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Overlooking the deep gorges of the Dore from its rocky spur, this former priory fort raises its main facade facing south. The castle consists of a rectangular main building from the 15th century flanked to the east by a tall and massive 13th-century keep and to the west by a circular 15th-century tower. The main building was remodeled in the 18th century by the former prior just before the Revolution and then in the 1910s, its owner, the painter Louis Retru, renovated it and enriched it with neo-Gothic interior decoration. The entire complex has been listed in the Supplementary Inventory of Historical Monuments since 1926. The keep offers 2 levels, each consisting of a barrel-vaulted room, one of which is pierced by 3 crossbow slits. A staircase set within the thickness of the wall leads to a 20 m² terrace bordered by crenellations and merlons from which the 360° panorama is superb. The main building offers approximately 156 m² of living space. On the ground floor: entrance through the tower, a 9 m² kitchen with access Directly to the garden, a 32 m² living room with a monumental fireplace, a painted ceiling, and wall paintings, an 8 m² office with Versailles parquet floor, and a 14 m² lounge with a monumental fireplace and a trefoil window. On the first floor: an 11 m² bedroom with a stone fireplace and access to a 7 m² loggia, an 8 m² office with a painted ceiling and wall paintings, a 23 m² bedroom with a monumental fireplace, a painted ceiling, wall paintings, and a shower room in the tower. On the second floor: an 18 m² bedroom, a bathroom, and an attic with sloping ceilings. A 70 m² barn used as a garage is attached to the house and could be converted. Beneath it, a beautiful 48 m² vaulted stone cellar. Electric central heating, plumbing, connection to the main sewer, electricity, and bathroom date from 2010. Energy performance diagnosis: not submitted because protected historic monument (ISMH). A charming terraced hanging garden faces due south, and the courtyard extends to the west, at the foot of a magnificent church From the 14th century. The park to the east contains another tower and the remains of the moats. In total, the property covers 3,122 m2. The castle and the church overlook the village located 7 km from Courpière and 20 km from Thiers and its access to the A71.

SUMPTUOUS 18TH-CENTURY CHATEAU IN UPPER PROVENCE - Luberon - 13 Hectares - Superb view - Listed Historic Monument - 1 hour from Aix-en-Provence - Forcalquier - Provence. In a sublime landscape with views stretching for several kilometers, this classical palace built around 1720 perfectly illustrates the French art of living during the Regency period, worthy of the film Que la fête commence. The architectural magnificence of what is considered the finest 18th-century chateau in Provence is matched only by the extraordinary effort required to build it during the last plague epidemic in Europe, in Marseille from 1720 to 1722, combined with colossal financial means born from the financial euphoria of John Law's banking system. A work by the great Parisian architect Pierre-Alexis Delamair, who designed the Hôtel de Soubise in Paris, now home to the National Archives, its construction was entrusted to Jean-Baptiste Franque, who created some of the finest 18th-century monuments in Provence, notably in Aix and Avignon. Its 18th-century classical architecture, strongly inspired by Parisian and Versailles architecture, is particularly refined, classical and symmetrical, centered around a projecting central section with three bays of French windows beneath a large pediment. It is known as the “Trianon of Provence”. Its gables are equally remarkable, with extremely rich sculptures, elaborate wrought-iron balconies, and on the park side, overlooking from a broad terrace the vast formal French gardens recently recreated, the central projection of the façade displays a sumptuous portico of four fully rounded columns, exceptionally rare for a private residence in the 18th century, as such elements inspired by Antiquity were reserved for the highest-ranking figures connected to the royal family. Inside, beneath ceilings reaching 5.3 meters high and flooded with light from every direction, the entrance hall opens onto the grand 80 m² reception salon. It is decorated with pilasters topped by Ionic capitals, echoed by monumental free-standing columns leading to the majestic staircase, entirely open through its grand flight of steps rising to the upper floor, populated with columns forming balconies dramatically overlooking the hall. It is undoubtedly one of the finest private 18th-century staircases in France. The ground floor opens on every side into a sequence of reception rooms with very restrained décor, left unfinished in the 18th century after the collapse of Law's banking system in 1720, in which the Forbin family, patrons of the property, are said to have participated. A grand salon, a music room adorned with a balustrade, a salon with alcove and niche, a large dining room with a neo-Gothic fireplace, an entrance hall on the south gable at the location of the former chapel, two large rooms used as visitor boutiques, and a mezzanine apartment with 3 bedrooms. Linen room, WC. A mezzanine apartment on the south gable, a kitchen, a living/dining room, access via the south staircase; on the mezzanine level upstairs, an office, a linen room, two bedrooms, and access to the mezzanine of the music salon. On the first floor, an extraordinary and highly impressive gallery 45 meters long runs alongside the majestic columned hall overlooking the staircase. 8 very beautiful bedrooms, some with antechambers and private cabinets, decorated with fireplaces. A billiard-library adorned with magnificent 19th-century wallpapers. A chapel. A large attic. Large and beautiful vaulted stone cellars. Wine cellars. Tunnel. Central heating in part of the chateau. In the outbuildings: Two guesthouses with 2 and 3 bedrooms. A 3-bedroom residence. A reception hall seating 150 guests in the former orangery, professional kitchen, restrooms. A large garage for 2 cars. A swimming pool. Sumptuous terraced gardens arranged along a 500-meter axial perspective: 300 meters of grand avenue facing the chateau and 270 meters on the terraced garden side. Embroidery gardens recreating the original 18th-century plans by Pierre-Alexis Delamair preserved in Munich, reconstructed in 2023, highlighted by a monumental stone obelisk. A very beautiful and large ornamental pond with its fountain to the north. 18th-century double-flight staircases. Location: -2.5 km from the first shops and services. A hotel 1.5 km away. -3 km from a 5-star hotel. -5 km from Forcalquier, all shops and services. -20 km from the A51 motorway. -67 km from Aix-en-Provence (1 hour). -87 km from Aix TGV station (1h10). Paris in 2h50. Price: 5,900,000 euros agency fees included, 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.

