castle for sale Samoreau, France

Set in an unspoiled natural environment along the banks of the Seine, Château de la Rivière offers a rare combination of privacy, architectural elegance and strong patrimonial value. Fully renovated in 2024, the estate comprises approximately 1,000 sqm of living space and enjoys landscaped grounds opening directly onto the river, with swimming pool, caretaker’s house and additional outbuildings. The ground floor is dedicated to grand entertaining. A sequence of reception rooms including a large salon, an intimate sitting room and a formal dining area ; offers remarkable volumes and exceptional ceiling heights. Fireplaces, large openings and architectural symmetry create an atmosphere that is both noble and warm. The kitchen and service areas have been carefully modernized, ensuring contemporary comfort while preserving the spirit of the property. The upper floors accommodate multiple suites and generously proportioned bedrooms, allowing for refined and comfortable hosting. The principal suite benefits from particularly spacious volumes and a dedicated dressing area. Additional bedrooms enjoy beautiful natural light and views over the park or the river. The fully converted attic level provides significant additional accommodation, ideal for extended family, guests or private events. Ideally located near Fontainebleau and less than one hour from Paris, the estate offers a rare balance between accessibility and seclusion. The presence of the Seine, the surrounding forest and the absence of any disturbance create a refined retreat atmosphere — peaceful yet perfectly connected.

Located in the highly sought-after Fontainebleau area one hour and twenty minutes from Paris, this exceptional historic property is set within a 27 hectare (66 acre) private estate that enjoys direct frontage along the River Seine, a remarkably rare feature in the Paris region. The main château which dates from the 18th-century offers 17 suites and 1,200 sq.m. (12,916 sq.ft.) of living space, having recently undergone a high-quality restoration that carefully preserves its architectural integrity. Period features include Verseilles parquet flooring, decorative fireplaces, refined boiseries, painted wall panels and impressive ceiling heights. The reception rooms are bright and generously proportioned, opening onto uninterrupted views over the park and the river. Featuring: Ground floor Entrance hall Elegant reception salons with painted wall panels and period detailing Main reception room opening onto the terraces and park Dining room  Library or secondary sitting room Kitchen and service areas First floor 8 large suites, many enjoying open views over the Seine and surrounding countryside Second floor 7 additional suites Service and storage rooms Land  The estate extends over approximately 27 hectares, comprising meadows, landscaped gardens and wooded areas, including around 8 hectares of formal grounds. The property benefits from direct frontage on the River Seine and has the potential for a private river pontoon. Outbuildings The estate includes approximately 2,000 sq.m. of outbuildings, representing a major opportunity for future development. Potential uses include: additional residential accommodation, boutique hotel or hospitality project, event and reception facilities, staff accommodation or ancillary spaces

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.

