Properties of the week: fabulous French châteaux
Featuring historic castles and homes with manicured gardens and sparkling swimming pools
1. Château Fleurac, Sarlat-la-Canéda
Dordogne
An elegant neo-gothic château built in 1800. Main suite, 22 further beds (11 en suite), 10 baths, multiple receps, self-contained 5-bed guesthouse, 2-bed apartment, wellness suite, pool, garden.
POA; Christie’s (00 33 6 74 27 26 86)
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2. Château de la Rivière, Chareil-Cintrat
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
A fortified house dating back to the 14th century on the banks of the river Bouble. 10 beds, 6 baths, multiple receps, swimming pool, tennis court, garden, outbuildings, parking.
€1.28m; Efficity (00 33 1 73 43 89 76)
3. Petit Nérac, Nérac
Lot-et-Garonne
Built in 1750, the castle is flanked by two turrets. The writer François Mauriac stayed here and featured it in one of his books. 7 beds, family bath, 2 shower rooms, kitchen, 3 receps, self-contained studio, garden, outbuildings.
€1.166m; Hamilton (00 33 5 62 29 59 57)
4. Néons-sur-Creuse
Indre
A 15th century castle set in 8 hectares of landscaped gardens. Main suite, 7 further beds (4 en suite), kitchen/dining room, 4 receps, 3 self-contained gîtes with 7 beds, pool,
hot tub, pool house.
€1.99m; Savills (00 33 5 56 71 36 59)
5. Jazeneuil, Vienne
Poitou-Charentes
An elegant château set in 23 acres. 8 beds, 4 baths, 3 shower rooms, 2 kitchens, 4 receps, chapel, swimming pool, outbuildings, garden, 2-bed cottage.
€1.35m; Hamptons (020-7265 6571)
6. Sarlat-la-Canéda
Dordogne
A 17th century thackstone-roof château. 8 beds, 6 baths, 2 kitchens, multiple receps, cinema room, swimming pool, lake, garden, 3-bed cottage, 1-bed cottage.
€3.9m; Savills (00 33 5 56 71 36 59)
7. Anjou, Angers
Pays de la Loire
Built in the 17th century with Belle Époque additions. 7 beds, kitchen, 2 receps, chapel, self-contained attic apartment, coach house, garden.
€794,000; Emmanuelle Lego (00 33 1 73 06 09 56)
8. Gillonnay, Isère
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
A 17th century château with far-reaching views from 85 acres of gardens and land. Main suite, 9 further beds, family bath, 3 shower rooms, kitchen, dining room, 3 further receps, chapel, lift, self-contained 2-bed cottage, outbuildings, garden, garage.
€2.6m; Prestige Property (01935-817188)
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