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A 12th-century chateau with ramparts and 15 hectares of grounds, listed as a historical monument and looking down over a valley by the Pyrenees mountains. From a bird’s-eye view, the chateau seems to be perched atop a wooded hill like a sentry looking out across the undulating landscape of France’s Couserans province. Around the chateau, there is a patchwork of gently sloping meadows, woods and fields that lines the serrated horizon of the Pyrenees mountains. Your gaze, first struck by the relief of the land, is eventually drawn to the oval form of the chateau’s enclosing wall that encircles a plain mass of barrel-tiled roofs and pale stone elevations. All aspects of this chateau give the impression of a calm, dense, unshakeable unit. As you leave the local village to approach the chateau, the modern world fades away. The road becomes a country lane and later becomes a shady track. The driveway to the chateau is flanked with oaks and beeches and edged with stone bollards crowned with orbs and linked with a chain. This driveway seems like a formal route, rigorously plotted and solemnly discreet. There is no showy gate here, but just the murmur of the wind, sunrays filtered through leaves and a rare feeling of slowly ascending to a dwelling inhabited by something other than everyday life. At last, the chateau’s facade comes into view between the trees. Plain yet welcoming, the chateau adjoins its rampart like a hand fitting into a glove. A door in an arch that cuts through the full thickness of the enclosing wall marks the entrance. Beyond this archway, you find yourself in an inner court, some of which is grassy. Here you can see different tokens of the chateau’s past: a well dug into the rock, the Romantic ruins of outhouses waiting to be brought back to life, a square tower, adjoining annexes and successive recesses of architecture that has adapted over time without ever betraying its origin. The chateau was built in the 12th century. In the 17th century, it was turned into a summer holiday home. Today it is listed as a historical monument. The chateau has kept its structural coherence and residential design.

A 14th-century collegiate church listed as a historical monument, with an apartment, in 1.3-hectare grounds, in Burgundy, at the gateway to the Auxois region, at the top of a hill. This collegiate church boasts a dominant position with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. It is encircled by grounds of more than 1 hectare and is far from any neighbours, apart from Thil Castle, built in the 12th century by Jean II, lord of Thil and a constable of the Duchy of Burgundy. By a deed dated 10th March 1340, he founded the current collegiate church. The edifice was built between 1341 and 1344. It was consecrated on 12th August 1344 by the bishop of Autun, under the patronage of the Trinity of the Virgin Mary. This two-storey collegiate church is made of Auxois stone in the shape of a Roman cross, boasting a single nave with three bays, from which a two-bay radiating chapel extends to the east, and crossed by a transept with two protruding arms. Two chapels open onto the northern and southern arms of the transept. To the west, the bell tower stands above the entrance to the edifice, adorned with four pointed-arch tori resting on small columns with foliage decorated capitals. The gables of the northern and southern arms of the transept as well as the remains of the drip stone on the bell tower allude to the former steep roof made of flat tiles then of lava rock that was destroyed by a lightning strike in 1893. A waterproof cover was installed in 1926 on the extrados of the vault to protect the building from water damage. Solid buttresses bear the outward force of the vaults and are more noticeable on the southern façade where they also supported the weight of the now disappeared entrance porch’s roof structure. Modillon cornices underline the levelling off of the roofs. There are a reduced number of openings: one small, pointed arch opening per bay and a triple one on the flat radiating chapel. Arrow windows punctuate each bay from the former rampart walk and, as with certain elements on the bell tower, point to the church’s military and defensive nature. The four-storey, square bell tower, supported at each corner by projecting corner buttresses, is topped by a low-slung, hipped roof made of flat tiles. Only the top floor opens onto all of the building’s faces, via two ribbed windows separated by a pilaster topped by a protruding paved gutter. The openings boast a horizontal mullion and are flanked by four sculpted gargoyles.

