Châteaux in the Rhône-Alpes, a patrimony between lakes and mountains

Mary Deschamps 28 Dec 2020
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Cradle and residence of leading princely families, the Rhône-Alpes region is teeming with châteaux, a patrimony scattered between lakes and mountains.

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Châteaux en Rhône-Alpes, un patrimoine entre lacs et montagnes
In Savoie, the château of Miolans offers a view on the Maurienne and Tarentaise valleys. © Alexis Borg
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It is the largest mountanious region in Europe! Dominated by the Mont-Blanc, it is crossed by the Rhône valley, between the Massif Central to the West, the Alps to the East, with Lyon as its capital. Its majestic landscapes are also made up of plains and lakes, the largest being Lake Léman, around which are nestled the former residences of the Dauphiné and the Comtes de Savoie, in a Riviera ambiance. So to buy a château in France, worthy of the name, this is the place to look. 

Châteaux with breathtaking panoramas 

On this territory, these buildings related to castles, fortresses, citadels, manor houses or manors are nestled at the heart of nature or inside listed villages. A few hours by TGV from the capital and the main cities, you can see their fortifications according to the altitudes, from valleys rich in cultural and gastronomic heritage. From the roofs to the dungeons, through the ramparts, their silhouettes stand out in absolute calm. Between the chain of volcanoes, the alpine peaks, the Beaujolais grape varieties and the lavender fields, they compose a symphony of colors facing the plenitude of the great outdoors.

Eight departments, one single region

To get a little idea of the extent of this new province, know that this region includes departments as diverse and varied as Ain, Ardèche, Drôme, Isère, Loire, Rhône, Savoie and Haute-Savoie. This is to say a wide array of choices and the multiplicity of offers that will await you, when you decide to buy a château in Rhône-Alpes, to reside there or for a professional investment

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Since the 13th century, the château of Montrottier overlooks the commune of Lovagny, in Haute-Savoie. © Tatsiana

Properties to renovate and preserve 

Embark on a discovery of the seigneuries in Rhône-Alpes! The choice is so vast that any decision requires method and discernment to succeed in this real estate venture. It will thus take place between the gourmet territory of Bourg-en-Bresse, the canals of the old town in Annecy, the mountains and natural wonders of Chambéry, the ski destination of Grenoble, the 2000 years of history of the former capital of the Gauls, which has become the regional economic pulse. There are also villages perched around Montélimar and the authentic tourist sites in the vicinity of Privas, unless you prefer to establish your quarters around Saint-Etienne, the taste for good living and the atmosphere of river cruises to buy a château in Roanne or anchor yourself definitively in Valence, where the testimonies of the past have a future ...

Architectural masterpieces to be seized

The average price of a château in the Rhône-Alpes region is of €1, 955, 353 .

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