Chateaux for sale in the Dordogne

The Dordogne is ‘the Land of 1,001 Chateaux’ – so who can blame you for wanting one for yourself? It’s the ultimate prestigious address! For the uninitiated a chateau is a castle - and ‘chateaux’ merely the plural! You will find it difficult to get a mortgage on a chateau as too many borrowers have over-stretched themselves in the past, severely underestimating renovation and maintenance costs. Lenders have tightened up their criteria but some will look more favourably on loans for ‘Maisons de Maitre’ which typically require less work. See Maisons de Maitre for Sale in the Dordogne. A chateau could be the perfect venue for a successful business; the romantic setting makes them perfect backdrops for weddings or retreats for painting, wine-tasting or cookery holidays. Or a prestigious Chambres d’Hôte (B&B) – for all those wedding guests! If you’re open to other character and period properties, browse all our Dordogne property for sale - but if you’d like to be ‘King (or Queen) of the Castle’, feast your eyes!