castles for sale Yonne, France

Exclusively with Sotheby’s. Close to the prestigious Chablis vineyards, a superb Neo-Classical château lies at the heart of its magnificent 13.5-hectare enclosed park. From the moment you arrive, you are struck by the beauty and refinement of this exceptional estate, located just two hours from Paris. Built on a hillside, the Louis XVI–style château offers 758 sqm of living space and is composed of two main wings, elegantly framed by wrought-iron gates inspired by Versailles and opening onto a majestic courtyard of honor.Beautifully renovated and maintained with meticulous care, the château is in remarkable condition. Each of the two wings features large openings overlooking the park, providing open views and generous natural light. The reception rooms stand out for their elegance, the suites for their comfort and thoughtful design, and the kitchens for their full range of equipment. On the lower level, a fitness room with sauna and, as a centerpiece, a remarkable sycamore wood office-library housing 8,000 volumes. At the entrance to the estate, a caretaker’s house with several bedrooms, a living room, and a kitchen, as well as two fully equipped independent pavilions, allow family and friends to be hosted in great comfort. The property also includes a closed garage for four vehicles and several outbuildings for garden equipment. The park, absolutely magnificent, combines formal French-style landscaped gardens, an orchard, vast wooded areas, and floral beds planted with rare species. Two ornamental pools, water fountains, a 6,000-sqm pond equipped with pedal boats, a forest, and horse paddocks with boxes give the estate a poetic atmosphere where swans, ducks, and birds find refuge. Two main entrances, including a tree-lined drive bordered by century-old plane trees, as well as several pedestrian gates, serve the property. The location is ideal: 2 hours from Paris, 3 hours 30 minutes from Geneva, 15 minutes from an SNCF train station, and in immediate proximity to shops. Chablis is 20 minutes away, and the first vineyards of the Chablis region only 10 minutes away. Gas heating, recent boilers. Energy performance rating: E. The sale price includes certain pieces of furniture, appliances, curtains, as well as garden equipment and furnishings. A rare, refined, and elegant property that we invite you to discover. Full file and visit on request — please contact us.

1 hour 30 minutes from Paris, between Jovinien and Puisaye, located on the edge of a town with all amenities, charming and authentic SEIGNEURIE built in the 17th century, its guest house and its outbuildings in the heart of a park enclosed by moats and tree hedges of 1.9 hectares. The property is accessed via a 50m private driveway. On either side, there is an orchard and lawn, and a first outbuilding of 100m2 used as a garage and storage shed with adjoining parking. A motorized wrought-iron gate disappears, allowing you to cross a fixed bridge. Beneath your feet, the water-filled moat, fed by a stream, whispers the history of this ancient stronghold. A large, square-plan reception courtyard, in the French style, measuring 1500 m2, is bordered by three buildings: The MANOR HOUSE, approximately 210 m2, is all on one level. With a ceiling height of 3.70 m, a large entrance hall provides access to the second part of the park. On the right, an elegant 52 m2 living room, a library with alcove, toilet and shower room nestled in one of the turrets. On the left, a 29 m2 dining room separated from the kitchen by timber framing. Adjoining this is a 46 m2 master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom in the second turret; a toilet and dressing room complete this wing. Antique terracotta tiles, herringbone parquet flooring, half-timbering and beams, preserved materials. Large attic of 210 m2 above. To the right of the main house, a 120 m2 guest house comprises two entrances, four bedrooms, two bathrooms with toilets, and a small living room with a fireplace. There are also two cellars and a room housing two heat pumps (installed in 2018) and an oil-fired boiler that supplies the first two houses. On the left wing, a symmetrical 3rd building of 140 m2, comprising 6 rooms and a workshop, is just waiting for your renovation projects (artist's house, gîte or offices). Rare authentic property, having retained most of its original materials, well maintained, permanently modernized. Around the three dwellings: a large lawn of 4000 m2 behind the main house, a moat filled with water, fed by a stream, protecting the property and long avenues of ancient trees surrounding everything. Pleasant town with all shops within walking distance of the property and heritage. A bit of history: This manor, mentioned as early as the end of the 15th century, originally had a defensive role. Protected by its moat and overlooking the river and its mills, it also controlled access to the town. From the 17th century onwards, it gradually lost its role as a fortified house and was transformed into a pleasure property at the beginning of the 18th century. Completely preserved during the Revolution, it passed from family to family and became the property of a deputy from Yonne in the 19th century. Still maintained and modernized by heritage enthusiasts, it is now available to you. Contact Laurent Sineau for information and visits. Diagnostics are currently being carried out. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