Close to La Chartre-sur-le-Loir, in a dominant position, a classified neo-Gothic castle with nearly 5 hectares of park, meadows, and woods. At the edge of the Bercé state forest and at the exit of a picturesque village with shops, the estate is set back and not overlooked, enclosed by old walls with gates or hedges. The property is organized around its castle, set on the slope of a hill, at the center of a park that mixes meadows, AOC lands, and woods. Built between 1908 and 1913 and classified MH since 1984, the residence is emblematic of the flamboyant neo-Gothic style, which was once very popular among the aristocracy and the upper bourgeoisie. With an area of approximately 275 m², it has four levels including a ground floor and an attic. The slate roofs are punctuated by numerous dormer windows. The cornices, corner chains, dormer windows, and window frames are made of tuffeau. To the east and west, stone staircases with railings lead to an entrance hall and a kitchen. The western facade is bordered by a terrace overlooking the garden. On the facades of the building, flint from the Loir valley interacts with sculpted tuffeau to recreate the aesthetic of a chivalric manor. The architecture evokes the medieval repertoire, with systematic use of the pointed arch, lancets, and stained glass, focusing on a search for light and verticality of lines. A pepperpot turret, suspended on molded corbels, flanks the residence, topped with a slate extinguishing cap. Wide stone mullioned windows punctuate the ground floor, while on the first floor, paired windows are set under their delicately sculpted pointed arches. A richly pierced stone balustrade with quatrefoils overlooks the south gable.This description has been automatically translated from French.

A former priory from the 13th century, listed as a historical monument and nestled in the Morvan regional nature park in Burgundy. Saint-Jean-des-Bonshommes priory was a monastery that was part of the Order of Grandmont. It was built at the start of the 13th century where an antique sanctuary once stood. Anséric VI, Seigneur of Montréal, ordered construction of the edifice. The monastery underwent the French Wars of Religion in the 16th century. And in 1772, when Pope Clement XIV disbanded the Order of Grandmont, it was made available to the diocesan archbishop. Following the French Revolution, the monastery was sold as national property in 1791 and became a family property up to 1846 when it was damaged by a fire that destroyed most of the monastic buildings. The church, however, survived this fire. In 1880, it became a source of stones as building material, rather like an open quarry. Moved by this fate, a learned society acquired the edifice in 1905, requested that it be listed as a historical monument and set about restoring the edifice. The remaining church is characteristic of the architectural principles of the Order of Grandmont. It is the most imposing edifice in this monastic complex. It has a plain elevation without a door, a single nave and a closed chancel, beneath a brick barrel vault that stretches to a half-dome above an apse with three windows. The chapel’s elevations are made of different stones. The lower ones, evenly sized, are neatly carved blocks and the upper ones, raw rubble stones, lie where the vault rises up. The apse is ornamented outside with four elegant built-in columns. The remains of the monastic buildings have been preserved, including the cloister arches, the elegant arcades of the chapterhouse and part of the walls of the pantries and refectory. The church has a roof of barrel ties, with conical tiles for the apse, made in a local tile factory.

A historical flat, with 75 m² and two bedrooms, in a 17th-century building, not far from Bordeaux’s Great Bell. The flat is located within a national Historical Monument building, built in the late 17th century. The elaborate building, which was reorganised many times, is laid out around a central edifice facing the street, which is, in turn, supplemented by a small interior courtyard and an immense garden-courtyard bordered by a right-angle wing. As for its current façade, built in 1771 by the Laclotte brothers, upon the request of Joseph-Michel de Montaigne, it conceals the original buildings, constructed around 1697-1698 in all likelihood by the Roumilhac master masons. On the ground floor, a stately, open gallery features three rusticated stonework arches, topped with a wraparound balcony supported by corbels and safeguarded by a baluster guardrail. In addition, the private mansion also stands out thanks to its wide dog-legged half-turn staircase, the walls of which are cadenced by small niches, while the flat, with approximately 75 m² and two bedrooms, is located on the second and last floor of this breath-taking building.

Between Bordeaux and Toulouse, just 10 minutes from a charming Gers town, there is a listed medieval tower, restored, along with its dwelling. A small winding road through the fields leads to a hamlet of just a few souls. The medieval tower of the property, which stands out from the landscape, is located at the entrance of the group of houses, away from view with no neighboring properties. The plot, where the two buildings face each other, overlooks cultivated land where the colors change with the seasons. Protected by a stone wall, reminiscent of the old fortified enclosure, and a tall porch adorned with a wrought iron gate, the dwelling is shielded from prying eyes. Along the enclosure, a grassy and shaded area allows for vehicle parking. The tower, built on a nearly square plan, overlooks a park planted with trees, which is closed off by a small gate on the left side of the main entrance. Perpendicular to the enclosing wall, the stone dwelling is built on a rectangular plan. It is elevated over two levels under a final floor that features a sloping ceiling, covered with a tiled roof, highlighted by three rows of eaves. A large awning is leaned against the south side. Accessible from the garden via a porch that leads down a few steps to the space below, an imposing wooden gate communicates with a passageway at the back of the house. The landscaped garden, which stretches in front of the house and connects to the tower, is planted with various species, a covered well and low walls provide separation from the lower part of the land.This description has been automatically translated from French.

