The chateau is open to the public from April until October when the owners are available to share their passion for this historical monument, which was listed as a Historical Monument in 1927. Preservation work on the top of the walls ready for the new roof… Historical Monument Amongst his preservation projects he installed a temporary roof on the main body of the chateau, sealed the top of the walls so that they are now ready for the new roof, and installed platforms so that the chateau can be visited on all 3 floors to observe the architectural details found throughout. In the meantime Dominique has painstakingly preserved the chateau, matching the original materials and working by hand to prevent further deterioration of the features. She also oversaw a project to unearth the remains of bread ovens and chapel adjacent to the chateau and in the process discovered there were originally 7 ovens. All objects that were found have been dated and kept on display and include pottery, jewellery and glasswork. This was done by doing soil cuts and recording the layers. She was also granted the rights to do archeological digs at the property in order to ascertain the chronology of the occupation of the site. Marie, a historian, has carried out extensive research on the origins of the chateau and its history. They are passionate about architecture, history, chateaux and the rich French patrimony of their country. The property was acquired by its current owners, Marie and Dominique Palué, in 1988. We thought you would love to hear the story beyond the stones and architecture, so Kirsten Pollard, the agent for this property, has shared plenty of fascinating insights with us. Chateau L’Herm set in the peaceful Dordogne countryside surrounded by its moat with access over a bridgeĬhateau L’Herm is no ordinary Dordogne chateau restoration project, but a labour of love. However, although not currently habitable, Chateau L’Herm is certainly extraordinary, and we are excited at the prospect of someone embracing this chateau restoration opportunity and creating a unique residence. Here at Maxwell-Baynes Real Estate we are known for selling ‘Extraordinary Residences’ – residences that are described as luxurious, presented with stunning furnishings and immaculate grounds. However none of those descriptions do justice to the exceptional French chateau restoration opportunity offered to you with our featured property today. ![]() There are a surprising number of searches online for ‘chateau for sale in France in need of renovation’, or ‘derelict chateau for sale France’ or even ‘abandoned French chateau for sale’. If you are looking for a Dordogne chateau for sale that needs restoration, then we have an exceptional ‘gem’ for you.
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