In the Fontainebleau area, less than 1 hour from Paris, in the heart of a In the Fontainebleau area, less than 1 hour from Paris, in the heart of a charming, quiet village... A beautiful château on over 1 hectare of land. It is currently used as a reception area for the public in the medical sector. As such, it complies with the strictest public access building standards. It was completely renovated in 2013. It features two separate residential units of 240 m² and 250 m², both fully renovated in 2023 (new roof). One, set back from the street with street-level access, could serve as staff housing, while the second could be used for administrative offices. Three separate buildings, with a total floor area of 379 m², complete the property and could be used for potential expansions or additional spaces. The property could continue to be operated in the medical sector, as a private boarding school, as a high-end hotel, or as residential units. Local shops and restaurants are nearby. There is an SNCF train station in the village with service to Paris Gare de Lyon. Brokerage fees payable by the seller. Energy Performance Certificate (DPE) pending. Information on the risks associated with this property is available on the Géorisques website: georisques.gouv.fr.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Exclusive Listing – IMPORTANT 18TH-CENTURY CHÂTEAU OVERLOOKING THE SEINE, 45 KM FROM PARIS – Enlarged by Henri-Paul Nénot for banker Michel Ephrussi – Home to some of the most celebrated Régence boiseries, originating from the hôtel particulier of Louis XIV's financier – Louis XVI oval salon overlooking the Seine – Art Deco bathrooms by Süe et Mare – Orangery – Listed Historic Monument (Monument Historique) and protected site – 45 km from Paris, Fontainebleau, Vaux-le-Vicomte, Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France. Perched atop a wooded hillside overlooking the Seine, 30 minutes from Paris by RER and one hour by car, the château stands on the foundations of an 11th-century fortress. Rebuilt in 1766 for the Fréteau family, it was subsequently enhanced during the Belle Époque by banker Michel Ephrussi, brother of Maurice Ephrussi, husband of Béatrice de Rothschild, who together built the celebrated Villa Ephrussi in Nice. Henry IV camped in its grounds in 1590, and it was at the château that, on 5 September 1914, General Joffre persuaded Field Marshal French to commit the British Army to the First Battle of the Marne. Beyond the monumental wrought-iron gates adorned with gilded scrollwork, a long avenue, lined with mature trees and four mythological statues (Jupiter, Juno, Neptune and Narcissus), leads towards the château, revealed at the end of the vista. On the Seine-facing side, the vista extends above a sloping meadow, offering commanding views over the river and valley. The château was rebuilt in 1766 for Michel-Louis Fréteau de Saint-Just, Master of Accounts at the Chambre des comptes, in the elegant and restrained Neoclassical style of the period: a long main building with eleven bays, constructed of dressed stone, whose façade overlooking the Seine curves into a projecting central section housing the oval salon, reminiscent of Vaux-le-Vicomte, its illustrious neighbour. Between 1893 and 1895, for financier Michel Ephrussi, who was related to the Rothschild family, Henri-Paul Nénot, architect of the new Sorbonne, enlarged the château with two lateral pavilions and crowned it with a tall Mansard roof, pierced by oval dormer windows and topped with a dome. The château is entered through a vestibule featuring its original limestone flooring with slate cabochons, opening directly onto the oval salon along the central axis. The centrepiece of the château, the oval salon, opens onto the Seine through tall, arched French windows and has retained its entire Louis XVI decorative scheme from the 1770s–1780s in remarkable condition. Beneath a ceiling approximately 6 metres high are fluted Ionic pilasters, a laurel frieze, a dentilled cornice and a fluted marble fireplace topped with a curved overmantel featuring gilded laurel garlands and its original mirror. An exquisite marquetry parquet floor forms an immense rosette. Adjacent to the oval salon, the boiserie salon is the château's crowning jewel. Its celebrated natural oak Régence boiseries, known as à la capucine, carved circa 1720–1740, are believed to have originated from the private mansion of Samuel Bernard, the immensely wealthy financier of Louis XIV. Overmantels, wall panels and fireplace surrounds display exceptionally fine scrolling foliage, shells and volutes, in the style of Jacques Verberckt, sculptor of the royal apartments at Versailles. A room inspired by the Grand Cabinet of the Dauphine at Versailles, together with a marble fireplace, completes this exceptional Régence interior, a rare example in private ownership. Along the Seine-facing enfilade, a library-salon, panelled circa 1895 after the model of the Régence boiseries, precedes the large room in the south pavilion. A vast reception room with a ceiling nearly 6 metres high, illuminated from two sides, features a marble fireplace and a curved ceiling soffit decorated with six compartments containing putti painted on canvas, attributed to an 18th-century painter from the circle of François Boucher. Cloakroom, toilets and service room. On the courtyard side, a salon partially decorated with early 18th-century carved panelling and overdoor panels featuring scrolling foliage. In the north pavilion, a highly elegant salon with a ceiling over 5 metres high, entirely panelled in natural oak. These boiseries were created circa 1895 for Michel Ephrussi in the purest Régence style, modelled on the 18th-century panelling in the neighbouring salon. They follow the rounded corners of the room beneath a curved moulded cornice, with large carved panels featuring shells, scrolling foliage and leaves. The French windows with small panes overlook the park and the Seine. A dining room. A garden-facing reception bedroom decorated with boiseries, featuring a marble fireplace, a shower room and an adjoining kitchenette. A superb 1920s bathroom in white Carrara marble, attributed to the decorators Süe et Mare: an antique-style bathtub on a raised platform within a niche, gilded bronze fittings and a marble floor with floral inlays. Kitchen fitted within the former bathroom created by Süe et Mare in 1919 for the Princess of Faucigny-Lucinge, with the original vaulted niche and flooring preserved. On the first floor, on either side of a wide, 55-metre-long through-corridor, approximately twelve bedrooms with ceilings around 4 metres high, most featuring boiseries and marble fireplaces, together with nine bathrooms. Among them, the central bedroom overlooking the Seine, decorated with early 18th-century boiseries and extended by a library furnished with Neo-Rococo pieces. A beautiful bedroom decorated with chinoiserie, featuring 18th-century painted panels in the style of Jean-Baptiste Pillement, a veined marble fireplace and three bathrooms dating from the 1920s–1930s. A remarkable octagonal Art Deco bathroom in orange and beige marble, with etched-glass doors set in brass frames topped with gilded mascarons. On the second floor, beneath the roof created by Henri-Paul Nénot, numerous bedrooms with shower rooms are arranged along a long corridor and require complete renovation. Caretaker's accommodation on the mezzanine level. On the garden level: a spectacular oval room known as the “medieval room”, with a gallery, a wooden staircase and a fireplace. The former museum room of Salvador Dalí. Kitchen, several rooms, well and boiler room. Beneath the main courtyard lie extensive Roman, medieval and Renaissance underground chambers, uncovered in 1976: approximately 150 sq m of vaulted rooms and passageways, together with a large room of around 200 sq m. Outbuildings: A monumental and elegant Neo-18th-century orangery dating from the 1890s, attributed to Henri-Paul Nénot, featuring a dressed-stone façade and five large arched windows with keys carved in the form of busts. It has been converted into a reception venue with a service room and toilets. Outbuildings with several garages. A gatekeeper's pavilion at the entrance, requiring restoration. An English-style park dating from the 19th century, with a main courtyard redesigned by Henri Duchêne, extensive wooded areas and a sloping meadow descending towards the Seine, enclosed by walls. Enclosed by walls, the park extends over 13 hectares of contiguous land facing the Seine, a rare feature just 45 km from Paris. Transformed into an English-style garden in the early 19th century, it was later enhanced when Henri Duchêne redesigned the main courtyard for Michel Ephrussi. Extensive groves of horse chestnuts, sycamore and Norway maples, and ash trees, many exceeding 20 metres in height, frame expansive lawns. On the Seine-facing side, a meadow slopes down towards the river. The diversity of tree species includes several remarkable specimens. Protected as a classified site and designated woodland, the estate forms a green sanctuary and a refuge for biodiversity in the heart of the Seine Valley. Two entrances The property is entered through the grand entrance gates dating from 1890. A second entrance, a genuine ceremonial gateway to the park, opens to the east through a rare and imposing 18th-century wrought-iron gate with two leaves beneath a curved crown. It is flanked by an elegant dressed-stone pavilion with an imperial-style roof, attributed to Henri-Paul Nénot (circa 1895), and opens onto the former avenue that once connected the château to the wooded park. Gate and pavilion require restoration. Historic protection Listed Historic Monument (Monument Historique): the château's façades and roofs; the park: registered by decree of 23 November 1946 – Registered site by decree of 19 April 1947 – The château and part of its park: classified site by decree of 8 December 1964. Location 45 km from Paris, approximately 50 minutes by car.Paris Gare de Lyon in 25 minutes by RER.Approximately 7 km from the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte.20 km from Fontainebleau.Approximately 40 minutes by car from Orly Airport and 50 minutes from Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport.Price: €5,830,000, including 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.

