Mayenne – Château Napoléon III – 39 bed/13 bath – 1,170 sqm
Château - Confidential
Just 3.5 hours from Paris, this Napoléon III château (late 19th century) offers over 32 hectares (79 acres) of landscaped parkland, woodland, and lakes in the heart of the Mayenne countryside — ideally located near Fougères, Rennes, Laval, and Mont-Saint-Michel.
A rare opportunity to acquire a property that blends heritage, lifestyle, and revenue potential in one of France’s most serene and strategic regions.
Painstakingly renovated, the château provides 570sqm of refined living space (over 1,170 sqm in total including outbuildings).
The interiors feature:
– Grand reception rooms (five on the ground floor)
– 3.7m ceiling heights
– Original parquet floors, fireplaces, woodwork, and ornate mouldings
– Exceptional natural light thanks to a quadruple exposure (N/S/E/W)
The estate provides 84 sleeping accommodations, spread across the château and several fully equipped outbuildings:
– A spectacular orangerie, perfect for private events
– A renovated barn for weddings or seminars
– Four independent guest houses with kitchens and lounges
– A caretaker’s house
– Equestrian facilities, including stables and paddocks over 10 hectares
The Grounds : 32 hectares comprising
• 9 ha of free land
• 5 ha under farm lease
• 2 ha of parking areas
• 4 ha of woodland
• 2 lakes
• Equestrian facilities with stables and paddocks (10 hectares)
Event-ready: A premium marquee is installed on the grounds, allowing for up to 400 seated guests, ideal for weddings, receptions, and corporate events.
Value-add potential: Several parts of the estate are buildable, offering excellent scope to develop a swimming pool, spa, additional guest accommodation, or bespoke business spaces.
A one-of-a-kind French dream, perfect for an international buyer seeking a grand historic residence that is both a private retreat and a revenue-generating asset — in an exceptional setting between Paris and the Atlantic coast.
Strategic location near Paris, Rennes & Mont-Saint-Michel
570 sqm + numerous annexes | 84 beds | 32 hectares of land | Marquee for up to 400 guests.
1,170 sqm
39 bedrooms
13 bathrooms
Historical Property
Fully Renovated
Turnkey Wedding Business
Strategic Location
32 ha of land
Operating Wedding Venue
N/S/E/W Exposure
Total Privacy
Value-add
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| Room / Area | Details |
|---|---|
| Château (570 m² + 220 m² basement) | |
| 3x Salons | Each with working chimney |
| 1x Dining Room | With fireplace |
| 8x Bedrooms | Main château rooms |
| 5x Bathrooms | Bath/shower, sink & WC |
| 3x Independent Toilets | Separate WCs |
| 2x Entrances | Front & back halls |
| Outbuildings (renovated 2015–2017) | |
| Building 1 | Reception hall (84 m²) + adjoining hall (60 m²), WC facilities, 8 ensuite bedrooms (19 beds) |
| Building 2 | Dormitory (6 beds), independent shower room & WC |
| Building 3 | Dormitory (9 beds: 4 bunk beds + 1 single), ensuite bathroom |
| Building 4 | Reception hall (76 m²) + 6 ensuite bedrooms (19 beds) |
| Small Chalet | Double room with WC & sink |
| Cottage A (by lake) | Sleeps 10 (renovated 2005) |
| Cottage B (by forest) | Sleeps 13 (renovated 2016) |
| Barn | 350 m² storage, potential conversion |
| Event Facilities | |
| Marquee | 450 m² with wooden floor & chandeliers, capacity ~400 guests |
| Catering Facilities | Semi-professional kitchen, buffet & dining tables, garden furniture |
| Estate Grounds (15 hectares) | |
| Park & Gardens | Vegetable garden, orchard, lawns |
| Water Features | 2 large ponds, 2 small ponds |
| Woodland | ~1 hectare |
☑ Grand reception rooms with period fireplaces and parquet floors
☑ Multiple event halls and a luxury marquee (capacity ~400 guests)
☑ Professional catering facilities
☑ Several fully equipped guest houses and cottages
☑ On-site chapel / orangerie for ceremonies
☑ Private wine cellar
☑ Fitness and wellness potential (pool, gym, spa installations possible)
☑ Expansive parkland with ponds, orchard, and woodland
☑ Equestrian facilities with stables and paddocks
☑ Secure gated estate with caretaker’s house
Building
Built in: 19th Century (Napoléon III period)
Type: Historic Château / Event & Hospitality Estate
Number of floors: 3 (main château) + multiple outbuildings
- Quality level: Prestige / Excellent condition
- Living space (château): ~570 sqm
- Notable features: 3.7 m ceiling heights, parquet floors, fireplaces, wood paneling, moldings, and period details
Information on the risks this property is exposed to is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr
Final energy consumption: C – 297 kWh/sqm/year
Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between €8,010 and €10,920/year (including subscription)
Property tax: 5,268 €/year
