The Morvan remains a well-preserved countryside with an agriculture that respects the old farmlands. The region features a balance of logging areas, wild forests and growing yet reasoned tourism. Over the well-marked seasons, so much can still be discovered here: a deer in the distance at the edge of the woods, glimpsed through the mist at the end of winter; networks of surface water that bring joy to fishermen in spring; explosions of flowers that delight hikers in summer; and the multicoloured tapestries of trees in autumn. We love this region because it is filled with discreet mansions and small country chateaus still surrounded by their own land, woods and ponds. We found this authentic chateau which had the potential for renovation we were looking for. We wanted a property that could be adorned with the comfort of the 21st century without being distorted. It is the playground we dreamed of to create our family home. The view of the fourteen-hectare park and the Morvan mountains from the large living room sealed the deal.
The chateau consists of a main body à la Mansart and two attic floors. The residence was enlarged in 1883 with a rectangular tower on one side of the central body and two small towers pepperpot turrets in the corners of the other side. The main facades (courtyard side and garden side) are arranged on either side of the porch. They are coated and marked by granite quoins sourced from local quarries. The slate-covered roofs of the central body and the tower are pierced with carved granite skylights. The pepperpot turrets are covered with fish scale slate tiles and feature finials adorned with banners. At the entrance, a wrought iron gate bears the initials of the chateau's sponsor.
The Château de Montfeurton has been a listed property since 1831. Its current appearance is owed to Jean-Émile Rouveure who acquired more than a thousand hectares of land and a modest farmhouse in 1883. Over the course of ten years, he transformed the place into a pretty 19th century country chateau. He added two round towers topped with pepperpot turrets on one side, then a pavilion on the other to create the reception rooms. He harmoniously arranged the outbuildings around the inner courtyard which he had enclosed by a gate bearing his initials. A moment of history took place in Montfeurton during a few months of the Second World War. The chateau was occupied by the German army, and a trace of this past remains engraved on one of the terrace's balusters. The chateau also served as an equestrian centre for several years until 2009.
The true chateau life in complete serenity! The property is located in Saône-et-Loire, surrounded by the hilly landscape of the Morvan park between wooded mountains and the granite massif of Ucheron. In addition, the chateau stands at the heart of a fourteen-hectare English-style park with large expanses of meadows, woods, ponds, paths lined with groves, shrubs and trees with precious essences. Winding paths open onto views of the Morvan mountains, the countryside and the chateau. In the woods, a pond and a stream add a touch of freshness in summer. The chateau is located three kilometres from a village and ten minutes from Autun.
We would recommend the Cochon Ventru restaurant in Saint-Didier-sur-Arroux, and Les Gourmets and La Gourmandine bakery in Étang-sur-Arroux. In La Montagne, we recommend visiting the Grands Genêts, a family run farm producing retail Charolais meat and "homemade" meals bursting with flavour. The Kéthevane orchards cultivate fruits, vegetables and aromatic plants, and produce jams, syrups, jellies, wines and many other marvels. In Dettey, the Safranière produces saffron pistils and derivative products such as saffron syrup and saffron mustard. It is quite the experience!
Professionals have access to the entire property which includes the chateau, the park and the outbuildings (including stables and tack room). Accommodation is available in the four bedrooms and the park can accommodate tents and trailers. There are also hotels and restaurants are nearby.
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