castles for sale The Loire Area, France

Magnificent château, set in 15 hectares of listed, landscaped grounds, on hillside with view of surrounding countryside. 15 km from Le Mans and TGV train station with journey time of 55 min. Easy access to all major roads. Château, which was built in 1844, comprises 700 sqm floor space with wonderfully preserved period features that have evolved over time, including fabulous 1930s Art deco style elements (mosaics by Isidore Odorico). Outbuildings, including old orangery converted to guest house and caretaker's accommodation. Energy class: NA/NA.

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At the borders of Touraine, Anjou and Poitou Late Renaissance Chateau, modified on the 19th C., in need of restoration, with many authentic features. Offering 590 m² as living space (excluding convertible attic), the property also includes some 700 m² of outbuildings and is located in a calm location with park and meadows for 4 ha, and woods for 22 ha. Located just 10 minutes from a small town with all amenities, services, railway train station. Within a radius of 35 minutes, you will find many sites and touristic towns, three golf courses, a Center Parc Resort... On ground floor, the entrance hall shows an impressive monumental carved staircase, reception rooms consist of a large living room with parquet floor with decorated ceiling and beams, a dining room with wooden panels and a small living room with 18th C. wooden panels. Kitchen, back kitchen and a space consisting of a bedroom with parquet floor and 18th C. wooden panels, bathroom, toilets and wardrobe, complete the ground floor. Upstairs, the seven bedrooms all kept their 18th or 19th C. decorum and their lavatories. The attics with terracotta floors are suitable for conversion into further bedrooms. The outbuildings offer a hunting room with fireplace, a large vaulted cellar, stables, a workshop and two wells. Around €100,000 worth of standing oak trees need to be felled quickly.

FOR SALE at the borders of Touraine, Anjou and Poitou. SOLE AGENT Dominating a small and dynamic city with all amenities and middle schools, this 11th-15th C. listed property is suitable for a host and catering activity. Its buildings protected by high walls with defensive towers with an architecture unique in France offer confidentiality while benefitting from amenities within walking distance. Over the centuries, many kings of France and historic personalities stayed there : Charles VII, Charles IX, Henri IV, the Amiral Coligny, Charles de Gaulle... Buildings consist of a logis of 390 m² as living space including living room, kitchen, study, 9 bedrooms, 7 shower rooms with wc ; an outbuilding of 98 m² including a restaurant hall with professional kitchen and a well-being room ; a keep of 40 m² including two rooms ready for conversion ; a jail with ancient cells ; a chapel under the logis ; two wooden garden buildings ; a well. The Logis : Private part : In half-buried basement : - Entrance with tiled floor (11,6 m²) - Laundry (7,15 m²) - Laundry /boiling room (18,05 m²) - Shower rooms with wc (2,95 m²) - Store room with wooden spiral staircase (26 m²) - Study (14,75 m²) On elevated ground floor : - Living room with tiled floor and beams, monumental fireplace with stove, half-timbering, coussièges, stone walls and wooden staircase (82 m²) - Equipped and fitted kitchen with terracotta floor (14,25 m²) - WC with hand washbasin and terracotta floor (3,8 m²) On first floor : - Landing with oak parquet floor with coussiège and cupboard(19,4 m²) - Shower room (6,4 m²) - WC (1,2 m²) - Bedroom with oak parquet floor and monumental fireplace, coussièges and air conditioning (20,7 m²) - Bedroom with oak parquet floor, monumental fireplace with stove, coussièges, air conditioning (22,8 m²) with bathroom (10 m²), wc (1,95 m²) and dressing (9,6 m²) On second floor : Vast bedroom /playroom under roof with visible beams (64,4 m²) On basement : Chapel (19 m²) Host part : On ground floor : - Bedroom with terracotta floor (14,8 m²) with shower room/wc (3,3 m²) - Bedroom with terracotta floor (18,2 m²) with shower room (2,4 m²) and wc (2 m²) - Bedroom with terracotta floor (16,1 m²) with bathroom (3,7 m²) and wc (1,5 m²) - Exhibition room with stone floor, beams and monumental fireplace (31,45 m²) Upstairs : - Landing with tiles (2,6 m²) - Bedroom with pine parquet floor, coussièges (22,15 m²), bathroom (7,7 m²), passageway (1,55 m²) and wc (0,95 m²) - Family suite with pine parquet floor including passageway (2,9 m²), two bedrooms (17,05 and 14,05 m²), shower room (4,15 m²) and wc (1,2 m²). The keep : - Room ready for conversion connected to electricity (15,2 m²) - Room ready for conversion with stone fireplace and connected to different networks (24,5 m²) The outbuilding : - Restaurant hall with stone floor with bar/equipped kitchen, wood stove and air conditionning (52 m²) - Sanitaries (7,7 m²) - Dishwashing room (7,6 m²) - Boiling room (6,4 m²) - Terrace with stone floor (105 m²) The two watch towers : - Two rooms of 9 m² one above the other which one with stone fireplace, with attic above.

