RÊVERIE

Overlooking the Natura 2000 listed Échelle valley, the charm is felt from the moment you arrive, taking a stone footbridge that spans deep dry moats, at the height of a 12th-century tower, covered in ivy. The vestibule offers an instant perspective on the promontory terrace, suspended above the moat and the underground passages that run behind the building. In contrast to the imposing, timeless exterior, the château's interior evokes a country house on a human scale. The current owners have undertaken a sensitive and respectful renovation, in a refined style, allowing the history and patina of the place to shine through, in keeping with the aesthetic of their family business: Les Petites Emplettes. The interior design approach is to allow volumes and textures to express themselves, to enrich them with natural materials, and above all to invite light to circulate through the large windows, capturing the surrounding nature at every moment. Raised on three levels, the ground floor mainly accommodates living rooms facing north-south, bathed in light. This is reflected on the white of the shell stone walls, punctuated by original doors painted in a timeless green. The eclectic floors combine hexagonal terracotta tiles, speckled checkerboard tiles from the 1950s, and wide wooden planks. An elm staircase with elegant ironwork follows the curves of the stone wall and leads to the four levels, from the cellars to the attic, generously distributing the spaces, including eight bedrooms, their adjoining rooms, and three bathrooms. The top level, with exposed beams, offers a panoramic view of the picturesque surrounding landscape.