Perched atop a gentle rise and commanding wide-reaching views of the surrounding countryside, this stately Louis XIV-style château offers approximately 741 m² of living space and is surrounded by a 26-hectare estate comprising ancient woodland and meadows. A series of characterful outbuildings totalling around 450 m² complete the ensemble.
A Storied Setting in Western France
Situated on the edge of a quiet village in the historic Deux-Sèvres département, close to the borderlands of Touraine and Anjou, this remarkable property lies just 8 km from the town of Thouars and 30 km from the Loire Valley gem of Saumur. The region, known as the Thouarsais, played a key role during both the Hundred Years’ War and the Wars of Religion. Rich in history and once home to Celtic tribes, the estate is accessed via a long, tree-lined avenue that leads to a private, walled domain.
Architectural Grandeur and Restoration Opportunity
Built around 1640 by a wealthy family from Vendôme—tax collectors and legal minds of their day—the château suffered partial damage during the French Revolution, before being extended in the 19th century to reflect the tastes of the period. The main courtyard opens onto a classical limestone façade, flanked by symmetrical wings and stone outbuildings.
The interior reveals the remains of a once-grand residence, including an impressive entrance hall with a sculptural stone staircase, a reception room with traditional French ceiling beams and fireplace opening onto a garden terrace, and an elegant wood-panelled dining room. The ground floor also contains a cosy sitting room and an en suite bedroom. Upstairs, seven bedrooms each retain their original washbasins, and the attic offers ample scope for further development.
Extensive Outbuildings and Grounds
Beyond the main house, the outbuildings include a characterful hunting room with fireplace, vaulted cellars, stables, a workshop and two functioning wells. The estate comprises around 22 hectares of woodland and 4 hectares of open pasture.
A Sleeping Beauty Awaiting Revival
Unoccupied for the past two decades, the château requires full-scale restoration, including updates to the staircase, electrical wiring, heating system and interior finishes. For the discerning buyer with vision and a passion for heritage, this is a rare opportunity to revive a magnificent residence in one of western France’s most atmospheric regions.
