Élégance Et Intimité, Un Domaine En Coeur De Ville

A PRIVATE CASTLE IN BOURG-EN-BRESSE In Bourg-en-Bresse, a tree-lined driveway leads to a 17th-century castle. Set back from the street and surrounded by over 2 hectares of land, the property offers 372 m² of living space, two large cross-through living rooms, six bedrooms, and several additional areas including two independent apartments. Around it, a flat park planted with ancient trees and a pool protected by a dome are complemented by a collection of outbuildings. The place combines immediate residential use with potential for transformation. A CASTLE BETWEEN A PRIVATE DRIVEWAY AND CROSSING COURTYARDS The private tree-lined driveway gradually hides the property from the street, creating a first distance from the urban rhythm. The gate marks the entrance, then gravel leads to an open courtyard, currently used to accommodate several vehicles during family gatherings or extended stays. The castle, built starting in 1378 and remodeled in the 17th century, features registered facades, characteristic roofs, and a classified central vestibule that immediately structures the space. From the entrance, the view passes through the building to a second park at the back, used as an outdoor reception area during fine weather. The stone staircase, with its wrought iron railing, facilitates daily movement between floors and becomes a constant landmark in the home’s life. The ground floor rooms currently serve reception purposes, with two large living rooms used for large meals, long evenings, or quieter moments during the day. East and west-facing openings allow following the day’s rhythm, from breakfast on the garden side to late afternoons on the courtyard side. LIVING SPACES BETWEEN TWO TREE-LINED PARKS, IN THE HEART OF THE CITY From the living rooms, the view crosses the property, placing the castle at the center of two distinct parks that surround it on both sides. To the west, a first flat park of about 8,500 m² extends directly from the living areas and hosts the most spontaneous uses: outdoor meals, games, free movement, under the presence of ancient trees including a sequoia planted over 150 years ago. This space is immediately usable and supports daily outdoor living. To the east, the sequence begins with a more structured courtyard, organized around a fountain, a basin, and an in-ground pool protected by a dome, used for much of the year, then continues to a second flat park of over 6,000 m², more open, providing additional breathing space set back. The castle thus sits between these two landscaped entities, one oriented toward immediate living, the other toward a broader openness. Nearby, the outbuildings cover more than 900 m² on two levels, with the framework reinforced and the roof redone, currently housing storage, workshop, and parking. BETWEEN INDEPENDENT SPACES AND PROJECTS TO DEVELOP The castle, human-sized, currently offers 372 m² of living space spread over two levels, with a layout designed for daily use. The upper floor has six bedrooms, used for family life or hosting for several days, with three bathrooms already in place. An integrated library supports quieter times, while the layout preserves everyone’s privacy during extended stays. The kitchen, open and equipped, is supported by a pantry and a laundry room located on the ground floor. Two independent apartments, of 50 m² and 40 m², allow hosting relatives or considering separate occupancy depending on the time of year. The fully fenced land of over 20,000 m² also includes closed garages and many outdoor parking spaces, facilitating hosting. Identified works fit into a logic of gradual evolution, suitable for a secondary residence, a gathering place, or business development. AGENCY OPINION This castle offers a unique location in Bourg-en-Bresse, with a city address and a sense of retreat created by the driveway, walls, and volumes. The classified vestibule sets the tone from the entrance and strongly structures the experience of the place. The park and outbuildings create a second level of interpretation, oriented toward evolution and uses to be developed. The whole already functions as a residence while integrating real transformation potential. Johann BARDEY (EI) Commercial Agent - RSAC Number: - .
La información sobre los riesgos a los que está expuesta esta propiedad está disponible en el sitio web de Géorisques: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/