Large 400 Ha Domaine With A Historical Château In Occitanie
8 Beds
17,223 Sqft
1,037.82 Ac lot
Updated: November 7, 2024
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About the Property
For Sale: A rare estate in southern France, in the Occitanie region, featuring a historic château with a vast 400-hectare property near the famous Pont du Gard. This remarkable estate includes a prestigious castle, which has hosted many historical figures over the centuries. Among its notable guests are Charles IX, Catherine de Medici, Cardinal Richelieu, and King Louis XIII.
The château
For Sale: A rare estate in southern France, in the Occitanie region, featuring a historic château with a vast 400-hectare property near the famous Pont du Gard. This remarkable estate includes a prestigious castle, which has hosted many historical figures over the centuries. Among its notable guests are Charles IX, Catherine de Medici, Cardinal Richelieu, and King Louis XIII.
The château itself is a stunning stone structure spanning 1676 sqm, consisting of two adjoining wings and an additional residential building known as ”the Fortified Templar Farm.” Another section of the estate, the Magnanerie, includes ”the Former Farm” residence, a mill with its canal, a beautifully painted 18th-century chapel by Georges Desvallières, a wine cellar, abandoned cellars, a stone cooler, a small chapel by the Gardon River, a bread oven, greenhouses, an orangery, a swimming pool, catacombs, and exquisite French gardens.
An Ideal Location This one-of-a-kind domaine is only 30 minutes from major cultural hubs like Nimes and Avignon, one hour from Marseille Marignane Airport, and just an hour from the TGV station in Aix-en-Provence, allowing you to reach Paris in just two hours.
Features of the Domaine & Château The Château: 1676 sqm living area with two adjoining wings The Fortified Templar Farm: Residential area of 890 sqm Silk Farm Historic Stables: 900 sqm Orangery Chapel Painted by Georges Desvallières: 200 sqm Stone Cooler Wine Cellar: With winemaking facility, requiring restoration Swimming Pool Catacombs French Gardens: With park, old trees, and landscaped areas Woods and Fields Private Entrance: Shared with Pont du Gard, accessible through one of the Roman arches Additional Information The property requires restoration—a unique opportunity for a large-scale project with immense potential.
Further Photos Available Upon Request Conditions for Visits: Proof of funds (POF) and letter of intent are required.
Access Nearby Cities: 30 minutes from Avignon and Nimes Airports: One hour from Marseille and Montpellier airports; 30 minutes from Avignon for private flights TGV Station: An hour to the Aix-en-Provence TGV station, two hours from Paris This exceptional estate, filled with historical charm and endless possibilities, awaits the right vision for restoration in a breathtaking setting. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/