Ref.4313 : French Historic castle for sale in Pays de la Loire. Built on a hilltop overlooking the surrounding countryside and a small river, on the borders of the Sarthe and Mayenne départements, 230 km from Paris and easily accessible by TGV train and motorway, this beautiful château, listed in its entirety on the Inventaire Supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques (Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments), comprises around fifteen rooms that have been restored to a very high standard. The property comprises the château itself and a vast outbuilding that houses a separate dwelling and exhibition space. THE CASTLE : Its total covered surface area on 5 levels is 1,400sqm, of which 300sqm is in its 19th century state and approx. 900 sqm is maintained, spread over 3 levels. It houses : Ground floor (level 0): access via the main courtyard : former guard room (55sqm) 3.77 m high double ribbed ceiling, housed in the former medieval keep, with a monumental Gothic-style fireplace emblazoned with a coat of arms 'two swords in saltire, three chevrons in pale, two swords in pale, two swords in saltire, two swords in sable', beautiful oak parquet flooring. Large lounge (68sqm) 3.7 m high, with its medieval fireplace bearing the same coat of arms; Large bedroom (41sqm), 3.7 m high, where Steve Mcqueen stayed during the filming of 'Le Mans', with en suite bathroom; Library/Billiard room (42 sqm, 3.5 m high, with access to the south-west-facing summer terraces; Small study (8.5sqm) and large study (31 sqm). 1st floor (level 1): Corridor with terracotta tiles leading to : Former balcony of the chapel ; King's bedroom (31 sqm), 3.16 m high, oak parquet flooring, monumental fireplace with stone column, en suite bathroom with bath and washbasin; Bedroom (20.27 sqm), 3.22 m high, terracotta tiled floor, 19th century marble fireplace, en suite bathroom (11 sqm) with bath, bidet, washbasin. separate wc. Bedroom (22.37 sqm), 3.09 m high, terracotta tiled floor, 19th century marble fireplace, en suite bathroom with bath and washbasin; Library (former bedroom) (34.5 sqm), 3 m high, oak parquet flooring, monumental stone fireplace; Bedroom (41.5 sqm), HPS: 3.28 m, oak herringbone parquet flooring, monumental stone fireplace, en suite bathroom with bath, washbasin, wc; Master bedroom (34.3sqm), HPS: 3.21 m, oak floor with herringbone pattern, monumental stone fireplace, en suite shower room with shower, washbasin, wc; dressing room (10.2 sqm), modern shower room with double washbasin and shower. On the 2nd floor (level 2): Approx. 350sqm of living space comprising 7 rooms to be completely renovated (floors, walls, ceilings) and 2 sanitary areas also to be renovated. Attic above. Garden level (-1) : Large dining room (36 sqm), HSP: 2.45 m, wc with washbasin, kitchen and dining area (41 sqm), HSP: 2.45 m, utility room. Basement (level -2): Former kitchens and unfinished preparation and storage areas, former ice houses, vaulted cellar, wine cellar and various areas, boiler room. The outbuildings include : Adjoining the castle, with access via the main courtyard, is a beautiful early 16th century chapel. At the entrance to the castle, a U-shaped building that houses : former caretaker's accommodation, restored in 2010, comprising a room (37sqm), 3.01 m high, a bedroom (16.8sqm), a shower room (4.9 sqm) with double wash-hand basins, shower, separate toilet and a kitchen (20.8 sqm). Oil-fired heating, 2010 boiler. A showroom (60.5 sqm), 3 m high, tiled, exposed beams, cement floor with parquet flooring, entrance (14.82 sqm) with staircase, wc with washbasin. First floor: showroom (75 sqm), projection room (57sqm), cement floor. Garage (56 sqm); Stable with 3 boxes (50 sqm); Former tack room (9.4 sqm); Garage (52 sqm), attic above. With a total surface area of 17.59 acres (7 ha 12 a 88 ca), the land comprises : - an attractive driveway and bridle path ; - a pretty terraced garden - an equestrian arena (80x40m) covered with Fontainebleau sand following earthworks and the laying of a bidime; - a small ornamental wood (approx. 6.17 acres / 2.5 ha); - Paddock (approx. 2.47 acres / 1 ha); - pleasant, harmoniously planted areas. The château, its chapel and the recognised layout of the gardens (cad. Zi 31p) were included in the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 24 April 1989. The entrance gate (cad. ZI 31p) was listed by decree on 22 July 1991. This property benefits from the advantageous tax status of Historic Monuments. This property is registred on the additionnal inventory of historic monuments (allowing fiscal tax cuts if you pay taxes in France). OPTION TO PURCHASE IN ADDITION : ARTICLE 2 : The former chateau farm comprises : A comfortable dwelling house, recently restored, of approx. 160 sqm with entrance hall, study, living room, kitchen, utility room, wc/washbasin. First floor: lounge, 3 bedrooms, 3 shower rooms and 1 bathroom. Oil-fired central heating. Outbuildings used as sheds. A beautiful 18th century building with a floor surface area of 270 sqm, built of stone on an L-shaped plan, housing former stables (9 loose boxes), a treatment room (32.8 sqm) and a barn. The slate roof was redone in 2014. Land in the nature of gardens and meadows, representing a total surface area of : 4.32 acres (1 ha 75 a 20 ca). ARTICLE 3 : Beyond a small road, a beautiful property consisting of woods and moorland with a pond of approx. 6,300 sqm.

