MONTARGIS, Centre-Val de Loire, Address available on request

A guesthouse with a twelfth-century keep in splendid grounds that cover one hectare in France's Loiret department. The property is tucked away in the heart of a village, opposite a church and chateau. Its grounds cover over one hectare. They are entirely walled and dotted with trees.

This former fief dates back to the Middle Ages. Several seigneuries followed on from one another here, including one that was part of the Order of Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem. The neighbouring village was home to a commandery that was built in the twelfth century. There, commanders ruled up to the dawn of the French Revolution. The chateau was turned into a fortified farm complex between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. A covered entrance, a defensive tower, a keep and a dovecote all bear witness to its past. Today, this harmonious whole is divided into two private properties. 

A large iron gate leads onto a paved terrace. A garage and the main house lie beyond it. An inner courtyard features a covered heated swimming pool. The main dwelling leads straight out into the splendid grounds: a lush lawn, a terrace and flowerbeds. A guesthouse and an adjoining large round tower complete the collection of buildings.