Located in the beautiful  Burgundy region, one of the oldest castles in France  is now for sale. This majestic 11th-century complex covers  1,200 sqm indoors  and is set in a vast private park with a forest and  land suitable for viticulture,  totalling 4 hectares. The property, maintained in  excellent condition  through meticulous restoration, includes several ancillary structures including a  guest house,  the  caretaker's house,  towers, stables, a carpenter's shop, greenhouses and a garage. The buildings are equipped with central heating and electric convectors, making this prestigious estate  ideal both as a private home  or to be converted into a  luxurious Relais Chateaux hotel.
This castle for sale has a rich history, with the laying of its foundation stone dating back to the year  1050. Over the centuries, it has seen  several noble families  pass through, including that of Nicolas Rolin, chancellor to the Duke of Burgundy, who carried out major restoration work in the 15th century. In the 18th century, the castle passed to the Clermont-Tonnerre family, who further transformed it by founding a glassworks. In 1794, following the guillotining of their son, the properties were confiscated, dismembered and sold, and the château ended up being subdivided into several dwellings. Restoration, renovation and conservation works followed one after the other over the years until  the most recent renovation in 2005, which brought this  incredible period estate  to its current excellent state of preservation. 
The current structure comprises  two main bodies of rectangular shape,  with very high ceilings, arranged in an obtuse angle. In the inner corner formed by the two buildings is a polygonal turret containing a staircase. To the north and south, the castle is flanked by  two original 14th-century square towers,  five storeys high. The massive stone tower to the north-west - the oldest - is built on the same axis as the north building and consists of a ground floor, three square floors and a defensive floor. It opens with a large doorway surmounted by a round arch: this was originally  the opening to the drawbridge.
The  4-hectare park  surrounding the castle is entirely enclosed by  walls with wrought-iron gates, guaranteeing maximum  privacy and security. The park contains paths, fountains and a variety of ornamental plants, creating a refined oasis of tranquillity. It is also home to the guest  annexe,  a  six-room detached house  on two levels, and the  caretaker's house,  which has four rooms. Other buildings include a stable, a carpentry workshop, greenhouses and a garage. Approximately  2.5 hectares of land  are also already  certified for viticulture,  with a  vineyard being planted  that will be ready in spring 2025, offering the opportunity to produce one's own wine in the land of Burgundy.
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