The Château de Blancafort : the Magic of a Fortified Manor House in Berry

Built on what was originally the site of an 11th century manor, this solid castle and the lands it dominates were initially the property of a court noble. In the heart of the « Pays-Fort », a fertile region in the administrative department of the Cher, the castle has a beautiful brick-finish and rises on the banks of the Sauldre. It sits in a park of 17 hectares enriched with a French formal garden.

Blancafort, a Fortified Castle in Berry

The property, with its Romanesque turrets and Baroque facade, came into the possession of the Parisian decorator, Alban de Montjou, through a family inheritance. He gaves the castle its present lustre, a very fine collection of period furniture, Hungarian parquet floors, Regency wood-panelling and Gobelins tapestries to finish out the historical references.

The rear of the castle reserves a surprise as it is entirely different from the main entrance. © DR

The courtyard with its beautiful arcades has seen many carriages pass by over the centuries. © DR

From the entrance, the coats of armour in the corridor bring us back in time. © DR

Princely Pomp beside the Vines

The living space extends over 2100 m², added to which there is a dwelling intended for the concierge. The rooms include a library, a tea salon, a reception room of 250 m² and a guesthouse with six bedrooms. All that and only 30 minutes from the vineyards of Sancerre.

Please be seated, the table has been set in front of the fire. © DR

The salon’s furniture tells the story of the centuries. © DR

This homely and warm bedroom with its exposed beams is a refuge on long winter’s nights. © DR