A medieval dwelling, listed as a Historical Monument, with a swimming pool and tennis court, near an 18-hole golf course and surrounded by 112 hectares, including 7 hectares of Protected Designation of Origin vineyards, near Saint-Emilion. Extending on from the Saint-Emilion plateau, the property is located in the heights of the Castillon-Côtes-de-Bordeaux appellation region, overlooking the Dordogne valley. Set back from the village, it takes advantage of its privileged position, which ensures great privacy as well as views of the valley’s remarkable environment and the surrounding vineyards and meadows. At the end of a village, the property is accessible via a private road bordered by vineyards, which then branches off into two lanes, providing access to the large wine storehouse off to one side, built during the Second French Empire, as well as, on the right, a small tenant farmer’s house, followed by several outbuildings, mostly grouped around an open courtyard, near a swimming pool and a tennis court. As for the property, it extends over more than 112 hectares of land, vineyards and forests, while vast landscaped grounds surround the medieval chateau. The latter’s partial inclusion on the list of historical monuments mentions the protection of the 14th-century dwelling, its four towers, entrance pavilion with its staircase turret, exteriors and rooftops of the other buildings that compose the edifice as well as those for the Second Empire wine storehouses, with the exclusion of the outbuildings to the west. Lastly, the contiguous vineyards guarantee great regularity for the estate’s wine production. Exclusively planted on clay-limestone hills, they benefit from natural drainage and excellent sunlight thanks to their mostly southwest exposure.

A 15th and 16th-century manor house, listed as a Historical Monument, its outbuildings and 12-hectare grounds in the Mayenne department. From the village, a small road leads to a private driveway up to the entrance porch, which opens onto a main courtyard. The driveway also extends behind the manor and provides access to two outbuildings located to the west. A third outbuilding encloses the courtyard to the east, near the entrance. Pastures spread out on either side of the driveway. One of them is continued to the north with the first part of an oak grove, which then unfolds towards the west. The manor’s courtyard is extended by a garden, which overlooks a small river. Two other pastures located on the other side are accessible via a bridge. Constructed partially over a basement level, the manor contains four floors, including two built into the roof space. Made out of stone and rubble and coated in plaster, its edifice is crowned with gabled slate roofs and stone rims, punctuated by dormer windows topped with sculpted ornaments. Stone mullioned windows cadence the façade and a double flight staircase leads to the front door. In the back, the body of the main building is flanked by a square tower with a tented roof, a staircase tower and a round tower with a pointed roof. To the east, a small two-storey, hipped slate roof building is attached to the square tower. A cellar, accessible from the outside, is located under a portion of the manor. Its walls are made out of small sandstone masonry, which could date to the 11th and 12th centuries. The manor’s façades and roof, as well as its eastern two-storey wing, are listed as historical monuments.

A 12th-century medieval residence, listed as a historical monument, in the former capital of the old Vivarais province, on the banks of the River Rhône. Until the French Revolution, the property was the residence of rich owners, before accommodating the town hall for two centuries until 1947, when it was sold to private owners. The house underwent various alterations and restorations as the years passed by, particularly in 1563, 1855 and 1856. Today it has a rectangular layout made up of two parts linked by a central, stone, spiral staircase leading to the three upper floors that make up the edifice. The western façade, which overlooks the square, was transformed in the 17th century. This narrow section with two vertical rows of openings is the ‘public’ part of the house, facing the square. There are windows on each of its four levels. The façade is crowned by a moulded cornice and a stone balustrade behind which the roof is hidden. The southern façade is the house’s longest. It looks onto the street called Rue du Château leading to the episcopal district. A third of the wall has no windows and in the centre, the entrance door with a basket-handle arch is framed by moulded splaying. Directly above it, there are four windows with moulded frames dating from the Middle Ages, through which the spiral staircase is bathed in light. On the right-hand side of the façade, the windows with mostly moulded frames, above two bayonet-shaped drip stones following the slope of Rue du Château, allow the living rooms to be flooded with light. The eastern half of the façade still has traces of older openings. On the second floor, there is still a gemelled window whose central column is adorned with chevron fluting and whose chapters are carved with stylised acanthus leaves. Other Romanesque origin openings are still visible. Lastly, since the northern and eastern façades are secondary elevations, they have much less openings. A complete architectural study has been carried out (seen attachment in annex).

