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] […]
Ornate Manor House on Three Acres, in Need of Restoration, Near Bustling Village – Ayen, France – €349,800
Good Wednesday morning! An ornate manor house on three acres, in need of restoration, near bustling village. This small château is in need of significant care and restoration but for the grandiose architecture and potential of the place, it may be worth the effort! I can imagine with a large pool in the gardens and […]
Iconic House Built Over the River in one of the Plus Beaux Villages de France, Ségur-le-Château, France – €202,500
Good Monday morning, Escapists! An iconic house built over a river in one of the Plus Beaux Villages de France! Posting late amidst a busy day but this house is worth it! What a fascinating structure, in a picturesque medieval village with views of an impressive château towering above. And such… EXUBERANT wallpaper! I kind […]
Half-Timbered House Circa 1800s Built Against Medieval Walls, In Walking Distance of 12th Century Keep, Châtillon-sur-Indre, France – €183,600
Good Wednesday morning, Escapists! A half-timbered house circa 1800s built against medieval walls, in walking distance of a 12th Century keep! This home is so romantic and crush-worthy. Built into medieval history, with a quirky interior and a large garden with cast iron greenhouse, fruit trees, a pond, and a chicken coop! In excellent condition. […]
Beautiful Five Bedroom Wing of an 17th Century Chateau – Anse, France – €320,000
Good Monday morning! Beautiful five-bedroom wing of a 17th century chateau! Absolutely stunning architecture and history in France for the price of a moderately sized US suburban home! Only 30 minutes outside of Lyon. Painfully tempting! From the listing on Belles Demeures: Castle wing located at the Portes du Beaujolais, in the town of Anse, […]
French Countryside Château Built in 1636 With Eight Bedrooms, Three Acres of Meadow and Gardens with 200 Year Old Lime Trees! – Ouroux-en-Morvan, France – €450,000
Good Tuesday morning! A French countryside château built in 1636 on three acres of meadows and gardens with 200-year old lime trees! Eight bedrooms! This château is situated beautifully, amidst the rolling hills and picturesque countryside of le parc naturel régional du Morvan. It feels like it’s still stuck in a time warp of the […]
Happy 1 Year! Escapist to the Country Celebration Post! A Stunning and Genteel 19th Century Chateau Set On 35 Acres of Gardens with Equestrian Facilities – Plomb, Normandy, France – €1,550,000
Happy One Year Celebration! A stunning and genteel 19th century chateau on 35 acres of parkland with equestrian facilities! It’s been a whole year since I started this page, so I wanted to celebrate with the most beautiful property I could find! This chateau is such good value for the price – though very expensive, […]
20K Celebration Post! Magnificent 15th Century Chateau on Eight Acres of Land, With Fishing Lake and Outbuildings – St Christophe le Chaudry, France – $497,255
Happy Monday, Escapists! A magnificent 15th Century chateau on over eight acres of land, with fishing lake and outbuildings! In celebration of 20,000 followers (thank you so much for all the messages, shares, and love!) today I wanted to post something a bit special. This chateau is the stuff of dreams. The vaulted ceilings and […]
Bargain Friday! Studio Apartment with Terrace in Beautiful Chateau, Near Harbor Town of Audierne, Brittany, France – $78,115
Happy Bargain Friday! A bright and airy studio apartment with terrace in a beautiful chateau! Views to the harbor town of Audierne, in Brittany, France! This little pied-à-terre would be a lovely investment as well as a perfect spot to run away to whenever it strikes your fancy. It comes furnished (convenient!) but it would […]