At the crossroads of the Alps and the Jura massif, and as a backdrop, a mound traces the first alpine range. The chateau and its wine estate, at its foot, dominates the Rhone valley. The property is located at an altitude of 350m and surrounded by hilly and small valley landscapes from south to north. Laden with history, the chateau reminds us of the past of the Duchy of Savoy before its annexation to France in 1860 under the Second Empire. No visual nuisance upsets the surrounding rural setting here.
Ideally located just an hour from Lyon Saint-Exupery airport, thirty minutes from Chambery and an hour and fifteen minutes from Geneva, the chateau is also just a few minutes from a village providing a full range of amenities and services.
At the entrance to the property, the farm house and its courtyard welcome the visitor and, to one side, stands a small house. Between them, a path winds down towards the vineyards. On the other side, the north-facing chateau facade. The gentle sound of water flowing in a lake draws one’s attention. One catches a glimpse of two archways and inner paved courtyard through an arched vault over an open area. The chapel entrance and its wooden sculpted pediment is concealed under the porch. The courtyard is between the rear of the east-facing facade with its different projecting parts and a wall where stone steps lead to the adjoining vineyards. To the rear, a narrow passageway reveals the village and its spire as well as the south-facing facade following the natural land slope. The west facade, in contrast, is very tall and more imposing, it stands firmly in this vineyard region. Flanked by two square towers it gives an impression of being invulnerable. The ornamental garden leads to a heated swimming.
The property spans approx. 635 m2 of living space and approx. twelve hectares of land recorded in the Land Registry.The renovation of the chateau is a complete success, nothing has been forgotten and care has been taken to preserve the original architectural features.
Currently run as a business (vineyard and hospitality), the property has great potential. It would be ideal for anyone wishing to run this wine estate, and interested in sharing this calm and relaxing terroir, in a simple and tasteful setting.
The present does not exclude the past, this chateau would most certainly be suitable for a family wishing to make it their home and perpetuate the long history of the estate.
Moreover, the historic, natural, gastronomic and touristic heritage of th