A renovated listed church and its 5,000 m² of grounds in a village 15 minutes from Poitiers. The church, designated 'basilica', stands out for its prominent position in the village. An avenue of plane trees marks the entrance to the grounds surrounding the edifice. Built of rendered limestone between 1884 and 1889, the church reflects the Medieval Revival architecture and other eclectic elements of a period marked by the influence of Viollet-le-Duc. It has a groundplan in the form of a Latin cross with a single nave. Its bell tower-porch, designed by the architect Alcide Boutaud, has an unfinished facade, known as a “bonding facade”, which lends it an almost Romanesque style, even though the structure adopts Gothic architectural references. Two metal spiral staircases flank the entrance and lead up to a balcony, where a large pointed-arch opening with double-glazing provides access to a fully restored organ. On either side of the nave, large galleries form a cloister which links the doorways to the chapels. Their entrances are embellished by two pointed arches and two attached pilasters. These galleries have been double-glazed and fitted with new-generation radiators. The entire basilica, including the sacristy, was included in the French National Heritage List by decree on 4 January 2011.

About thirty minutes from Angers, a 16th-century village house listed as a historical monument, with outbuildings, an honor courtyard, and remarkable gardens. Flanked by two local stone pillars, an entrance gate opens onto a gravel courtyard. The imposing silhouette of the manor rises in front, with on one side, a wing of outbuildings, and on the other, the start of a garden that wraps around the building. The latter dates back to the 16th century, but its origins are older, as evidenced by the walls of its north and south gables, extended by later, smaller buildings. Built from stone rubble and coated with lime, the residence consists of three levels, one of which is under the eaves. The roof is made of Angers slate. At the center of the front facade, a pentagonal tower conceals the entrance and a staircase, with four openings on either side, two of which are with mullions. The frames of the door and openings are adorned with prismatic moldings and flamboyant friezes. A square tower at a right angle punctuates the rear facade. Transformed into a farm for over two centuries, the whole has been saved from ruin by the current occupants. The restoration work undertaken has been carried out in accordance with the rules of the art. The facades, roofs, and two chimneys dating from the 15th century have been listed as historical monuments since 1987.This description has been automatically translated from French.

A former priory from the 13th and 16th centuries, partially listed as a national Historical Monument, surrounded by grounds of nearly 35 hectares, on the outskirts of Tours. The property, undetectable from a street along the edge of the village, is accessible from an iron gate that opens on to a lane that ascends gradually through the woods and leads to the base of the tower and the remains of the enclosure wall, before skirting the buildings until it reaches the priory. In addition, the property is also accessible via a second gate that opens on to an immense gravel courtyard planted with flowering shrubs, which communicates with all of the buildings. On one side, a tithe barn, 40 metres long, whose exteriors, wooden rafters and roof are all listed as national Historical Monuments, stands directly opposite from the prior’s dwelling, flanked on either side by outbuildings and a tower, while, to the north, a farmhouse abuts the enclosure wall. In the middle of it all is an impressive dovecote, listed as a regional Historical Monument, as is the tower, the remains of the enclosure wall and the dwelling’s exteriors and rooftops. As for the dwelling, restored, it has become a sunny living environment, whose original features, such as its stone spiral staircase, fireplaces and pointed stone walls, have been faithfully preserved, while the property’s farmhouse has been turned into guest accommodations for six people and the barn and outbuilding at the base of the tower are used to host receptions. Lastly, the final outbuilding, half of which was transformed into public bathrooms, is still used as a workshop and could be developed further, whereas the grounds, which extend over nearly 35 hectares, are made up of woods and meadows, crisscrossed by pathways and waterways.

Located in the heart of the Vexin français Regional Natural Park and built in the 18th century, an old chapel to be renovated, registered as a historical monument. Rebuilt in the 18th century by Moufle de La Tuilerie, then remodeled during the first half of the 19th century, the Château d'Hanneucourt then formed a vacation home composed of a main residence, an orangery, a dovecote, stables, outbuildings, and a private chapel. The latter, now desacralized, is registered as a historical monument. Situated away from busy roads, it emerges at the turn of an open courtyard, bordered by centenary trees and the dependencies of the château, undergoing rehabilitation and transformation. The building, with an area of about 70 m², has a rectangular layout and exhibits simple architecture. The plastered facades are marked by a semi-circular archway on one side and two windows with pointed arch tracery, adorned with stained glass. The building is topped with a four-sided slate and zinc roof. On the main facade, a triangular pediment overlooks a quadrilobed rose window. A lantern with a bell dominates the ridge, subtly recalling the original purpose of the place. In the immediate vicinity remains the old dovecote of the estate, contributing to the uniqueness of the ensemble. The interior of the chapel retains a collected atmosphere, almost intact despite the passage of time and years of neglect. The black and white checkerboard floor, the woodwork around the chancel, the painted decorations, and the stained glass that filters the light create a meditative space. A few statues, paintings, and lecterns remain in place, like silent guardians watching over the nave. The interior volumes, relatively high for a building of this size, provide an unexpectedly spacious sensation. Light enters with restraint, highlighting the patined walls and old paneling according to the hours of the day. The nearby grounds await rethinking, allowing for the imagination of a garden inspired by monastic design or a more contemporary landscaped courtyard.This description has been automatically translated from French.

