VICHY, Auvergne, Address available on request

The ruins of a 15th-century chateau, listed as a Historical Monument, and its outbuildings, in the heart of the historic Bourbonnais region, near Vichy. From the village's church, edified as of the 12th century, the 'chateau' road winds an irregular path for one kilometre between farmland. A roofless tower can be glimpsed between the few ancient oak trees that border the road, as well as a tall chimney, which a grove of trees does not succeed in hiding completely.
Further on, the estate's former farm, still operational, guards the driveway bordered by oak and walnut trees, which leads to the property. The property is accessible between two former stables once connected with a gate.
All of the buildings - chateau, dwelling, dovecote, bread oven, barns and stables - combined with the moats and the luxuriant vegetation form a private and timeless oasis of calm.