BARNES Propriétés & Châteaux offers this impressive 19th century chateau for sale in Maine-et-Loire, on the border with the Vendée, just ten minutes from CHOLET and 20 minutes from the Puy du Fou, on a 3.4 hectare estate. The building was constructed in the 19th century and now offers almost 1,500 m² of living space in a well-preserved state, ideal for a hotel business. The vast receptions on the ground floor are luminous and authentic with their parquet flooring, wood panelling and polychrome ceilings. Upstairs, there are 17 bedrooms and 15 bathrooms, as well as a breakfast room. The garden level, with its brick vaulted ceiling, features a fully-equipped professional kitchen, a dance hall with bar and several utility rooms. A beautiful circular chapel adjoins the château and library. The grounds cover around 3.4 hectares of gardens and woodland. It features a swimming pool and a former squash court that could be converted into a reception room or pool house. A great opportunity for an accommodation and events business. The château is sold furnished. Full file available on request. Energy class: B - Climate class: B / Estimated annual expenditure: €17520 and €23730 (price reference year 2022). Property presented by Jan Erik ALDERLIESTE +33(0)6 65 59 12 11 / +33 6 69 41 20 45. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr.

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BARNES Propriétés & Châteaux offers you the opportunity to acquire this superb château, built in the 17th century, set in 17 hectares of wooded parklands. The château has been listed as a Historic Monument for its beautiful architecture. The property is situated on the edge of a small village where you will find all the local shops. A large welcoming driveway shaded by a row of century-old trees leads to the front courtyard. Three independent, quality houses extend an architectural ensemble of around 800 m² of living space over three levels. On the ground floor, you will find the dining rooms and the beautiful, authentic and spacious reception rooms. The stone staircase leads to the two upper floors with their 22 bedrooms and bathrooms. The grounds offer an exceptionally tranquil, pastoral setting, with a swimming pool and tennis court. A quality property, ideal for a hotel and investment activity. Complete file on request. This property is presented to you by Jan Erik ALDERLIESTE +33(0)6 65 59 12 11 / +33(0)6 69 41 20 45. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

40 km from Angers, whose TGV train station serves Paris in 1H30, this superb 19th century Renaissance-style castle is completely renovated. Composed of 13 rooms including 3 beautiful reception rooms, 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. It has a living area of about 800 m2. Located on a closed English park of more than 30 Ha, it is located near a village all amenities. It preserves the remains of the old castle of the 15th century (walls, south-east tower of the lower court, filled moat and three chimneys). The current building consists of two square floors and one attic floor. From the entrance, we are dazzled by a double revolution staircase that serves both floors. Old parquet floors, sumptuous fireplaces, some in stone, others in wood or marble, beautiful woodwork and a high-rise library in one of the towers, bring to this castle character and charm. A total basement is furnished with its indoor pool, a dining room with fireplace, a kitchen, a scullery, a cellar, a storeroom and a boiler room. A superb bridle path with trees of all beauty, including sequoias, plane trees, hundred-year-old oaks, leads us to the castle. A forest surrounds the property and preserves it from view. A beautiful pond of 4 Ha with a superb wash-house and many paths through the park allow pleasant walks.The castle also has outbuildings: A caretaker’s house of 3 rooms, former stables, a shed of 500 m2, a garage and a water tower. The setting is idyllic, serenity and calm are omnipresent. It is ideal for a family, for a professional seminar or event project.