A 16th-century chateau, its drawbridge and water-filled moats surrounded by grounds of a little more than 5 hectares, two hours from Paris, in the middle of a Burgundy village. According to archival records, the chateau was built in the 14th century by the lords of Baulches and was used as a residence for the captains of the garrison before it was reorganised in the late 16th century and then once again in the 18th. What remains today after these transformations is an 18th-century monument, built over a platform of 50 x 50 metres surrounded by wide moats of more than 10 metres and closely connected to the memory of the Arnaud de Châteauvieux family, lord of said chateau. As for the property’s fortified gatehouse, restored according to standard practices, it once contained a drawbridge that provided access over the moats. A wide bridal bath connects the village to the chateau, where the property’s gate opens onto a Calvary surrounded by a large circular swath of lawn, which, is in turn, encircled by a drive, providing vehicle parking. From here, a small lane bordered by a low stone wall branches into two segments – once past the bridge decorated with two stone vases – which curve around a central lawn before finally reaching the court of honour. As for the gatehouse’s portcullis, now transformed into a tall gate, it provides vehicle access to the chateau’s court of honour, flanked by a pavilion on each end and landscaped with large pruned yew trees in the middle. Surrounded by moats, the water for which is supplied by a natural spring flowing from a shimmering blue fountain, on the northern side of the chateau is a stone patio, followed by a bridge that spans the moats, one end of which is safeguarded by a tall ornate gate with fine gold-plated motifs that gives directly onto the grounds with its paths lined by plane or lime trees. A pond that has been there since the chateau’s construction and now transformed into a swimming pool, is located directly opposite the chateau, while a stone deck with sculpted figures as well as ancient benches, antique statues, vases, a pond and a small stream embellish the premises, cadenced by multi-century trees and abundant flora. In addition, a wooden chalet, surrounded by lush vegetation, houses a sauna, whereas, set back a ways, a chapel seems to watch over the property and, a little further on, there is an orchard with greenhouses, beehives and small wooden sheds, used as workshops. Last, but not least, standing apart from the other buildings in a semi-circular courtyard are the caretaker’s cottage, a dwelling for the chateau’s employee and several garages that can hold about fifteen vehicles total.

Near Auxerre. A long bridle path leads to this exceptional period property dating from the 16th century and remodelled in the 18th century. Comprising four main buildings, it is set in peaceful extensive grounds with French formal gardens, woodland, streams and ponds. Featuring vestiges of the drawbridge and protected by a wrought-iron grille, the entrance porch has resisted the passing centuries and accesses an elegant central courtyard with three buildings bordering the moats. The four buildings have been recently restored and are in perfect condition. Superb living and reception rooms and bedrooms with private bathrooms command magnificent views. To the rear of the courtyard, the formal gardens are accessed by means of a stone bridge also featuring a superb wrought-iron grille. A central period water feature has been transformed into a swimming pool. A little consecrated chapel is on the edge of the woods which boast centennial trees, as do the gardens which also feature an orchard and a vegetable garden. Two caretaker’s lodges at the entrance to the property have been converted into 3 dwellings. Each benefit from privacy and open onto gardens distinctly separate from the main building. Other annexes include a building with 8 garages, as well as a function room featuring soaring ceilings. The ensemble is perfectly maintained. 50-page file with photos, technical details and further information by request.

1h30 from Paris, on the edge of a village with shops, you will discover the CHÂTEAU DE BELLERIVE, surrounded by greenery and overlooking the Yonne.This property was built around 1885 on the ruins of an old inn by Mr. D., who returned from the Transvaal after making his fortune in gold and diamond mines.This elegant neo-Renaissance château, with 15 rooms and approximately 480 m2 of living space, includes on the ground floor: a large entrance with marble cabochon flooring and Gothic windows that opens, through double doors, onto a large salon, a small salon and a former music room. These three richly decorated rooms -- with herringbone parquet, beautiful mouldings and superb ceilings -- total 130 m2 of reception space. A corridor leads to a large 20 m2 kitchen, an office, a WC, a dining room and two technical rooms.On the first floor, entirely oak-floored, a wide gallery leads to 6 large bedrooms, 5 of which have ensuite bathrooms and WCs. One bedroom opens onto a turret-flanked terrace with a superb view of the river. The top floor includes a 77 m2 habitable room plus 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and a WC.Since 2006 numerous works have been completed: waterproofing, roofs and downpipes in full, connection to the mains sewer, water-to-water heat pump, electrical panels, one tower rebuilt to its original style, outdoor terraces... The interior of the château now remains to be renovated.This property also includes a covered swimming pool of 13 m x 6 m (liner to be redone), a caretaker's house of 90 m2 to renovate near the entrance gate with a new roof.A very pleasant enclosed park surrounds the château, bordered by the river with numerous old trees. Two access gates, one of which allows walking to the center of an old village with its bakery, pharmacy, restaurant, and grocery store. An 8-minute drive to a town with all shops and amenities and a train station for Paris with some direct trains in 1h20. A6 motorway exit 14 minutes away.Several owners have succeeded one another, such as the Godin family, an ambassador, a famous doctor. All have maintained the authentic character of this piece of human-scale architecture. But for now, no one has discovered the treasure of diamonds hidden by its builder.Information on the risks to which this property is exposed can be consulted on the georisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr.Contact Laurent Sineau for information and visits.

The advertiser did not provide an english description for this listing.

