Offering panoramic views over the Vallée de l’Osse from its high Gascon towers, Château du Fréchou is considered one of Gascony’s hidden jewels.
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The 51 acre country estate is set in the Gard department, a region in southern France known for its rich Roman ruins, historic villages, and Provencal charm.
According to legend, King Richard the Lionheart was brought to Chateau Montbrun after being fatally wounded at the siege of Chalus on his return from the Crusades, and is rumored to have died there.
Embrace a gentle pace of life in the French countryside, just 5 minutes from the medieval village of Monflanquin, listed as one of the “most beautiful villages of France”.
This once-in-a-lifetime French chateau for sale is set in La Verdière in the Var, Provence. This lesser-known area has attracted many high profile celebrities over the years such as George Clooney, Brad Pitt and George Lucas, who all own estates nearby.
Set in 16 acres of parkland between two rivers, the French chateau for sale boasts a bucolic setting on its own island near the town of Niort, just 2h15 by TGV to Paris.
Run as a 4-star boutique hotel since the late 1930s, the riverside chateau makes quite the first impression with its Renaissance-style facade and grand positioning.
A jewel of French Catalan heritage, the listed medieval chateau was originally a simple keep, fortified over the centuries and then converted into a private residence, all while preserving its unique history—evidence of cannonball blasts can still be seen on its facade!