So Châteaux - French châteaux, presented by their owners
So Châteaux, since 2019
French châteaux, presented by their owners
We visit châteaux across France and meet the men and women who buy, restore and bring them to life.
The châteaux
Remarkable French Chateaux
Each one visited in person, with its history, its architecture and the people behind it.
March 1-7, 2027 · Online
The French Château Summit
Becoming a Château Owner in 2027. Seven days, seven themes, and the owners and experts who know what it really takes. The French Château Summit is the launch of the international So Châteaux, for everyone who dreams of, looks for, or already owns a château in France.
Journal
Latest news
News
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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People
The men and women behind the châteaux
Eugène Lefèvre-Pontalis
Historical Figure
Pierre de Nolhac
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Charles Perrault
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Jean de La Fontaine
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Arcisse de Caumont
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Ludovic Vitet
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Prosper Mérimée
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Alfred Sommier
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Gaston d'Orléans
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Jean de France, duc de Berry
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Photography
From the archives
