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"French Ch\u00E2teaus for Sale\nWith storied pedigrees and luxe features like private golf courses and equestrian facilities, these estates on the market are straight out of a fairy tale\nSTATS\n\n 8 BEDROOMS\n\n 8 BATHS\n\n 13,000 SQ. FT.\n\n $13.5 MILLION\n\nPEDIGREE: Set in the history-steeped region of P\u00E9rigord Noir, the castle was originally built in the 13th century. A recent renovation added to the grand residence many leisurely amenities of contemporary living (tennis court, sauna, heated swimming pool), while the Gothic- and Renaissance-style architecture and decor (chimeras, foliated scrolls, mullioned windows) have been masterfully preserved.\nPROPERTY VALUES: At 170 acres, the wooded grounds contain multiple guesthouses and suites as well as equestrian facilities.\n\nTALKING POINT: The foundation of the structure hides a maze of underground rooms, including a billiards room, a cellar, and a lounge.\n\nCONTACT: Emile Garcin Propri\u00E9t\u00E9s; 781-640-5686; emilegarcin.com\nSTATS\n\n 50 BEDROOMS\n\n 50 BATHS\n\n 24,820 SQ. FT.\n\n $20.1 MILLION\n\nPEDIGREE: This gracefully proportioned manor dates back to the late 16th century, when it was built by Paris parliament member Jehan Leclerc du Trembley and his wife, Marie de Lafayette. Expanded significantly since, the estate is noted for its intricate stone exterior, stately reception rooms, and elegantly landscaped lawns.\nPROPERTY VALUES: Only a 45-minute drive from Paris, the 94-acre compound features six buildings\u2014including a guard tower, an orangery, and a seminary\u2014along with formal English gardens and several pools and ponds.\n\nTALKING POINT: A private nine-hole golf course was installed in the 1980s.\n\nCONTACT: Emile Garcin Propri\u00E9t\u00E9s; 781-640-5686; emilegarcin.com\nSTATS\n\n 5 BEDROOMS\n\n 4 BATHS\n\n 6,460 SQ. FT.\n\n $5.8 MILLION\n\nPEDIGREE: From afar, this unique hillside structure appears to be an ancient Roman ruin, with tumbling tower walls and the remains of a drawbridge and moat. Yet this former 12th-century fortress is actually an exquisitely crafted contemporary home, following a renovation by well-known French architect Roger Anger in 1995.\nPROPERTY VALUES: A rooftop terrace has 360-degree views of the Dentelles de Montmirail Mountains and the surrounding village and valley, and a swimming pool was installed in the castle's central courtyard.\n\nTALKING POINT: Anger grafted a \"glass apartment\" onto one of the building's walls, and also converted the central piazza into a lush garden.\n\nCONTACT: Emile Garcin; 781-640-5686; emilegarcin.com\nSTATS\n\n 13 BEDROOMS\n\n 1.5 BATHS\n\n 32,290 SQ. FT.\n\n $26 MILLION\n\nPEDIGREE: Commissioned by Justin Bardou, the inventor of cigarette rolling papers, in the 1890s for his son, Le Ch\u00E2teau d'Aubiry is a stunning example of Baroque design as conceived by the Danish architect Viggo Dorph-Petersen. The lavishly decorated interiors have been pristinely preserved and feature more than a dozen chandeliers, intricate moldings, Pyrenean marble columns, and frescoes by Parisian artist Henry Perrault.\nPROPERTY VALUES: Set at the foot of the Aspres Mountains, the 12-acre compound includes English gardens, a swimming pool, and numerous outbuildings (a large conservatory and chapel among them).\n\nTALKING POINT: The castle, built before bathing was a part of everyday life, remains in its original configuration, which is why there is only one full bathroom despite the home's grand size.\n\nCONTACT: Z\u00E9nith Sotheby's International Realty; 011-33-468-57-99-06; sothebysrealty.com\nSTATS\n\n 19 BEDROOMS\n\n 9 BATHS\n\n 21,530 SQ. FT.\n\n $12.3 MILLION\n\nPEDIGREE: With a freestone exterior and a classical Louis XIV fa\u00E7ade, this elegant 17th-century ch\u00E2teau is one of the most picturesque residences in Provence. The main house consists of a row of adjoining reception rooms, while two wings surround an inner courtyard in the rear.\nPROPERTY VALUES: The 60-acre grounds include a pair of apartments, a guesthouse, a chapel, an orangerie, a pool, a dovecote, kennels, and stables.\n\nTALKING POINT: The grand hall was painted by noted French artist Fran\u00E7ois Marius Granet.\n\nCONTACT: Belles Demeures de Provence; 011-33-4-42-27-82-75; bdp-sothebysrealty.com\nSTATS\n\n 5 BEDROOMS\n\n 4 BATHS\n\n 3,230 SQ. FT.\n\n $854,000\n\nPEDIGREE: Aptly named Le Petit Ch\u00E2teau, this 18th-century estate was designed to resemble a miniature castle, with traditional turrets and a commanding hilltop perch. Inside, the rooms feature charming country touches like stone walls and polished wood floors.\nPROPERTY VALUES: Located just outside the quaint villages of Miramont and Eymet, the castle is positioned in the middle of a six-acre plot with mature gardens, a swimming pool, and a large barn.\n\nTALKING POINT: The entire second floor is devoted to the master bedroom, which boasts a unique exposed-beam ceiling and access to a turret viewing room.\n\nCONTACT: Knight Frank; (+44-20-7629-8171); knightfrank.co.uk\nSTATS\n\n 9 BEDROOMS\n\n 9 BATHS\n\n 11,840 SQ. FT.\n\n $4.2 MILLION\n\nPEDIGREE: This former feudal fortress from the 12th century holds a rich military history\u2014its walls were said to be impenetrable thanks to its basement, dug by captain Naudonnet de Lustrac. Recently restored, the residence today features equally impressive stone interiors filled with intricate details and cavelike rooms.\nPROPERTY VALUES: The 50-acre parcel has a park as well as an area devoted to farmland, plus a caretaker's house, and swimming pool.\n\nTALKING POINT: A dry moat encircles the castle, while a tower offers 360-degree views.\n\nCONTACT: Emile Garcin; 781-640-5686; emilegarcin.com\nSTATS\n\n 24 BEDROOMS\n\n 8 BATHS\n\n 21,530 SQ. FT.\n\n $37,500,000\n\nPEDIGREE: Located 45 minutes outside of Geneva, this 14th-century ch\u00E2teau recently underwent a painstaking two-year restoration. Behind its neo-Renaissance-style fa\u00E7ade are elaborate neo-Gothic-style interiors featuring arches, frescoes, and intricate tiled floors.\nPROPERTY VALUES: Stretching out over nearly 200 acres, the vast property includes ponds, waterfalls, and canals, as well as fully equipped stables and Olympic-level equestrian facilities.\n\nTALKING POINT: Completing the dreamlike setting, the castle features a beautiful indoor merry-go-round.\n\nCONTACT: Evan Immobilier Sotheby's International Realty; 011-33-4-50-74-11-11; sothebysrealty-france.com"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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