At the Gates of Tours Elegant Family Estate Set Within an Exceptional 3.3-Hectare Park with Outbuildings A rare domain, discreet and private, just moments from the city Only a few minutes from the historic centre of Tours, this 18th-century manor house, set within 3.3 hectares of enclosed and wooded parkland, offers a preserved living environment of absolute tranquillity, sheltered from all disturbance. A discreet and deeply family-oriented property, combining the elegance of classical architecture, the generosity of expansive landscaped grounds, and remarkable overall potential. The Main House Approximately 400 m² to Reimagine Arranged over two levels, the principal residence offers beautiful reception rooms, eight bedrooms, and a wealth of preserved period features: original parquet floors, mouldings, fireplaces, interior shutters, terracotta tiles, antique floor tiles, balanced proportions and comfortable ceiling heights. A vast basement completes the ensemble. The Outbuildings The Pavilion A charming 18th-century house featuring an entrance hall, living room with fireplace and exposed beams, a beautiful bedroom with its bathroom, a kitchen and attic space. The Gardeners House With independent access. Each building retains generous proportions and an authentic atmosphere, with open views across the park. The Park Approximately 3.3 Hectares The grounds, structured with landscaped avenues, groves and clearings, entirely envelop the residence. A linden tree avenue and hornbeam walkways invite long summer lunches; a century-old cedar stands as a remarkable presence such a setting is exceptionally rare at this distance from Tours. There is the possibility to acquire an additional 6,000 m² parcel with independent access. Our View A timeless estate, held within the same family for nearly 70 years. The volumes, the light, the scale, the quality of the parkland, the elegance of the façades, the diversity of landscaped atmospheres, and the immediate proximity to Tours all combine to make this a truly exceptional property ready to be restored and fully inhabited once more. A rare domain by virtue of its size, location, discretion and the multiple possibilities it offers: a distinguished family home, a hospitality project, or a secondary residence of strong identity. Full dossier available upon request. Viewings by appointment only. Risk information: georisques.gouv.fr Lucie Meunier Une Demeure en Touraine

Listed Cistercian Abbey with outbuildings on 4,2 hectares In Berry, in the heart of George Sand country, on the Way of St. James (Camino de Santiago) and 10 minutes from a town with all amenities, this is a rare and historic property. Formerly part of a 12th-century listed Cistercian Abbey, it includes the prior's house of approximately 250 m² with 8 rooms, including 5 bedrooms, the former cloister gallery, a representation of the monks' tree of life, arrow slits, a vegetable garden, and murals. The monks' refectory of approximately 130 m² has been renovated into a guest house, and the former henhouse has been converted into a studio apartment. Outbuildings: barns, boiler room, garage, cellar. Oil-fired central heating, mains drainage. A wooded park with some walled ruins and meadows bordered by a small river, totaling 4 hectares, 2 ares, and 18 centiares. A must-see! Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr Sole agent

In Écouen, between forest and heritage, a 16th-century residence of over 300 m², peaceful and just steps away from amenities. Built in the 16th century and attributed to Jean Bullant, architect of the French Renaissance in the service of Anne de Montmorency — for whom he notably designed the Château d’Écouen and participated in the works of the Louvre Museum — the residence has belonged to the same family for nearly a century. Previously, in the 19th century, while the municipality hosted a renowned painting school, several artists stayed here. The artist's studio, located on the top level and lit by a large glass roof, preserves the memory of this period. Situated on a plot of over 2,500 m², the house, classified as a historical monument, offers about 310 m² of living space spread over three levels. It comprises ten rooms, including six bedrooms, and is organized around a paved courtyard extended by an enclosed garden. On the street side, the rendered facade, rigorously ordered, is pierced with regular openings paired with shutters. Access is via a stone staircase preceded by a flight of steps with a wrought-iron railing. The roof, punctuated by gabled dormers, combines a slate Mansard roof with a wide slope covered in flat tiles. On the garden side, the elevation adopts a regular composition. French windows open onto the courtyard, while four Ionic columns in marble structure the perspective. Several stone chimney stacks emerge from the ridge. The volumes of a second independent building, of about 100 m², are distributed over two levels. Located in close proximity, it includes a garage for two vehicles.This description has been automatically translated from French.

