Historic Castle With 13 Bedrooms And Event Facilities In Auvergne

About the Property

Historic Castle with 13 Bedrooms and Event Facilities in Auvergne, France, dating back to the year 930, stands majestically at an altitude of 780 meters, overlooking the Cère valley. This remarkable property, classified as a Historic Monument since 2000, encompasses a total of 24,000 square meters and is fully operational, requiring no renovations. The estate comprises two significant architectural components: the medieval keep, whose foundations trace back to the 10th century, was raised in the 13th century and remodeled in the 15th century. It features a rectangular plan, robust volcanic stone walls, a pavilion-style roof, large fireplaces, and a spiral staircase. The Renaissance main residence, constructed between the 15th and 17th centuries, embraces the medieval tower and offers vast reception rooms adorned with French-style ceilings, period fireplaces, a gallery of honor, and a consecrated chapel. The accommodation includes 13 bedrooms, each with private bathrooms, distributed between the tower and the main residence, complemented by a master suite and several independent rooms. Designed for event hosting, the estate features a renovated barn capable of seating up to 200 guests, equipped with restrooms, a professional kitchen, and accessible facilities for individuals with reduced mobility. Additional reception spaces include a gallery for cocktails and exhibitions, a medieval inner courtyard for outdoor events, and a shaded esplanade under linden trees suitable for ceremonies. The 2.4-hectare landscaped grounds include two exterior towers framing the main entrance, two natural springs and a well for water autonomy, ornamental ponds, a vegetable garden, horse stables, and a swimming pool-ready plot. The estate is equipped with central gas heating, three kitchens, and modern amenities such as fiber optic internet. Location: - 15 km from Aurillac - 20 minutes from Aurillac Airport - 45 minutes from the A75 motorway (connecting Clermont-Ferrand and Montpellier) Price: €2,450,000 including fees (paid by the seller). Exclusive listing by BARNES Propriétés & Châteaux. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/