We are celebrating European Heritage Days this month. Our latest selection showcases everything from a 13th century manor in Burgundy with its own dovecote and tennis court, to a medieval château with a rare oak staircase in the Lot et Garonne, to a grand Loire Valley farmhouse with pool and outbuildings. Whether you are drawn to a centuries old village house, a converted watermill or a full scale château estate, these heritage homes bring history into everyday living.
This stone village house in the fortified heart of Boussagues brims with heritage charm. Two dwellings include a vaulted ground floor with wood stove and terrace plus a duplex above with fireplace, dining room, and bedrooms. A historic setting with modern comfort near Béziers.
Price: €175,000 Location: La Tour-sur-Orb, Hérault, Occitanie Special features: Vaulted ground floor apartment, exterior stone staircase, fireplace, two terraces Close to: Bédarieux; Béziers; Haut Languedoc countryside
Tucked against the castle rock with sweeping river views this three bedroom village house is pure heritage charm. Monumental gates lead to a courtyard with authentic pigeonnier while inside you will find stained glass windows oak staircases and terraces overlooking the water. A rare find in one of France’s most beautiful villages.
Price: €199,995 Location: Angles sur l’Anglin, Vienne, Poitou Charentes Special features: Pigeonnier, stained glass window, oak staircase, terraces with river views Close to: Château ruins; La Roche Posay; Poitiers
This historic home blends period character with modern comfort. Highlights include vaulted 17th century cellars, a vast living room with original fireplace, and a Quercy tower pantry. Four spacious bedrooms and a dovecote add heritage appeal. A stone outbuilding, enclosed garden and proximity to the Bastide town complete the picture.
Price: €232,000 Location: Villefranche de Rouergue, Aveyron, Occitanie Special features: Vaulted cellars, original fireplaces, Quercy tower pantry, dovecote, stone outbuilding Close to: Villefranche market town; Najac; Cordes sur Ciel; Toulouse links
Set in one of Pézenas’ most admired historic buildings this four bedroom first floor apartment offers vaulted proportions and timeless elegance. From its stone staircase to its private terrace the home blends period architecture with everyday comfort all just steps from markets cafés and culture.
Price: €315,000 Location: Pézenas, Hérault, Occitanie Special features: Historic listed building, 150 m² layout, stone staircase, private terrace, light filled interiors Close to: Pézenas market and shops; Béziers airport; Mediterranean beaches
Once the chapel of a 13th century château this four storey stone home brims with history and character. Highlights include a spectacular top floor living room with sweeping countryside views original medieval details throughout and terraced land with outbuildings. A rare chance to live within France’s medieval heritage.
Price: €336,000 Location: Arques, Aude, Occitanie Special features: Former château chapel, medieval stonework, panoramic top floor living room, terraced land, outbuildings Close to: Local villages with shops and bakeries; Carcassonne; international airport
This grand 19th century château awaits a visionary new owner. With seven bedrooms, turret rooms, vast barns and even three houses on site it brims with potential for gîtes or a family estate. Original fireplaces, wooden floors and sweeping countryside views set the stage for its revival.
Price: €399,000 Location: Mialet, Dordogne, Aquitaine Special features: Château with turrets, three houses, original fireplaces, barns with stables, extensive land Close to: Village amenities; Périgueux; Dordogne countryside
This fortified stone manor dates back to the 14th century and still boasts original arrow slit windows. Modernised with flair it offers vaulted living spaces exposed beams and a vast fireplace alongside an annex and stone barn. Set on nine thousand square metres with sweeping valley views it is rich in character and charm.
Price: €405,600 Location: Lacour, Tarn et Garonne, Occitanie Special features: Fortified manor, arrow slit windows, exposed beams, annex, stone barn, bread oven Close to: Tarn et Garonne valleys; local villages; Agen
This beautifully converted 18th century stone water mill sits in over eight hectares of park like grounds on the river. Brimming with period features it offers a grand fireplace original grinding stones and elm staircase alongside modern comforts. With a three bedroom annex and vast terraces it is perfect for family or guest living.
Price: €499,000 Location: Agen, Lot et Garonne, Aquitaine Special features: Historic water mill, original grinding stones, elm staircase, annex, roof terrace, boules pitch Close to: Agen; Lot et Garonne countryside; local amenities
In the heart of Parthenay’s historic quarter this 500 year old merchant’s house has been beautifully restored with soaring ceilings walk in fireplaces and a grand stone spiral staircase. Offering 300 square metres of finished living space plus an annex to convert it combines history charm and income potential on the pilgrims’ route.
Price: €542,000 Location: Parthenay, Deux Sèvres, Poitou Charentes Special features: Medieval merchant house, stone spiral staircase, walk in fireplaces, walled garden, annex to convert Close to: Pilgrims’ route, Poitiers TGV, Nantes and La Rochelle airports
Dating back to 1810 with even earlier elements this stone estate offers a main house with original terracotta floors a bread oven and a 14th century arched doorway from a nearby abbey. Three charming gîtes a pool spa pool and five hectares of grounds make it an ideal lifestyle business or family retreat.
Price: €575,000 Location: Tayrac, Aveyron, Midi Pyrénées Special features: Historic estate with 14th century arch, three gîtes, pool and spa pool, five hectares of grounds Close to: Agen, Toulouse, Bordeaux
This former stone mill has been transformed into a 320 m² luxury home while keeping its historic soul intact with exposed beams stone walls and a grand staircase. Highlights include a marble floored dining room koi pond working sluice gates landscaped gardens terraces and an L shaped heated pool with summer kitchen.