CHATEAU WITH SUMPTUOUS RENAISSANCE AND 18TH-CENTURY ARCHITECTURE 60 KM FROM PARIS - One of the most beautiful gardens in Île-de-France - Superb decorative interiors - Gallery - 26 hectares free of lease - Fully listed Historic Monument - Vexin, Val d'Oise, Île-de-France. 60 km from Paris, in a beautiful preserved valley of the lush Vexin region, this Renaissance chateau built around 1540 and enlarged around 1710 and 1780 is nestled within an enchanting setting of Italian-style gardens, among the most beautiful in the surroundings of Paris. On the honor courtyard, the 1540 Renaissance façade is adorned with a rich décor of pilasters, capitals, and foliage scroll friezes, making it one of the finest examples of Renaissance architecture in private hands. A grand staircase leads to the large entrance hall of the chateau. On the right, the medieval keep with its two watchtowers has been preserved and also embellished with Renaissance decoration. To the west, the extraordinary gardens inspired by the Villa Gamberaia in Tuscany, among the most beautiful in France, unfold across three Renaissance terraces through a play of perspectives featuring boxwood parterres, yew topiaries, lime-tree avenues, and flowing water features. The secret garden with its statue of Neptune and its four squares of black and white tulips. The greenhouse garden with its 24 squares of tree peonies, hellebores, and “Black Parrot” tulips. The Moon Garden, wonderfully composed after that of the Gamberaia, is inspired by Andrea Mantegna's early 16th-century painting “Virtues and Vices” preserved at the Louvre. Architecture here is created by nature itself: the portico is formed from yew trees, and the half-moon shape is made of water. A cascade flows through the garden from north to south. The Sun Garden on the upper terrace is composed of a checkerboard pattern, blooming in spring with 40,000 daffodils and yew-shaped chess pieces. To the south, a superb classical façade built around 1710, of outstanding architectural quality, features five ground-floor arcades framing the staircase of the Renaissance gallery opening onto the park. The large pediment is decorated with a Rococo cartouche. The interior combines sumptuous Renaissance volumes with high-quality 18th-century decorative interiors. Inside, this residence bears witness to the splendor of the Renaissance through two salons with vast fireplaces, one featuring a remarkable sculpted ceiling, a large Renaissance gallery, and a Renaissance staircase with straight flights, barrel-vaulted and decorated with moldings and pilasters. The refinement of the 18th century unfolds in the staircase hall, particularly open, luminous, and theatrical, with cabochon flooring and a highly elegant wrought-iron banister. A small salon, a dining room decorated with wood paneling, a spectacular office-library extending over two floors with a balustraded skylight. A library. A small dining room. On the second floor, 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 WCs, and a large 100 m² salon adorned with a marble fireplace. In the bedrooms are several beautiful decorative features including wood paneling, alcoves, and 18th-century marble and limestone fireplaces. On the third floor, a beautiful southwest-facing bedroom, WC, bathroom, and vast attics. Two spiral staircases. A caretaker's apartment on the garden level restored in 2023–2024, 100 m², 2 bedrooms, living room, entrance hall, bathroom. Extensive outbuildings, barns, monumental wine press, footbath. 5 entrances. Septic tanks. Approximate developed area: 2,300 m². Oil-fired central heating. Mains water supply. Natural spring-fed gravity water system. 26 hectares in one block and free of lease in total, including 4 hectares of walled gardens. EBTS label; Grand Prize for Gardens 2015. Historic Monument protection: The chateau, excluding the classified sections: listed by decree dated 4 June 1926. The façades and roofs: classified by decree dated 20 June 1945. The chateau park, including the built structures and enclosure walls and excluding the statuary, as well as the façades and roofs of the outbuildings and the two original removed turret elements of the chateau (see plan attached to the decree) (cad. B 1676, 640, 643): listed by decree dated 13 December 2006. OPTIONAL: A beautiful 18th-century farmhouse restored in 2023 of approximately 500 m², 5 bedrooms, large kitchen open onto nature and the indoor swimming pool. Brand-new swimming pool. 8,000 m² free of lease. (Price: 790,000 Euros agency fees included, including 4.76% payable by the buyer; option available only in addition to the chateau). Price: 4,460,000 Euros agency fees included (including 4.76% agency fees payable by the buyer). Not subject to DPE. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: georisques.gouv.fr.

We offer you this exceptional property aimed at enthusiasts of history and French heritage. Located in the heart of the French Jura, this classified castle is just 10 minutes from Geneva by air and 1 hour by road. Its accessibility is conducive to organizing international events. Built on a 132-hectare estate, this building from the 13th century is the archetype of a fortress with its keep, towers, and drawbridges crossing the moat that surrounds it. At the end of the 19th century, it was purchased by a wealthy industrialist from Lyon who restored it in Renaissance style, earning the title of 'Best Restoration in France.' In 2002, the current owner acquired it and completed its restoration by 2007 according to historical, artistic, scientific, and technical criteria, thus listing it among the historical monuments of France. Passing through the entrance gate, an avenue of centennial trees leads you to the grounds of the castle, an ancient barony from the 16th century. The authenticity of the site has been carefully preserved through the developments that have made it a very comfortable residence. It boasts a living area of 4000 m2 encompassing 70 rooms spread over 3 floors, including 24 bedrooms and 27 bathrooms. The royal stables are a gem for horse riders, comprising 8 large boxes, as well as a riding arena and a sand dressage area from Fontainebleau. Behind the castle, several buildings have also been restored: - The service building is dedicated to housing service staff. It includes several apartments, a dormitory, and a cafeteria. Various workshops like the forge, bakery, or carpentry are integral to the building. - The gardener's house - The farm (the only building not restored) A surrounding wall encloses the property over 80 hectares. Numerous gravel or paved paths serve the different parks leading to the sublime French-style garden structured over 20 hectares, between forests, mountains, and vineyards. Water is very present throughout the property thanks to an English river, stone canals, waterfalls, and a pond. This castle is a marvel for lovers of history and old stones. Complete file available upon request. The price of this extraordinary property is negotiable and will be determined with serious experts and investors. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: http://www.georisques.gouv.frThis description has been automatically translated from French.

