This Saturday is the 5th edition of Nuit des Châteaux. Hundreds of castles open their doors to night visitors. The program includes torchlight visits or candlelight dinners. For this occasion, Le Figaro has prepared a selection of castles for sale for less than one million euros.
Ruins of an ancient castle from the Middle Ages in Provins (77) for 360,000 euros
It is one of the rare places from the Middle Ages that has not been altered or transformed. The castle is located 18 kilometers from the medieval city of Provins. It is currently in ruins, but there is still a 100 m² guard house that needs to be converted. The property has a connection to water but is not yet connected to electricity. Since the site is classified as a Historical Monument, it allows you to gain a tax advantage in terms of working income tax.
A 13th-century castle near Montpellier (34) for 530,000 euros
This Saracen tower of 500 m², The sole remnant of the 13th-century feudal tower, 17 kilometers away from Montpellier, with its 14 rooms and 100 m² land, is sold for only 530,000 Euros. It has an indoor swimming pool and veranda that provide a certain comfort to its residents. Still, renovations are pending, which explains this attractive price.
Renaissance castle 100 kilometers from Paris for 600,000 Euros
100 km away from Paris, this renaissance castle Built around 1540, the church housed the loves of Francis I and his mistress. Many symbols and references related to the king still survive today: a salamander, the king’s motto “Nutrisco et Extinguo”, I Feed and Extinguish, and the arms of France on the main gate. A beautiful pointed-vaulted cellar completes this property, which includes two habitable 19th-century houses (one of which is available for rent), stables and various buildings with an area of approximately 800 m².
An 18th-century castle in Haute-Garonne for 690,000 euros (31)
Thil Fort was built in the 18th century.. Jean-François d’Albis de Belbèze, councilor in parliament, purchased the estate, lands and lordships of Thil from Monsieur, brother of King Louis XVI, and built a castle of 490 m². Centuries-old trees stand in the park.
12th-century fortified castle in Lavaur (81) for 690,000 euros
This 400 m² fortified castle from the 12th century It offers breathtaking views of the Pyrenees in Tarn. Its monumental stone staircase and Renaissance façade will simply fascinate you. The enclosure dates from the 12th century, but the facades are from the Renaissance and a drying chamber for cocaine or pastel balls is from the 18th century. The coexistence of three different periods in this castle reinforces the attraction of the castle.
Castle classified as a Historical Monument in Sologne for 730,000 Euros
This castle built in 1604 in Salbris (41) It was completed by French Chancellor Pierre Seguier. In addition to 7 bedrooms, a heated swimming pool completes the property. Since the castle is listed as a Historical Monument, renovation works provide tax advantages.
19th-century neo-Gothic castle in Poitiers for 730,000 euros (86)
Decorations from flowers and sculpted cabbage leaves The facade of the 300 m² castle located near Poitiers is typical of neo-Gothic castles of this period, such as the mullioned windows. A hunting lodge with a square tower adorns the facility.
A 17th-century castle will be restored in Caeb (14) for 795,000 euros
This 17th-century Norman castle has a romantic style with slate roofs, chimneys and skylights. Rubble and cut stone facades do not diminish the attractiveness of the property. A staircase leads to a neighboring rose garden, and out back an avenue of cedar and lime trees dating from 1760 is ideal for daydreaming.
This castle, in good condition and with DPE A, is looking for a buyer for 845,880 euros, 20 minutes from Aurillac
This castle looks solidas if it had survived for centuries without the slightest deterioration. Time has stopped in this stone mansion. There is also a building with a swimming pool, a tennis court that will be renovated this time, and a garage for 3 cars.
A castle in Uzès that hosted catechism classes, followed by a wigmaker, is being sold for 900,000 euros (30)
A Renaissance castle of more than 600 m² We are looking for a buyer in Uzès. The building, which suffered a fire during the religious wars, was later rebuilt in its current form. The castle served a variety of purposes: It housed the village band, catechism classes, and later a wig shop. What will his new role be? It’s up to you to decide.