Price: €645,000 Location: Agen, Lot et Garonne, Aquitaine Special features: Historic converted mill, koi pond, terraces, landscaped park, heated pool with pool house Close to: Puymirol, Agen, Toulouse, Bordeaux
Just five minutes from historic Cahors this beautifully restored stone manor blends period character with modern comfort. The main house offers four bedrooms original fireplaces exposed beams and a striking stone staircase while the adjoining two bedroom gîte is perfect for guests or rentals. Outside are landscaped gardens lily pond outbuildings and a pool.
Price: €649,000 Location: Cahors, Lot, Midi Pyrénées Special features: 17th century origins, gîte, vaulted stone ceilings, bread oven party room, landscaped gardens with pool Close to: Cahors, Lot vineyards, Toulouse, Dordogne
Once a pilgrims rest this 1730 manor has been transformed into a luxurious six bedroom home full of history and style. Highlights include vast living and dining rooms a 100 m2 master suite covered terraces landscaped gardens a pigeonnier and a pool with countryside views.
Price: €750,000 Location: Allemans, Dordogne, Aquitaine Special features: 18th century manor origins, six en suite bedrooms, pigeonnier, outbuildings, pool and ornamental pond Close to: Ribérac, Dordogne villages, Périgueux, Bergerac airport
Built in 1769 this grand stone house in the heart of Puy l’Eveque brims with history and charm. Featuring ten bedrooms original fireplaces vaulted ceilings a restored pigeon tower and a working mill ripe for revival the property also includes guest annexes walled gardens terraces and a heated pool.
Price: €795,000 Location: Puy l’Eveque, Lot, Midi Pyrenees Special features: Historic 18th century maison bourgeoise, original mill, guest annexes, walled gardens, pool Close to: Puy l’Eveque town centre, Cahors vineyards, Toulouse airport
In the heart of Lauzerte this restored stone house blends medieval character with modern style. The two bedroom tower features a grand fireplace spiral staircase and beamed ceilings while three chic guest annexes surround a private courtyard. With parking outbuildings and income potential this is village living at its most historic and refined.
Price: €875,000 Location: Lauzerte, Tarn et Garonne, Midi Pyrenees Special features: Medieval tower house, three guest annexes, courtyard garden, period fireplaces Close to: Lauzerte town centre, Moissac, Toulouse airport
On the edge of historic Loches this white stone farmhouse offers four hectares of landscaped grounds and timeless charm. Highlights include a ten metre drawing room with stone fireplace a master suite with walk in wardrobe a guest house and a heated pool with pool house. Perfect for refined country living in Touraine.
Price: €910,995 Location: Loches, Indre et Loire, Centre Val de Loire Special features: Historic white stone farmhouse, guest house, 10m drawing room, heated pool, four hectares of land Close to: Loches, Tours, Poitiers, Loire châteaux
Arrive via a majestic driveway to this 18th century residence brimming with elegance. Inside are refined reception rooms a modern kitchen and five bedrooms including guest quarters with independent access. Outside enjoy sweeping countryside views a summer kitchen stables two barns and a shimmering 12 by 6 metre pool beside a private lake.
Price: €979,000 Location: Villebramar, Lot et Garonne, Aquitaine Special features: Historic stone manor, guest quarters, barns and stables, pool, private lake, three hectares of land Close to: Villeneuve sur Lot, Agen, Dordogne
Once part of a grand estate this elegant stone tower has been transformed into a refined home blending historic character with modern luxury. Inside are vast reception rooms a vaulted kitchen four ensuite bedrooms and a wine cellar. Outside landscaped gardens wrap around a saltwater pool and summer house with sweeping views of Dordogne vineyards.
Price: €1,150,000 Location: Saussignac, Dordogne, Aquitaine Special features: Converted stone tower, vaulted ceilings, four ensuite bedrooms, wine cellar, saltwater pool, landscaped gardens Close to: Bergerac, Bordeaux, Château des Vigiers Golf Course
With sweeping views over Châteauneuf-en-Auxois castle and the Burgundy canal this vast historic manor offers 515 m² of refined living space. Inside are grand salons a library and six bedrooms with five bathrooms. Outside landscaped grounds feature a dovecote cellars terraces a swimming pool and a tennis court.
Price: €1,200,000 Location: Beaune, Côte-d'Or, Burgundy Special features: 13th century manor, library, outbuildings, dovecote, pool and tennis court Close to: Dijon, Beaune, Burgundy wine villages
Dating back to 1190 this extraordinary château has been in the same family for three generations and brims with history. Highlights include frescoes monumental fireplaces terracotta floors and a unique 15th century oak spiral staircase. Set in walled parkland with a chapel pigeon tower outbuildings stables and guardian’s cottage.
Price: €1,340,000 Location: Beauville, Lot-et-Garonne, Aquitaine Special features: 12th century château, chapel, rare spiral staircase, guardians’ house, stables, parkland Close to: Agen, Toulouse, rolling Lot-et-Garonne valleys
This magnificent château east of Bordeaux has been elegantly renovated yet retains its historic soul. The seven bedroom main house is joined by two guest cottages a pigeonnier and two pools. With 19 acres of pastures woodland and a private lake this estate offers grandeur seclusion and timeless French charm.
Price: €1,700,000 Location: Lauzun, Lot-et-Garonne, Aquitaine Special features: Historic château, guest cottages, two swimming pools, pigeonnier, lake, tennis court Close to: Bergerac Airport, Bordeaux, sunflower fields of the Lot-et-Garonne
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