Historic Château with English-style Park and Italian Staircase

About the Property

A Heritage Jewel in Languedoc, this 14th-century château, extensively remodelled in the 17th and 18th centuries, is a listed Historic Monument situated in the Gard region of France. Spanning over 7 hectares, the estate features an English-style park and offers approximately 1,100 square meters of living space. Overlooking the village at the gateway to the Cévennes, this remarkable estate has remained in the same family for nearly seven centuries, showcasing a harmonious blend of historical significance and architectural elegance. The park is adorned with majestic century-old Cedars of Lebanon, ginkgo trees, and historic bamboo groves, complemented by a traditional kitchen garden and ornamental gardens. Noteworthy hydraulic features include a monumental water wheel (noria) and an elegant nymphaeum from the 17th and 18th centuries, alongside a Palladian-inspired swimming pool that integrates seamlessly into the landscape. The château's interior reflects centuries of architectural evolution, highlighted by a magnificent Italian-style staircase embellished with stucco work and mythological bas-reliefs, regarded as one of the finest in Languedoc. Grand reception rooms bathe in natural light, revealing beautifully preserved period interiors, while the formal dining room retains exquisite early 18th-century Italian frescoes. The principal drawing room showcases an exceptionally rare panoramic wallpaper by the celebrated Réveillon manufactory, preserved in outstanding original condition. The lower levels reveal the château’s medieval origins through vaulted cellars, historic kitchens, and a Renaissance laundry room. Outbuildings: - Former silk mill converted into an elegant reception hall - Orangery - Traditional silkworm house (magnanerie) - Library housed within one of the towers - Stables - 18th-century gatekeeper’s house Price: €9,500,000 including fees (paid by the seller). Exclusive listing by AB Real Estate. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/