Ref.4310 : Beautiful chateau for sale in the Loir Valley. Located slightly closer to Le Mans than Tours this property lies on the edge of a pretty Sarthois village with basic amenities. A short drive sees you with a choice of popular bustling market towns. A great location for a permanent or holiday home with plenty to see and do close by. With approximately 662sqm of living space over its three floors, this charming residence provides ample space for friends and family to relax and enjoy. With formal dining halls and numerous “lounges” there’s enough room for everyone to find their perfect place inside and with over 12 acres of parkland, paddocks and a vineyard not including the pool, guardian’s lodge and riverside frontage this property has it all. Ground floor: With direct access to the west side courtyard, the kitchen homes a breakfast table and plenty of workspace. Beamed ceiling and traditional quarry tiled floors compliment this nearly 20sqm room. From the kitchen we have an adjoining lounge with fireplace and fitted wood burner, the quarry tiled floor and light coloured beams give this 26sqm room a homely, less formal feeling, and it can also be used as a ground floor bedroom. In the short corridor next to this lounge/bedroom is the boiler room, a shower room and separate WC. Passing in front of the wooden staircase, we enter the formal lounge. A comfortable 38sqm double aspect room with glazed door and windows with views over the front lawns, main south entrance drive and West side courtyard towards the pool. With a stone fireplace, large original beams and quarry tiled floors this room is used as a lounge and dining as required. In the west tower with access from the lounge and external to the courtyard is the office, a circular room of around 15sqm. The original stone stairs leading to the upper floors and basement is located again just off this lounge in the south tower. A second smaller lounge of 26sqm is through the half-glazed door and is also double aspect with views over the park. An ornate stone fireplace and parquet flooring gives this room a more cosy feel to it with access to the East tower room with exposed tuffeau stone walls, quarry tiled floors, beamed ceiling and arched window providing a perfect room for reading and relaxing. Completing the ground floor is the “Grand Salon”, over 75sqm of quarry tiled space, exposed stone block walls, nearly 3m high ceilings and an impressive stone fireplace at the far end. Windows and door to the East side of the park with views out towards the vineyards. Perfect for formal dining and large enough for also a music room and soft seating as required. The 1st floor: access either via the wooden or stone staircases. The South two master bedrooms with views over the grounds both have bathrooms in their adjoining towers. The other 3 bedrooms share a family bathroom, this area could be modified into a self-contained suite as there is separate access to the grounds to the north. The “chapel” on this floor is original and could be converted into another large bedroom with en-suite facilities, or a TV room, artist room, etc. etc. The 2nd floor: again with access via either the wooden or stone staircases: houses a 30sqm billiards room, a tv lounge with WC, 4 further bedrooms (2 with en-suite facilities in their tower rooms), a 3rd bathroom and a storage room (could also possibly become a bedroom as required). Accessed via the stone stairs is a basement level with wine cave. Within the estate this property includes : Ancient troglodyte caves, with an old origional wine press and wine cellar Covered hangar of approximately 138sqm Goat sheds and an enclosed aviary. Stone built former stables and barn (total circa 110sqm) currently used as garaging, workshops and an office with attic space above Guardian’s lodge with lounge, kitchen and wc on the ground floor and shower room and two bedrooms above. With its own independent gas central heating system. Pool house with enclosed summer kitchen/bar area and covered dining. The surface area of the estate covers over 12 acres and is made up of several tree lined avenues, courtyards, paddocks, parkland and a vineyard (an agreement is in place with a local wine producer to harvest the grapes in exchange for some bottled wine). There are two gravelled and gated entrance drives and a 4x10m heated pool (liner changed in 2021). In addition, there is a separate parcel of land across the lane and cycle track to the south which borders the river with a small building providing options for fishing, etc. Cabinet LE NAIL – Touraine - Loire Valley – M. Tony WELLS : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Tony WELLS, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 444 692 156. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

