castle for sale Lyon, France

Elegant 19th-century château built in dressed stone, set in the heart of a 3.5-hectare park. This romantic period property, offering approximately 650 sq m of living space, overlooks the Saône Valley and enjoys far-reaching open views, while Lyon can be reached in just 30 minutes. The château features magnificent reception rooms with parquet flooring, wood panelling and fireplaces, numerous bedrooms, a monumental staircase and a private chapel. Significant renovation works are required to transform the property into a distinguished family residence or to develop a hospitality, guest accommodation or events project.

Nestled among vineyards and rolling hills, Mercure – Forbes Global Properties presents this exceptional château of approximately 2,000 m², a living testament to the rich history of the Beaujolais region. Its elegant silhouette crowns a 2.8-hectare estate, blending meadows, a partially wooded classified park, and an old golden stone wine press building — a unique setting, both peaceful and full of character. The Château – 1,282 m² of Living Space From the moment you enter, the tone is set: grand volumes, abundant natural light, and an timeless atmosphere. The spacious reception rooms, lounges, dining areas, and generous bedrooms invite you to host, to dream, and to imagine new stories within these historic walls. The top floor is entirely dedicated to the sleeping quarters, offering five bedrooms and convertible attics, preserving the charm of a bygone era. Heritage enthusiasts will appreciate all the details that make a historic home so captivating: mosaic floors, Toledo ceramics, sculpted fireplaces, herringbone parquet floors, finely crafted woodwork — elements that reflect the craftsmanship of another time. Outbuilding and Potential Facing the château, a 366 m² former wine press building spreads over two levels. It currently accommodates offices, workshops, storage areas, and a generous 157 m² space ready to be reinvented according to your projects. The property, already organized into two apartments and two professional units, offers exceptional flexibility, suitable for a variety of project types. An Exceptional Lifestyle Bathed in light throughout the day, the estate sits amidst vineyards with a soothing view of the surrounding countryside. Between Lyon and Paris, this property represents a rare opportunity: to acquire a château steeped in history, in a preserved environment, just a few kilometers from the city. ---------------------- Villefranche-sur-Saône: 15 minutes Mâcon Loché TGV Station (for access from Paris): 40 min Lyon: 40 min Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport: 45 min Geneva: 2 hours ---------------------- Asking Price: €2,300,000 Agency Fees: Seller’s responsibility Energy Class: F Climate Class: B Estimated annual energy costs for standard usage: between €15,720 and €21,360 per year. Prices indexed to January 1, 2021. Information regarding risks to which this property is exposed is available at Géorisques: www.georisques.gouv.fr

An 1850s mansion, with a wine store and estate keeper’s house, in 2 hectares of landscaped grounds, 45 minutes from Lyon, on top of a hill in the Beaujolais vineyards. This estate was previously a winemaking property surrounded by vines. It includes the around 700-m² mansion facing east over the grounds. To the left, via a separate entrance, the winemaking buildings stand, including two which are dedicated to equipment storage and, to the north, the almost 1,000-m² wine store. Next to it, the estate keeper’s house overlooks the walled vegetable garden that was previously used to provide food for the estate’s residents and workers. The large circular grounds surround the main residence.

The charm of a well-proportioned château nestled in the heart of its vineyard. 16 hectares in one piece at the gates of Villefranche. Tourist activity. THE PROPERTY: Château with 600 m² of living space facing south, opening onto a romantic 2ha park with century-old trees and chapel, greenhouse, pavilion and swimming pool. Bridle paths. Outbuildings forming an intimate square courtyard. A detached house to renovate (150 m²) and an artist's studio (80 m²). Guest house activity (3 bedrooms). Numerous possibilities for development (reception, wine tourism, wine-growing). THE VINEYARD: 9ha vineyard (Chardonnay, Pinot and Gamay), vat room, vaulted cellars, storage, harvest accommodation, hangar and equipment. Working vineyard, equipped with facilities to be developed and suitable wine-growing equipment. Vineyard largely mechanized.

