Skilled stonemasons are hard to find, but they’re essential for a project like this—an ambitious restoration that will take up to a decade. The new owners are on a mission to bring back lost craftsmanship and rebuild history the right way.
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Renovated French Château in the Rolling Hills of Burgundy
Originally the estate of a local nobleman, the château dates back to 1650 and has been thoughtfully restored to preserve its French heritage.
Fairytale French Chateau with Working Drawbridge in Northern France
This 15th century château combines medieval charm with refined living, set in the heart of the Hauts-de-France region, just over two hours from Charles de Gaulle Airport.
A Country House in Paris? This 18th-Century Mansion is a Hidden Gem
Tucked away in the 7th arrondissement near Le Bon Marché, this 18th-century mansion feels more like a countryside retreat than a city residence, surrounded by two private gardens.
This Historic Property in Burgundy, France Has Two Restored Chateaux
The 17-acre grounds feature a 13th-century defense tower converted into a residence and a 17th-century orangery, accessible via an underground passage, all set within an 1830s English-style park awarded France’s prestigious "Remarkable Gardens" label.
20th-Century Manor with Sea Views and Parkland in Normandy, France
Nestled in the Côte Fleurie, this estate offers a prime location near Trouville and Deauville, glamorous coastal retreats just two hours from Paris.
1960s French Riviera Villa to Restore, Designed by Notable Local Modernist Architect
Perched above the exclusive Port du Niel on the Giens Peninsula in Hyères, this mid-century villa offers a rare chance to own a property in one of the French Riviera’s most sought-after unspoilt locations.
Restored Pink Château in Northern France Known as 'Le Petit Versailles'
Set above the Somme River, this extraordinary 18th-century château is nestled on the edge of a charming village in the Somme Valley near Amiens, located just two hours from Paris.
Fairytale French Château in Normandy, Just 10 Miles from the Sea
Nestled in the heart of Normandy’s picturesque Bessin region and ideally situated between the historic towns of Bayeux and Caen, this neo-Gothic château, built circa 1870, boasts an intricate façade adorned with intriguing esoteric design elements that symbolically tell the story of the search for the philosopher's stone.
For €9,500,000 Own a Private Island with a Castle in Brittany, France
Home to a Neo-Gothic castle, lush gardens, and a storied past of hosting Nobel laureates and visionaries, this private island on Brittany's Pink Granite Coast was crafted in 1895 by pioneering Lithuanian-Polish inventor Bruno Abdank-Abakanowicz.