This Storybook Loire Valley Chateau Is Something Out of a Fairy Tale—And It’s for Sale for Only $4.6 Million

For roughly the price of a Manhattan condo, you could own a 12-bedroom fairy tale Loire Valley chateau of more than 10,000 square feet. 

Rising elegantly over misty Montreuil-sur-Loir with a sweeping 180° view of the Boudré forest, the historic Cointreau family estate is a rare find even in France’s chateau-rich countryside. Built between 1928 and 1932 by Louis Cointreau and fully restored in 2018 by the family’s sixth generation, the reimagined 1930s manor offers the quintessential French wine country fantasy. 

“It combines heritage and contemporary comfort,” says Catherine Gourmelon, the listing agent for the home.

Inspired by Sologne’s grand country residences, the estate’s symmetrical design and monumental scale feel both regal and welcoming. 

Behind the grand neo-Gothic glass door, a marble entrance hall sets a stately tone, leading to a spacious reception room anchored by a monumental fireplace and a 1930s C. Bechstein grand piano. Adjoining spaces include a warm, wood-paneled smoking room, a dining room that seats twenty-four, a convivial bar, and a large family kitchen with its own pantry—each one a showcase of craftsmanship and convivial design.

An elegant marble staircase leads to the upper floors, where character-rich bedrooms and suites follow one another. The “Nuage” room charms with its painted ceiling; the “Oiseaux” room retains its original wall fabric; and the “Moka” suite—also known as the Countess’s chamber—offers generous volumes, a private terrace, and a refined marble bath. Higher still, the top level reveals the home’s spectacular exposed framework and a former artist’s studio, once belonging to Jean-Adrien Mercier, the celebrated poster artist and family member.

At the heart of the estate, the Orangerie bathes in natural light through its grand bay windows. This elegant reception space can host sixty seated guests—or 125 standing—and opens onto flowered terraces and manicured gardens. By evening, festoon lights guide guests toward the boathouse for champagne cruises along the Loir, evoking the romance of another era.

Below ground, the vaulted cellar—once filled with prestigious Cointreau liqueurs—now provides a warm, intimate atmosphere ideal for tastings, private cocktails, or quiet reflection.

“An exceptional property, perfectly suited as a primary residence, a secondary home, or a prestige project,” says Gourmelon. Conceived from the outset as both a family retreat and a house of reception, the estate continues to embody the French art of living. 

View the complete listing by Catherine Gourmelon of Coldwell Banker Val Property.