Several château properties are currently for sale.  Please view the selection below.  For further details on one or more of the properties, contact us at info@au-chateau.com, and provide the location of the property in the subject line of your Email.  Prices will be furnished to those making serious inquiries.  We look forward to hearing from you.

This beautiful château in the Vienne of western France sits high upon a wooded bluff over the River Creuse with stunning panoramic views of the countryside.  Testament to the fact that this has been a sacred site for over 5000 years is a megalith standing in front of the château.  The château itself can be traced to an earlier castle located here in the eleventh century, while the current structure primarily dates back to the fourteenth century when it was home to the Chamberlain to King Louis XI.   Nearby La Roche-Posay has been a renowned spa town since Roman times, and the château's own well is fed from the same aquifer. 

Its new owners will appreciate the lovely gardens surrounding the château and will enjoy the swimming pool, with underwater lighting for use at any hour, offering both privacy and views over the peaceful countryside.  It is a model of thoughtful restoration including the most modern of facilities such as heated floors and a well-equipped modern kitchen -- all achieved by its British and American owners without sacrificing any of the historic integrity of the building.  Guests will experience the medieval mood of the château expressed in massive stone walls, huge fireplaces, heavily-beamed ceilings and a stone spiral staircase uniting the four stories of the château.  The château offers five double bedrooms, a large family room with an additional four beds, a fully-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, and a spacious living/dining room.  The master bedroom, with valley views, even has a Jacuzzi and private access to the East Terrace. 

The location of the château is important as well.  Halfway between the Loire Valley city of Tours and the historic city of Poitiers, it is ideally positioned near the beautiful Creuse River.  Historic sites are abundant in the region, including the prehistoric museum at nearby Le Grand Pressigny, the medieval frescoes at the abbey at St-Savin, and the ruins of the château at Angles-sur-l'Anglin.  Those traveling with children (and even those without children) will thoroughly enjoy a visit to nearby Futuroscope, the popular high-tech theme park.   A bit farther afield is the seaside town of La Rochelle, delightful to visit and perfect for a grand seafood dinner. 

This property would be an ideal investment, whether a private residence or rental property.  For price, details and further information, please contact us at info@au-chateau.com and mention Vienne Château.

In the département of the Morbihan in southern Brittany this authentic sixteenth and seventeenth century listed château is waiting for a new owner.   It is an imposing granite structure dominating the petite Vallée de l'Arz near the most delightful medieval village - once you visit there you will return again and again.

The château was the property of a powerful family since the 16th century, and became the property in 1989 of a young man who dreamed of owning it since he was 8 years old.  He initially spent six months making renovations, personally taking charge of the interior design, selecting fabrics and furniture, and choosing the subtle lighting which underscores the beauty of the décor.  In the years that followed, many renovations, upgrades and improvements have been made, turning this château into one of the most popular destinations in Brittany for those seeking a quality bed and breakfast accommodation with the option of taking dinner in the elegant dining room.

Eight double en suite bedrooms, and grounds that comprise twenty hectares of lawns, woods and gardens, make this château the perfect opportunity for someone to move in and immediately begin hosting guests.  The prehistoric megaliths found on the site and the ancient chapel make it all the more interesting for guests and owners alike. 

This château is an ideal base for a wide variety of regional activities.    Ferry trips to islands in the Baie de Quiberon such as Brittany's largest, Belle -Île, or day trips to the region's numerous beaches and picturesque fishing ports are only some of the things to do and see in the area.  The Morbihan is peppered with megalithic sites, the most famous of which is Carnac within an easy drive of the château,  considered one of the world's most important prehistoric sites with over 3,000 menhirs and an excellent museum, Musée de Préhistoire. Nearby is the medieval town of Josselin and its Château de Josselin dating from 1407,  as well as Vannes, a city steeped in history as far back as 56 BC when Caesar's troops defeated its Armorican tribe and where you can visit the medieval streets around rue de la Monnaie, the 13th century Cathédrale St-Pierre, or the 15th century Château Gaillard housing the Musée d'Archéologie du Morbihan. 

Make this your property in France, and welcome guests from around to world who are seeking elegant accommodations in one of the most interesting regions of France.  For detailed information and the asking price of the château, please contact us at info@au-chateau.com with Breton Château in the subject line.

The Creuse département of France's Limousin region draws those seeking fine porcelain in Limoges, exquisite tapestries in Aubusson, and, as it is a land of natural beauty and tranquility, the ideal locale for a relaxing and memorable holiday.  Set in the scenic foothills of the Massif Central,  the Creuse is hilly and wooded with lakes and rivers in abundance ~ and, it is an angler's paradise.  Lac de Vassivière is one of Europe's largest man-made water sports complexes offering 1100 hectares for swimming, snorkeling, wind-surfing, sailing, speed boating, water skiing and fishing. 

