Description
We offer you this exceptional property intended for lovers of French history and heritage. Located in the heart of the French Jura, this listed castle is only 10 minutes from Geneva by air and 1 hour by road. An accessibility conducive to the organization of events of international scope. Built on an area of 132 hectares, this 13th century building is the epitome of a fortified castle with its keep, towers and drawbridges to cross the moat that surrounds it. At the end of the 19th century, it was bought by a wealthy industrialist from Lyon who restored it in the Renaissance style where it obtained the title of the 'best restoration in France'. In 2002, it was the current lord who acquired it and completed its restoration until 2007 according to historical, artistic, scientific and technical criteria, thus registering it as a historical monument of France. Pass through the entrance gate, an avenue of century-old trees will lead you to the castle grounds, a former 16th century Barony. The authenticity of the place has been carefully preserved over the course of the developments 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 gem for riders, comprising 8 large boxes as well as a riding school and a dressage arena in Fontainebleau sand. Behind the castle, several outbuildings have also been restored: - The service building is dedicated to housing the 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. - The gardener's house - The farm (the only unrestored building) A perimeter wall surrounds the property on 80 hectares. The many gravelled or paved paths serve the various parks leading to the sublime French garden structured on 20 hectares, between forests, mountains and wine-growing lands. Water is very present on the entire surface of the property thanks to an English river, stone canals, waterfalls and a pond. This castle is a marvel for lovers of history and old stones. Complete file on request The price of this extraordinary property is negotiable and will be determined with connoisseurs and serious investors Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website:
