luxury real estate for sale Maine-et-Loire, France (page 4)

Karacterre® Angers offers you this private hotel that is as unique as it is exceptional. This place will surely amaze you with its beauty and finesse. A true real estate work of art. Significant work has been carried out and it looks great. Attention to detail is pushed to the extreme with noble materials. The property is located in the heart of downtown Angers in the famous golden triangle, so all shops, restaurants, theaters, cinemas and others are in the immediate vicinity of the mansion. From the entrance, the tone is set, you will enter the hotel through a vestibule decorated with magnificent wooden doors with their stained glass windows and original tapestry. From here the space opens onto a first majestic living room containing moldings and gilding with a marble fireplace. You will access via a second living room the kitchen-dining room taking place in an incredible metal glass roof, thus creating a truly breathtaking space with volumes imbued with natural light. You will discover that each room has its own history and decorative atmosphere. On the first floor, a landing opens onto two master suites, all accompanied by a shower room or bathroom. One of the two rooms is served by the hotel elevator. Once again, as on the ground floor, the rooms are decorated with marble fireplaces, moldings and cornices. Everywhere you look, the fine details are captivating. On the second floor, you will find a new master suite, but also a Japanese living room through which you will access a magnificent wooden terrace, ideal for enjoying a moment of reading or rest outdoors. In addition, this Japanese living room leads to the top floor, which was designed as a real apartment, leaving complete autonomy to guests or family. This floor is also served by the house elevator. This apartment provides an office, an open kitchen as well as a bedroom with its dressing room and bathroom, this space is a real luxury for entertaining, you will offer your guests a sublime unobstructed view of the roofs of Angers thanks to an immense northwest-facing glass roof overlooking the city, which at the same time floods this space with light. Finally, a cellar extending over the entire floor space of the hotel is at your disposal, this currently houses the condensing boiler room and would allow the possibility of a summer kitchen. Karacterre is an agency specializing in Authentic goods, we span all regions of PAYS DE LA LOIRE and BRETAGNE.ANGERS CHOLET SAUMUR RENNES SAINT MALO. Discover our properties such as mansions, bourgeois houses, lofts, contemporary houses, private mansions, castles, manors, charming farmhouses, character apartments, exceptional properties, luxury properties, charming properties, investment properties, directly on the Karacterre real estate website Free estimate on request Ref 628 The sale price is expressed Agency Fees Included (F.A.I.) whose value is equivalent to 4% including tax of the sale price. Net Seller Price: 1 930,000 euros. Fees: 65,000 euros. RCS Angers 899 365 811 Guillaume SAUVESTRE 0668102876

Exceptional and unique in the Savennières area, this rehabilitation of an old wine cellar gives it a unique universe, a harmonious blend of old and contemporary. The distribution on the ground floor includes a hall, a vestibule, a laundry room, and a living space of 80 m2 with a kitchen, as well as a suite with a bedroom, a bathroom, an office, and a toilet, all on the same level. Upstairs: a walkway connecting a 38 m2 mezzanine to two bedrooms, with a central bathroom. All set on a 515 m2 plot suitable for a pool, with parking spaces. The Rue de la Paix.immo agency welcomes you by phone from Monday to Saturday from 8 AM to 7 PM without interruption. Information about 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.

Near the city center, 19th century family property of 316 m2 living space, on four levels with lift, it includes a beautiful living space bathed in light of 60 m2, a comfortable kitchen, upstairs 5 bedrooms, including a 40 m2 suite , solarium. On the ground floor: two independent studios of 19 and 20 m2, a garage for 3 cars of 67 m2, a shed of 43 m2, and above all a pleasant landscaped exterior with swimming pool.

iad France - Bertrand Jeantet (06 95 98 15 85) offers you: Haven of peace, 19 rooms, 11 bedrooms, 3 hectares. Located in the municipality of Brissac, 25 minutes from downtown Angers, come discover this beautiful property of over 670 m2 of living space built on a nearly 3-hectare plot. This lovely home charms with its construction, the utmost quality of the latest renovation, and the potential offered by the remaining living space. Access the house through a welcoming entrance of over 25 m2 that leads to a level renovated in 2019. A living room of nearly 70 m2 to receive your guests, a kitchen of over 30 m2, an ideal space for preparing your meals, a dining living room of nearly 50 m2 to relax and share enjoyable moments, and two master bedrooms of over 30 m2 each that offer exceptional comfort. The choice of materials, the proposed volumes, and the reserved space for glazed surfaces provide brightness, elegance, and modernity to the whole. Upstairs, a living room and a kitchen accompany the approximately 310 m2 space consisting of five bedrooms with as many shower rooms and three master bedrooms of over 30 m2 each. Outdoors, enjoy nearly 3 hectares of land consisting of agricultural land, a harmoniously landscaped area, well-exposed terraces, and a large additional buildable space. Large families, holders of a project around accommodation, catering, and events, you will find in this property the opportunity to realize your dreams. Agency fees are to be paid by the seller. Energy display information for this property: ENERGY class C index 90 and CLIMATE class C index 26. Information about the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr. This real estate ad has been written under the editorial responsibility of Mr. Bertrand Jeantet EI (ID 53863), independent real estate agent (without holding funds), commercial agent of SAS I@D France registered with the RSAC of Angers under number 892267667, holder of the real estate canvassing card for the I@D France SAS company. Find all our properties on our website. www.iadfrance.frThis description has been automatically translated from French.

Saint Sylvain d'Anjou, contemporary house of 138m2, built at the end of 2022 with all decennial guarantees. Modern, bright, spacious and well-presented are the words that characterize this house. It consists of an entrance with closets, a beautiful living space fully open to the fitted kitchen equipped with a central island for friendly meals with family or friends. Thanks to the living room void, the ceiling height is multiplied, giving the house originality and through light. You will benefit from single-level living with a master suite including a shower room and private dressing room, pantry, and toilet. Upstairs, the walkway leads you to the sleeping area composed of 3 bedrooms, all equipped with closets, a large bathroom including a double sink unit, an Italian shower, and a bathtub, a dressing room, and toilet. Attached garage to the house, fully tiled with good ceiling height allowing, if needed, to optimize storage in addition to covered parking for a vehicle. Two private parking spaces are also included in the plot, and a charging station for electric vehicles is installed. Fully enclosed grassed garden, deck on a plot facing SOUTH. Jessie MARTINY RSAC commercial agent Angers 818560807. The real estate agency welcomes you by phone from Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 7 pm without interruption.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Exceptional and unique in the SAVENNIERES sector, this rehabilitation of an old winery gives it a unique universe, a harmonious marriage of the old and the contemporary. Distribution on the ground floor with an entrance, a vestibule, a laundry room, and a living space of more than 70 m2 with kitchen, still on one level, a suite with a bedroom, a bathroom, and an office, toilet. Upstairs: a walkway connecting a 38 m2 mezzanine to two bedrooms, with central bathroom. All on 515 m2 of plot for swimming pool, with parking space. The Rue de la Paix.immo agency welcomes you by telephone from Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

A former winemaker’s house, with its courtyard, outbuildings and guesthouse, in the south of the Anjou region. From the village, a country road leads to the hamlet and provides access to the property’s gate. Entirely enclosed by low walls topped with fencing, the property is organised around an immense landscaped courtyard, which is surrounded by the following buildings: the main house with, adjacent to its southern end, a covered patio and its ancient winepress, small buildings meant for farm animals, former stables with an adjacent barn, a guesthouse, with its back to the courtyard, and an annexe dwelling. The main house is made up of a central building and a slightly lower extension, topped with a slate gable roof. With pointed rubble stone walls, the edifice has two storeys, including an attic level, while, for the most part, its windows face east onto the courtyard. With direct access from the road and its own outbuildings, the guesthouse’s main façade looks out onto its own hedge-enclosed garden with views of the surrounding countryside. On the property, all of the buildings’ structural works are in excellent condition and, for those that are used as accommodations, their finishings and fittings are as well. Lastly, two working wells are used to water the gardens.

