The chateau stands facing a wrought-iron gate, surrounded by dry moats crossed to enter the large U-shaped honor courtyard. The chateau consists of a large central residence flanked by two pavilions with hipped roofs and two arcaded outbuilding wings, all punctuated with square turrets. The general U-shaped layout, the brick-and-stone architecture, and the state reception rooms on the first floor are contemporary with the first Palace of Versailles built for Louis XIII around 1624. On the park side, the façade features the large central residence between two corner pavilions and two corbelled watchtowers, with beautiful moats extending along the entire façade of the building. Two pepper-pot towers border the entrance to the honor courtyard. The ground floor features a through entrance hall with cabochon flooring opening onto the park at the rear. A vast staircase hall in typical Louis XIII style with straight flights and wooden balustrades. A large and beautiful medieval funerary slab and a commemorative stele decorate the hall. A vast room with exposed beams and joists decorated with a large fireplace. In the returning wings: professional kitchens, technical rooms, and an indoor swimming pool. On the first floor are the very bright and through state reception rooms, typical of the 17th century, with French-style beamed ceilings, terracotta tile floors, 18th-century wood paneling, a large salon decorated with wood paneling and a beautiful Louis XIV stone fireplace. A salon decorated with 18th-century woodwork, a Louis XVI overmantel mirror, and paneled cupboards. A very beautiful alcove bedroom decorated with wood paneling and a Louis XV marble fireplace. A bedroom decorated with wood paneling, a Louis XV fireplace and overmantel mirror. Several additional bedrooms decorated with 18th-century wood paneling, fireplaces, and overmantels. Bedrooms beneath exposed oak roof frameworks. 32 bedrooms with bathrooms in total. Three staircases for circulation. A reception hall of approximately 450 m² created in an adjoining barn in 2005. Two conference rooms of approximately 120 m² each. Gas-fired central heating. 21 hectares free of lease, including parkland and woodland. Independent house within the park. One outbuilding wing on the street side. Two entrances. 19th-century neo-Gothic chapel façade. Location: -2 km from the A13 motorway interchange. -77 km, 1 hour from Paris Porte de Saint-Cloud. -8 km from Vernon, 15 km from Giverny. -1h15 from Deauville. Price: 1,900,000 Euros agency fees included (including 6.7% agency fees payable by the buyer). Including fees of 7.2% TTC to be paid by of the purchaser. Price excluding fees 1 772 388 €. Not subject to DPE. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: georisques.gouv.fr.
…By Denniel Immobilier
SUMPTUOUS 18TH-CENTURY CHATEAU IN UPPER PROVENCE - Luberon - 13 Hectares - Superb view - Listed Historic Monument - 1 hour from Aix-en-Provence - Forcalquier - Provence. In a sublime landscape with views stretching for several kilometers, this classical palace built around 1720 perfectly illustrates the French art of living during the Regency period, worthy of the film Que la fête commence. The architectural magnificence of what is considered the finest 18th-century chateau in Provence is matched only by the extraordinary effort required to build it during the last plague epidemic in Europe, in Marseille from 1720 to 1722, combined with colossal financial means born from the financial euphoria of John Law's banking system. A work by the great Parisian architect Pierre-Alexis Delamair, who designed the Hôtel de Soubise in Paris, now home to the National Archives, its construction was entrusted to Jean-Baptiste Franque, who created some of the finest 18th-century monuments in Provence, notably in Aix and Avignon. Its 18th-century classical architecture, strongly inspired by Parisian and Versailles architecture, is particularly refined, classical and symmetrical, centered around a projecting central section with three bays of French windows beneath a large pediment. It is known as the “Trianon of Provence”. Its gables are equally remarkable, with extremely rich sculptures, elaborate wrought-iron balconies, and on the park side, overlooking from a broad terrace the vast formal French gardens recently recreated, the central projection of the façade displays a sumptuous portico of four fully rounded columns, exceptionally rare for a private residence in the 18th century, as such elements inspired by Antiquity were reserved for the highest-ranking figures connected to the royal family. Inside, beneath ceilings reaching 5.3 meters high and flooded with light from every direction, the entrance hall opens onto the grand 80 m² reception salon. It is decorated with pilasters topped by Ionic capitals, echoed by monumental free-standing columns leading to the majestic staircase, entirely open through its grand flight of steps rising to the upper floor, populated with columns forming balconies dramatically overlooking the hall. It is undoubtedly one of the finest private 18th-century staircases in France. The ground floor opens on every side into a sequence of reception rooms with very restrained décor, left unfinished in the 18th century after the collapse of Law's banking system in 1720, in which the Forbin family, patrons of the property, are said to have participated. A grand salon, a music room adorned with a balustrade, a salon with alcove and niche, a large dining room with a neo-Gothic fireplace, an entrance hall on the south gable at the location of the former chapel, two large rooms used as visitor boutiques, and a mezzanine apartment with 3 bedrooms. Linen room, WC. A mezzanine apartment on the south gable, a kitchen, a living/dining room, access via the south staircase; on the mezzanine level upstairs, an office, a linen room, two bedrooms, and access to the mezzanine of the music salon. On the first floor, an extraordinary and highly impressive gallery 45 meters long runs alongside the majestic columned hall overlooking the staircase. 