Superb Listed 18th C château for sale

Historic 18th C château in Vendée on 42 ha. 900 m² residence with 7 bedrooms, grand salons, library, and period features. Includes renovated guesthouses, chapel, watchtower, pool, and outbuildings. Peaceful parkland with ponds and meadows suitable for horses. Ideal private estate or luxury hospitality project.

Set in the Vendee near LA ROCHE SUR YON
Near the internationally acclaimed Puy du Fou just minutes away and convenient access to major transport routes.

Majestic 18th-Century Château on 103 Acres, Listed Historic Monument – Vendée, France

Ideally positioned in the Haut Bocage Vendéen between Nantes, La Roche-sur-Yon and Cholet, this extraordinary 18th-century château is a registered Historic Monument, set within a beautifully maintained 42 ha estate ( 103-acre). This remarkable property blends architectural grandeur, historical significance, and modern comfort, all within one of the most scenic regions of the Vendée, known for its rolling hills, rich farmland, and deep cultural roots.

Château Overview:
Accessed through an elegant wrought-iron gate, the château reveals itself with a commanding presence. Its symmetrical classical façade, seven bays wide, is flanked by two pavilions and crowned by a high slate roof with dormer windows, including a central pedimented dormer and four smaller “capucine” windows.

Spanning four levels (including cellars and vast attics), the approx. 900 m² interior features:
- Sweeping entrance hall with a grand staircase
- A 67 m² formal salon
- 54 m² library lounge with full wood panelling and a mezzanine
- Gallery leading to offices and workspaces in the right pavilion
- Formal dining room and kitchen in the left pavilion
- Seven bedrooms on the first floor, each with ensuite bathrooms or shower rooms, plus two office spaces

Beautiful period details: herringbone parquet with marquetry, wainscoting, carved woodwork, ornate mouldings, and sculpted doors

To the rear, a terrace with stone balustrades opens onto panoramic views of the estate’s largest pond.

Outbuildings & Features:
Surrounding the château are numerous high-quality outbuildings forming a courtyard:
- The Bergerie: a recently renovated guesthouse featuring a ground-floor suite, living areas, and three bedrooms upstairs
- A 15th-century Watchtower: tastefully restored with a sitting room, shower room, and bedroom across three levels
- 15th-century Chapel: also listed as a Historic Monument
- Caretaker’s office and garage block
- Large barn
- Multi-purpose building currently used as offices, reception area, and independent flats

The Grounds:
The estate is a haven of tranquility, partly enclosed by stone walls and framed by century-old trees. The land includes:
- Heated swimming pool set in landscaped grounds
- Two serene ponds, home to swans, ducks, and herons
- An ornamental terrace garden and extensive lawns
- Old racecourse
- Fields and paddocks grazed by Ouessant sheep, donkeys, and ponies
- Chestnut groves and mixed woodlands

Lifestyle & Location:
This property offers exceptional lifestyle potential—perfect for a private residence, luxury hospitality project, or corporate retreat. Its setting combines privacy and accessibility, with the internationally acclaimed Puy du Fou just minutes away and convenient access to major transport routes, including Marseille International Airport.

This is a truly rare opportunity to acquire a grand historical estate of national significance—offering timeless elegance, natural beauty, and expansive possibilities.