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This week: Homes in France
1. Dordogne Built in 1470, this six-bedroom manor was passed down through generations of women in one family as a form of dowry. Erected on the site of a strong house, it features interior walls of exposed stone, elaborately carved doors, a three-story tower, and a wine cellar. The property includes a pool and a stone terrace that overlooks a lake and formal gardens. $3,330,000. Sotheby’s International Realty, (011-33) 5-5330-4404
2. Gascony This 1827 “maison de maitre” is the centerpiece of a former water mill dating to the 17th century. A 500-foot drive leads to the four-bedroom main residence, which features balustrade windows and a marble fireplace. The 20-acre property also includes a four-bedroom cottage, various barns and outbuildings, and southern views to the Pyrenees. $1,050,000. Purslow’s Gascony & Knight Frank, (011-44) 5-6267-6150
3. Alpes-Maritimes Built into cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, this three-bedroom villa offers panoramic views from Cap d’Ail to Cap Ferrat. The property includes a swimming pool, a large terrace, parking for three cars, and a separate apartment with a kitchenette. $5,130,000. Winkworth, (011-44) 0-7870-7181
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4. Cévennes Set in a small valley not far from the town of Anduze, this four-bedroom stone farmhouse has undergone extensive renovations. The grounds include an enclosed garden, a swimming pool, and a spring. Architectural details include exposed beams, tile floors, and a barrel-tiled roof. $680,000. Emile Garcin Properties, (011-33) 4-6603-2410
5. Dordogne This large stone millhouse, located 30 minutes from Bergerac, features three reception rooms and three bedrooms, plus an additional apartment suite. The 35-acre property includes gardens, a waterfall, and a 14-horse stable. $1,240,000. Winkworth, (011-44) 2-7870-7181
6. Tarn-et-Garonne This 12th-century former feudal fortress presides over a property of nearly 50 acres that includes farmland, a caretaker’s house, a pool, and a dry moat. The château has four levels of living space and includes nine bedrooms, a 16th-century stone spiral staircase, a chapel, and an open-air viewing tower. $4,400,000. Emile Garcin Properties, (011-33) 6-6349-8246
7. Var This 18th-century castle sits on 250 acres of olive groves, vineyards, forest, and pasture on the banks of the Argens river. The home has nine bedrooms and has been renovated using historic stone-cutting and woodworking techniques. The property includes a Romanesque chapel, an 8,600-square-foot vegetable garden, and views to Montagne Sainte-Victoire from a sunset terrace. $19,990,000. Savills, (011-44) 2-7016-3740
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