The 17th-Century French Château That Brought Armagnac Brandy to Versailles
From a 17th-century distillery in the French countryside to the royal court of Louis XV, the story of Château du Busca-Maniban traces the rise of Armagnac beyond Gascony. Now, after more than 220 years of family ownership, the historic estate is for sale.
Restored 18th-Century Château Between Paris and Bordeaux on a 277-Acre Equestrian Estate
The château dates back to 1710 and later became a Relais & Châteaux hotel before the current owner restored it over four years and reopened it for exclusive-use stays.
A Former Benedictine Abbey with an 18th-Century Château and Abbey Church Is for Sale in France’s Loir Valley
A former Benedictine abbey in France’s Loir Valley is for sale for €1.8 million. The 209-acre estate includes an 18th-century château, a medieval chapter house and an abbey church, about 2½ hours from Paris.
An 18th-Century Manor Estate in the Dordogne with 100+ Acres and a Chardonnay Vineyard
Built in 1740, this 15-bedroom manor is located near Monbazillac in the Dordogne, approximately 15 minutes from Bergerac. Its 12.4 acres / 5 hectares of Chardonnay vines were planted around 20 years ago, with the estate’s wine reportedly vinified for several years under the direction of Château Angélus in Saint-Émilion.
A Loire Valley Château From 1715 With Stables, Parkland and an Orangerie, Listed for €1.8 Million
For someone dreaming of restoring a château in the Loire Valley, less than 2 hours from Paris, much of the original fabric remains intact and ready for its next chapter.
A Medieval Château in the Jura Wine Region Where Henri IV Once Stayed is Listed for €1.3 Million
A medieval château in France’s Jura wine region, rebuilt in the 1440s and later visited by Henri IV, includes an unexpected chapter as a nightclub that operated for roughly 30 years.
Historic Château on Five Acres in the Heart of a Small City in Eastern France Listed for €1.15 Million
Bourg-en-Bresse is probably not the first place that comes to mind when searching for a château in France—and that is partly what makes this one so interesting.
A Château Less Than an Hour From Paris With Gardens by the Designer of Parc Monceau
Before designing Parc Monceau in the 8th arrondissement, Louis Carrogis Carmontelle laid out one of France’s earliest romantic parks at this 18th-century château less than an hour from Paris.
A Former Château Hotel Near Paris With 148 Acres Asking €22 Million
The château dates to the 16th century and was once held by one of France’s oldest noble families, while the wider estate carries a permit for 17 villas within its forested grounds.