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A Gascon chateau, a commandery of the Knights Templar and their many outbuildings around an enclosed garden, in the centre of a charming and historic village, at the gates of the Gers department, one hour from Toulouse. Built on a rocky outcrop and enclosed by fortified walls, the detached complex of buildings overlooks the village’s few neighbouring houses and enjoys a 360° view of the surrounding rolling countryside. The adjacent buildings that compose the architectural complex surround a grassy courtyard as well as the former chapel of the “Knights’ Manor”, which became a church in the 15th century. Consequently, the chateau that houses the current 330-m² dwelling distinguishes itself from the rest of the property thanks to its towers that cadence its exterior walls clad in stone and small bricks. The horseshoe-shaped building presents traces of its former functions as a fortified chateau as demonstrated by the arrow slits, loopholes and scars resulting from the multiples modifications to its exterior over the centuries. Nestled next to one another, the outbuildings – former barns, stables, wine storehouse and other storerooms – are arranged between the two main buildings in such a way as to create a single edifice, which acts as the village’s epicentre. It was only recently that a tree-filled landscaped piece of land below the village was annexed to the property. Today, sheltered from view, it includes a swimming pool and pool house in need of a bit of refreshing.
This is hands down one of my favourite châteaux I have ever featured. The professional-grade photos sure do help win me over and is a refreshing change from the typical brutal photography of the listings I come across. This château is basically a complex. You can purchase this with a bunch of friends and family and escape the chaos of everyday life. It is absolutely stunning. For sale via Patrice Besse for €1,190,000.

19th century château of approximately 650 m2 on an 18-hectare estate. On the ground floor, 4 adjoining receptions, 1 office, 2 kitchens. Upstairs, 2 master suites with bathroom and dressing room, 8 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Attic. 830 m2 of cellars, 150 m2 of workshop, 100 m2 of sheds. 1 ha of garden, 17 ha of vines, 80 truffle oaks. Property to be partially renovated. 50 minutes from Bordeaux and the international airport.
Here’s the plan. I retire early, we buy this place and make and sell our wine and truffles to afford all the renovations 🙂 For sale for €1,490,000 via Kretz. (My husband would be 100% on board if I showed him that workshop)

An outstanding 93-hectare estate in the Bresse region of Burgundy, between Lyon, Dijon and Geneva. A full-width entrance hall floored with cabochon tiles is adorned with frescoes painted by the owners, depicting equestrian and hunting life on the estate. There is a wainscoted billiards room featuring stunning painted jute canvases with scenes from Cervantes’ novel Don Quixote. A small drawing room with herringbone parquet flooring, opening onto an ornamental greenhouse, is entirely covered in wood panelling and has coffered ceilings and a carved stone fireplace. A small dining room, with cabochon floor tiles, is also entirely panelled. There is a vast reception room with interesting decorative Art Nouveau elements. The centrepiece of the room is an impressive stone fireplace with curved lines and floral motifs. On the first floor are 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, and on the second floor are 5 bedrooms, a bathroom and linen room. The outbuildings include a indoor riding arena, a shelter for horse-drawn carriages and cars and a stable with seven stalls, a caretaker’s house, a gardener’s house, a chapel, a rural farm with dwelling and two farm outbuildings. This property is absolutely incredible. And all of this for €2,500,000. For sale via Patrice Besse.

A 15th-century castle and listed historical monument with independent houses for restoration with an estate of more than 30 hectares, in the Perche area of the Sarthe department. The central section of the current castle dates back to the second half of the 15th century. The western façade of this T-shaped building has retained its medieval appearance, with chamfered openings, half-cross windows with moulded windowsills, arrow slits and cannon openings. In the 17th century, two lateral pavilions with towers increased the overall surface. Away from the space around the castle, surrounded by moats with an outbuilding, a large, landscaped garden enclosed by walls stretches out to the north, including a meadow with a small artificial island and a wood. Near to the castle, to the north and west, the former ornamental garden, orchard, vegetable garden, greenhouse and dog pens can be found. A large outbuilding stands alongside the course of the walls to the east. At the end of a private lane, there are ruins of brick-built farm buildings, as well as a large, circular dovecote dating from 1609. Running alongside the walls, a road leads to two authentic small houses, one of which is available for rent, while the other needs to be restored. Nearby, a village house with a garden, which is currently rented out, is also included in the sale.
This castle sounds like a compound. If you enjoy the company of your friends and family, they can all live here with you. And to note, I have stared at the dining room photo for an embarrassing amount of time. For sale via Patrice Besse for €1,815,000.

Restored 11th-century medieval château with approx. 500 m2 living space, set in 30 hectares of forest and meadows (former golf course), with 3 converted outbuildings, 6 lakes, 1 swimming pool, 1 500 m2 event tent, 1 summer kitchen, 1 spring, caves. In the château: entrance gallery, double living room with stone fireplace, kitchen. 1 suite with bathroom. 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Terrace with summer kitchen adjoining the pool. 1 outbuilding for conversion. In the former stable: entrance, living room opening onto fitted kitchen. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 2 terraces with panoramic views over the countryside. In the former Bergerie: living room with fireplace opening onto fitted kitchen. Suite with bathroom. 3 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms, 1 terrace. In the former bread oven (ideal for a janitor’s cottage): living room with open kitchen, 1 mezzanine bedroom, 1 bathroom. Strategically located 1 hour from Toulouse and Bordeaux.
This château’s interior is so beautifully restored (all that exposed stone….*sigh*) and the outdoors is the icing on the cake. 6 lakes AND a pool?! I’m SOLD! For sale (price undisclosed) via Kretz.