8 very beautiful bedrooms, some with antechambers and private cabinets, decorated with fireplaces. A billiard-library adorned with magnificent 19th-century wallpapers. A chapel. A large attic. Large and beautiful vaulted stone cellars. Wine cellars. Tunnel. Central heating in part of the chateau. In the outbuildings: Two guesthouses with 2 and 3 bedrooms. A 3-bedroom residence. A reception hall seating 150 guests in the former orangery, professional kitchen, restrooms. A large garage for 2 cars. A swimming pool. Sumptuous terraced gardens arranged along a 500-meter axial perspective: 300 meters of grand avenue facing the chateau and 270 meters on the terraced garden side. Embroidery gardens recreating the original 18th-century plans by Pierre-Alexis Delamair preserved in Munich, reconstructed in 2023, highlighted by a monumental stone obelisk. A very beautiful and large ornamental pond with its fountain to the north. 18th-century double-flight staircases. Location: -2.5 km from the first shops and services. A hotel 1.5 km away. -3 km from a 5-star hotel. -5 km from Forcalquier, all shops and services. -20 km from the A51 motorway. -67 km from Aix-en-Provence (1 hour). -87 km from Aix TGV station (1h10). Paris in 2h50. Price: 5,900,000 euros agency fees included, payable by the seller. Fees to be paid by the seller. Not subject to DPE. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: georisques.gouv.fr.
…By Denniel Immobilier
A 19th-century chateau and its 1.4-hectare grounds, on the banks of the Yonne River, in Burgundy. Having returned from South Africa where he made his fortune, the commissioner of the Chateau de Belle-Rive had it built in 1885 on the foundations of a former inn. Inspired by Neo-Gothic and Renaissance-style architecture, the holiday dwelling has preserved its character, thanks to its recent and large-scale renovations, which has made it one of the most notable landmarks in the vicinity. Surrounded by wooded grounds, of approximately 1.4 hectares, partially bordered by the left bank of the Yonne River, the three-storey dwelling, including a floor under the eaves, enjoys a peaceful setting as well as enchanting views of the river, the valley and its wooded hillsides, while the property itself is accessible via a street from the village, the centre of which is within walking distance, followed by an impressive wrought-iron gate. Past the former caretaker’s cottage and at the end of a driveable lane, one comes face to face with the dwelling, framed on either side by two centuries-old sequoias, whereas, oriented east/west, it was designed with an elegant and, yet, human-sized silhouette. In addition, a glass-enclosed gallery, spanning two floors of the chateau’s central structure, is used as the entrance hall, while the living areas are turned eastward towards the garden and the banks of the river. As for the chateau’s inhabitable areas, they extend over approximately 490 m², whereas, in the distance, the last suspension bridge spanning the Yonne, recognised as a national Historical Monument, is visible from the property.
…By Patrice Besse
Located in a quiet and green environment, this unique 2.1-hectare property benefits from privileged access to a river, adding charm to its bucolic setting. The Castle: This splendid 17th-century castle has been carefully restored while respecting its original architecture; it has also retained its original 15th-century mill. With a living area of approximately 530 m2, it comprises 19 rooms spread over 2 levels, including 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and spacious living areas. The second floor, approximately 250 m2, offers numerous development possibilities and is currently used for storage. The Exteriors: The adjoining park, composed mainly of native species, includes a charming grove with a small walking path. The river, which borders the property, adds a soothing and natural element, perfect for relaxing outdoors. A free-form swimming pool allows guests to fully enjoy the idyllic setting and tranquility of the surroundings. A remarkable Second Empire/Belle Époque style extension complements this property. This stately pavilion, often added for its prestige, testifies to the architectural refinement of the period. The courtyard is overlooked by an old wrought-iron footbridge, separating the château from its outbuildings. These include a 50 sq m barn, vaulted cellars, and a dovecote, offering further potential for enjoyment. The Glass Roof and the Old Wash House: A magnificent glass-roofed atrium, a true haven of peace and relaxation, now houses a small spa. The authentic wash house adds character to the space. The Guardian's House: An independent house, located to the west of the property. It offers approximately 70 m2, with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a private entrance, ideal for guests or a hospitality business. Location : The property is located in the immediate vicinity of the village, accessible on foot, offering a privileged and peaceful living environment while remaining close to amenities. An ideal place for a large family or a life project in harmony with nature, history and water.
