Magnificent Castle On 132 Hectares

Located in the heart of the French Jura, this exceptional castle is only 1 hour away from Geneva by road and 9 minutes by air.
Built on a 132-hectare estate, this 13th-century building was previously a real fortress with its keep, towers and drawbridges to cross the moat that surrounded it. At the end of the 19th century, it was bought by a wealthy industrialist from Lyon who restored it in Renaissance style, earning it the title of the best restoration in France.
In 2002, the castle was bought by its current owner, who completed the restoration in 2007 according to historical, artistic, scientific and technical criteria, thus making it a listed French historical monument. Once you
pass through the entrance gate, a driveway lined with centuries-old trees will take you to the castle grounds, the former 16th-century Barony. The authenticity of the site has been carefully preserved throughout the renovations that have made it a very comfortable residence. It has a living area of 4,000 m2, with 70 rooms spread over 3 floors, including 24 bedrooms and 27 bathrooms. The royal stables are a gem for horse lovers, with 8 large boxes, a riding school and an outdoor sand-based training area measuring 20x60m
behind the castle, several
outbuildings have also been restored:
• The caretaker’s house
• The service building is dedicated to the accommodation of service staff. It has several apartments as well as a dormitory and a refectory. Several workshops such as the forge, bakery and carpentry are an integral part of the building.
• The gardener’s house
• The barn (the only building that has not been restored)
An enclosing wall surrounds the property on 80 hectares. The numerous gravel or cobbled paths serve the different parks and lead to the sublime French-style garden, structured over 20 hectares, between forests, mountains and vineyards. Water is very present throughout the property thanks to an English river, stone canals, waterfalls and a pond.
This castle is a marvel for lovers of history and old stones. It is listed as a Monument of France.
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Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/