Charming village house in tuffeau stone with view of the Loire and castle, 220m2 on the ground, 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms with panoramic view, Montsoreau. Beautiful residence partly restored located in the city center near shops and services. Everything can be done on foot. Montsoreau, labeled one of the most beautiful villages in France located on the banks of the Loire, classified as World Heritage by UNESCO Charming village. With its castle, its troglodyte cellars, its wines, its mills, as well as its mushroom farm, the village of Montsoreau invites you to stroll through the flowery streets. The Loire and its confluence with the Vienne, not far from the Château de Montsoreau, bring a gentle way of life... A real favorite! Description: Ground floor: Entrance, - Dining room with open fitted and equipped kitchen, 34m2, with terrace access, - Living room, 21.5m2, - WC, - Corridor, - Garage, 20m2, - Veranda, 20m2, also opening onto the terrace, - Cellar. Beams and frames. Upstairs: - Staircase leading to the first floor. - Landing, - 1st Bedroom, - Shower room with laundry area, - Toilet, - 2nd and 3rd bedroom to renovate, - Landing, - Terrace, 25m2 and garden with panoramic view of the roofs and views of the Loire. Other information: - Heating: reversible heat pump, 7 interior splits. - Sold partially furnished - Mains drainage - Property tax: €1,050/year - Residence requiring work. For more information, please contact us. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Located in the heart of a charming village in Segré-en-Anjou Bleu, this majestic 19th century residence is an invitation to travel through time and architecture. With a surface area of 280 sqm, this house seduces with its generous volumes, its authentic character and its subtle marriage between the old and the contemporary. Built on three levels, this property offers six bedrooms, ideal for welcoming family and guests in absolute calm. Its beautiful living rooms open onto a wooded park of more than 25,000 sqm. Every detail, from the old parquet flooring to the exposed beams, has been meticulously preserved and restored, while offering modern services for optimal comfort. The exterior is not left out with several living spaces, notably around the beautiful contemporary swimming pool, and terraces which allow you to fully enjoy the surrounding tranquility. The property, whose orchards of approximately 1.8 Ha are maintained by a neighboring farmer in an eco-responsible manner, will appeal to lovers of history and wide open spaces, in search of a unique place, offering a French art of living in the Segréen. A sublime outbuilding offers the privilege of additional spaces for storage, or for any personal and professional projects. This rare property on the local market awaits you to write a new chapter in its history. Contact us for more information and to organize a visit. Contact: Cédric 06 26 13 45 41 - [email protected] The fees are the responsibility of the seller. Current Energy Class / Current Climate Class Estimated average amount of annual energy expenditure for current standard use. Detailed information on environmental risks, consult the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr.

Abriculteurs offers for sale this family home, a real favorite, with a pool and wooded garden located in the municipality of Montjean sur Loire.This property is arranged as follows: - There is a beautiful living room, with an area of approximately 70m², bathed in natural light that opens onto a wooded garden facing south.- The kitchen is fully equipped and furnished with granite worktops and backsplash.- The house has five comfortable bedrooms, including one on the ground floor, the rest upstairs including a master suite.The exteriors are magnificent and the property is complemented by a covered and heated swimming pool.There are outbuildings with two vine houses.Assets:- An attic that can be converted into an additional living space,- A peaceful and warm living environment by the Loire,- Panoramic view of the surrounding hills,- Close to amenities,- Quality materials used: marble, parquet, terracotta tiles on the floor, cathedral ceiling.Technical characteristics:- Energy Performance Diagnosis D- Property tax: €2,590Information about the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: (http://www.georisques.gouv.fr/)Interested? Contact Abriculteurs to visit this property.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Abriculteurs offers for sale this 4-room apartment of 90 m² located in the hypercenter of Angers.This property in a small prestigious co-ownership is arranged as follows:- A large entrance- A living room- An open and equipped kitchen- Three bedrooms including two on the first level- A bathroom- Separate WCThis charming, cross-ventilated, and very bright property is sold leased.Advantages:- Located on the third and top floor for beautiful brightness- Equipped kitchen for convivial meals with family or friends.- Prime location, less than 100 meters from the tram station Centre. Moreover, several bus stops are accessible within 200 meters.- Rich educational environment with several establishments less than 400 meters away.Technical characteristics:- Property tax: €1344- Condominium charges: €130- Energy Performance Diagnosis: D- Heating system: Individual electric- Hot water distribution: electricInformation on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: (http://www.georisques.gouv.fr/)Interested? Contact Abriculteurs to visit this property.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Nantes Sotheby’s Realty offers you this charming 15th-16th century manor, located just 20 minutes from Angers, on the edge of a lively village with numerous shops, services, and schools. Listed as a historical monument (ISMH), the manor is set in a landscaped park of over 23,000 m², featuring various spaces including a swimming pool area (11x5 meters), a shaded avenue, and several outbuildings, including two garages, a cottage that can be converted, and various storage rooms. This authentic building with a rich historical past has retained its original charm, with mullioned windows, fireplaces, and period terracotta floors. The ground floor offers a large living room with a fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen, a large dining room with a monumental fireplace, an office, and a beautiful master suite with a dressing room and bathroom. The upper floor offers five bedrooms, one with a private bathroom, and four additional bathrooms, all representing a generous living space of 430 m² in perfect condition. This manor, situated in a peaceful area without disturbances, is ideal for lovers of old-world charm, tranquility, and modern comfort. Close to transportation (highway,TGV station 20 minutes away and Nantes airport 58 minutes away).

