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Midi-Pyrénées, Lot, Cahors, France

£14,357,280
€16,800,000
Emile Garcin, Perigord
PROPERTY TYPE

House

BEDROOMS

24

SIZE

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Key features

  • 30 Rooms
  • 24 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Swimming Pool
  • 367866 m2
  • Ascensor

Description

Overlooking the Lot Valley from its rocky promontory, Château de Mercuès stands at the heart of a region renowned for its rich heritage, gastronomy, and winemaking traditions. Once the residence of the Bishops of Cahors, this landmark estate has watched over the landscapes of Quercy for nearly eight centuries.

Beyond the entrance gate, a winding drive leads through the estate to the château. Medieval towers, terraces, gardens, and sweeping views across the valley create a remarkable setting shaped by history. As the visit unfolds, the reception rooms, guest accommodation areas, and restaurant spaces reveal a carefully preserved architecture where historic features blend seamlessly with contemporary comforts.

Part of the Relais & Châteaux collection, the property combines a well-established hospitality business, a gourmet restaurant, and dedicated venues for private and corporate events. The restaurant showcases the produce of the Lot region, paired with wines from the estate, contributing to the reputation of the property among both French and international guests. Gardens, terraces, and a variety of reception spaces provide an exceptional backdrop for events in a setting steeped in history.

The château is also rooted within one of the leading wine-producing regions of southwestern France. Just minutes from Cahors, it offers a complete destination where heritage, hospitality, gastronomy, and the French art of living come together. Shaped by centuries of history and supported by an international reputation, Château de Mercuès remains one of the most remarkable properties in the Quercy region.

Midi-Pyrénées, Lot, Cahors, France

Approximate location
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NEAREST AIRPORTS

Distances are straight line measurements
  • Bergerac(International)
    52.2 miles
  • Toulouse (Blagnac)(International)
    57.1 miles
  • Carcassonne(International)
    95.7 miles
  • Limoges(International)
    98.2 miles

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About Emile Garcin, Perigord

5 Rue de l'Université 75007 Paris

The Emile Garcin Group:

The Emile Garcin Real Estate Group is a family company founded in 1963 at Saint-Rémy-de-Provence by Emile Garcin.

After establishing a leading position in the property market in the Alpilles and the Luberon, Emile Garcin today has twenty-six agencies throughout France. The Group also has branches in Marrakech, Tangiers, Geneva, Brussels, Dublin, London, Boston and Saint Barth.

Nathalie Garcin heads the agencies in Paris, Deauville, Bordeaux, Lyons, Megève, Courchevel, Périgord and on the Côte Basque.

Emmanuel Garcin runs the agencies in the Luberon, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Drôme and Uzès.

Antoine Garcin is responsible for the Côte d’Azur.

Emile Garcin, faithful to his native Provence, supervises the agencies in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Aix-en-Provence, Marseilles and Saint-Tropez.

The Emile Garcin spirit:

Specialized in prestige property of character, Emile Garcin offers a selection of properties, houses, mas, bastides, chateaux, apartments and hotels particuliers.

A special location, authenticity, architectural quality, charm and a price in-line with the market are the key factors in selecting a property for sale.

An aesthete, Emile Garcin has transmitted to his children and colleagues the passion he has always felt for beautiful houses.

A patron of the arts, he has created the Prix Emile Garcin, in partnership with the association Veilles Maisons Françaises, an annual prize awarded for an outstanding property restoration.

The Real Estate Group also offers its clients holiday letting services for prestige properties or village houses in the Luberon and the Alpilles, Saint-Tropez, Deauville, the French West Indies and Saint Barth.

Emile Garcin also proposes longer-term rentals in Paris and Neuilly, with a selection of hotels particuliers, lofts and houses.

The Emile Garcin ethical code:

Everyone who is part of the Emile Garcin Group respects a strict ethical code that combines absolute discretion, listening to our clients’ needs, courtesy and devoting time to both sellers and buyers. This code is the backbone of our reputation and our family company is proud to have retained the trust of our many customers over the years.

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