Nantes Sotheby's Realty propose you this exceptional castle, listed as a Historical Monument, has been meticulously restored and is situated just 25 minutes from Angers, nestled within a sprawling estate spanning over 71 hectares along the riverbanks. Having been owned by prominent families since the Middle Ages and undergoing modifications until the 18th century, it has successfully preserved the finest elements from various historical periods. An impressive avenue of towering plane trees winds through the estate, leading to this magnificent castle built on a vast platform surrounded by moats. The castle is organized around three courtyards, each enclosed by buildings with round towers at the outer corners. A majestic entrance gatehouse, flanked by two round towers connected by a pavilion, reveals the courtyard of honor, as well as an elegant residence dating back to the 13th century, with modifications made in the 15th, 16th, and 18th centuries. The property boasts 26 rooms, including 5 spacious and well-lit reception rooms, 14 bedrooms with their own private bathrooms, a fully equipped cinema room, and a generous leisure area, totaling 1,130 square meters of living space. Surrounding the main residence are a dovecote, a large chapel restored in the 19th century, a caretaker's house, and numerous outbuildings, including stables, workshops, and storage spaces. In the third courtyard, where the orchard is located, a jeu de paumes court, a rare relic from the Early Middle Ages, is well-preserved. Just outside the castle's walls, a renovated farmhouse serves as an additional independent dwelling. The estate, spanning over 71 hectares, consists of 40 hectares of meadows, radiating pathways, woodlands, and a one-hectare pond, all running alongside a river. The navigable river is situated 500 meters from the castle, downstream, offering the possibility to create a pontoon for boat mooring. The estate is conveniently located 25 minutes to the west of Angers and only 10 minutes from Le Lion-d'Angers, renowned for its equestrian events and offering all necessary amenities and services. Angers train station provides direct access to Paris via the TGV in approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, while Nantes Atlantique Airport is just a 1-hour and 10-minute drive from the property. Despite its grand scale, this castle, a witness to a rich historical past, offers an intimate and exceptionally comfortable residence, a rarity in the vicinity of Angers. File in request.

