Stunning 15th Century Château With Hotel-Standard Renovations

About the Property

A spectacular 15th-century château, extensively restored to hotel-standard renovations, nestled in France’s beautiful Berry province. The edifice, originally built in the 15th century, features an emblematic shape with tall towers and vast roofs that rise dramatically from the landscape. Spanning approximately 3,700 m², the château comprises 20 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, offering ample space for luxurious living. The château's storied past includes its role as a significant stronghold during the French Wars of Religion, when it was owned by Protestant families. Following the orders of Cardinal Richelieu, it was partly dismantled to diminish its defensive capabilities, leaving seven towers standing today. The extensive restoration in 1850 was guided by the renowned architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, ensuring that many original features, including roof frames of several towers and the keep, have been preserved. The property is constructed from rubble stone with pointing, while the keep’s façade and the crenellations of the gatehouse towers are crafted from ashlar. The main section and four of the seven towers are topped with tall, steep slate roofs, while the remaining towers feature flat roofs concealed behind crenellations. The grounds slope gently down to a river, enhancing the picturesque setting, and include a swimming pool on a grassy terrace and a tennis court discreetly positioned behind an outbuilding. Outbuildings: - A series of outbuildings arranged around several courtyards. Location: - Nestled in Berry province, France. Price: €3,600,000 including fees (paid by the seller). Exclusive listing by Patrice Besse. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/