…By Demeures Du Grand Sud
17th-century Château with guest house, banquet hall, tower, pigeonnier, swimming pool and 4 hectares From this magnificent 17th-century château, a majestic panorama stretches endlessly across the surrounding valleys and countryside. Set within an estate of approximately 4 hectares, this character property combines historic charm with remarkable modern comfort. The estate also includes a striking pigeonnier on pillars with its original stone table, a testament to the rich heritage of the property. The château The entrance opens into a hall leading to a separate WC, a bright contemporary kitchen with utility room, a ground-floor bedroom with dressing, and a bathroom with walk-in shower. The dining room, featuring a beautiful period fireplace, forms an elegant reception space. From the hall, one enters a small sitting room of approximately 20 m2 as well as a large, light-filled living room of 38 m2. Both rooms benefit from authentic fireplaces. The ground floor also includes an office and a chapel with a beautiful original door and stained-glass window, a boiler room, and a second separate WC. A magnificent oak staircase leads to the first floor. To the left are a contemporary bathroom, a small bedroom (currently used as a walk-in dressing room, 9 m2), and two very spacious bedrooms with superb views over the countryside. These rooms are connected by a shared space with a washbasin (no shower), while remaining independently accessible from the central landing. The master bedroom (26 m2) is accessed via a corridor lined with bookshelves. On the other side of the floor are two further bedrooms, also connected by a shared communicating space with a washbasin. The top floor offers a large attic currently used for storage. It could easily be converted into an additional bedroom and also provides direct access to the tower. A high-quality renovation The château was fully renovated in 2005. It benefits from a new roof, double glazing, and excellent energy performance (energy rating B). Heating on the ground floor is provided by a geothermal system with underfloor heating, while the first floor is heated by radiators powered by a heat pump. The tower Attached to the château, a superb tower with a stone staircase offers significant potential. The roof and double-glazed windows have already been renovated. Also directly accessible from the château, it could be developed into a guest suite, artist's studio or reception space. The guest house Arranged around a charming courtyard with its original well, the guest house is accessible both from the courtyard and via a stone staircase at the rear. The ground floor comprises a spacious living room with fireplace. Connections for a kitchen are already in place, and a simple kitchen is currently installed. This level also includes a separate WC. On the first floor are three bedrooms (two of 11 m2 and one of 21 m2), a shower room with shower cabin, and separate toilets. The property is fitted with a heat pump, double glazing, and has its own septic tank, independent from the château. Banquet hall, wine cellar and crenellated tower Adjacent to the guest house is a magnificent, authentic banquet hall, ideal for hosting receptions, dinners or events. Below it lies a large wine cellar where the original barrels are still present. Upstairs, an attic remains to be converted. On the other side of the guest house stands a remarkable crenellated tower. Its flat roof is fitted with solar panels. The ground floor includes a workshop and a very large garage. From this crenellated tower, access is also provided to the basement of the guest house, where an ingenious distribution system allows switching between mains water, cistern water or well water depending on the area of the property. The grounds The property enjoys exceptional views over the surrounding valleys, offering a peaceful and privileged lifestyle. The heated swimming pool, installed in 2010, is currently chlorine-treated. However, it can easily be
…By Cote France
Réf. 4886 : Charming 19th C. chateau near Quimper This château stands majestically on its promontory. Surrounded by its grounds of just over 19 hectares, it offers a haven of tranquility and a life of complete privacy within its landscaped park. It overlooks a coastal river that winds its way through 15 municipalities and is considered one of Brittany’s most beautiful river landscapes. For a long time, it played a key role in supplying towns from the sea. Today, this river is a place for walks and exploration, but in the past, the woods and forests were harvested, and fishing was an important industry here. Émile Zola stayed in this area, renowned for its beautiful estates, and described it as a “beautiful region.” The property is ideally located, close to a major city with all its amenities and a TGV station, and not far from the beaches of southern Finistère. The elongated château is distinguished by its elegant and imposing architecture. It is flanked by circular towers at the corners, as