Historical Property with Transformation PotentialDownloadable documents and information available at www.jost-immo.comThe real estate agency JOST Immo, in partnership with Comptoir Foncier S.A and So Invest, is proud to present a unique acquisition opportunity in the charming village of Ebly, municipality of Léglise. This property includes a farm building made of rubble and cut stone of +/- 170 m², a spacious barn of 448 m² spread over two floors, as well as a modern building constructed in 2017 offering a ground area of +/- 810 m². The ensemble, located on a plot of 1 ha 53 a 73 ca, is ideal for various projects, ranging from a service residence for seniors to a banquet hall, or even a brewery with potential for additional commercial development.Property details:·Traditional dwelling: Offering four bedrooms, a large living room, equipped kitchen, two bathrooms, as well as a vaulted cellar, an entrance hall, and a back kitchen. Refreshments are to be expected.·New building: Originally designed for a brewery, it features large bay windows and an open space adaptable to your business or living projects.·Finishes: Natural slate roofing and Eternit on the old barn, insulated with Styrodur except for the old barn, PVC double-glazing frames, central heating with oil, connection to collective sewers.Excellent location:·20 km from the Luxembourg border·9 km from the E 25 motorway·7 km from the E 411 motorway·155 km from Brussels·73 km from Luxembourg CityLots: Municipality of Léglise third division Ebly section ENo. 380 showing c with a capacity of 26 a 40 ca (RC 547,00-)No. 379 showing e power 2 with a capacity of 27 a 80 ca (RC 13,00-)No. 379 showing v power 2 with a capacity of 23 a 50 ca (RC 11,00-)No. 381 showing d with a capacity of 47 a (RC 22,00-)No. 383 showing a with a capacity of 17 a 40 ca (RC 8,00-)No. 381 showing l and 382 showing c partially, with a capacity of 11 a 63 ca (part 3 of the surveyor Dellacherie's plan).Make an offer starting from €1,250,000.00We are at your disposal for any additional information by phone +352.26.95.04.03 or by email [email protected] IMMO: Our priority, your satisfaction!This description has been automatically translated from French.

