Restored Loire Valley Chateau French Formal Gardens
Nestled in a 98 acre estate, the chateau is set amongst the most beautiful Loire Valley chateaux, located near the city of Blois.
The Louis XIII-style chateau was built in 1636, and expanded in the 18th century with the addition of the “petit chateau”, with its striking Philibert Delorme style roof, two entrance pavilions, and various outbuildings.
The formal gardens date back to 1755, designed by the principal gardener of King Louis XIV of France, Le Nôtre, and laid out by French landscape architect Jean-Marie Morel.
Moats, drained of water, are now a part of the dreamy landscape, with perfectly manicured gardens flanking the length of a grand 262 foot-long water mirror, dramatically reflecting the 17th century facade.
Further beyond, find a walled orchard and dreamy paths through the forests, alongside ancient plane and lime trees.
The entire estate is walled, and includes a caretaker’s lodge and other accommodations, garages, a chapel, as well as a 4-box stables and a barn.
The chateau, as well as the French formal gardens, have been carefully restored by its current owners between 2010-2013.
The palatial property offers 21,528 square feet of interior space with stunning period detail throughout. The 25-bedroom chateau boasts Versailles parquet flooring, intricate wall and ceiling cornicing, and grand marble fireplaces across the property, with several reception rooms and a large kitchen.
Approached via an elegant allee of chestnut trees, this dreamy chateau is truly exceptional.
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