Châteaux Stories
Owning a piece of history, like a château, is magical. This section explores restoring these properties, uncovering original features, managing old systems and heritage rules, and highlighting passion, perseverance, and the legacy of these historic homes.
How We Accidentally Bought a Castle in Southwest France
Welcome to a new chapter in our château series, where real-life fairy tales unfold in surprising ways. Meet Julien and Charlie, a couple whose love story took a magical turn when they married in an 11th-century castle…
My Château Fantasy: A €1.8M Tarn Escape
It started as a playful "what if?", the kind of daydream that sneaks in when you stumble upon a property too beautiful to ignore . Don’t get me wrong, we’re very happy in our sanctuary and aren't planning to…
5 Unexpected Ways Buying a Château Changed My Life
Welcome back to "An American in the Pyrénées", real-life stories from France! Ever wondered what happens when you impulsively buy a French château ? Trish shares five unexpected ways her life transformed,…
La Nuit des Châteaux: A Unique French Castle Experience
In October, France’s castles sparkle under the moonlight as La Nuit des Châteaux returns. In 2025, for its 7th edition, nearly a hundred historic estates across the country and Europe opened…
Finding my Paradise in the French Countryside
Welcome to our brand-new château series, "An American in the Pyrénées," featuring Trish, a former corporate professional from the United States who discovered her corner of paradise in the French countryside.…
Restoring Listed Castles and Monuments Historiques
In 2024, France had 45,080 protected historic monuments (buildings), of which 30,763 were registered and 14,317 classified. But what is the difference between a Château Classé and a Château Inscrit…
The Oldest Chateaux in France
France's magnificent castles are a testament to its rich historical past. Among the 40,000 or so châteaux scattered throughout the country, two stand out as the oldest: Château de Langeais and Château de…
Iconic French Palace Goes Up for Sale, Could Fetch 50 Billion
In a surprising turn of events, in the wake of the high national debt, the French government has announced that the iconic Versailles Palace is being put up for sale. The historic palace, which has served as a symbol of…
How Purchasing a French Chateau is Investing in a Legacy
France boasts more than 40,000 châteaux and fortresses built between the 9th and 21st centuries. These exceptional residences have stood the test of time as historical landmarks, having witnessed many historic events…
Our French Chateau Escape from Everyday American Life
Following on from Sharon's chateau story , this week's article is from a couple of happy France-loving American customers who secured their dream chateau in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes this year. Their love…
A Chateau with Many Secrets
This month, the latest piece from Beth is about one of those very old and special historic places that defy time, like so many others in this fantastic area in southwest France . It's not until you are there in person, soaking…
Happy Family in their Dream French Chateau
It's always great to receive feedback from satisfied buyers , especially after a very long time spent searching for that dream historic property in France. The Dream Château This special property is a restored 19th-century…
Castles and Cliffhangers
Here are the latest instalments of Beth's adventures "live" from southwest France, this time heading for a historic château explore somewhere in the Tarn-et-Garonne department in the Occitanie region. We regularly…
Where Are the Most Expensive Chateaux in France?
By comparing the luxury real estate listings on its website, the SeLoger Group has calculated the average selling price of a castle in France. As usual, location remains the main valuation factor for this type of real estate.…
A French Chateau as a Home and Business Opportunity
Moving to France is a lifestyle choice for most expats, and finding a property that can serve as both a home and a source of income is the perfect way to begin a new adventure and achieve the change that so many people crave.…
Living the Life in a Chateau Vineyard near Bergerac
Anyone who has watched TV programmes about escaping to a Château in France to follow their heart for a new life will be fascinated by the Feely family’s story. They were one of our very first clients and moved…
Escape to the Chateau: How to Buy and Renovate a Castle
They say an Englishman's home is his castle – but for many Brits, Americans and others, the real dream is to buy a piece of history in the form of a French chateau. Over the last couple of years, television audiences…
Tips for Buying a French Chateau, Estate or a Mansion
For many, buying a French property is a dream – something they plan for over many years. That is never more the case than when the property you have in mind is a château full of style , history and challenges.…
What's in the Name? Do you know a Castle from a Château?
When you’re searching for a property in Britain, the label of a “detached” house can often feel cold and uninspiring, but travel across the water to beautiful France , and properties there fill you with…
They Say an Englishman's Home is his Chateau and Estate
Not that customary in other countries, châteaux are relatively easy to find in France . If you have a generous budget and you are perhaps seeking a project, a château could be just what you’re looking for...…
Enjoy a Fairytale Lifestyle in your own Loire Castle
The picturesque Loire Valley has always been a place where dreams have been made. The Kings of France planned their nation’s cultural renaissance from this beautiful French region, leaving behind many magical…
Be the King of Your own Castle
Dreaming of swapping the rat race to live in your own castle like the French nobility, but concerned about the financial implications? Well, don’t be, because for a little more than the price of an upmarket semi-detached…
40,000 Castles in France
With over 40,000 castles built in beautiful France , it’s no surprise that wherever you go, you are sure to see or visit a chateau. But have you ever considered staying in one, or even buying a castle ? Royal Heritage…
Learn about Medieval Carcassonne
Situated in the Aude department in the heart of southwest France, Carcassonne is home to an amazing fortified medieval hilltop city dating back to the first century. Known to many as the Walled City, La Cité…