Beds: 23 Interior: 1,039 m² (11,184 sq ft) Land: 15.38 hectares (38.0 acres)

Amenities: private chapel, wine cellar, helipad, landscaped gardens with French-style features, fountains and basins, heated swimming pool, vineyards and parkland

Dating to the 1600s, the château is arranged over three levels with 35 rooms, including 23 bedrooms, and comes with a heated swimming pool.

Listed with MG Immobilier for €12,600,000, this 17th-century château sits above Lac de Sainte-Croix on the western edge of the Gorges du Verdon—one of France’s most dramatic natural landscapes.

Located in the hilltop village of Aiguines, about an hour inland from the Côte d’Azur (Cannes and Nice) by helicopter or 2-3 hours by road, the property occupies a quiet, protected setting defined by open views and limited development.

For those unfamiliar with the area, the Verdon Gorge is often referred to as the “Grand Canyon of Europe,” with steep limestone cliffs and turquoise water cutting through Provence. At its western end, the gorge opens into Lac de Sainte-Croix, a man-made lake known for its clarity and access to boating, swimming, and kayaking. The château overlooks this exact transition point, offering a rare elevated vantage point where the river meets the lake.

The estate spans approximately 15.38 hectares (38 acres), with around 3,000 square meters of total built area, including 1,039 square meters (11,184 square feet) of living space. In this part of Provence—where development is tightly controlled—properties of this scale with direct lake views are relatively uncommon.

The grounds include a private chapel, wine cellar, landscaped parkland, vineyards, and formal French gardens with basins and fountains. A heated swimming pool is set within the gardens, positioned to take advantage of the surrounding views.

Dating to the 1600s, the château is arranged over three levels with 35 rooms, including 23 bedrooms. A central entrance hall with a staircase and wrought-iron balustrade connects the upper floors. The main living spaces include a dining room with decorative plasterwork, a large kitchen, and a reception room with a fireplace. The interiors reflect the property’s scale and history rather than recent design renovations.

Additional outbuildings are included and could be adapted for a range of uses. The estate also features a private helipad, offering direct access to a location that is otherwise relatively remote. Saint-Tropez lies roughly 90 kilometers (56 miles) to the south.

Within the broader Provence market, this property sits outside the typical coastal and Luberon segments. In the Verdon region, demand is driven less by proximity to major towns and more by landscape, privacy, and protected surroundings. As a result, estates combining elevation, acreage, and uninterrupted views like this one occupy a relatively constrained niche.

All photographs are courtesy of the listing agency. See more at MG Immobilier.