Exceptional property with panoramic view and absolute calm.Discover this magnificent house nestled in the heart of nature, offering stunning views of the Loire in a peaceful setting conducive to relaxation. Composed of a main house and an adjoining secondary accommodation, this property will appeal to lovers of wide open spaces, tranquility, and comfort.The main house - Generous volumes. On the ground floor, it includes: a spacious entrance with integrated wardrobe, a toilet, an elegant staircase leading to the first floor, a bright dining room open to a cozy living room enhanced by an insert fireplace, a charming veranda offering breathtaking views of the surrounding nature with the Loire in the background, a fitted and equipped kitchen, a master suite with private bathroom and dressing room. Upstairs: an office space, three bedrooms including one with a private shower room and dressing room, an additional shower room, and an independent toilet. The basement, accessible from the kitchen, offers multiple versatile possibilities according to your projects, a large room with bay window and motorized door (former garage), a laundry room with boiler, a billiard room, an office, and several annexes (cellar, shed, technical room).The secondary accommodation - Perfect for hosting family and friends. This adjoining and independent accommodation features on the ground floor: a living room with fitted open kitchen and wood stove, as well as a shower room with toilet. On the first floor: a spacious mezzanine bedroom. A second shower room with direct access from the garden.The outdoors - a true haven of peace. At the entrance of the property, there is a covered double garage with adjoining shed. A chalet, an above-ground pool with a shelter to enjoy sunny summer days. Finally, a children's playground, as well as a closed wooden gazebo arranged for outdoor relaxation. A small astronomy observatory, perfect for admiring the stars on clear nights. All set on more than 4 hectares of carefully landscaped land with a fenced area to preserve your privacy.Highlights of the property: Heating and hot water production by geothermal energy and heat pump for eco-responsible comfort. Photovoltaic panels and air conditioning. Buried tank for garden watering, offering efficient water resource management.This rare property combines charm and high-end features in a preserved environment. A true favorite, to discover without delay.Agency fees are the responsibility of the buyer, amounting to 4.35% including taxes of the price excluding fees. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr.CAPIFRANCE Real Estate Network - Your commercial agent (RSAC N°799 141 445 - Angers Registry) Jérôme PANNIER Individual Entrepreneur 06 30 17 97 50 - More information on the CAPIFRANCE website (ref.877751)This description has been automatically translated from French.

Renovated country house with gîte, barn and landscaped gardens - Tastefully renovated property comprising of 3-bed house, separate 2-bed cottage, large double storey barn with office, therapy room, utility room and pantry, store-room, cave, above ground pool - all set in beautifully landscaped gardens. Just outside pretty village of Breil, with bakery (1.5 km), 6 km to market town of Noyant with shops, supermarket, cafés, restaurants, and English speaking doctor and dentist, Saumur 34 km, La Flèche 35 km, and less than an hour from Tours (with international airport), Angers and Le Mans (all 3 with TGV fast train station). Perfectly situated for visiting the area's châteaux, vineyards and historic towns, and enjoying the simple pleasures of golf, cycling, walking and water sports (leisure lake of Rillé 6 km). This beautiful property was run as a Writing Retreat, offering much sought-after peace, serenity and a closeness to nature.

A listed, 15th &17th century house, with an outbuilding and a garden, in the undulating, wooded countryside of the Anjou region. This house stands on the edge of a little country lane, going through the forest, and in a hamlet composed of several houses, including another historic manor house. A small planted garden enhances the house facade. A rear courtyard, also planted, is bordered on one of its sides by an outbuilding and a low wall. Further away, reached by steps, a garden and the forest, part of which could be purchased.

EXCLUSIVE - IN A 16th CENTURY MANSION IN THE HEART OF SAUMUR Your CITYA CADRE NOIR AGENCY presents to you exclusively in the heart of the old center of Saumur this 3-room house with a Carrez law surface area of ​​88.6 m². This completely renovated accommodation is part of a magnificent 16th century mansion listed on the supplementary inventory of historic monuments (ISMH). It is composed as follows: On the ground floor: an entrance with stairs, a storage room, toilets and a garage accessible from inside the accommodation. On the 1st floor: a large and bright living room of 40 m² with fitted kitchen area, fireplace and Hungarian parquet flooring. On the top floor under the roof: two bedrooms of 11 m² and 14 m², a bathroom and separate toilets. The accommodation is equipped with electric heating. It is in very good general condition. The property is sold with a cellar of 16.5 m². You will be seduced by the character and volumes of this rare property located near Place Saint Pierre in Saumur. Your real estate agency CITYA IMMOBILIER CADRE NOIR invites you to discover all the originalities of this property by making an appointment with your Advisor on 06 81 65 01 04. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisks website: www.georisks.gouv.fr

Family home located in the village of Juigné sur Loire in a calm and green environment of 215m2 of living space. It is composed on the ground floor: - A bright living room of more than 30m2, living on one level with bedroom, bathroom and WC, an open A/E kitchen. First floor : - three bedrooms, a bathroom and WC. On the second floor : - A games room, a bedroom, an office and a dressing room. In the annex you will find a commercial premises with tenant in place, a cellar under part, a large garage, an outbuilding at the bottom of the garden, and a utility room which can become a master bedroom or an independent studio, The 580m2 plot of land not overlooked will give you direct access to the communal path and Louet. The Rue de la Paix.immo agency welcomes you by telephone from Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. without interruption.

