Partially destroyed in 1789 during the French Revolution, the former convent was subsequently acquired by a family close to the Emperor during the Second French Empire, with the aim of remodelling and renovating the building and transforming it into a comfortable family residence. At that time, it was granted a view ordinance over the Saône by imperial decree and became a "chateau".
The property is situated in the centre of a market town with a population of more than 3,500, overlooking part of it and boasting an uninterrupted view of the river meandering down below.
A small alleyway at the end of the street leads to an impressive entrance gate. It provides direct access to a front courtyard with garage and guest parking. To the immediate left of the gate stands a former caretaker's cottage, converted into an independent gîte (guest house) bordered by an outdoor parking space. To the right of the gate, in the main courtyard, there is an old greenhouse. The rectangular main building is flanked by two wings to the west and two rows of three semi-circular stone arches to the east.
The facades of the buildings are rendered and feature numerous large, paned casement windows or French windows. The wings have dressed-stone corner quoins. The main building has a traditional flat-tile gable roof, while the wings are topped by gambrel roofs clad with glazed tiles, each crowned with two ridge finials.
At the rear of the chateau, behind the arches, a small courtyard opens onto the parklands, where a raised bridle path runs alongside a quiet street. The second part of the grounds, opposite the main facade, is divided into different areas. A second gate provides access to the upper section of the grounds, where a flight of steps leads down to the main house.

The chateau

Two storeys high and spreading over a total floor area of some 1,000 m², the external appearance of the dwelling reflects a style typical of the 19th century, since the renovation work was carried out during the Second French Empire.

The ground floor
This level comprises several reception rooms, a kitchen and a dining room, as well as family rooms such as a sitting room-library, a billiard room and a study, all of which are decent-sized but not too large. The rooms are bright and airy, each with its own view over the park, the Saône or the Beaujolais mountains in the distance. The mosaic-floored entrance hall at the centre of the house leads to the adjoining reception rooms and to the dining room. The flooring in the rooms is either of mosaic tiles, straight strip hardwood or herringbone parquet. There is a marble fireplace in each room, and panelling and columns embellish the walls. A billiard room lit by an arched window and a study with triple aspect complete one of the side wings. At the other end, there is a vast kitchen with a breakfast area connecting to the dining room. The kitchen has been fitted out in a traditional style, with a stone floor, a large range cooker and a monumental limestone and brick fireplace. Next door, a small sitting room links the main house to the indoor swimming pool. The heated pool measures 12 m x 5 m and is illuminated by large glass doors opening onto the main courtyard with its patch of lawn and bordered by stone decking. Finally, there are also a shower room and a number of lavatories on this floor.
The upstairs
Several staircases lead to the second storey and the attic. The main Louis XIII-style half-turn stone staircase, with an intermediate landing, starts from the hall. The wrought-iron banister reflects a Greek influence. There are also small staircases on either side of the main building. The upper floor comprises seven bedrooms and four bathrooms and/or showers, some with separate lavatories. A gentleman’s and a lady’s fitted closets, a vast room used as a utility room and a large music or games room with an exposed roof frame complete the night-time quarters. A separate entrance provides access to the boiler room.
The attic
The garrets cannot be converted. Access is possible if necessary.
The basement
Accessed via a staircase under the main building, the first part has been converted into a wine tasting room with a gravel floor, while the second part is used for wine storage. A curious little stone chamber is set into a wall, the purpose of which remains unknown.

The outbuildings

Located at the front of the property, surrounding the entrance courtyard, they are arranged on either side and feature a caretaker's cottage that has been converted into an independent gîte, an old greenhouse and a garage.

The caretaker’s house
The 100 m² dwelling has three levels. The ground floor comprises a sitting room, a kitchen alongside the wall, a dining area, a shower room and a lavatory. On the upper levels, there are two spacious bedrooms, one above the other.
The carport
Accessed from the main courtyard, it provides parking for three large vehicles. The carport has an upper level with potential for conversion. The garage also provides access to a number of service rooms, including the machine room for the swimming pool, the automatic watering system, the water installations and the electricity panel.
The greenhouse
This rectangular structure abuts the wall on the right-hand side of the main entrance, and is of a generous size, ideal for preparing seedlings or storing large pots over the winter.

The grounds

Divided into two parts, these cover a total area of some 2 hectares. The grounds at the rear of the chateau include a bridle path that extends into the first part of the parkland. The second part, opposite the main facade, has been landscaped to create a number of different areas: a terraced ornamental garden with a curved pond, a tennis court, a shelter, a somewhat forgotten monastic garden and orchard, as well as a bamboo grove. Most of the grounds are equipped with an automatic watering system and enclosed by walls, fences or ornamental bushes.

The tennis court
The hard court is situated close to the bamboo grove and surrounded by fencing to prevent stray balls.
The garden shed
Located in the centre of the park, on the upper plot, it provides space for all the garden equipment.
The orchard
This good-sized orchard could be partly turned into a vegetable patch or form a bigger orchard for harvesting large quantities of fruit. Its size within the grounds can be adjusted to suit the wishes of the inhabitants.