Remarkable 17th century, listed château, set in 53 hectares of land, on borders of Maine and Anjou with easy access via motorway and high-speed train. Elegant building featuring classical architecture, spanning nearly 750 sqm. Numerous decorative elements and period features: wooden floors, fireplaces, stone flooring, staircase with balustrades etc. Outbuildings including caretaker's house, restored in-line cottage, barn, workshop, garden pavilion and tennis court. Formal gardens plus 48 hectares of woodlands and lakes. Well-maintained, much-loved property - a very special place. Energy class: NA/NA.

Réf. 4770 : Impresive 19th C. château 34km from Angers. Built not far from the banks of the Loire and near charming, typical Loire Valley villages, this sumptuous château, designed by renowned architects, is set in a pristine environment, as can be seen on the hillsides of the “Loire des Promontoires.” This setting, with its rolling countryside and wooded landscapes, provides a harmonious backdrop worthy of the most opulent estates found in Maine-et-Loire during that era. Owned by members of an illustrious family for over eight centuries, it is undoubtedly a reflection of an era that saw the flourishing of numerous châteaux throughout the region, embodying French-style grandeur and comfort. Today, Anjou is among the most sought-after regions for the richness of its historical and architectural heritage. It also stands out for its economic and cultural vitality, of which the Puy du Fou estate is a flagship. In everyday life, the property offers a pleasant living environment. Its central location makes it easily accessible from the major economic hubs of western France, and essential shops and services are nearby. Built of tuffeau stone and terracotta tiles to a design featuring five storeys and a double depth, with a slate roof, the château presents classical façades on the outside, enlivened by the interplay of vertical and horizontal lines formed by the corner string courses, spandrels, bands and a continuous cornice. The main façade consists of a central section flanked by a projecting section and extended by two wings, whilst the opposite façade adopts a composition structured around a central projecting section topped by a half-dome and framed by two return wings. The whole is dotted with sculpted motifs and heraldic elements evoking the history and alliances of the commissioning family. The imposing hipped roof, characteristic of the grand residences of that era, is distinguished by a lively silhouette of multiple hipped sections, dormers and oculi. The interior has largely retained its original layout and décor. The ground floor is centred around a spacious entrance hall leading to a remarkable suspended spiral staircase in oak, connected to an interior gallery and topped by a coffered ceiling adorned with a painted sky motif. On either side, a succession of spacious reception rooms in the Louis XIV and Louis XVI styles: drawing room, state drawing room, billiard room, dining room, state dining room, pantry, small drawing room, study, bedroom with en-suite bathroom, toilet, kitchen, service staircases and lift. On this floor, the décor combines weathered panelling, full-height panelling with medallions, skirting boards painted to resemble marble, console tables and wall sconces, complemented by remarkable woven drapes and valances. On the first floor, the gallery leads to eight bedrooms, seven bathrooms and various utility rooms. This floor features herringbone parquet flooring, remarkable marble fireplaces,a wide variety of decorative motifs and moulded ceilings. On the second floor, there are around ten bedrooms, five bathrooms, a library and various other utility rooms. This floor also features herringbone parquet flooring, marble fireplaces and moulded ceilings. On the third floor, there are nine staff bedrooms and various additional service rooms, all featuring solid wood flooring and elegant marble fireplaces. The property features a number of outbuildings: A remarkable stable block built of local stone and clad in slate, comprising around twenty stalls, a tack room, a barn, coach entrances and outbuildings, all under a roof converted into three flats, each with a living room, kitchen, toilet and bathroom. A gatehouse comprising: on the ground floor, a living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. An additional bedroom on the first floor. A second gatehouse comprising: on the ground floor, a living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and workshop. Two additional bedrooms and a toilet on the first floor. A gardener’s cottage comprising: on the ground floor, a living room, kitchen, bedroom, toilet and bathroom. Three further bedrooms and a toilet on the first floor. The property is in need of restoration. An ice house. An old greenhouse in need of restoration. An old water tower. The château was built in the heart of a vast and remarkable landscaped park created in the second half of the 19th century. Courtyards, shaded avenues, and large ornamental trees dating back several centuries (sequoias, oaks, plane trees, Himalayan cedars, Lebanese cedars, American walnut trees, etc.), gardens, a kitchen garden, a pond (approx. 8,000 sqm), a horse training track (Loire sand), meadows and woods, all form a harmonious ensemble covering approx 122 acres, which still retains its original layout today. The property now forms an estate of great architectural and landscape coherence, a wonderful testament to the elegance and art of living of the grand French mansions of the 19th century. The following parts are classified as Historic Monument : The chateau in its entirety; the façades and roofs of the gardener’s lodge and the stables; the entire walled park with the gates, the underpass, the bridge, the two pottery workshops (with the exception of the veranda adjoining the south workshop), the ice house, the water tower, the greenhouses with the rockery, the walls of the kitchen garden, the flower barn and the ponds in the florist’s garden; all of which constitute the estate, on the plots listed in the land registry, as shown on the plan appended to the order: classification by order of 2022. This property is a historic monument (allowing fiscal tax cuts if you pay taxes in France). Cabinet LE NAIL – Maine-et-Loire - M. Lodoïs HUBERT : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Lodoïs HUBERT, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 792 044 760. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