Discreetly nestled in the heart of a picturesque village in Seine-et-Marne, near the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, just one hour from Paris, within an unspoiled and bucolic setting, this 18th-century manor, recognised as a ‘Remarkable Heritage’ property, together with its outbuildings, is set within more than 1.2 acres of grounds, entirely sheltered from view. From the street, the façade, the walls and the large solid electric gates form a protective barrier, revealing nothing of the residence’s distinguished history. Built in 1749, the manor has retained all the hallmarks of 18th-century classical architecture: restrained lines, symmetry, harmonious proportions, enfilade reception rooms, Versailles parquet flooring, antique terracotta tiles, cabochon stone flooring, period fireplaces and woodwork, oeil-de-bœuf windows, panelling and mouldings, all contributing to its irresistible charm. The authenticity and spirit of the property have been perfectly preserved, while benefiting from the modern enhancements introduced by its previous owners, emblematic figures of luxury, elegance and refinement. First came Karl Lagerfeld. The celebrated Chanel designer, an art lover and connoisseur of exceptional residences, immediately recognised the rarity of this property, offering both proximity to Paris and the peace and escape of the Brie countryside. He imbued the house with his distinctive taste, introducing discreet yet luxurious comfort suited to a place designed equally for living, working and relaxation, combining modernity and authenticity down to the finest detail. The leading models of the era came here to pose for him within this exceptional setting. He was succeeded by his friend Princess Caroline of Monaco and her husband, the Prince of Hanover, who lived here for several years with their children, drawn by the property’s privacy and by the quality of life offered by the village and its many amenities. The manor offers approximately 4,845sqm. of living space over three levels served by two staircases. On the ground floor, the reception rooms arranged in enfilade, with numerous large windows, open southwards onto the vast lawn of the beautifully landscaped garden, where a swimming pool could be added. A corner drawing room, dining room, English bar, billiard room and study create warm and elegant living spaces. The fully fitted bespoke kitchen connects to a service entrance and extends into technical areas including a laundry room and cold room. The first floor comprises four suites, each with a bedroom, dressing room or extensive storage and a marble bathroom. The second floor, which is air-conditioned, accommodates three additional bedrooms with bathrooms, as well as a large office/dormitory space. On the lower ground floor, a vaulted wine cellar, maintained in optimal conditions, is ideal for the storage and tasting of wines. The property also includes an independent house of approximately 1,720sqm. arranged over two levels, each with its own independent access. Currently arranged as two separate apartments, it is designed in a way that also allows for conversion into a single house. It notably features on the first floor a vast light-filled room with mezzanine and a large glass façade, suitable for a spacious contemporary living room, a generous office, or artist’s studio. The final outbuilding is a bucolic single-storey caretaker’s house of approximately 540sqm. A charming paved courtyard includes three covered parking areas accommodating around ten vehicles. The characteristics of this property make it a truly rare prestige estate. Its many qualities offer a range of possibilities, whether as a primary or secondary residence, representative offices, or the development of a high-end hospitality activity.