In 2008 this exquisite château opened its doors to guests following three years of extensive restoration, and it was renamed after a prominent Aubusson family who kept the tapestry manufacture alive during the trying times of the Empire and Restoration periods. 

The château has been painstakingly renovated, and all efforts were made to retain the period features of the residence.  The basement houses the kitchen, banquet hall and wine cellars.  The ground floor features the Grand Salon with a stunning period fireplace and high ceilings, the Conservatory for breakfast, the Petit Salon for quiet times and reading, a Billiards room, and the Restaurant for the enjoyment of gourmet cuisine in a classical setting. 

Two of the ten en suite bedrooms at the château

A château such as this with ten large suites, all with en suite bathrooms, five of which are on the first floor -  luxurious rooms with high ceilings, and five more spacious and refined guest suites on the second floor - is the perfect château for renting, chambres d'hôtes, or as the private residence of a large and active family. [Furnishings not included in the sale.]

Today, the château is being offered for sale.  As you will see in these photographs, it is a truly unique and inviting.  This sophisticated and elegant residence needs nothing more than for a new owner to move in. 

For information please send an email to info@au-chateau.com and put 'Creuse Château' in the subject line.  Merci!

In the tourist-rich Loire Valley, on the banks of a tributary of the Loire, is this amazing Medieval château with four self-catering gîtes and a lovely bed and breakfast, too!  For those interested in living in luxury while operating a successful and enjoyable business, this château is perfect!  Currently, a French/English speaking couple are the very capable on site managers.

                                      THE GRAND FIREPLACE AND DINING HALL

The 11th century château, gîtes and B&B sit on over 5 hectares of beautiful property, complete with gardens and a heated swimming pool open from May to October.  The château can accommodate up to 14 people in its five spacious guest rooms, and has a dining hall fit for a king!  In fact, Kind Henri IV was a guest here in 1576!

Guests of the château will find the area abundant in things to do and see.  They will enjoy late medieval and Renaissance art and culture at the nearby Château d'Angers which is famous for its tapestries of the Apocalypse and Mille Fleurs gobelin tapestries.  The amazing Abbaye de Fontevraud is not far away, nor is the wonderful Château de Saumur and nearby riding center.  Wine lovers will enjoy the appellations and vineyards of Anjou as well as visiting the grand castles of the Loire. 

SUITE HENRI IV

In addition to the château itself accommodating ten adults and four children in 5 guest rooms, the bed and breakfast lodges ten+ people in 4 suites and 1  double guest room; and the four holiday cottages/gîtes will accommodate up to a total of 20 people who are looking for self-catering holidays on the grounds of a magnificent château.  The cottages and bed & breakfast are elegant and comfortable with parquet and stone floors, beamed ceilings and spaciousness and include under floor heating, air conditioning, satellite television, telephones, and, upon request, Internet connections.  All modern comforts are provided. 

Guests can come for rejuvenation and wellness treatments at the château as well.  There is an infra-red sauna, a Jacuzzi, and massage showers. Currently operating to full capacity, groups can take the entire property for special celebrations, friend and family reunions or group wine tasting visits.

For those interested in learning more about purchasing this property, serious inquiries should be sent to info@au-chateau.com, please put 'Loire Château' in the subject line.  We can provide further photos, more details about the property, and sale price.  We look forward to hearing from you!

The château not only provides private accommodations for its resident owners, but it offers two double guest rooms, one twin guest room and two suites, all with en suite bathrooms, for guests, as well as a formal dining room, finely-detailed classical French interiors, exquisite stained glass and other unique attributes.  The château is in excellent,  move-in condition.  The total capacity of the château, cottages and longère is 40 persons. 

STAINED GLASS, HEATED POOL, CLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE

Nearby are many tourist attractions, including the historic city of Nantes (a half hour drive from the Château and two hours from Paris via TGV), Le Logis de la Chabotterie (historic castle of the Vendéen War) fishing, hunting, museums, son et lumière spectacle at Puy de Fou, the seaside resort of St Jean-de-Monts,  La Roche-sur-Yon,  the Île de Noirmoutier, and the Marais de Challans.

The château and its dependencies generate a very substantial annual income for its owners, while maintenance costs and taxes are very low. 

Those with a serious interest in the possible purchase of this château can contact us at info@au-chateau.com, and indicate 'Vendée Château' in the subject line of your email.  We will provide you with many details of the property and answer your questions.