A listed historical monument, 16th-century manor with 6 hectares of grounds, in the sector of Saint-Brieuc, less than 10 minutes from the town of Quintin. The small road leading to the property is lined with relatively well spread-out trees that become denser to almost create a tunnel of foliage, after which the manor, which has been listed as a historical monument since 1967, proudly stands in the middle of a clearing surrounded by dense forest. Opposite, the manor, a vast meadow expands outwards towards the surrounding woodland. The main entrance is especially imposing due to the place’s fortified character in the past. A carriage gate accompanied by an arched pedestrian gate are both made of granite and fitted with wrought-iron railings. They open into the once enclosed courtyard. On either side, the former fortifications include several stone outbuildings: a workshop, a covered area, a log store, a former pigsty and a bread oven. According to the local archives, there was previously a drawbridge that stood astride a dry moat. The manor possesses a rectangular layout, topped by a gabled slate roof. The façade is made of rough-hewn blocks of granite, with ashlar door and window frames. There is also a monumental opening known as “the door of justice” boasting two columns with square capitals. It marked the entrance to the farmyard where yesteryear the lord of the realm exercised his right to administer justice. To the rear, the walls are covered with Virginia creeper that has slowly spread out over the building as time has gone by. The house boasts a panoramic view of the flowery and tree-filled south-facing grounds, tucked away from prying eyes.

Real estate complex comprising the Minimes convent rebuilt in 1959 identical to the one destroyed in 1940 (including the cloister with its covered ambulatory). The cloister and the chapel are classified as historical monuments. Price set according to the sales specifications upon request.This description has been automatically translated from French.

A Renaissance manor listed as a historical monument with a moat, outhouses and 20 hectares of grounds, in France’s Haut-Anjou province, 25 minutes from the town of Château-Gontier. In the middle of the estate, two driveways lined with oaks and linden trees lead to a rectangular court. Different buildings stand around it. Most of the facades are more or less south-facing. On the west side, there is the manor’s old section, which dates back to the 12th century. Its height was raised in the 14th century and a new section was built on its north side at a right angle to it with a square staircase tower linking the two parts. The two rectangular wings each have a ground floor, a first floor and a second floor in the roof space. They are made of rubble schist and sandstone with pointing of lime and ochre sand. Slate tiles cover the roofs. Brick chimney stacks rise up from these roofs. The elevations of the two sections were redesigned in the 16th century. They are punctuated with stone-mullioned cross windows set in sandstone surrounds. The large section has decorative features that date back to the Second French Renaissance and that are sculpted in tuffeau stone: a twin dormer, pilasters, a triangular pediment and a cornice with corbels. On the east side of the court, there is a large L-shaped outhouse. And there are two annexes in line with the manor’s old section, immediately south of it. To the north of the court, there is a former moat that runs along the northern elevation of the manor’s large section. The manor and its outbuildings are surrounded by a tree-dotted garden. Beyond this garden, there is farmland divided with hedges.

A manor with outbuildings and a 15th-century chapel, listed as a Historical Monument, with 10 hectares of land, between the Touraine and Berry regions. A wide gravel drive leads to the property’s entrance: an arched carriage door with a wooden gate flanked by the chapel’s gable end on one side and a defensive tower on the other. In dressed and exposed tuffeau stone, it is topped with a gabled flat-tile roof and opens onto a vast gravel courtyard and lawns decorated with flowerbeds, around which the different dwellings are located. An initial L-shaped building is flanked by the defensive tower and includes a reception space, a holiday cottage and bedrooms. Its gabled roofs are covered in flat tiles and punctuated by hayloft dormer windows with triangular pediments. A second building, with a gabled flat-tile roof, two gabled dormer windows and two hayloft dormer windows – all four with triangular pediments – abuts the chapel and is extended by the manor. The third building, a square-shaped former dovecote, has been converted into a holiday cottage, built over two levels under an attic space, with a hipped slate roof. Following on from there is an individual cottage, with a three-sided roof covered in flat tiles and adorned with a hayloft dormer window with a triangular pediment. Its stone masonry façades are cadenced by different size windows, which are then surrounded by dressed tuffeau stone. In addition, the property also contains two outbuildings: one is located along the edge of the grounds, while the other is surrounded by woodland. Landscaped grounds spread out all around the buildings, with a small pond behind the manor and an aboveground swimming pool on pylons facing the fields and woods.