Elegant château, on outskirts of quiet village, in the department of Mayenne, in what what was once Haut-Anjou, a region renowned for its gentle way of life. Property with roughly 700 sqm living space comprising attractive reception rooms with parquet flooring, panelling, painted or coffered ceilings and elegant marble fireplaces. Courtyard, set slightly apart from château, with annex dwellings, 17 horse stalls, saddle room and 300 sqm farm building. Château, which occupies a slightly elevated position, overlooks a superb landscaped garden, woodlands, meadows converted to enclosed paddocks and a lovely pond, totalling 19,42 hectares.

For sale, property of the XIX century, near Nantes-Est and traffic routes. Built on 3 levels and a basement, for a living area of 300m². Ground floor: hall, office, living room, dining room and kitchen, stairs. On the first floor: 3 bedrooms with bathrooms and shower room. On the second floor: a large games room and 3 bedrooms, 1 workshop. An outbuilding, former caretaker’s house, on 2 levels: Ground floor: 1 living room, with kitchenette, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 lingerie, 1 boiler room. Upstairs: 1 large living room, and 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Orchard, vegetable garden, pool with poolhouse, pond, woods and meadows. Area: approximately 24,000m² Cabinet Terres & Demeures de France. 1 170 000€ agency fees included

Ref. 4291 : For sale, Neo-gothic Château in Anjou This beautiful neo-Gothic château with its remarkable architecture is built close to a charming historic Anjou town. Ideally positioned, it has all the shops and services within 5 minutes, and Angers, the economic and tourist capital of Maine et Loire, is 30 minutes away. Angers railway station provides a link to Paris in less than an hour and a half. The A11 motorway is around 10 minutes away. The property benefits from a certain tranquillity, having been built slightly back, in a pleasant atmosphere, on the outskirts of a small village. This elegant château was built on a four-storey, five-bay plan in rendered stone and slate-clad tufa. The interior is accessed by an imposing staircase from the north facade and by a beautiful double spiral staircase from the south facade. Numerous ornamental elements sculpted into the tufa stone sections, corner quoins, window quoins, window transoms, pilasters, etc. are clearly visible on all of the château's facades. With approx. 450 sqm of living space, it is laid out as follows: - Courtyard level: via the back staircase, a hallway leads to a separate dwelling comprising a lounge with fireplace, a kitchen, a bedroom and a shower room. - Ground floor: a vast vestibule, from which rises a wrought-iron baluster staircase, leads on either side to a VIP lounge, a study, a sitting room, a dining room and a kitchen. There are pretty polychrome floor tiles, fine oak parquet flooring, wooden picture rails, wooden shutters, marble fireplaces and ornate ceilings. - First floor: A landing and corridor lead to five bedrooms, two of which are in need of renovation, four bathrooms and two dressing rooms. There are also polychrome cement tiles, oak parquet flooring, wooden shutters, marble fireplaces and ornate ceilings. -Second floor: A corridor leads to former utility rooms and other rooms in need of renovation. A number of outbuildings adorn the property and provide a glimpse of a wide variety of possible uses. A group of tiled, attic-roofed outbuildings, set around a vast, fully enclosed courtyard, comprises : living accommodation (lounge/dining room, kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms), an old stable and tack room, a former kennel, various sheds and garages,a courtyard used as a laundry room and shed, an orangery and a greenhouse. Beautiful romantic English-style parkland extended by a wood, making a total of 66.91 acres adorned with cedars, firs, spruces, chestnuts, oaks, beeches, lime trees and magnolias, and crossed by a river. There are remarkable features such as bridges linking the park to two islands surrounded by water, as well as a walled kitchen garden with numerous fruit trees. 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.

