castles for sale Fontainebleau, France

Just outside Fontainebleau, only one hour from Paris, this historic estate ranks among the region’s rarest properties. Set between the state forest and the banks of the Seine, it enjoys an exceptional natural setting where privacy, elegance and the French art of living come together. Sweeping views of the river, gardens and woodland create a landscape of remarkable beauty, free from any visual intrusion. Offering approximately 1,200 m² of living space and with origins dating back to the 17th century, the château embodies centuries of history with distinction. Recently restored to exacting standards with meticulous attention to detail, it retains all the authenticity and refinement that define France’s great country residences. Surrounding the main residence, the historic outbuildings, former stables and other estate buildings provide nearly 2,000 m² of additional floor space. They reflect the richness of the estate’s heritage and offer considerable scope for future projects. The thoughtfully designed parkland brings together ornamental gardens, water features, a swimming pool, a rose garden, an orchard, a vegetable garden, a henhouse and wooded areas in a setting of rare harmony. Approximately 20 hectares of private woodland, directly connected to the Forest of Fontainebleau, form a natural extension of the estate, giving it an exceptional sense of scale and a unique setting. A place of retreat and entertaining over the centuries, this distinctive property has welcomed illustrious owners and guests. Today, it offers the opportunity to acquire a substantial historic estate in one of the most sought-after areas of the Île-de-France region. A rare property for those who appreciate exceptional places, offering complete privacy within easy reach of Paris. Property presented by Marie de Saint Périer – Independent sales agent (EI) – +33 6 60 62 05 03. Agency fees payable by the seller. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr

Just 23 km from Fontainebleau, in the heart of a charming village, discover a rare 12.5-hectare estate offering significant potential for business projects (hospitality, events, training, co-living, etc.). The property comprises: 1) An 18th-century château – 1,850 m² of living space – 54 rooms: This characterful château is spread over several levels and includes: - Ground floor: Entrance hall, reception area, two reception rooms, a ballroom, cafeteria, professional kitchen, restrooms. - 1st floor: Billiard room, office/library, 13 family bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and mezzanines. - 2nd floor: 19 bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. - Basement: Cellar, pantry, storage areas. 2) An annex building (former outbuildings) – 1,000 m² – 35 rooms: perfectly suited for a complementary or independent business: - Ground floor: Laundry room, offices, training and meeting rooms, performance hall, lounge with fireplace, gym, sauna. - First floor: Training room, 2 studios, 9 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, 1 five-room apartment, 1 three-room apartment. 3) A separate 190 m² building comprising: storage, boiler room, and workshop. Land and potential: 12.5-hectare estate, including 7 hectares of woodland. 6,500 m² of buildable land, offering development possibilities (accommodation, business expansion, etc.). Location: 5 km from shops and the SNCF train station, with quick access to Paris Gare de Lyon. 88 km from Paris via the A6 motorway. Bertrand GUENIOT +33671071839

Château de la Rivière — Exceptional Estate on the River Seine. Just a few minutes from Fontainebleau, between forest and river, Château de la Rivière reveals a rare, discreet property steeped in history. Subtly linked to the history of the Bourbon family and the Duke of Penthièvre, Château de la Rivière still bears the imprint of the great 18th-century residences designed as places of retreat, entertaining and contemplation. Fully restored with respect for its original character, the château offers more than 1,000 sqm of living space over three levels. From the moment you enter, the generous proportions, natural light and views over the park and the Seine are immediately striking. The series of reception rooms has retained remarkable period features, including Versailles parquet flooring, marble fireplaces, painted wood panelling, decorative wall paintings and impressive ceiling heights. The ground floor comprises several reception rooms, a library, a spacious dining room opening onto the park, a kitchen and various service areas. The upper floors offer numerous bedrooms and suites, several with private bathrooms, all enjoying open views over the park, woodland or the Seine. An independent apartment completes the accommodation. The estate extends over nearly 28 hectares of meadows, landscaped gardens and woodland. The Seine borders the property for almost two kilometres, creating a spectacular natural setting and a rare sense of absolute tranquillity. The “Penthièvre Staircase”, incorporated into an artificial cascade and extended by a series of reflecting pools, is one of the park’s most remarkable landscaped features. A swimming pool measuring approximately 20 x 5 metres, a walled vegetable garden, former greenhouses, a restored gatekeeper’s house and more than 1,800 sqm of outbuildings complete the property, offering exceptional potential for a private family estate, hotel or event project. Just 8 km from Fontainebleau and around one hour from Paris, Château de la Rivière brings together history, elegance, nature and potential in a truly unique setting.