Discover this grand estate: a 17th-century castle set on a walled park of over 50 hectares, accompanied by its buildings covering more than 3,000 m². This vast property offers a rare bucolic setting, where pond, meadows, and forest stretch over hectares in absolute tranquility.Located 1 hour south of Lyon, overlooking the Rhône valley, this estate benefits from ideal accessibility: 15 minutes from the A7, 30 minutes from the TGV station in Valence, with Paris door-to-door in 2 hours and 10 minutes, and 1 hour from Lyon-Saint-Exupéry international airport.The origins of the castle date back to the late Middle Ages. Reconstructed around the 17th century, it perpetuates the memory of a stronghold. In the 19th century, it became the residence of a noble family. Modernized several times, it retains the presence of a great country residence.Its 3,000 m² of buildings are spread across the entire land: the castle (1200m2), the former farmhouse (800 m² built in close proximity), the beautiful brick forge, two caretaker houses marking the entrances to the estate, a water tower, and a poolhouse that completes the ensemble facing the park.The castle, built in a U shape, rises over two levels under the eaves and is articulated around a stately yet intimate inner courtyard, closed by wrought-iron gates. Renovated in 2008, it has preserved period elements: fireplaces, flooring, stone staircases. Heating is provided by an individual wood chip boiler, and 70% of the windows have been replaced.On the ground floor, there are living rooms, a billiard room, dining rooms, and a large reception room adorned with woodwork and a French ceiling. 2 bedrooms, including one accessible for people with reduced mobility, as well as a chapel with a painted ceiling complete this level.On the first floor, there are 13 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a gallery, library, office, and a meeting room dedicated to seminars. The U-shaped farmhouse spans 800m2 over 2 levels. It includes stables, a barn, a hayloft, and a shed, as well as two studios with balconies to renovate and a cellar. The red brick forge is built nearby.A small hamlet complements the estate: a house, remarkable building, and a shed of approximately 600m2.The swimming pool and its poolhouse facing the park complete the ensemble of buildings on the site.Key figures: 50 ha of land, 25 ha of woods, 20 ha of agricultural plains (leased out), and 5 ha of parkland. Property tax for 2025: €10,395.Information regarding the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website.This description has been automatically translated from French.

At the gates of Dauphiné, an emblematic castle listed as a historical monument. The estate is established within a vast fortified enclosure of about one kilometer, whose walls remind us of its original defensive purpose. The castle, a major stronghold of medieval Dauphiné, built from the 13th century and then remodeled until the Renaissance, is constructed in a U-shaped plan around a large inner courtyard. The main building, made of limestone and rubble, is raised to three levels above the ground floor. The facades are largely pierced with mullioned windows and are animated, on the courtyard side, by arcaded galleries and Renaissance loggias, which testify to the gradual transformation of the fortress into a lordly residence. The whole is flanked by a round tower from the 14th century, a square tower, and a preserved keep, while several vestiges of curtain walls remain. The steep roofs, covered with flat tiles creating a polychrome diamond pattern or of pepperbox style, are punctuated by dormer windows and tall chimney stacks. To the east, a path leads to the entrance porch. To the south, the French gardens open onto a wooded park. A caretaker's lodge and former stables are located near the main residence and complete the historical organization of the site.This description has been automatically translated from French.

It is extremely rare to find a property so well-preserved from urbanization while being so close to a village center and major communication routes: Lyon, the train station, and the airport. Built on a 13,000 m² plot, the property is accessible by two paths leading to a majestic gate. Upon opening it, the discovery of the castle and its outbuildings immediately reveals the exceptional character of this property.The castle, harmoniously connected by its central door to the old outbuildings – formerly stables and annex buildings – showcases balanced architecture and timeless elegance. Elevated on a basement, the 240 m² ground floor features a spacious entrance hall of 40 m² complemented by a monumental staircase, a kitchen, a dining room, and a reception lounge, as well as a bedroom, a bathroom, and an office. The original attributes have been carefully preserved, and the unique charm of the place is felt from the very first moments.The first floor offers an exceptional sleeping area with its seven bedrooms and three bathrooms, meeting the same requirements for character and authenticity. The top level, on the other hand, has eight rooms that could be rehabilitated according to needs.The outbuildings, with a total area of about 440 m², include two barns, a 100 m² garage, workshops, a cellar, and an orangery. They offer multiple possibilities for development, including the creation of independent housing.The landscaped park, meanwhile, is a true green haven. It houses beautiful species, bodies of water, and a terraced garden that reveals an unobstructed view, adding to the character of this exceptional property.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.