Château des Rêves: A Neo-Classical Masterpiece Overlooking Dordogne’s Golden Valley

Périgueux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Price

$1,961,095 (€1,670,212 converted)

Property Type

castle

City

Périgueux

Region

Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Overview

Perched like a crown upon the emerald hills of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, this **18th-century château**, a *Monument Historique* of breathtaking neo-classical grace, unfolds its story across time. Here, where the Dordogne’s gentle breezes carry the scent of lavender and wild thyme, the past whispers through sunlit halls—each stone a testament to meticulous restoration, each archway framing vistas of the valley below and the storybook village of Escoire, just twelve kilometers from the cultured elegance of Périgueux.

Step into a world where grandeur meets intimacy. The **rotunda**, a 47m² jewel of symmetry and light, beckons beneath its domed ceiling, while the **50m² salon** and **47m² dining hall** invite gatherings that linger into twilight, their tall windows drinking in the golden hour. Eight **parental chambers** await on the first floor, each a sanctuary of refined repose, accompanied by a private studio—a retreat for artists, writers, or those who simply wish to wake to the hush of history. Every detail, from the gilded moldings to the polished parquet, has been lovingly preserved, marrying the soul of the *Ancien Régime* with the quiet luxury of modern comfort.

Château des Rêves: A Neo-Classical Masterpiece Overlooking Dordogne’s Golden Valley

Beyond its walls, the château’s **panoramic dominion** over the valley unfolds like a living painting—rolling vineyards, medieval spires, and the silver ribbon of the Isle River winding through time. This is more than a home; it is a legacy, a **canvas for a new chapter**. Whether as an **exclusive family estate**, a **boutique hotel** where guests sip wine in the rotunda’s glow, or a **collection of *gîtes*** where travelers lose themselves in the romance of the Dordogne, its potential is as boundless as the horizon it commands.

Here, the air hums with possibility. The **neo-classical lines**, sharp and elegant, speak of an era when beauty was a philosophy. The **classified heritage** status ensures its timelessness, while the **thorough, respectful renovation** guarantees that its next custodian need only arrive—keys in hand—to begin a life where every dawn is gilded and every evening draped in the quiet majesty of a French castle, exactly as it was meant to be.

Château des Rêves: A Neo-Classical Masterpiece Overlooking Dordogne’s Golden Valley

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