This exceptional troglodyte site nestled in the heart of a town located between Saumur and Angers, immerses its visitors in a totally unusual atmosphere, in the hollow of a rock sculpted in the 18th century and converted into comfortable lodgings and spectacular rooms. With more than 10 years of tourism activity, its reputation extends far beyond local borders, thanks to television reports/shows (100 Places You Must See, Échappées Belles, Télématin, etc.). The complex includes a total of 410 m2 of living space with strong development potential (tourism and/or other activity), all dug into the falun rock typical of this region south of the Loire. The main house of approximately 270 m2 consists of a large living room/kitchen 120 m2 (fireplace, central island, spiral staircase) under a 'cathedral' rock vault, another home cinema lounge 45 m2, Master bedroom 50 m2, bathroom/wc 26 m2, and 2 small bedrooms on the mezzanine - Reserve-laundry room. Two large 'cathedral' galleries of 130 m2 and 96 m2 offer interesting potential (for weddings, seminars, exhibitions, etc.) And 4 independent troglodyte lodgings of 45 m2, 32 m2, 44 m2, 21 m2 fitted out complete the ensemble. LAND - 1158 m2 The interior courtyard, landscaped with spaces and plant species, connects the various parts of the site. Elevator Surface garden Retrouvez toutes nos annonces sur notre site INTERNET : https://www.cabinetchevillon.fr/vente/1

iad France - Sandra TOURNEUX (06 50 95 59 91) offers you: **Magnificent property of 380m² in Saumur with a beautiful view of the LOIRE and a park of 4ha 24a41ca**Welcome to this splendid house located in Saumur, offering an exceptional living environment for a large family seeking space and comfort. Built in 1989 and in excellent condition, this spacious property features 10 rooms and 4 bedrooms, making it a real gem.Upon entering the house, you will be immediately impressed by the elegance and space it offers. The ground floor includes an entrance with a contemporary polished concrete staircase, a warm living room with an insert fireplace leading to a veranda for cozy moments while enjoying the view of the Loire and the landscaped park, a friendly dining room, and a separate, fully-fitted kitchen, ideal for preparing delicious family meals.A ground floor master suite with a bay window opens onto a terrace with a pleasant view, complete with its own bathroom and dressing room. Upstairs, there is a landing, two bedrooms, a shower room, a wc, and a master suite with its own shower room and dressing room.From the kitchen, you can access the basement, which offers a pleasant space for hosting meals with friends and a game of billiards, a cellar, a large laundry room with a shower room and wc, and a technical room for geothermal heating.Attached to the house is a duplex apartment offering a fitted kitchen, a beautiful living room with a modern wood stove, a shower room, a wc, a dressing room, and a lovely mezzanine for a sleeping area.The exterior of the house is equally charming. A welcoming terrace and a well-maintained landscaped park provide ideal outdoor spaces for relaxation, with a wooden gazebo to enjoy the good weather. Additionally, a double garage and landscaped grounds add an extra touch to this already exceptional property.The property features renewable energy sources and high-end equipment, including a geothermal system, air conditioning providing optimal energy performance, and comfort year-round. Photovoltaic panels ensure sustainable electricity production and substantial energy savings.Located in Saumur, this property benefits from an ideal location, close to local amenities, schools, and green spaces.Agency fees are the responsibility of the seller. Energy display information for this property: ENERGY class C index 140 and CLIMATE class A index 4. Information regarding risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr. This real estate listing has been drafted under the editorial responsibility of Miss Sandra TOURNEUX EI (ID 37311), independent real estate agent (without holding funds), commercial agent of SAS I@D France registered at the Angers RSAC under the number 843670332, holder of the real estate canvassing card on behalf of I@D France SAS. Find all our properties on our website. www.iadfrance.frThis description has been automatically translated from French.