well as watchtowers topped with hipped roofs. The facades are accentuated by a projecting central section that serves as both a gable and a pavilion, creating a harmonious interplay of volumes. The ornamentation, inspired by the Neo-Gothic style, is evident in numerous decorative elements: mullioned windows, dormers topped with gables adorned with trefoils, slender pinnacles, and carved brackets. Together, these elements give the building a romantic and medieval appearance, characteristic of the 19th-century Gothic Revival. The château welcomes you with a spacious entrance hall leading to two sumptuous rooms with hardwood floors and wood paneling—one measuring 57 sqm (the former living room) and the other 53 sqm (the former dining room)—featuring majestic fireplaces and 3.70m-high ceilings. A 24 sqm kitchen opens onto the rear of the property and is accessible via the staircase hall or the former dining room. Its remarkable central staircase, featuring a spiral banister, leads to the 3 suites (ranging from 33 sqm to 48 sqm) and the 8 bedrooms (ranging from 15 sqm to 26 sqm), all equipped with their own bathroom or shower room. The property boasts a stunning view of the coastal river, with its ever-changing light as the tides ebb and flow, and enjoys approximately 600 meters of wooded riverbank. Not to mention the possibility of mooring right at the property’s doorstep. Outbuildings : Designed in the 19th century in the style of large estates, several outbuildings complete the estate : - Stables that underscored the owner’s place among the social elite in 1875. This building included the carriage houses, the large and small stables, the stalls, the haylofts, and the former grooms’ quarters. Today, they have been converted into 9 small studios, offering a total of approximately 300 sqm of living space. - A 26 sqm orangery, - A walled vegetable garden covering 2,090 sqm, featuring a heated swimming pool measuring 12m by 6m with a depth ranging from 1m to 2.80m, - Former chicken coops and nurseries. - A dog kennel - A caretaker’s house of approximately 65 sqm located at the entrance to the property. The land area is 47.2 acres. Half of the land consists of hardwood, softwood, and coppice forests. The rest is made up of meadows and landscaped parkland. There are three springs that originate on the property. Cabinet LE NAIL – North Brittany - Mrs Anne-Marie NORDVIK: +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. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.
…By Cabinet Le Nail
Thalia Patrimoine - Gestion de Patrimoine & Immobilier
…By Thalia Patrimoine
In the Gard department, on the edge of an exceptional forest just an hour from Avignon, Nîmes, the Cévennes Mountains and the Camargue, this village reveals all its charm. The locals live here so well that they've taken to saying: once you've been here, you'll always come back! Just a stone's throw from the Ardèche, this large village steeped in history is a lively hub of cultural and artistic events during the summer months. It offers all the basic amenities you need, as well as a host of leisure activities for nature lovers, hikers, water sports enthusiasts and those who just want to laze around. Charm and prestige are at the heart of an exceptional 5-hectare estate, enclosed by local stone walls and planted with centuries-old trees, on which stands an elegant 18th-century château with 400m² of living space. Ponds fed by an artesian well, a caretaker's cottage, a farm, outbuildings, and former silkworm nurseries covering 470m²... A magical place, steeped in history, ideally located just a stone's throw from all the shops and famous tourist sites on the wine route and 30 minutes from the motorway and rail networks. Set in land where vines and olive trees grow in a festival of intoxicating fragrances, this residence has the atmosphere of a family home, renovated in keeping with the original as intended by the builders of yesteryear, and enhanced by contemporary comforts. A metamorphosis into a splendid, comfortable house with generous, atypical spaces, whose architecture has retained the charm of the original materials and its warm style. Simplicity and authenticity are the order of the day, with terracotta beams and tiles. An atypical residence with a generous and original style, a rare and exceptional property that lends itself to a charming tourist accommodation project in a haven of serenity but is also suitable as a place for sharing that will be able to live at the pace of family life. Agency fees are to be paid by the vendor. A property selected by Botella Real Estate (since 1989). Ref : 2724
…By Botella - L'immobilier Depuis 1989
Château and outbuildings, totalling 1 000 sqm floor space, set in 30-hectare estate. Leisure area with tourist and residential accommodation, and event hosting facilities. Vineyards, IGP Verdon agricultural area and olive groves. 20 metre pool and pool house. Charming, traditional property.
…Private owner
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