€27.5M Loire Valley Castle Comes With Private Lake and 100+ Acres

A Loire Valley estate with 14th-century origins has come to market at €27.5 million, listed with Eumeli. First built as a fortress during the Hundred Years’ War and reconstructed in the 19th century, the castle now spans 2,400 square meters (approx. 25,800 sq. ft.) with 16 bedrooms, a private chapel, and interiors of carved stone and oak paneling.

The property extends across 42 hectares (over 100 acres) and is set above a 9.5-acre private lake. A 1.75-kilometer (1.1-mile) tree-lined drive ensures privacy on arrival. Designed as a private resort, the estate includes a heated swimming pool, tennis court, and nine-hole golf course, along with trails for cycling and running through the surrounding woods. The lake offers waterskiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, and fishing. Outbuildings include a 1,600-square-meter annex, an orangery with two greenhouses, garages, and discreet parking for up to 50 cars.

During World War II, the castle was used as a base by the French Resistance, with Canadian soldiers disguising themselves as monks and signaling from the chapel’s stained-glass window to warn neighbors of enemy movement.

The Loire Valley is celebrated for its Renaissance castles, historic towns, and vineyards, often referred to as the “Garden of France.” Just 25 minutes from Angers—an important regional city with a university, cultural festivals, and acclaimed restaurants—the estate combines historic pedigree with the rare amenities of a private resort.

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