CHATEAU BUILT FROM THE 15TH TO THE 20TH CENTURY, 120 KM FROM PARIS IN THE PERCHE REGION - Exceptional charm and character - 5 main buildings - 18 bedrooms - 2,500 m² built area - Southern Perche - 8 km from the A10 motorway exit - 20 hectares - Structural shell in good condition, interior fully requiring restoration. Fully listed Historic Monument. On the edge of a small village in the Perche region, 120 km from Paris and 8 km from the motorway, this chateau of exceptional charm consists of 5 main buildings dating from the 15th to the 20th century, on the site of a former chateau burned during the Hundred Years' War. There are two entrances. The first, on the village side, is through a tall and long wrought-iron gate leading to the former gatehouse residence, now converted into a grand salon. The second entrance, on the park side, passes through a tall crenellated gateway dominated by the imposing “water chateau” tower. The impressive richly decorated medieval gatehouse quickly appears after crossing the bridge spanning the canal, followed by the other courtyard buildings. The heterogeneity of this ensemble reflects the long history of the estate. The original square medieval chateau surrounded by moats was burned in the first half of the 15th century by the Earl of Salisbury, commander-in-chief of the English troops, while on his way to lay siege to Orléans. Rebuilt at the end of the 15th and beginning of the 16th century, the remaining parts of this medieval chateau are the gatehouse known as “Le Donjon” and the Saint-François Tower. This medieval chateau was incorporated in the 19th century into the ensemble formed by the other buildings through the destruction of one of its sides and the filling in of part of the moats connecting it to the “new” chateau. The main body of the current chateau is composed of 16th-, 17th-, and 18th-century buildings. A first pavilion forming a gatehouse residence attached to a gallery was built at the end of the 16th century and remodeled in the second half of the 17th century with the addition of two small pavilions. This ensemble was raised by one additional floor in the 18th century. The enclosure of the gatehouse residence to create a grand office gave it its final appearance. These buildings, together with the Louis XVI pavilion and the other outbuildings, form a U-shaped courtyard overlooking a splendid 20-hectare park, notably featuring a large 200-meter-long terrace overlooking a vast meadow on one side and separated from a woodland of beautiful mature deciduous trees on the other side by a canal. The park also includes sumptuous boxwood embroidery gardens and yew topiaries, as well as a grand avenue and a one-hectare vegetable garden. 5 main buildings: 1 - The “chateau” closest to the village square, known as “Le Pavillon du Bourg”, 16th, 17th, and 18th century. 2 - The gatehouse known as “Le Donjon”, 15th, 18th, and 20th century. A 15th-century gallery, and a residential section built in 1980 connected to an 18th-century tower. 3 - The Saint-François Tower, 15th century. 4 - The Louis XVI pavilion known as the “Renaissance House” and its tower known as “La Cloche”, 16th century, modified in the 17th and 18th centuries. 5 - The outbuildings, 16th–19th–20th century. Superb 16th-century timber frameworks. Location: -120 km from Paris, motorway access 16 km toward Paris, 8 km toward Le Mans. -8 km from Brou, shops and services. Mains water supply, drainage partly connected to mains sewer and partly using septic tanks. Historic Monument protection: The chateau, its outbuildings, and its park: fully listed by decree dated 24 November 1948. Price: 2,756,000 Euros agency fees included (including 5.67% agency fees payable by the buyer). Including fees of 6% TTC to be paid by of the purchaser. Price excluding fees 2 600 000 €. Not subject to DPE. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: georisques.gouv.fr.

In the south of Cantal, a castle from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Established in the center of its territory and isolated in a completely preserved environment free from any nuisance, the castle, fully classified as a historical monument, rises above the valley that marks the historical border between Haute-Auvergne and Rouergue. The main access is via the eastern side where there was likely an old drawbridge. Its origins date back to the Middle Ages when the site was just a keep surrounded by an enclosure of five to seven defensive towers. Today, only the first keep to the west survives from that time, a second tower built in the 15th century to the east, as well as one of the truncated defensive towers, surrounded by terraces and cleared spaces. The central living quarters, built during the Renaissance between the two square towers, features numerous bays on its southern facade with double windows divided by mullions and a sculpted decoration around the main entrance door. On the northern side, an additional wing was added in the 18th century. Inside, the layout of the rooms has not been modified. In addition to a monumental Italian staircase, the ground floor consists of an old low hall that now serves as a dining room, a small television lounge, two kitchens – the original one and a more recent one – as well as access to the cellars and a garage. The first floor includes an old lordly room, a small adjoining lounge, two bedrooms, and a bathroom with toilets. Access to the 18th-century part leads to a succession of three bedrooms with water points, a bathroom, and separate toilets. The second floor includes a large room known as the 'Queen's room', an office, two other bedrooms, and a bathroom with toilets. A halfway passage leads to a bathroom and the attic of the 18th-century part. The third floor consists of an exhibition room, followed by a spare bedroom, old service rooms, and an interior dovecote. A small staircase then leads to the attics with a large room under the framework and two chimneys. This is preceded by a chapel and the upper parts of the two towers. A caretaker's house and a pool are also located on the estate.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Gorgeous listed castle from XIIth, XVth and XIXth centuries.1685 m². very nice reception rooms. 23 bedrooms. 2 guest houses. Outbuildings. Park 1,02 ha. Possible to buy 4,72 ha more with house. Ref 1040.

A 13th and 16th century listed historical monument residence bordering the river and on 2.5 hectares of meadows in north-east Lot-et-Garonne . The discreet, almost mysterious residence is hidden behind a copse of trees, barely visible from the main road. The tarmac drive becomes a stony track as it winds its way between the rows of trees. After passing a pond and a bamboo hedge on the right, followed by the first evidence of the property in the form of two impressive stone pillars, the main driveway leads to two wrought-iron pillars supporting lanterns and to the dwelling. A few well-arranged flagstones guide visitors towards the entrance. The three-storey residence is set near to oak trees and a chestnut tree. To the east, the meadow bordering the garden provides some distance from a few neighbouring houses. On the south side, a meadow stretches as far as the banks of the river Lot below.

Close to the Bay of Somme, a 17th-century castle, listed as a historic monument, extended by a park with outbuildings, woods, and an orchard. Far from all prying eyes and slightly elevated, the castle with its classical architecture, situated at the edge of a forest, overlooks a landscape of fields and rabbit warrens, beyond the roofs of the hamlet. All around, a country garden consisting of expanses of lawn and ornamental trees forms a green setting. A fully restored pigeon house from the 15th century stands on the main lawn with its polygonal silhouette. Several outbuildings add to the estate: adjacent service buildings extend from the house, and at the far end of the park, down below, there is an old farm, now transformed into a distillery, as well as a caretaker's house that allows for separate occupation. The park, about 3 hectares, surrounds the buildings. It includes vast lawns followed by an orchard, primarily planted with apple trees, and a wooded area.This description has been automatically translated from French.

On the banks of the Rance, between Dinan and Dinard, a manor from the 16th and 18th centuries listed as a historical monument, its outbuildings, and its chapel. From a departmental road, a first gateway flanked by granite pillars accesses the estate, which extends over more than 30 hectares. A long avenue of oaks leads after more than 300 meters to a second gate, pierced in a stone wall enclosure, which protects the manor and the ancillary buildings, including a chapel. It is possible to reach a longhouse as well as part of the outbuildings independently, without passing through the lordly residence. Facing south, the latter overlooks the Rance. In Renaissance style, the facade indicates a construction from the mid-16th century. The building is notably distinguished by its cut-off staircase tower, topped by a square volume covered with a four-pitched slate roof supported by granite corbels. Terracotta finials and decorative mitrons adorn the two-pitched roof of the house. Reconfigurations and extensions date back to the 18th century, with the creation of two lower wings, surmounted by dormers with a hipped roof. Finally, a small, more recent building to the east houses a kitchen. The whole is built of sandstone and granite rubble, partially covered with a light render. The chains and the surrounds of the openings are made of cut granite stone. To the north, partially adjoining the building, the outbuildings border an enclosed area, a remnant of an old vegetable garden and a courtyard. Beyond, the longhouse was rebuilt in the 19th century to replace an old farmstead. The lands are surrounded by meadows and woods as well as by the river below, without neighbors or nuisances.This description has been automatically translated from French.

A listed Moorish Revival villa opposite Ile de la Comtesse on the Goëlo coast in Brittany, with panoramic sea views. With the rising popularity of sea bathing at the end of the 19th century, a new type of seaside architecture emerged along the French coast, designed for relaxation and turned towards the outdoors. Residences in a variety of bold styles flourished on the shores of the Goëlo region. Built on a hilltop, the 'Turkish Villa' was erected by the Count de la Lande de Calan around 1880. Extended in 1906, it offers uninterrupted views of the sea and the port. The house is part of a co-owned plot with an adjoining 4-star hotel. Access to the property is unrestricted. One parking space is reserved for the villa's residents, and five others can be made available on an occasional basis. The entrance is on the western facade. Extensive vegetation, combined with a coursed granite masonry supporting wall with a balustrade, ensures privacy. A large bed of rosebushes precedes the wall and balusters, with a profusion of agapanthus as a backdrop. Two well-trimmed conifer hedges mark the entrance. Between these, a small staircase leads to an esplanade and to a granite approach stair serving the solid wood entrance door, carved in the shape of a horseshoe arch.

The “Mas de la Brune”, a listed, Renaissance-style gem, its 4 ha of parklands and its gardens at the foot of the Alpilles mountains in Eygalières. At the end of a row of two-hundred-year-old horse chestnut trees, three interconnected constructions comprise the buildings on this predominantly wooded, 4-ha property. The first is the Renaissance-style manor house, known as the “Mas de la Brune”, constructed in 1572; the only building of this type, standing in the middle of the land, rising up like a nave, proudly showing visitors the prow of its watch-turret. Directly adjoining the manor, a more recent construction dating from the 18th century stands in the shade of a three-hundred-year-old lime tree. This building once housed the staff accommodation. And lastly, on the east side, where a perimeter wall no doubt once existed, a rehabilitated farmhouse is separated from the manor by a row of cypress trees. Opening on to a vast courtyard that extends behind the French formal garden, it acts as a link with the rest of the parklands, where the permanent singing of the precious water, coming down from the Alpilles Mountains via the canal of the same name, can be heard. The French Historic Monument listing, dating from the 9 August 1924, applies solely to the “Mas de la Brune”, already showing on Cassini’s 18th century map under the name of “Grand Mas”. Some say it was constructed for the consul Pierre-Bruno-Isnard, who gave it the feminine version of his surname, whilst others maintain it was for an alchemist, whose name is long forgotten. In both cases, this outstanding building, entirely constructed from Baux stone, was probably built by master mason, Gaston-Flayelle, native of the Vivarais region, who also designed the “Hôtel de Manville” in Les-Baux-de-Provence. The size of the manor house, its biblical paraphrases sculpted on the façade, like a big open book, and including the secret number of steps of its spiral stairway tend to reinforce the hypothesis of an alchemist’s home. A spacious tiled swimming pool, cleverly concealed from onlookers in a copse of laurel bushes, has been installed a good distance from the main house. And lastly, a carpark, out of sight of the manor but able to take ten or so cars, has been laid out in the shade of mulberry plane trees.

10 minutes from the center of Albi, by the Tarn river, a 16th-century château and its 3.6-hectare park. The château was built between the 16th and 17th centuries, and later a wing was rebuilt in the 19th century. Classified as a historical monument, it is linked to local history. Jean-François de Galaup, Count of Lapérouse, a famous navigator and explorer born in 1741, spent his childhood there. The residence largely retains its organization from this period. Access to the property is via a metal gate leading to a tree-lined driveway up to the château courtyard. A surrounding terrace borders the building and overlooks the meadows that slope down toward the Tarn, visible through the trees. Below, a swimming pool is set in the slope of the land, while an old nymphaeum, likely created in the 19th century and fed by a spring, is situated away from the main area. The park, of about 3.6 hectares, consists of tall trees, ornamental plantings, meadows, and wooded areas. The plots spread around the château and provide views of the river from the terrace and façades.This description has been automatically translated from French.

A listed historical monument medieval castle in tree-filled land, with 4-hectare grounds, a swimming pool and a tennis court in the Hautes-Pyrénées area. This castle is an admirable remnant of the Hautes-Pyrénées’ heritage and is perfectly preserved. It boasts a thousand-year history and is a listed historical monument. Its first foundations date, in all likelihood, from the 11th century when the defensive tower was used to protect the surrounding fields from pillaging and plundering, in particular by the Aragonese forces. Although the building has undergone many transformations as time has passed, its 15th-century eastern façade has remained unchanged. The edifice was acquired by the Count of Lavedan in 1274, a year during which he received the seigniory of Horgues from the Count of Bigorre to clear a debt. From Raymond-Garcie IV de Lavedan to Jean-Pierer Ducasse de Horgues, over a period of more than 500 years, the castle had almost twenty illustrious owners. From that point in time until 2018, the estate was owned by the same family. The medieval castle with two towers was built on the outskirts of the village and was overhauled in the 17th and 18th centuries. Through a double leaf wrought iron gate, a plane tree lined drive runs alongside rubble stone built former stables with a roof of half round tiles, opposite the castle and its imposing silhouette, built in the 15th century and since transformed several times. In addition to the two towers on either side, the seigniorial residence is made up of two four-storey rectangular sections in a T-shape, each with a sprocketed, gabled slate roof. The two towers, one of which is square and the other which is rounded on one side and squared on the other, are both topped by an octagonal level adored with a slate roof of the same shape. It is thought that the tower to the southwest was added in the 18th century. Lastly, the castle’s former water mill can be found behind the residence. It is currently used as a holiday cottage, while the grounds spread out all around the buildings and, to the left of the castle, play host to a swimming pool.

A 17th-century chateau listed as a historical monument with a large outbuilding and splendid grounds looking out at the Rhône valley in France’s Drôme department. The local village was once a fief of the Poitiers-Valentinois family. It became part of the Kingdom of France at the start of the 15th century. The village had a chateau before this one. That old chateau was known as the region’s most important fortification, but it was destroyed in the French Wars of Religion. That was when a new chateau was built just outside the village, along the side of a road linking the village to the nearest town, a short distance north of it. Its location was not chosen at random: a spring lies beyond the ditches and it once filled up the property’s ponds and brought its fountains to life. A vast earthen terrace of more than one hectare is edged with embankments and dry moats. Upon it stand two fine edifices built in the style of the Italian Late Renaissance. The chateau towers in the middle of this grassy terrace. Construction of the chateau began in 1591. The edifice continued to be built during the second half of the 17th century. It is a large square-shaped structure with corner towers and a central inner courtyard. It has three levels and a floor area of over 1,300m². In front of the chateau, at the property’s entrance, stands an edifice that was built at the end of the 17th century. It is about 60 metres long and edges a road that runs along the other side of the moat. This structure is made up of a gatehouse flanked with two wings. This gatehouse controls access to the property. The whole building offers a floor area of around 450m². Together, the chateau and the gatehouse with its wings represent a splendid feat of architecture: a classic symmetrical layout going from east to west on an open, grassy terrace. Beyond this section of lawns on which the edifices stand, the grounds extend through meadows and woods over a naturally undulating area. The chateau has been listed as a historical monument since 1990 for its walls, roofing and interior decorative features.

In the center of the capital of Drôme, surrounded by a 4-hectare park, there is a château from the early 20th century classified as a historic monument, in Art Nouveau style. The building was constructed in the early 20th century at the request of Alfred Gayet, a mining engineer, inventor of the gold extraction and enrichment process. To carry out this work, he was joined by the renowned architect Pierre Blein, with contributions from painter Guillermin, glassmaker Thomas, decorator Boulanger, as well as landscape architects Luizet and Barret. The construction of the main house and its various outbuildings (the caretaker's house, service buildings, dovecote, and hydroelectric plant), as well as the landscaping of the park, was carried out between 1900 and 1904 under Blein's direction. The château was adorned with elements of the Art Nouveau style: remarkable painted decorations by Guillermin and Mangier, stained glass from Thomas's workshop, as well as ceramics from Boulanger and Villeroy & Bosch. The residence, with its ashlar stone facades and tile roofs, consists of a central body and two wings at right angles, with the right wing being formed by a rotunda and the left by a square tower. It has four levels including one basement, with multiple cellars, and about twenty rooms distributed among the three habitable levels: a large vestibule, two living rooms, game or reading rooms, a dining room, a kitchen, and other utility spaces on the ground floor; a vast hall, five bedrooms, and four bathrooms on the first floor; a spacious rotunda, four service rooms, and five attics, one of which is convertible, on the second floor. The landscaped park, embellished with animal sculptures, extends over 4.3 hectares and includes a pond. Originally, canals were fed by the Epervière river and led to a series of pools designed using the 'rock work' method. It should be noted that the elements protected as historic monuments include the entire residence (interior and exterior), the park, the outbuildings, the caretaker's house, the disused factory building, and the dovecote.This description has been automatically translated from French.

In the Drôme hills, a 18th-century château with medieval origins, classified as a historical monument, along with its dependencies and park. The property presents itself as a coherent set established at the center of a wooded park, slightly elevated above the road leading to the village. The château is built following a rectangular plan, with a tower at each corner and a square keep flanked at the north wall. Covering an area of approximately 720 m², it rises to four levels. The broken rooflines and old tiles testify to successive construction campaigns. The façades, made of stone and light ochre plaster, alternate between regular openings and older openings, reflecting the evolution of the dwelling over the centuries. A straight path leads into the park and serves the dependencies set back: old stables, an orangery, barns, and a wood shed, organized around a service courtyard. Tall trees form a natural barrier that isolates the estate from its immediate surroundings. A wide terrace extends to the south, while the landscaped park gently descends towards the lowlands. The whole is designed as a lordly estate on a contained scale, where each building occupies its place in an ordered composition.This description has been automatically translated from French.