A SECLUDED CHATEAU IN BOURG-EN-BRESSE In Bourg-en-Bresse, a tree-lined driveway leads to a 17th-century chateau. Set back from the street and surrounded by over 2 hectares of land, the property offers 372 m² of living space, two spacious open-plan living rooms, six bedrooms, and several ancillary spaces, including two independent apartments. Surrounding the property is a flat park planted with mature trees, a domed swimming pool, and a complex of outbuildings. The property combines immediate residential use with potential for transformation. A CHÂTEAU, BETWEEN A PRIVATE DRIVEWAY AND CROSSING COURTYARDS The private driveway, lined with tall trees, gradually screens the property from the street and creates an initial distance from the urban rhythm. The gate marks the entrance, then the gravel path leads to an open courtyard, now used to accommodate several vehicles during family gatherings or extended stays. The château, built starting in 1378 and remodeled in the 17th century, features inscribed facades, distinctive roofs, and a listed central vestibule that immediately defines the space. Upon entering, the eye travels through the building from one end to the other and reaches a second park at the rear, used as an outdoor reception area on sunny days. The stone staircase, with its ornate wrought-iron railing, facilitates daily movement between the levels and becomes a constant point of reference in the life of the house. The ground-floor rooms now serve as reception areas, with two spacious living rooms used for large gatherings, extended evenings, or quieter moments during the day. The east- and west-facing windows allow one to follow the rhythm of the day, from breakfast on the garden side to extended late afternoons on the courtyard side. LIVING SPACES AT THE HEART OF TWO WOODED PARKS, RIGHT IN THE CITY From the living rooms, the view sweeps across the property, placing the château at the center of two distinct parks that flank it on either side. To the west, a first flat park of approximately 8,500 m² extends directly from the living areas and accommodates the most spontaneous activities?outdoor meals, games, and free movement?under the shade of ancient trees, including a sequoia planted over 150 years ago. This space is immediately accessible and supports daily outdoor living. To the east, the sequence begins with a more structured courtyard, organized around a fountain, a pond, and an in-ground pool protected by a dome?used for much of the year?and then extends toward a second, flatter park of over 6,000 m², which is more open and provides an additional, more secluded space to breathe. The château is thus situated between these two landscape entities, one oriented toward immediate living, the other toward a broader openness. In the immediate vicinity, the outbuildings cover over 900 m² of floor space across two levels, with a restored roof structure and a new roof, and now house storage, a workshop, and parking. BETWEEN INDEPENDENT SPACES AND FUTURE PROJECTS The castle, on a human scale, now offers 372 m² of living space spread over two levels, with a layout designed for daily use. The upper floor features six bedrooms, suitable for family life or hosting guests for extended stays, with three bathrooms already in place. A built-in library provides a quiet retreat, while the layout ensures privacy for everyone during longer stays. The open, fully equipped kitchen is supported by a pantry and a laundry room located on the ground floor. Two independent apartments, measuring 50 m² and 40 m², allow for hosting guests or providing separate living quarters, depending on the time of year. The fully fenced property, spanning over 20,000 m², also includes enclosed garages and numerous outdoor parking spaces, making it easy to accommodate visitors. The proposed work is part of a plan for gradual development, suitable for a second home, a gathering place, or business development. AGENCY'S OPINION This château occupies a unique position in Bourg-en-Bresse, with an urban address yet a sense of seclusion created by the driveway, walls, and building volumes. The listed vestibule sets the tone from the moment you enter and provides a lasting framework for the experience of the place. The grounds and outbuildings create a second layer of interpretation, oriented toward future development and potential uses. The property already functions as a residence, while retaining a genuine capacity for transformation.

An exceptional art of living, where history meets elegance Sheltered from view, in the heart of an unspoiled natural setting between Touraine and Berry, lies a rare estate where time seems to stand still. Beyond a majestic stone archway, this characterful property unfolds across nearly 10 hectares of wooded parkland, enhanced by flowering gardens, a tranquil pond, and refined pathways. The manor, with its light-filled tuffeau stone façades, embodies the understated elegance of historic residences. Alongside it, a 15th-century chapel listed as a Historic Monument, a medieval turret, and several outbuildings form a harmonious architectural ensemble rich in history. Inside, generous volumes and noble materials come together: period fireplaces, exposed beams, terracotta tiles, and carved woodwork create a warm and authentic atmosphere. Designed for entertaining, the estate offers multiple living spaces, independent guesthouses, and reception rooms, opening the door to a wide range of projects, whether private or event-based. Blending timeless charm with remarkable potential, this unique property invites you to enjoy a serene, elegant, and inspired lifestyle, just 2H40 from Paris.

