With 160 sprawling acres in southwestern France, Château de Pechrigal is a magnificent medieval property with a fascinating history and 21st-century amenities. Original details abound throughout the turreted castle, including the stone façade, fireplaces, wood-beamed ceilings, fortress towers, dungeon and inner courtyard. Coming up for auction this October, this castle beckons to all who have dreamed of living like a royal, winemaker, explorer, or all of the above.
The illustrious château treasures an important history. Pech Rigal (which translates to 'Royal Hill') was built in the 14th century by the noble Pierre de Casatou, who was the lord of the Saint-Clair province. In 1590, it was even the site of the capture of the castle's owner, Jacques de Seguy, by Captain Panelot. Although it passed through many noble French families over the centuries, Château de Pechrigal was most famously owned by French musician Léo Ferré throughout the 1960s. An American businessman then converted the chateau into a hotel in 1998 and updated the entire estate.
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The castle is perfect for large families and group of friends, or as an investment for a hotel or conference venue. It holds 19 bedrooms, 20 bathrooms and has a two-story caretakers house. The interiors have been lovingly restored to the period, with canopied beds, medieval tapestries, period antiques, chandeliers, taxidermy and ancient weapons.
Set on 160 acres of rolling hillside, the property is ripe for exploration and activities. Next to the castle is a swimming pool and hot tub, tennis court, riding trails and gardens. Adventurers will also find canoeing, hiking, caving, biking and more in the nearby nature preserve Causses du Quercy Natural Regional Park.
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Oenophiles can enjoy the chateau's vineyard and winery, which is currently producing 4,500 bottles a year, a number that can be quadrupled. The world-famous Bordeaux wine region is also just a two-hour drive away.
The property, while secluded in wine country, is also accessible to major transportation hubs in France. Château de Pechrigal is a 1.5 hour drive to the Toulouse airport and 5 hours to Paris by car or train.
Once offered for sale for €4.5 million (£4.14million), the castle will go up for auction at Concierge Auctions without reserve between 13-15 October. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own an expansive, medieval castle rife with history and amenities in the heart of French wine country.