10 minutes from Rennes, with its outbuildings and a 3-hectare park, a Louis XIII period chateau, listed as a Historic Monument (MH). Mentioned as early as 1419 and rebuilt in 1655, the chateau is in the Louis XIII style, typical of 17th-century architecture. Listed as MH since 1969, the residence occupies an area of about 646 m². It consists of a central body, extended by two slightly projecting pavilions. The main facade is plastered and divided by five regular bays over four levels of elevation. The building is topped with a high slate roof, pierced by dormer windows with arched pediments. Weathervanes in the shape of fleur-de-lis surmount the pavilions. The window frames are made of limestone, with fluted jambs. Each floor is delineated by a molded belt, also in limestone. The decorative elements are discreet: coats of arms and suns carved in bas-relief. On the east facade, the ends of the pavilions are flanked by two corner turrets with timber framing, each crowned with an imperial roof and topped with a small pyramid-shaped bell tower. The rest of the property includes outbuildings, consisting of a lodge, two dovecotes also listed as MH, and a bakery. The entire estate is surrounded by a French-style topiary garden and a wooded park of over 3 hectares, featuring a pond, vegetable garden, rose garden, and tennis court.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Ref 4851: Château with outbuildings and 2.89-hectare grounds for sale near Saint-Palais, in the Basque Country Located in Lower Navarre, on the edge of Béarn, the estate enjoys the tranquillity of the inland Basque Country whilst remaining just 7 kilometres from Saint-Palais and its amenities. The A64 motorway is a 25-minute drive away, making it easy to reach the Basque Coast or Biarritz Airport in under an hour. Built on 14th-century foundations, the castle was remodelled in the 16th century, extended with a new wing and raised in the 17th century, and then refurbished internally in the 18th century. A vaulted stone cellar runs beneath the original medieval section. The main building offers approximately 800 sqm of living space spread across 23 rooms and three levels (excluding the attic and cellar). On the ground floor: an entrance hall with a staircase, a spacious central corridor, three rooms with high ceilings of 4 metres (including a reception room), a fitted and equipped kitchen, three additional rooms, as well as a shower room and a toilet. On the first floor: an elegant central French-style staircase, crafted from reclaimed wood, leads to a hallway opening onto four bedrooms—including a suite with its own en-suite bathroom and toilet—as well as a second spacious reception room. On the second floor: this level has a similar layout to the first floor and comprises five rooms requiring conversion, including a spacious reception area. Finishing and fitting-out work is required, particularly in the hallways, the stairwell and throughout this level. On the third floor: two convertible attic spaces beneath the Mansard roof, which has been renovated and the floor insulated, benefiting from plenty of natural light thanks to the dormer windows on the lower gables. The estate comprises several outbuildings, offering approximately 375 sqm of additional floor space: A/ The adjoining cottage: attached to the château, it comprises 4 rooms and a WC. The structure is sound, but the interior fittings remain to be completed. B/ The dovecote C/ The church These two historic buildings, listed as Historic Monuments, have been restored to their original condition and retain their original roof structures, notably that of the church, which is remarkable for its shape resembling an inverted boat hull. D/ The farm buildings and stables: former stables, a pigsty, a henhouse and listed ruins complete the property, offering great potential for renovation or storage. E/ The carport: a covered shelter provides parking for three vehicles. Surrounded by 2.89 hectares (7.14 acres) of beautifully landscaped grounds, the estate enjoys a preserved, wooded natural setting. The Bidouze river runs through the property, adding a unique scenic charm to the whole. Cabinet LE NAIL – Gironde – Mr Henri COURAU : 02.43.98.20.20 CPI 3301 2020 000 045 319 - CCI de Bordeaux-Gironde We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

Burgundy near Dijon. Listed 17th-century château, fully restored on 7,200m2 of enclosed wooded grounds. With 685m2 of living space, it spans 3 levels and rests on converted cellars. It comprises 17 rooms, 1 interior chapel, 12 bedrooms and bathrooms, a superb billiard room and a vast, luminous reception room opening onto the park. The château owes its charm to the original architectural features and the remarkable quality of the renovations carried out. A turnkey château, ideal for a residential project or hotel business. Please contact me for more information.

At the border of these three beautiful central regions (Nivernais / Bourbonnais / Berry), 2 hours and 30 minutes from Paris, the vast MH castle was built on the foundations of a 16th-century enclosure closed by corner towers, one of which remains the chapel; an honor courtyard bordered by vast harmonious outbuildings. This lordship has no defensive elements in this pleasure place, which was solely designed for hunting. Hidden in a set of nearly 16 hectares of English parkland, groves, meadows surrounded by oaks and crossed by a stream, a shaded body of water, the castle offers a clear view of its own estate from its floors. Deer and does from the neighboring forests come to graze or roar peacefully in the meadow bordered by hunting forests. The castle has about twenty rooms, including large reception rooms (fireplaces, parquet floors, large bays letting in light from the park where the deer roars). Numerous tax exemption works have been carried out and can be continued despite the excellent general condition of the rooms: renovation of the floor with 7 bedrooms equipped with 6 shower rooms. Energy class: DPE not required. XVIII-century classified outbuildings: barn-stable; barn-cattle shed; staff houses (possibility of gîtes). This rare gem of classical architecture, unique in this region, has been fully respected in the charm and harmony of the original renovated elements. This castle also has an interior layout compatible with contemporary life and vast reception volumes. Its external estate, of almost 16 hectares, offers a perimeter of tranquility, augmented by the advantage of a calm region, highly accessible as it is central, and geographically varied. As a historical residence, the castle also enjoys the benefits of historic monuments, sought after for their label and their "tax exemption": if opened to the public: 40% DRAC subsidies, 25% from the General Council, and 25% from the department; the remaining 10% of the works borne by the owner being deductible from income). • Immediate proximity to hunting in private and state forests; • 2 minutes from a town with shops (markets, fairs...); 5 minutes from 3 beautiful historic towns • 2 hours and 30 minutes from Paris Historical and architectural file complete with serious references and on research mandate. https://demeure.biz/honoraires.htm 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.

