A Tiny Chateau for Sale With Origins in 15th Century – Les Grands-Chézeaux, Limousin, France – €314,400
Happy Tuesday, Escapists! A tiny chateau for sale with origins in the 15th century on two acres, in Les Grands-Chézeaux, a countryside village in Limousin, France. This mini-chateau is perfectly charming. Located 30 minutes from La Brenne Natural Park and 50 minutes’ drive from Limoges, this home is situated in tranquil countryside. The coach house […]
Unique Early 20th Century French Villa in Forested Park – Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye, France – €374,500
Happy Tuesday, Escapists! A unique early-20th Century French villa situated in a forested park, in Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye, France! Today I am very much imagining being the perfect hostess in this countryside villa, setting a table in splendid style and enjoying a summer’s night amidst the trees – such a vintage way to plant a park – […]
Castle for Sale! Renovated 12th Century Chateau in Villeneuve, Aveyron, France – €399,000
Happy Monday! Castle for sale! A renovated 12th century château in the medieval village of Villeneuve, in Aveyron, France! Sometimes I cannot believe that you can buy a whole actual castle for less than the price of an average suburban home. This chateau feels like it’s got one foot in the medieval era and one […]
Beautifully Renovated 12th Century Feudal Castle on 9 Acres of Land with Moats – Moulins, France – €378,000
Happy Monday! A beautifully renovated 12th century feudal castle on 9 acres of land, with moats! Close to Moulins, in central France. Properties like this are why I started this project. How can something this perfect and beautiful first of all A) exist and B) be so affordable?! I’m smitten and deeply envious of whomever […]
Partially Renovated 12th Century Chateau on 29 Acres of Land with Spring – Mirande, Gers, France – €330,000
Happy Wednesday! A partially renovated 12th century château on TWENTY NINE acres of land with a spring, located in the Gers, France! Bringing you another château daydream – this time with video tour provided! This château is move-in ready, with half of the structure well-renovated. The rest can be completed with time. Surrounded by 29 […]
Interview: Renovating in the South of France: Château de Capelle
Happy Friday! I have a special post to share today. Sunita from the lovely @chateaudecapelle shares the story of how she and her family bought a 30-year abandoned château in the South of France, to renovate into a beautiful family home! I hope you enjoy the interview. You can follow the journey at Château de […]
12th Century French Castle with Generous Walled Garden – Fleurance, Gers, France – €388,000
Happy Thursday! A 12th Century French castle with generous walled garden located in a small village in the Gers! A beautiful structure in great condition – the 3/4 acre walled garden perfect for romantic roses or kitchen garden, plenty of space for kids and dogs to run around safely – five bedrooms! Turret! From the […]
18th Century Cheateau to Renovate! Nine Bedrooms, Set on Eleven Acres of Private Countryside – Fontenay-le-Comte, France – €214,000
Good Monday morning! An 18th century chateau to renovate! Set on 11 acres of private countryside, with nine bedrooms, this country home is located near Fontenday-le-Comte, Vendée, France. I love all the potential this property holds! It would certainly take a significant amount of time and money to restore it to perfect condition but what […]
“Faux-Château” Built in the 1950s With Striking Style – Perfect Bed and Breakfast Potential – Bressuire, France – €339,200
Good Wednesday morning! A “faux-château” – built in the 1950s with striking style. Perfect bed & breakfast potential! This fascinating construction is located in a growing, thriving town in Deux Sevres, France. It’s in very good condition and with beautiful old details like Bakelite switches, original bathroom fittings, a massive laundry room, and grand proportions. […]
Hilltop House with Two Independent “Troglodyte”-Style Cottages in Charming Village Near Chateau – Chissay-en-Touraine, France – €315,000
Good Wednesday morning! A hilltop house with two independent “troglodyte”-style cottages, in the charming village of Chissay-en-Touraine, France! This home built into the hill retains the old style of cave-house building, common in the Loire Valley. A brief history as per this article in the Smithsonian Magazine: “After widespread quarrying of the tuffeau [local limestone] […]