A 19th-Century Manor at the Crossroads of France, Switzerland, and Germany

Tucked at the foothills of the Vosges Mountains in Rougemont-le-Château, this 19th-century maison de maître has been meticulously restored as a private retreat surrounded by parkland and forest.

Listed for €1.5 million with Arrière-Cour Immobilier, the 380-square-metre (approximately 4,090-square-foot) residence sits within 4.27 hectares (10.55 acres) of landscaped parkland—once part of an industrialist’s estate whose founder also established the town’s historic golf club.

Built in 1870 and meticulously renovated, the manor balances heritage architecture with contemporary comfort. A period oak staircase and a discreetly integrated elevator connect its three levels, which include a grand double salon, a music room with a piano, and a formal dining area adjoining a high-end kitchen. Seven bedrooms and three bathrooms occupy the upper floors, complemented by a gym overlooking the grounds and a cellar level with a wine cave, laundry, boiler room, and workshop.

The walled estate unfolds as a private sanctuary: a century-old greenhouse restored beneath original brick arches, an ornamental pond teeming with carp, and a heated swimming pool bordered by a 100-square-metre terrace designed for outdoor entertaining. Beyond the Saint-Nicolas River, which runs the length of the property, deer and their fawns roam freely through the wooded edges of the grounds, reinforcing its atmosphere of unspoiled tranquility. Garages accommodate up to five vehicles, with an additional carport for guests.

Rougemont-le-Château lies in the Territoire de Belfort, a quiet commune surrounded by forest and mountain trails on the border between Alsace and Franche-Comté. Once part of the historical frontier between France and the Germanic states, the area remains defined by its blend of cultures—reflected in its architecture, cuisine, and slower pace of life. The Vosges forests, which frame the town, are among eastern France’s most scenic landscapes, offering miles of hiking and cycling paths, wildlife reserves, and rivers that flow toward the Rhine Valley.

Positioned 16 kilometres from Belfort’s TGV station, 33 kilometres from Mulhouse, and 45 minutes from Basel Airport, Rougemont-le-Château offers rural serenity without isolation. Its proximity to the Alsace border adds both cultural and practical appeal: residents enjoy the region’s vineyards and gastronomy while benefiting from the quieter rhythm and greater space of the Franche-Comté countryside. The location—poised between France, Switzerland, and Germany—has long appealed to cross-border professionals and second-home owners seeking discretion, natural beauty, and cosmopolitan reach.

For those drawn to the intersection of heritage, craftsmanship, and nature, this restored manor represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of history in one of eastern France’s most picturesque corners.

All photos courtesy of the listing agency, Arrière-Cour Immobilier.