Historic estates for sale: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

A medieval castle built on ancient foundations and beautifully restored during the 19th century. This historic island estate is surrounded by water-filled moats and features a Neogothic gatehouse, a private chapel, and extensive outbuildings. The contiguous 215-acre estate includes vast tracts of actively managed agricultural land.

“La Rousselière” is a manor house with origins dating back to the 14th century, located just minutes from Lyon on a landscaped estate of more than 7,600 m². Over the centuries, the property belonged to prominent Lyonnais families and at one time housed a religious community. A former chapel, stone-carved coats of arms, an old dovecote tower and a historic bread oven remain preserved today.

Located in the heart of the 5th District, in the prestigious Saint-Just/Saint-Irénée neighborhood, this exceptional urban residence offers 4,005 acres of living space set within a rare private garden in the city center. Interior Layout: Living Areas: Double parlor with fireplaces, a dedicated library, and a separate kitchen. Bedrooms & Office:

The property is arranged over three levels, each offering approximately 180 m² of living space, set on an 8,000 m² plot with open views of the Monts du Lyonnais. The ground floor reception areas include a living room, dining room, and library, all opening south onto a terrace and the garden. In total, the property offers seven bedrooms, two bathrooms, and three shower rooms.

Turn-of-the-Century Villa in English Country Style – 3.2 Acres of Land – 5,920 sq ft Living Space – Guest House: This stunning property, built in 1903 in the Anglo-Norman style, is set on a beautifully landscaped 3.2-acre lot at the top of Caluire, at the end of a private cul-de-sac. Overlooking the Saône River, it offers breathtaking views and absolute privacy.

This exceptional former monastery offers approximately 1,600 m²: of built space on a generous 5,600 m²: plot, providing an extraordinary opportunity for those seeking a unique private residence, boutique hospitality business, wellness retreat, or other commercial venture.

The apartment spans a living area of 3,530 sq. ft. and boasts exceptional features: a grand entrance hall with French coffered ceilings, elegant living rooms with Arenberg parquet floors and intricate wood paneling, a library, a spacious kitchen with a separate service entrance, a laundry room, and a balcony.

Château de Veauce is a medieval fortress on a rocky spur in the Allier département, Auvergne. The site has been occupied since the Gallo-Roman era springs from that period are still visible in one of the castle cellars. The fortress is listed as a Monument Historique. The castle was the summer residence of Louis the Pious, son of Charlemagne, in the ninth century.