Buying an Abandoned French Château: 4 Inspiring Stories

Discover four abandoned French chateaux now on their way to being restored by their new owners. 📩 Want to be next? Thinking of buying an abandoned castle in France? I can help you with that: https://olivier.sochateaux.com/abando... 1 - Château Poséidon (Tom Garneau & Damien Verhaegen) A Neo‑Renaissance jewel built between 1860–63 in Val‑Fouzon (Indre). Acquired in July 2025 by a Canadian‑French duo—Tom Garneau‑Bertrand (an insurer) and Damien Verhaegen (a vintage luxury specialist)—they plan to restore it over 5–10 years and use it for living and hosting events. ‪@ChateauPoseidon‬ 2 - Château de Dampierre (Antoni Calmon) In the Aube region, this 16th–17th century estate was won at auction in April 2021 by Dr. Antoni Calmon, an aesthetic doctor from Perpignan (South of France). He aims to renovate the château for personal use and occasional public visits. ‪@ChateaudeDampierre‬ 3 - Château de Culan (Claude Aguttes) A medieval fortress in Cher, dominating the Arnon valley. Recently acquired by auctioneer Claude Aguttes, he intends to restore the monument and open it to the public. Video Tour with Claude Aguttes (in French with English subtitles):    • Le château de Culan a un nouveau propriéta...   4 - Château de Logempré (Kristell & Antoine Chedru) A long‑abandoned 15th-century Norman château, now championed by Kristell and Antoine Chedru. They're collaborating with a local association to save and restore their new discovery. Video Tour with Kristell Chedru:    • Ils Achètent Un Château Abandonné | Visite...   🔎 Looking to find the owner of an abandoned French chateau? I can help you: https://olivier.sochateaux.com/find-t... If you have any questions, feel free to contact me anytime at: [email protected] Thanks for watching ! Olivier - So Châteaux Founder