At 90 minutes from Paris, at the gates of Fontainebleau, this château occupies a site that the Court of François I already prized for its tranquillity: a bend in the Seine, on the edge of the royal forest. At a time when the river connected Paris to Fontainebleau more reliably than the roads, one arrived here by boat. The vast meadows lining the banks, the natural terraces and the stone steps leading down to the water still bear witness to this today. Built in the early seventeenth century by a physician close to Henri IV, the château passed in 1710 to the Comte de Toulouse, the legitimised son of Louis XIV and Madame de Montespan. An avenue linking the estate to the Palace of Fontainebleau was paved in 1726 to facilitate the visits of Louis XV, who would come here to see his great-uncle the Comte de Toulouse and share his passion for hunting. The château then passed to Louis XIV's grandson, the Duc de Penthièvre, who owned several residences in the vicinity of Fontainebleau and was especially fond of entertaining and hunting here. The estate comprises thirty hectares of woodland and meadows, with outbuildings, a kitchen garden, an orchard, and stone walls once devoted to the cultivation of chasselas, the golden table grape born of royal vine trellises in 1730 and grown along miles of walls until the last century. The property also benefits from two kilometres of private riverbank, where swimming and mooring are possible, entirely sheltered from view. The Forest of Fontainebleau enclosing the estate — its 25,000 hectares designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and a Natura 2000 site — naturally extends this parkland and its protected wildlife. Remodelled in the nineteenth century, the château has preserved its original volumes, with fine ceiling heights and an eighteenth-century enfilade layout. Its large, numerous windows flood every room with exceptional natural light. Versailles parquet, terracotta floor tiles, period fireplaces and window fittings lend it the authentic charm of a historic residence. Spanning 900 m² of living space across three levels, the château comprises seventeen bedrooms, twelve bathrooms, two drawing rooms, a library, a dining room and a large fitted kitchen. Having recently undergone a complete interior renovation, it now offers all the comforts of a contemporary home. The property also includes a large 200 m² house, a pavilion, a caretaker's cottage and an extensive range of outbuildings, offering strong potential for further development, forty-five minutes from Gare de Lyon. The estate's characteristics — its size, privileged setting, proximity to Fontainebleau and easy access to Paris — are assets that open up a range of possibilities. Whether as a primary or secondary residence, the estate lends itself equally well to an investment project: the restoration of the outbuildings and dependencies paves the way for a hotel, tourism or event-hosting venture.

Less than 10 km from Fontainebleau and 1h from Paris, 16th-century royal chateau, with outbuildings, greenhouses, grounds and 60 hectares of woodland. The chateau's story begins in the mid-16th century, when François I came upon the site during a hunt. He ordered the building raised and the vineyard planted. Local tradition holds that the king lodged his mistress in the village across the river and signalled his presence by lighting a great fire high on the estate. Henri IV and Gabrielle d'Estrées spent five years here at the close of the 16th century. From the 17th to the late 19th century, the chateau passed through the hands of princesses and counts, with an industrial interlude in the 18th century when a brickworks was built, probably to supply the estate stables. Modernisation and the railway reshaped the estate towards 1900, and winegrowing gave way to use as a public reception venue (ERP category 5). The main chateau offers nearly 2,300 m² of floor area, of which some 1,800 m² are habitable, laid out over three levels, a mezzanine and attics with a 900 m² footprint. It holds 19 bedrooms, a self-contained apartment, a professional kitchen with vehicle access, several linen rooms and reception rooms. More than half of the second level survives in its original state despite later alterations. On the east side, ceilings close to 5 m, restored oak parquet, marble fireplaces, cornices and original woodwork still conjure the balls and feasts once held here.Five further outbuildings await restoration and add nearly 1,700 m² of habitable space: stables of around 700 m², a director's house of close to 250 m², a recent annexe adjoining the chateau of over 100 m², and a caretaker's house of some 70 m².

An impressive 18th-century chateau, with outbuildings, in a landscaped garden, near Fontainebleau. The mansion boasts a view of the Gâtinais sector’s wooded countryside from its dominant position. In front of the mansion, the garden is made up of lawned areas and enjoys uninterrupted views of the countryside below. To the rear, the grounds are wooded. The rectangular main building stands in the centre, opposite a wrought-iron entrance gate that opens into the approximately 10-hectare grounds. Part of the land can be built upon. Further away to the east, there are outbuildings set in a V-shape around a flat courtyard. The outbuildings have their own entrance from the village and are followed by several buildings housing technical facilities. Gravelled driveways make it easy to park as well as get around the property.