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Exceptional Estate in Anjou of 134ha in one piece consisting of a house of Master Louis Philippe, an orangery, a swimming pool, a caretaker's house all enclosed by a wall, several farms, three ponds , meadows, game crops and woods. A haven of tranquility. File on request. Hugues Primard, Sotheby's International Realty, +33 6 03327685, [email protected], real estate consultant RSAC Tours EI 883 843 492

A listed 17th and 18th century chateau and former winery in a 73-hectare estate in the Nantes vineyards. As soon as you leave the main road, a long, pine-lined local drive leads past the vineyards on one side to the entrance of the estate in the perimeter wall on the other side. First, there is a former farmstead, comprising a straw barn, a bakehouse, an old dovecote and two separate dwellings. Then a wooden gate with a wicket door opens onto a vast rectangular courtyard serving a group of outbuildings comprising the former winery, stables and a barn. The adjoining chateau includes a main building and two annexe houses framing the main courtyard. The iron gateway gate and pediment with cartouche rest on two granite pillars topped with sculptures depicting reclining lions with their paws on a globe. Opening onto the vineyards to the south, the courtyard, planted with two centuries-old magnolias, features a central multifoil stone pool and flowerbeds. The chateau is protected by a perimeter wall surrounded by water-filled moats and accessed via a semi-circular earth platform and a 16th-century stone bridge from the road, as well as by a wooden footbridge from the winery courtyard or the park to the rear. Completely enclosed by walls, the grounds include a chapel, a fishpond and a hoof bath for horses, as well as an ornamental woodland. Including the vineyard and tenanted farmland surrounding the complex, the property covers almost 73 hectares. The residence and outbuildings are built on a square earth platform measuring around 50 m x 50 m, overlooking water-filled moats that were once part of a fortified castle built around 1411, on the foundations of a Roman villa. In the 16th century, at the height of the Renaissance, the stronghold was transformed into a noble residence. In 1737, an ancestor of the current inhabitants bought the chateau, planted the vineyards and built the winery, thereby transforming the estate into its present configuration. It was only after the counter-revolutionary Wars of the Vendée, during which the estate repeatedly burnt down, that the dwelling was rebuilt in its current neo-classical style. It was subsequently enlarged at the end of the 19th century, with a central pavilion on the rear facade, and then at the beginning of the 20th century, when the height of a wing was raised to create an artist's studio in the Italian neo-Renaissance style. In 2011, the facades and some of the rooms in the residence, as well as the chapel, barn, dovecote, wine storehouses, hangar, bakehouse and part of the grounds were listed as French historic monuments.

In the Pays de la Loire region, 15 minutes from Laval, on over 16 ha, a striking 18th century listed castle, fully restored. A long driveway, bordered by trees and crossing the parkland’s grasslands and woods, leads from the village to the property. Entrance gates open on to a very wide courtyard, partially surrounded by a dry moat and laid out in front of the chateau’s regular, elegant facade. The outbuildings, set out around the courtyard, comprise stables, a dovecote, pigsties, a barn, a small corner pavilion, a caretaker’s cottage and, lastly, a chapel. A central parterre, displaying its original design, takes up a large section of the courtyard in front of the chateau. A copse of very old trees stands to one side. A regular, terraced, back garden, reached via granite steps, looks down on to the rear of the chateau. The first castle dated from medieval times. In the 16th century, its status was raised to that of a “châtellenie” (an officially recognised castle and its land). All that remains of these eras are the dovecote, the chapel as well as the castle’s two pavilions. At the beginning of the 18th century, these two pavilions were connected by a vast building. The chateau, the outbuildings and parklands underwent major restoration works in 2010. A good number of these features are now protected with French Historic Monument listing (by order dated 13 March 1989): the chateau and the chapel; the dovecote facades and roofs; the perimeter wall with its moat and its support walls; the facades and roof of the little, 18th century corner pavilion; the garden with its fencing and its towers as well as the shelter over the central well; the wood and, lastly, the large alleyways in the parklands. Nowadays economic activities, notably linked to culture and events, are held by the current owners. But the potential of the buildings, not all actually in use, and the existing parklands which extend over a total of more than 16 hectares, make it possible to envisage other development possibilities, especially as the town of Laval is near and Paris and Rennes are within easy reach.

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