Outside

The immediate surroundings

The chateau is at the foot of a hill at the start of the vast plateau ‘Causse Comtal’ which offers long walks.

A very safe and discrete place with no direct view by neighbours. From spring to mid-autumn trees prevent any view of the chateau or park from outside.

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Chateau in winter from outside

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Chateau main building

There are pavilions at each end of the main building. The front of the chateau is south facing overlooking the park.  A patio runs in front of the south facade and overlooks the park.

In the northeast angle stands a large square tower topped with a curious roof supported by a skilfully built wooden framework.

West of the main building there were a few more recent annexes and one can see the ruins of an old portal.

Le portail
Old portal

Typical of the Age of Enlightenment the chateau is of stone-built construction with walls 90 cm thick and double glazed windows ensure coolness in summer and heat conservation in winter.

The Enlightment windows give a very good light inside the ground and first floor rooms.

Chateau from the front
Chateau from the front

The roof is covered with stone slates typical of the area. The skylights in the roof are in the shape of triangular pediments.

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Triangular pediments

The park :

Southwards in front of the chateau there is a marvellous park protected by a stonewall fencing the domain. It is planted with large, high trees and is a place where one may read, get a tan, play badminton, ping pong andothers.,

The center of the park
The center of the park

The southeast corner of the park
The southeast corner of the park

The swimming pool (7.5 X 15 m) is protected by a security fence. In the summer time one can get a tan sitting in a recliner.

Swimming pool
Swimming pool

Against the patio wall there is a permanent shelter with table and chairs enabling meals cooked on the large built-in brick barbecue to be taken close to the pool.

 

Wrought iron entrance gate
Wrought iron entrance gate

Eastwards is the wrought iron entrance gate with digital code- opening device and letterbox.

The courtyard between the chateau and the orchard under a vaulted wall is large enough to park quite a few cars.

At the northwest end there is a two storeys, 12th century, dovecote.

Vaulted wall
Vaulted wall

Dovecote
Dovecote

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Autumn apple

Inside and northwards at the rear of the chateau there is an orchard with walnut, apple, pear, cherry, plum, fig and quince trees.