Located in the heart of the French Jura, this exceptional castle is only 1 hour from Geneva by car and 9 minutes by air.
Built on a 132-hectare estate, this 13th-century building was previously a real fortress castle with its donjon, towers, and drawbridges to cross the surrounding moat. At the end of the 19th century, it was bought by a rich Lyonnais industrialist who restored it in the Renaissance style, where it obtained the title of the best restoration in France.
In 2002, the castle was bought by its current owner who completed its restoration until 2007 according to historical, artistic, scientific, and technical criteria, thus inscribing it in the list of historical monuments of France.
When you pass the entrance gate, a centenary tree-lined avenue will lead you to the castle enclosure, a former 16th-century barony. The authenticity of the places has been carefully preserved during the adjustments that have made it a very comfortable residence. It benefits from a living area of 4000 m2 with 70 rooms, spread over 3 floors, including 24 bedrooms and 27 bathrooms.
The royal stables are a jewel for horse riders, comprising 8 large boxes as well as a riding arena and an outdoor dressage area with Fontainebleau sand, 20x60m in size.
Behind the castle, several outbuildings have also been restored:
o The gatekeeper's house
o The service building is dedicated to the accommodation of service staff. It has several apartments as well as a dormitory and a refectory. Several workshops such as the forge, the bakery, or the carpentry are an integral part of the building.
o The gardener's house
o The barn (the only building not restored)
An enclosure wall surrounds the property on 80 hectares. The numerous gravel or paved paths serve the different parks and ultimately lead to the sublime French garden, structured on 20 hectares between forests, mountains, and vineyards. Water is present throughout the property, thanks to an English river, stone canals, waterfalls, and a pond.
This castle is a wonder for history and old stone lovers. It is listed on the list of French monuments.
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Distribution
Buildings
o Castle and its donjon
o Royal stables
o Service building
o Gatekeeper's house
o Gardener's house
o Barn
Exteriors:
Equestrian facilities:
o 8 boxes
o Riding arena 20x40m
o Outdoor dressage area 40x60m
o Covered walker for 4 horses
o Shower
o Solarium
o Parks
Gardens:
o 20 hectares of French gardens
o 10 hectares of unplanted vineyards, La Champagne
o Grotto
o 2 waterfalls
o 1.3-hectare pond
o English river
o 2 km of stone canals
o Dutch greenhouse
o Vegetable garden
o Neo-Renaissance garden
o Tennis court, fenced with wrought iron
o 15 km of paths: 7 km of gravel and 8 km of paved roads
Technical aspects:
o Water: springs for the drinking water supply of the entire property
o Gas heating: 2 underground tanks with 4000 liters of gas
o Sewage treatment: private sewage treatment plant
o Electricity: private transformer with 1.5 MW
Sale price: 25,000,000 euros, furniture included, brokerage commission at the expense of the buyer
