Reference: B2-5044LY
Former 16th-century abbey offering 450 m² main house with ten en-suite bedrooms, guest house and extensive outbuildings around a central courtyard. Set within 5,435 m² of enclosed grounds with 12 x 6 m pool. Ideal for hospitality, retreats or a substantial family residence near Lyon.
Set in the commune of Vézelin-sur-Loire and close to Roanne, Feurs, Balbigny and Saint-Germain-Laval, with a TER train station just nine minutes away.
Lyon 1 hour
At the gateway to the Loire Gorges, in the commune of Vézelin-sur-Loire, this former 16th-century abbey—rebuilt in the 17th century—offers a rare opportunity to acquire a property rich in history and character. Over the centuries, it has successively been a religious residence, a renowned restaurant and more recently a venue for seminars, retreats and training courses. Today, it awaits a new chapter shaped by owners inspired by heritage and potential.
Despite its peaceful and rural setting, the property benefits from excellent accessibility: approximately one hour from central Lyon, close to Roanne, Feurs, Balbigny and Saint-Germain-Laval, with a TER train station just nine minutes away.
The main residence
The principal building offers approximately 450 m² of living space.
On the ground floor
- welcoming sitting room with fireplace insert opens onto
- an elegant dining room featuring an alcove
- Large study—also suitable as a second sitting room—leads to a bedroom with private shower room and WC, creating flexible ground-floor accommodation.
- A professional kitchen and various ancillary rooms complete this level, reflecting the property’s hospitality past.
Upstairs, ten bedrooms, each with its own shower room and WC, provide extensive accommodation, along with a meeting room suitable for group activities or conferences.
The attic above is insulated and in very good condition, offering further potential.
The property is generally well maintained, though selective modernisation of the upstairs bedrooms would enhance comfort while preserving its historic charm.
Energy class: E
Climate class: E
Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between £10,640 and £14,700 per year. Prices indexed for 2021, 2022 and 2023.
ACTUAL annual consumption recorded from 2022 to 2025: 2,500 litres of fuel oil + 5 cubic metres of wood.
Outbuildings and additional accommodation
Arranged around a spacious central courtyard, several outbuildings enrich the estate:
- 104 m² independent guest house comprising kitchen, living room, shower room/laundry with WC, and upstairs a large bedroom with mezzanine sleeping area.
- Separate studio enjoying open views over the surrounding countryside.
- An impressive two-room workshop of nearly 180 m², featuring a large fireplace and bathroom facilities—ideal for artistic, craft or creative use.
- Former stables suitable for storage or vehicle shelter.
- Large carport.
Grounds
The fully enclosed grounds extend to 5,435 m² and provide privacy and tranquillity. A 12 m x 6 m swimming pool, with liner replaced in 2023, is surrounded by a concrete terrace and complemented by a poolside shelter equipped with water and electricity.
With its scale, layout and multiple independent spaces, this distinctive property lends itself equally to a substantial family home, guest accommodation business, seminar venue, artists’ residence or mixed hospitality project—all within a remarkable natural setting near the Loire Gorges.
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