Exceptional 15th and 19th century castle, restored, 17 km from Vichy (Allier) 【No.31525】
Historic Château Nestled on the Hillsides
Set at the heart of a landscaped English-style garden unfolding over the gentle slopes of a hillside, this majestic château rises with elegance, surrounded by century-old sequoias of rare grandeur. In perfect harmony with its natural surroundings, it asserts its presence through a remarkable east–west facing façade, flanked by two elegant towers, silent witnesses to its history and refinement.
Geographical Location
- Just 17 km from Vichy, the renowned spa town listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, often referred to as the Queen of Spa Towns
- SNCF railway station less than 20 minutes away, with direct connections to Paris (approx. 3 hours)
- Motorway access approximately 10 minutes away
- Clermont-Ferrand Airport approximately 1 hour away
This privileged location combines a private and peaceful setting with excellent accessibility to major transport routes and urban centers.
Historical Background
Although the family lineage can be traced back to the 13th century, the first documented reference to the château dates from 1495.
Originally, it was a small Bourbonnais defensive castle, of which three stone corbels remain visible today on one of the towers.
At the end of the 18th century, a count commissioned the installation of a Volvic stone staircase within the tower. In 1792, during the Reign of Terror, his assets were confiscated; he owed his survival to the intervention of his son, who was serving in the Republican army.
In the second half of the 19th century, a baron acquired the property. His son subsequently undertook a major restoration and expansion campaign, notably adding a Renaissance tower and a tall central tower, offering an elegant and refined reinterpretation of the medieval château.
While the slender towers and Gothic spires evoke the Middle Ages, the building is in fact a 19th-century château, offering approximately 1,100 sqm of living space.
Layout of the Château
The château is currently divided into independent apartments, each with its own private access, with an average surface area of approximately 150 sqm.
This configuration allows for multiple uses: private residence, guest house, or prestigious reception venue.
South Wing
Garden Level (Semi-Basement)
Access via the north entrance:
- Laundry room
- Boiler room
- One-bedroom apartment including bedroom, bathroom, shower, sauna and kitchen
Ground Floor (Main Floor)
The entrance is through the main tower, opening onto a vast hall with a remarkable ceiling height, adorned with original wood paneling and finely restored period parquet flooring.
To the left, the grand reception room, the true heart of the château, bathed in natural light, stands out thanks to:
- A monumental carved wooden fireplace
- A spectacular volume rising up to the traditional French beamed ceiling
✨ An exceptional space, blending medieval heritage with 19th-century elegance, ideal for a private residence or hosting distinguished guests.
Remarkable Architectural Features
The architectural structure is distinguished by fluted white marble columns, resting on delicately sculpted bases and capitals.
They support a richly ornamented curved pediment, topped by a decorative urn surrounded by scrolls, lending the ensemble remarkable harmony and nobility.
Opposite the main entrance is also a study of approximately 15 sqm.