Renaissance Château - Exceptional property.... xvi° Between Lyon and the Mediterranean - 6.3 hectares of parklands, meadows, woods and farmland. - approx. 1500 m² of living space - Classified. At the gateway to the Vercors, facing the Ardèche mountains, this Renaissance château stands as an intact witness to another era. Between history and majesty, a 16th-century jewel awaits you... On the edge of a charming Drôme village, in the foothills of the Vercors, this 16th-century château overlooks the Rhône plains and offers a rare panorama as far as the Ardèche mountains. Accessible in just 20 minutes from Valence (TGV/airport), 45 minutes from Grenoble and 1 hour from Lyon, the property enjoys a strategic location while retaining absolute tranquility. The château is protected to the east by a moat and a long 18th-century barracks that once housed a garrison of Republic dragoons. Two wings flank the majestic entrance, providing around 650 m² of space, 300 m² of which has been converted for events or rentals (ballrooms, professional kitchen, sanitary facilities, air-conditioned areas). The remainder is used for storage or other purposes. The 1500 m² château is organized around an inner courtyard, with more than 30 rooms on three levels. It includes vast reception rooms, lounges with sumptuous decor (painted ceilings, frescoes, antique parquet floors, monumental fireplaces), a chapel, a small salon theater, numerous bedrooms, offices, storage areas, historic kitchens, etc... The château is bathed in natural light thanks to numerous openings, creating a warm, majestic atmosphere. The château is partially listed as a Historic Monument, notably for its painted decorations, facades and roofs. It is set in 6.31 hectares of grounds, alternating landscaped parklands, meadows, woods and farmland. This exceptional property, rare on the market, combines historic charm, business potential (events, tourism, large family home) and a unique living environment. It should be noted that the château is being sold without furnishings.

Ref.4798 : Medieval castle and 16th-C. noble dwelling, listed as a Historic Monument, with outbuildings and 8.22 acres in Anjou Set in a peaceful setting in the heart of the Layon Valley, this remarkable medieval castle forms part of a landscape typical of southern Anjou, where vineyards and valleys intertwine. Situated between the old village and the River Layon, it enjoys a location that is both central and secluded, reflecting the pivotal role it once played in the local community. Close to the business hubs of Angers and Cholet, and within easy reach of Saumur, the property offers excellent accessibility whilst retaining the charm of a preserved rural setting. The Layon Valley, renowned for its landscapes and vineyards, offers a sought-after lifestyle, ideal for outdoor activities and exploring the heritage of the Anjou region. The numerous surrounding vineyards contribute to the region’s economic and cultural vitality, whilst the paths and roads criss-crossing the hillsides invite you to go for a stroll. A few shops and services are within walking distance (bar-restaurant, nurses’ practice, winegrowers), and the nearest amenities are located about ten minutes away in a small neighbouring town. The property now offers an interesting heritage base, suitable for a residential or development project, in an area appreciated for its relaxed lifestyle and authenticity. All that remains of the medieval castle, dating from the 12th and 15th centuries, is an imposing square keep overlooking the valley and the ruins of its original seigneurial layout. The main tower was built on a four-storey plan with a slate roof and features spacious rooms whose opulent furnishings for the time suggest that powerful lords once resided here. Built on a promontory, the complex forms a double enclosure enclosed by defensive curtain walls with flanking towers, whose functions were to observe the valley and protect the inhabitants from external attacks. In addition to the castle, a former residence dating from the 16th-C. currently serves as the main dwelling on the estate. Built of local stone with a three-storey layout and a slate roof, it covers an area of approximately 450 sqm and is laid out as follows: On the raised ground floor, accessed via a stone stepway, a gallery leads on one side to a kitchen, a large room converted into a living/dining room featuring a monumental stone fireplace and a mezzanine accessed via a remarkable solid oak spiral staircase with a central baluster featuring a twisted design, and then to a study/library; and on the other side to a toilet, a bathroom, a dressing room, two bedrooms, a lounge with a built-in fireplace, and a shower room. On this floor, the floors are laid with Rairies terracotta tiles and solid wood parquet, the interior doors and shutters, and the ceilings feature ornate cornices or exposed beams. Partially attic space above. On the ground floor, a spacious living room used as a reception room with a monumental fireplace and an old bread oven, two en-suite bedrooms, each with its own shower room/toilet, a kitchen/utility room, storage rooms, a boiler room and a cellar. The property features numerous outbuildings: - A restored former farmhouse of approximately 100 sqm, built of local stone with a tiled roof, converted into a comfortable home comprising a large living/dining room with a mezzanine, a kitchen, a shower room, a toilet, and a ground-floor bedroom. At the rear, there are lean-to buildings (storage sheds and a woodshed) and a walled garden. Heating is provided by a De Dietrich oil-fired boiler (2000) and a wood-burning stove, with hot water supplied by an electric water heater. Note that parts of the timber frame are exposed, and an imposing stone fireplace featuring the wood-burning stove ensures a warm and cosy atmosphere. - A third dwelling of approximately 50 sqm, built of local stone with a slate roof, comprises on the ground floor a kitchen, a living room with an old limestone fireplace featuring a straight lintel, and a bedroom on the first floor. The ceilings feature exposed wooden joists, and heating is provided by a wood-burning stove and electric convector heaters. - A local stone barn with a tiled roof, currently used as a garage. - A local stone wine store with a tiled roof, comprising storage and utility rooms. - A former local stone barn/stable with a slate roof, featuring a room converted into a honey house. - A bread oven. - A kennel. - A gatehouse built of local stone with a tiled roof, currently comprising two rooms used as offices. - An American-style barrack serving as a large reception hall. - A vast hangar. - A second brick wine store/cellar. - Cellar rooms dug into the hillside. - Various other outbuildings and lean-tos. A vast plot of land covering 8.22 acres, comprising courtyards, paths, woodland, meadows, an orchard, a vegetable garden, and a park featuring beautiful ornamental trees, some of which are centuries old (plane trees, cedars, oaks, maples, ash trees, chestnut trees, Judas trees, ginkgo, paulownia, prunus, birch, poplars, camellias, lilacs, rhododendrons, laburnum, viburnum, vegelia, Mexican orange trees, hydrangeas, roses, fruit trees, vines, peonies, irises, walnut trees, olive trees, fig trees, cherry trees, plum trees, apricot trees, peach trees, apple trees, pear trees), offering exceptional views over the Layon Valley. Cabinet LE NAIL – Maine-et-Loire - M. Lodoïs HUBERT : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Lodoïs HUBERT, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 792 044 077. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.