2.5 hours from Paris between Vézelay and Avallon, this exceptional property is steeped in history. It is surrounded by its 9ha park, perfectly planted with century-old trees and a bridleway. This castle offers a living area of approximately 1500m², consisting of a magnificent 75m² living room entirely decorated with woodwork, 28 bedrooms with bathrooms, a billiard table, a meeting room, a large dining room . All the rooms have been restored in the spirit of the castle to preserve its authenticity. The outbuildings consist of a garage, a laundry room, an orangery, a workshop and a caretaker's apartment. This property would be suitable for a commercial or hotel activity but also for a family. “Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisks website: www.georisks.gouv.fr”

Exceptional Louis XIII Château Set Within 158 Hectares Timeless elegance, remarkable reception rooms and centuries-old family heritage within easy reach of Paris Just 1 hour and 20 minutes from Paris, in the heart of an unspoiled natural setting, this historic estate reveals itself at the end of a majestic 500-meter tree-lined drive bordered by mature centuries-old trees. Gently overlooking a former canal — a vestige of medieval moats — this early 17th-century château, later enhanced during the 18th century, perfectly embodies the enduring refinement of France’s great aristocratic residences. Constructed in the classic Louis XIII style, combining brick and stone, the building displays harmonious architecture centered on a noble entrance crowned by an armorial pediment and flanked by two elegant round towers that define its distinguished silhouette. Held by the same family for nearly seven centuries, the property possesses a rare historical continuity, perceptible in every architectural detail. ⸻ Reception Rooms – Grandeur, Light and Decorative Heritage From the moment of arrival, a remarkable double-flight exterior staircase sets a ceremonial tone, leading to the principal level. Inside, visitors are welcomed into a grand entrance hall — the true heart of the château — dominated by an impressive stone staircase adorned with a finely crafted wrought-iron balustrade. At mid-landing, a stained-glass window bearing family coats of arms enhances the vertical perspective and reflects the lineage of noble alliances. The reception rooms form the soul of the residence, offering a succession of elegant salons with generous proportions, abundant natural light and exceptionally preserved period décor. Among the most notable features: * A magnificent principal reception salon of approximately 90 sq m, exceptional in scale and enhanced by triple exposure to the East, South and West * Eight tall windows providing remarkable natural light throughout the day * Two opposing marble fireplaces creating a refined architectural symmetry * Traditional herringbone parquet flooring * Decorative moulded ceilings and beautifully balanced reception volumes Surrounding this principal salon is a refined suite of reception rooms, each with its own character and decorative identity: * An intimate music salon ideal for private gatherings * Several dual-aspect drawing rooms offering elegant perspectives over the park * A dining room located within one of the towers, providing a warm and distinctive atmosphere * A formal dining room adorned with fine 18th-century wood panelling * Period fireplaces in marble or carved wood * Decorative overmantels and original joinery * Historic parquet floors with traditional patterns Together, these rooms create a harmonious ensemble of exceptional quality, perfectly suited to both grand entertaining and refined private living. ⸻ Bedrooms and Private Apartments – Charm and Authenticity The first floor offers an elegant arrangement of six principal bedrooms, all bright and predominantly east-facing. Several retain particularly fine 18th-century decorative features, including: * Original wood panelling * Period fireplaces * Traditional alcoves * Painted overmantels * Historic doors and cabinetry One especially distinguished bedroom features a beautifully preserved alcove framed by decorative panelling and an antique painted overmantel depicting a religious scene — a rare and evocative example of aristocratic interior decoration from the 18th century. The upper floor provides: * Additional guest or family bedrooms * Two library rooms, each with a period fireplace * A vast attic beneath an impressive timber roof structure These spaces offer significant potential for further development while preserving the historic character of the residence. ⸻ Lower Levels – Subtle Historical Foundations The lower levels retain characteristic elements typical of historic estates, including vaulted rooms of early origin and traditional wine cellars. Today dedicated to service and technical functions, these spaces contribute discreetly to the authenticity and heritage of the property while supporting modern comfort. ⸻ Outbuildings and Estate Life The estate includes a complete ensemble of ancillary buildings supporting traditional country-estate living: * Caretaker’s house * Historic dovecote converted into an independent apartment * Charming cottage requiring interior refurbishment * Agricultural buildings and storage barns * Historic greenhouse and kitchen garden These structures provide flexibility for extended family use, hospitality projects, or heritage-based activities. ⸻ The Estate – A Rare Unified Landholding The property extends across approximately 158 hectares (390 acres) forming a coherent and highly desirable private domain: * Approximately 60 hectares of open land available for private use * Approximately 95 hectares of leased agricultural land generating rental income * Approximately 25 hectares of woodland * A landscaped park of around 15 hectares featuring riding avenues and mature specimen trees The scale and unity of this landholding are particularly rare in today’s market. ⸻ Heritage Status The façades and roofs of the château, together with those of the dovecote, are officially listed on the Historic Monuments Register, recognizing the architectural and historical significance of the property and offering potential heritage-related fiscal advantages.