Located just steps away from Gy, in Haute-Saône, this character house from the 18th century stands out as a rare piece of history in the heart of Burgundy Franche-Comté. Fully registered as a Historic Monument, this unique architectural ensemble extends over a walled park of more than 5000 m² adorned with a conservatory orchard and majestic trees. Built around 1760 for a councilor at the Parliament of Franche-Comté, this noble property, resembling a private mansion, has managed to preserve its authenticity and original attributes through the centuries.The main house, built of stone under a high roof of flat tiles, reveals beautiful volumes spread over three levels. A 16th-century tower, a remnant of an earlier era, houses a spiral staircase that serves the entire building. The garden level includes a deep vaulted cellar, once used for winemaking, as well as an old kitchen with monumental Burgundy tiles, where a stone fireplace equipped with a wood stove stands proud. On the noble floor, the magic unfolds through a series of reception rooms. The grand salon retains its original stuccoes with rustic motifs and its herringbone oak floors. The windows, adorned with their blown glass and interior shutters marked by history, diffuse a soft light over the sculpted woodwork and the stone fireplaces from Sampans. Four maids' rooms to renovate occupy part of the attic, while a vast space under exposed beams offers considerable potential for additional development.The outdoor areas invite serenity in a preserved green setting. The ornamental garden, organized around a circular parterre and a hundred-year-old weeping willow, interacts with the outbuildings. These include an 18th-century dovecote, a barn, and an old staff accommodation, completing this soul-filled estate. This atypical property benefits from a peaceful environment while remaining in immediate proximity to Gy and character towns like Gray or Marnay. The urban centers of Besançon, Dole, and Vesoul are accessible in 40 minutes, and the TGV station of Besançon Franche-Comté can be reached in just half an hour.This property represents a unique opportunity for history enthusiasts wishing to invest in the preservation of authentic French heritage. This character stronghold, a true refuge out of time, awaits a respectful restoration to begin a new chapter in its history.Well registered as Historic Monuments, exempt from DPE. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed can be found on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.frThis description has been automatically translated from French.

In the heart of Mont d'Arbois, just a stone's throw from the slopes and the golf course, and a 10-minute walk from the center, this recently renovated chalet spread over four levels is organized as follows: Ground floor: an entrance with a dressing area leading to a cathedral-style living room with large bay windows, a dining room, a bar area, and a kitchen. A large terrace allows one to enjoy sunshine all day long, shielded from view. A closed garage and a ski room complete this level. Top floor: a second living room (TV area) with openings onto the beautiful floor, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a study. Garden level: three bedrooms with their own bathrooms, including a master with a dressing room, shower, and bathtub. Intermediate floor: an indoor pool with a steam room, a shower, and a toilet. Basement: a cinema room, a fitness area, a massage room, a pantry, a caretaker's lodge, a laundry room, and a technical room. An elevator provides access to all floors of the chalet. Reduced notary fees and recoverable VAT under conditions.This description has been automatically translated from French.

82300 Caussade 10 minutes away, fortified farm, 500sqm usable, composed of a 13th century ISMH manor of nearly 300sqm, a single-storey sharecropper's house of 84sqm with a 36sqm dovecote and a 100sqm barn on 13 hectares, spring and stream. Structural work in very good condition, major work to be expected. Price EUR295,000.00 including fees payable by the seller. We are subject to DPE. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website http://www.georisques.gouv.fr Please contact Emmanuelle MICHEL 06 17 09 38 37 [email protected] This announcement was written under the editorial responsibility of Emmanuelle MICHEL acting as a real estate consultant acting under salaried portage with Paul Parker Properties domiciled at 10 rue du Colisée 75008 Paris, brand of SAS PROPRIETES PRIVEES, National real estate network with capital of 40,000.00 euros, RCS NANTES n° 487 624 777, Professional card T and G n° CPI 4401 2016 000 010 388 CCI Nantes, GALIAN Guarantee, 89 rue La Boétie, 75008 Paris T: 1 500,000 euros G: 120,000 euros. Mandate ref. 379630