EXCLUSIVITY. On a site once occupied by the Romans and later by the Carolingians in the 9th century, this imposing castle proudly displays its high façades from its rocky spur. Dominating the surrounding countryside and surrounded by its vast crenellated esplanade, it consists of a circular keep from the 12th and 13th centuries connecting two perpendicular wings built in the 15th century, one of which is flanked by a watchtower, a square tower, and a round tower. Interior arrangements and decorations were created in the 17th and 18th centuries. At the end of the 19th century, a significant renovation was carried out by the famous architect Honoré Vianne for the de Lesseps family to make the building more comfortable while emphasizing its medieval character with a neo-Gothic style. Two annex houses, outbuildings including a large vaulted reception room, and 5 ha 53 a04 ca complete the property. Its main façade facing south, the castle offers approximately 1,685 m² of living space. The main entrance to the castle is through a pavilion added in the 19th century topped with a terrace. On the ground floor: – A hall of 41.33 m². Ceilings with two ribbed vaults featuring key stones and sculpted corbels. The floor is adorned with diamond-shaped stone slabs and black cabochons. A monumental fireplace with a hood decorated with the arms of the Marquis de Miramon and embellished with the Latin motto 'when the lion holds it, he holds it well'; – The former entrance of 10.15 m² with access to a small cellar in the basement; – A small gym or guest wardrobe of 5.90 m²; – A WC of 5.98 m². Washbasin; – The large living room of 61.01 m² facing full south. Versailles parquet. Coffered ceiling. 19th-century white stone fireplace; – The library of 61.41 m² facing south and east. English parquet. Coffered ceiling; – In the tower, a circular office of 10.01 m². Dome ceiling decorated with a starry blue sky; – The large dining room of 53.87 m² facing south. English parquet and French ceiling. Ceiling height of 5.02 meters; – The small dining room of 18.87 m² facing south; – The medieval kitchen of 50.30 m² facing south. Ribbed vault ceiling. Floor in Volvic stone. An immense 12th-century stone fireplace of rare size under a lowered arch; – In the keep, the kitchen of 20.43 m². Floor in Volvic stone. Access to a cellar in the basement; – The storage room of 24.91 m²; – Corridors of 19.78 m² and 18.58 m²; – A bathroom of 9.85 m²: two basins, bathtub, and WC; – The 'governess's' bedroom of 20.70 m². Black marble fireplace; – An intermediate room of 3.19 m²; – A WC of 3.08 m² with washbasin. Access to the upper floors is via a beautiful 17th-century Italian staircase with a lovely wrought iron railing. On the mezzanine: three bedrooms and two bathrooms. On the first floor: six bedrooms including the 'Marquis's' room of 130 m², three bathrooms, a boudoir, and a small kitchen. On the second floor: six bedrooms and one bathroom. Via a spiral staircase, access to the third floor, under the exposed framework: seven bedrooms, two rooms of 80 m² and 129 m², and a chapel with neo-Gothic paintings. The floor has been perfectly insulated: 40 cm of glass wool in the ceiling and CTBH panels on the floor. Access to the keep's terrace from where the panorama extends 360°. Not included in the living area and accessible from the outside, two rooms of 12.29 m² and 14.26 m². The first with a well. In the basement: two cellars of 17 m² and 31 m². Outside, under an old outbuilding, two cellars stacked one on top of the other. The frameworks and roof were redone in 2015. The castle does not have central heating. Not subject to DPE as ISMH. It is connected to the collective sanitation system. It is equipped with a fire alarm and a lightning rod. The furniture is not included in the sale. The kitchen, bathrooms, and electricity on the ground floor need renovation. But the structural work is in perfect condition. Its architectural qualities, interior decorations, and history justified its listing in the Supplementary Inventory of Historical Monuments in 2004: the entire castle, including terraces, outbuildings, the garden with its enclosing wall, and the interiors with their decor, notably the grand hall, the large living room, the library, the dining room, and the bedroom with painted doors. Under certain conditions, maintenance and works are tax-deductible and may qualify for subsidies. Bordering the honor courtyard: A house for residential use of 124.40 m², in need of refreshing. Heating by wood insert and electric. Double glazing. Hot water from a cumulus. ADSL connection. A medieval tower including on the ground floor the former concierge of 25.16 m² and on the first floor a room of 25.14 m² accessible by an external staircase. A long building, once used as a stable, now offers a vaulted reception room of 160 m² with a monumental fireplace. The classification of the plot in zone Uda allows for hotel and tourist accommodation activities, catering, services where customer reception occurs, offices, arts, and performances. Attached, a workshop of 38 m² and WC of 30 m². The castle, the outbuildings, and the terrace overlooking the wooded slope cover 1 ha 5 a 72 ca. In the courtyard stands a 5-century-old lime tree, classified as a 'remarkable tree'. A vast adjoining plot of 4 ha 47 a 32 ca is connected by a picturesque vaulted underground passage. Classified as agricultural zone, it includes: – A house for residential use in need of refreshing called 'park chalet' of 56.17 m²; – A large room of 116 m² to renovate; – An orchard; – An old basin for swimming; – A tennis court to renovate; – Truffle oaks; – A wooden cabin; – A meadow and a undergrowth. This major architectural ensemble, emblematic of Brivadois, is located 4 km from Brioude, a charming tourist town with a rich heritage, nicknamed 'Brioude la Douce' since the 5th century. It offers all amenities and shops. The price includes 5% fees payable by the buyer. Price excluding fees: €1,895,238. A video is available on Instagram: @pierrechangarnier.