Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers
Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers
4 Route de Roiffé, 86120 Les Trois-Moutiers, France
Overview
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Description
Based on the image and address provided, this is the famous Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers. It is world-renowned for its ”romantic ruin” aesthetic, where nature has grown inside the shell of a 19th-century neo-Gothic masterpiece.
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Property Overview: Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers
| Field | Details |
| House Name | Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers |
| Owner | Owned by ~28,000 co-lords from 115 countries via the crowdfunding platform Dartagnans and the association Adopte un Château. |
| History | Originally a 13th-century stronghold. It was rebuilt in the 19th century in a lavish neo-Gothic style by François Hennecart. In 1932, a catastrophic fire destroyed the interior. It sat abandoned for 85 years until the 2017 crowdfunding rescue. |
| Floors | 3–4 (Historically; current structure is a roofless shell). |
| Bedrooms/Baths | N/A (Ruined). However, there are 4 eco-lodges on-site for guests. |
| Sqft / Size | The estate covers several hectares; the building footprint is roughly 2,000–3,000 m². |
| Year Built | Current structure dates to 1809–1870 (on 13th-century foundations). |
| Age | Approximately 156 years (Neo-Gothic version). |
| Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Vienne department), France. |
| Coordinates | 47° 05′ 32″ N, 0° 01′ 57″ E |
| Condition | Ruined but stabilized. It is preserved as a ”living ruin” where trees grow inside the walls. |
| Address | 4 Route de Roiffé, 86120 Les Trois-Moutiers, France. |
| Vacant | Yes (The main castle is uninhabitable; used for tourism). |
| Retail Estimate | Effectively Priceless as a heritage site, but purchased for €500,000 in 2017. |
| Auction Estimate | Valued at the total crowdfunding raised: ~€2.1 Million (for purchase and stabilization). |
Key Highlights
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The 1932 Fire: The fire started just days after the owner, Baron Lejeune, installed a modern central heating system. It destroyed a library of rare books, tapestries, and furniture.
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A ”Living” Ruin: The current management strategy is to keep the castle roofless and allow the vegetation to remain, creating a unique symbiosis between architecture and nature.
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Tourism: You can visit the grounds and even stay in ”Ecolodges” (wooden cabins) overlooking the moat.
Address
Open on Google Maps- Address 4 Route de Roiffé, 86120 Les Trois-Moutiers, France
- City Les Trois-Moutiers
- Postal Code 86120
- Country France
Details
Updated on January 12, 2026 at 2:29 pm- Price: £2,100,000/Fixed Price
- Property Type: Detached
