waterfront castle for sale Sens, France

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.