A Castle’s Whisper: Two Floors of History in Mirepoix’s Enchanted Wing

Step through the wrought-iron gates—where time slows and the air hums with the quiet grandeur of centuries—and into a world where the Lévis de Mirepoix legacy still breathes. Here, in the golden heart of Occitanie, a castle’s wing unfolds its secrets: a duplex of rare elegance, where every oak panel, every marquetry floorboard, every flicker of fireplace light tells a story older than the lake-shimmering Montbel just beyond the woods.

This is no ordinary residence, but a sanctuary where history and modern luxury entwine. The first floor reveals itself with the hush of a library—*your* library—a soaring, 80m² chamber classified as a historical monument, its shelves waiting to cradle your collection beneath vaulted ceilings. Adjacent, a 45m² retreat—bedroom or study, as you wish—leads upward via a spiraling wrought-iron staircase, its steps worn smooth by generations. Two more bedrooms (35m² and 21m²) offer respite, their windows framing the estate’s parkland, where a gardener tends to emerald lawns and whispering groves. A second living room, kissed by morning sun, centers around its hearth, while a discreet bathroom completes this intimate sanctuary.

Ascend further, and the castle’s soul unfurls. The second floor greets you with a 70m² salon, its flamboyant woodwork glowing like embers, its walls adorned with paintings that have watched over ballrooms and candlelit confidences. Here, three fireplaces—one in the grand salon, another in the 34.5m² bedroom, a third in the 36.5m² east-facing sitting room—promise winters wrapped in warmth, the scent of burning chestnut wood mingling with the faintest hint of old parchment from the library below. A chef’s kitchen, spacious at 30m², stands ready for evenings of wine and laughter, while two baths (one with a shower, one a proper soaking tub) offer sanctuary.

Beyond your private domain, the estate’s enchantments continue: a swimming pool mirroring the Occitan sky, a tennis court where the afternoon light lingers, and woods that stretch toward Lake Montbel’s tranquil shores. A concierge attends to every need, the gardens are meticulously kept, and security—digital codes, electric gates—ensures your peace remains undisturbed.

This is more than a home; it is a chapter in a living tale, where the past’s craftsmanship (marquetry floors in flawless condition, joinery that sings under your fingertips) meets the present’s comforts. For the connoisseur of heritage, the lover of rare beauty, here is a chance to dwell within the pages of history—while writing your own story beneath its timeless roofs.