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Château de Dampierre for Sale: Antoni Calmon's Unfinished Dream
The Château de Dampierre (Aube) is for sale for just under €1.7 million. Its owner, Antoni Calmon, had invested €6 million in it since 2021.

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Château de Charmes: An Exceptional Auction on Saturday, October 10, 2026
The furniture and objects from this château in the Drôme department, in southeastern France, will be sold on-site by the auction house Aguttes. A unique chance to bring home a memento of a château you've seen in So Châteaux.

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Château de Médavy, One Year After the Fire (Before and After)
One year after the fire of September 24, 2025, So Châteaux was able to enter the château de Médavy (Orne, in Normandy). Damage, lost artworks, repairs, and a gradual reopening from 2027 to 2029.

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20 Châteaux to Visit During the 2026 European Heritage Days
For this 43rd edition, the Journées Européennes du Patrimoine are spotlighting photography and heritage at risk, with the watchwords revive, resist, and reimagine. Two themes that resonate with us: image and restoration.

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Château de l'Herm Faces 110 Hectares of Solar Panels
In the Dordogne, a department in southwestern France, at the heart of the forêt Barade, a large-scale agrivoltaic project is set to take shape just 700 meters from the historic monument currently under restoration...

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Dampierre Pays Tribute to Antoni Calmon
On Sunday, June 7, 2026, family, friends, and residents of Dampierre gathered at the Château de Dampierre to pay tribute to Dr. Antoni Calmon.
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