Saint-Chartier, Centre-Val de Loire 36400

A32579WT36 - Once owned by a cousin of Richard the Lionheart, this remarkable chteau is idyllically placed in the ancient and bucolic Berry region of central France. It spans 5 floors (including the basement), and includes 1450 m2 of grand entrance halls, outstanding reception rooms, sumptuous bedroom suites, a vast recreation room, home offices, a Mexican-styled tavern, and a staff apartment. There are secret passages, dungeons, a watch tower, monumental fireplaces, parquet floors, marble bathrooms, a private chapel the list is almost endless.Also owned at one time by a chamberlain of Napoleon, it is rumoured that Napoleons personal treasure is hidden somewhere on the premises. George Sand, a regular visitor, set her novel, Les Matres Sonneurs, at the chteau, and other famous visitors include Joan of Arc and Honor de Balzac.Information about risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Gorisques website :